Disney Fantasy Review

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Disney Fantasty- May 2017 - Fury Catamaran outing etc.

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tracerman
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

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Sail Date: May 2017
Cabin: Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah

Our cruise was unforgettable- the first trip in years that I didn't come home needing a vacation from my vacation! There is something for everyone on the Fantasy, and Disney does an impeccable job with customer service. It is a well oiled machine from start to finish- amazing food, lines were never long, even days at seas aren't crowded as you would think they would be (e.g., we never had issue getting chairs up at the pool deck). We took time to get to know our crew members, and they were such a great part of our trip!

As for outing- Mexico- We had a fabulous time on the Fury Catamaran outing on Monday, May 29th. The crew was exceptional, and we enjoyed spending time with them both on and off the boat. They ensured everyone was having a great time even when we weren't doing the scheduled events. There was snorkeling and a water park area for the kids (and adults!) to slide, jump, you name it. My only suggestion is that the water park time be a bit less so that the snorkel time could be longer. Getting that many people off the boat (some first time snorkelers) took some time, which definitely cut our snorkeling time down drastically. Grand Cayman was the dolphin encounter- this was fabulous, I can't say enough things about this memorable swimming with dolphins encounter. However, be warned, they gouge you on the photo prices and won't allow you to bring your own camera (unless you have a family member who comes but isn't doing the actual event that is. Two pictures for $70 (yep). Jamaica was the shark encounter and Dunns River Falls- this was my favorite port stop- our tour guide was very entertaining, the shark encounter also included seeing rare birds, iguanas, and sting rays. The included buffet was fabulous, we got great pictures (again keep in mind the cost of those is over the top), and the Falls were an amazing experience- not what I had any idea was going to be the case (description sounds as if you can "walk around them at leisure" but you are actually holdings hands with the group and CLIMBING the entire way up- amazing! Castaway Cay is just as you'd imagine a private island- AWESOME! We started with the 5k (I always run Disney races) then enjoyed the entire day on the island frolicking. Great buffet included.

We hated ended this 7 night cruise and are already planning our return!!!!

Cabin Review

Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah

Cabin 04A

great cabin- felt much roomier than you'd think; the girls loved the bunks and the thick curtain was perfect at separating parents and kids!

Port Reviews

Castaway Cay

great included buffet, great beach area- fun 5k, you name it!

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