Just off the Dream 10/1 Sailing!

Around 10:30 last night my husband and I disembarked the Dream in new Orleans after a wonderful and somewhat rocky week. It was my first cruise and thanks to this website and message board I felt very prepared. While Hurricane Nate did throw some interesting twists into our journey, over all we still had a lovely time. I look forward to writing an in depth review later on in hopes of helping others. I would be happy to answer any specific questions though in the mean time.

And I have to go ahead and mention how AMAZING our cruise director, Chris the Flying Scotsman, was. He truly made our trip unforgettable!

I am so glad you enjoyed your trip. I can't wait to hear from you! Bobbi

glad you enjoyed your cruise.looking forward to your review.

They make you get off the Dream at 10:30 P.M.?

They make you get off the Dream at 10:30 P.M.?

I was also on this trip. We docked at about 9 PM. You could either do a late night disembarkation or the standard early one. It looked like about half the ship chose the late night one. It was a complete cluster for a while but once things got moving it went rather smoothly.

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And I have to go ahead and mention how AMAZING our cruise director, Chris the Flying Scotsman, was. He truly made our trip unforgettable!

And I agree. I don't know how much they pay Chris Williams but it isn't enough.

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I was also on this trip. We docked at about 9 PM. You could either do a late night disembarkation or the standard early one. It looked like about half the ship chose the late night one. It was a complete cluster for a while but once things got moving it went rather smoothly.

 

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Glad they gave you an option. I would hate to get off and go to a hotel that time of night.

I'm confused about the late night disembarking? Did you get back early because of the storm? I am glad you had a good time. We sail on the Dream in January. And after this late summer and fall hurricane season I am glad we go in January. But I can't wait to go.

I was also on this trip. We docked at about 9 PM. You could either do a late night disembarkation or the standard early one. It looked like about half the ship chose the late night one. It was a complete cluster for a while but once things got moving it went rather smoothly.

 

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According to Chris, this morning, he said they expected approx. 600 PAX to debark last night but the total was about 1250 who left after 9 p.m. yesterday. For clarification, the Mississippi River was closed to marine traffic at noon on Friday because of approaching Hurricane Nate. The Dream was supposed to dock early Saturday but was not allowed to sail up the river until Saturday afternoon. We reached the port a little before 9. Passengers were given the option listed above

According to Chris, this morning, he said they expected approx. 600 PAX to debark last night but the total was about 1250 who left after 9 p.m. yesterday. For clarification, the Mississippi River was closed to marine traffic at noon on Friday because of approaching Hurricane Nate. The Dream was supposed to dock early Saturday but was not allowed to sail up the river until Saturday afternoon. We reached the port a little before 9. Passengers were given the option listed above

The Dream was supposed to dock early Sunday in New Orleans but docked instead Sunday night around 9:30. We were given the opportunity to disembark Sunday night or wait until Monday morning.

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Glad you had a great trip! We sail on the Dream for the second time in 2 weeks and 6 days. Really looking forward to sailing with Chris, I've heard nothing but good things about him!

Elizabeth, how was the live music? Do you remember the names of any of the groups?

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Does anyone know how long Chris the flying Scotsman, will be with the Dream?

We got off the Dream this morning. Easiest disembarkation in 35 cruises. Looked like a ghost ship at 8:30 am.

Can't wait. We go on the Dream in two weeks!

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Thanks for your thoughts.

Looking forward to your review!

Glad you enjoyed your cruise despite Nate.

Thanks for sharing this with us, and congrats for a great first cruise! [emoji2]

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eager to read more!

I, too, would like to know about the bands please. We like to dance a lot so a good rock band is important to us.

Thanks in advance for your info.

Does anyone know how long Chris the flying Scotsman, will be with the Dream?

He is there until May.

Looking forward to your review. I bet the entering Mississippi was pretty cool in the daylight.

Also looking forward to your review! Have never been on the Dream and I will be sailing on her In February!

Can't wait to hear all about your trip. Thanks