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Disney Fantasy Cruise Guide

Sister ship to the Disney Dream, the Disney Fantasy offers numerous activities for kids and adults alike including Broadway-caliber live shows like “Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular” and character greetings with Mickey Mouse and friends. Take part in Star Wars-themed stage-shows and interactive activities, like the Summon the Force Show, Jedi Training, and a night of fireworks at sea set to John Williams’ Star Wars score. Guests of all ages can enjoy the pools and waterslides on board, like the AquaDuck water coaster, or compete in a 9-hole Goofy-themed mini-golf course. Adults can unwind at the 18-plus Quiet Cove Pool or book a massage at the Senses Spa, while little guests ages 3 to 12 can sip tea with their favorite Disney Princesses at the Royal Court Royal Tea, a fantasy-come-true!

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Disney Cruise Line staterooms are designed with families and comfort in mind, with lots of room for storage and kid-friendly amenities like childproof locks. There are plenty of options, from the economical Inside and Oceanview rooms that sleep 3 to 4 guests, to the more spacious and luxurious Verandah and Concierge suites that can sleep between 5 to 8 guests. The Deluxe Oceanview Staterooms with Verandah allows you to have your own sanctuary at sea. Equipped with comfy patio furniture, you and your family can order complimentary room service, and watch the sunrise or sunset from the privacy of your own stateroom.

Onboard Activities

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There’s a lot of interactive fun onboard the Disney Fantasy, with trivia competitions, character meet and greets, karaoke, family arts and crafts, and a Midship Detective Agency scavenger-hunt style game featuring the Muppets. This ship also has a variety of outdoor activities, like the unique AquaDuck water coaster, the 765-foot tube that transports guests all around the ship. There’s also a 9-hole Disney themed miniature golf course, and a variety of virtual sports simulators where you can play basketball, football, hockey, soccer, and more. Adults can relax at the Senses Spa & Salon and book a massage for two in a private Couples Villa or relax at the 18-and-older Quiet Cove Pool. It should be noted that due to the family-friendly nature of the ship, there is no Casino onboard.

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Disney’s rotational dining program brings a unique spin to the traditional set-seating dining style seen on most cruises. Every night you eat at the same time with the same servers and tablemates, but you alternate between three main dining restaurants: Animator’s Palate, Enchanted Garden and the Royal Court. There’s also a variety of casual dining options like Cabanas, Flo’s Café, and Eye Scream. For an additional fee, Palo offers Northern Italian fare, and a champagne brunch on sea days. Disney Fantasy also offers a private cooking class for guests ages 18 and up at the Palo restaurant. This is limited to 8 attendees so make sure to reserve your spot in advance. If you’d prefer to dine in the comfort of your stateroom, 24-hour room service is available and is included in the price of your cruise.

Bars & Lounges

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Europa is an adult-only district on the Disney Fantasy, with a variety of European-inspired bars and nightclubs, including Ooh La La, La Piazza, O’Gills Pub, Skyline, and The Tube. Ooh La La is an elegant Champagne bar – an ideal spot for a romantic date night. For a taste of London, hit up The Tube for a British-mod nightclub, inspired by London’s Underground subway system. For a more relaxed vibe, the Meridian lounge, which is situated between the adult-only restaurant Palo and the luxurious Remy, features ocean-view seating and serves a large selection of beer, wine and mixed cocktails. For daily family-friendly fun, there’s the D Lounge, situated on deck 4, which hosts all-ages dance parties, bingo, and karaoke, and serves up alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages like sparkling sodas and fruit smoothies.

Entertainment

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Disney Fantasy is the only ship where you’ll be able to watch the live-action show “Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular”. This high energy live performance features plenty of new and original tunes and is perfect for guests of all ages. This ship also features a Star Wars Day at Sea, available on select 7-Night Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises. This day-long adventure is packed with entertainment, from a Summon the Force Show, to interactive Jedi Training, and some epic character experiences and photo sessions with major Star Wars characters.

Spa & Fitness

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The Senses Spa & Salon features a variety of spa treatments, from singles and couples massages, BIOTEC facials, and body wraps. You can also get a teeth whitening treatment, manicure, pedicure, or haircuts at the salon. The Rejuvenation Spa offers a variety of skin treatments like Thermage® Skin Tightening and CoolSculpting® Fat Reduction, which can be booked after a complimentary 30-minute consultation with an onboard physician. Teens ages 13 to 17 get their own Chill Spa, with Mother/Daughter or Father/Son Paradise massages available, and unique spa treatments like Hot Chocolate Wraps and Fruit Facials. There’s also a fully equipped Fitness Center at sea as well, with complimentary Pilates, Yoga, and Cycling classes as well as Health and Wellness seminars. For an added fee, you can also book sessions with a personal trainer or nutritional consultant while onboard.

Kids & Teens

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There’s a lot of dedicated programming onboard the Disney Fantasy for children and youth of every age group. Disney’s Oceaneer Club hosts a variety of activities for children ages 3 to 12 years old, like Super Sloppy Science with Professor Make-O-Mess, and Jedi training at the Star Wars: Command Post. Edge is the special lounge and activity center created just for tweens ages 11 to 14, with photo booths, gaming consoles, karaoke machines, and a colorful dance floor. Teens ages 14 to 17 can hang out in the exclusive lounge, Vibe, that’s so exclusive that it requires a special coded Key to the World card for entry. The “It’s a Small World” nursery, hosted by Huggies® provides childcare for youngsters from 6 months to 3 years old.

Onboard Shopping

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Sea Treasures and Mickey’s Mainsail are the Disney Fantasy’s onboard gift shops, selling a variety of accessories, travel essentials, and exclusive Disney Cruise Line merch. For luxury goods and shimmering timepieces, stop by the ship’s Tiffany & Co. or White Caps. The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is a popular spot amongst little guests, offering a complete magical makeover that will turn kids into their favorite princess’, knights, pirates, or sea captains. You can also view or purchase Disney Cruise Line themed artwork at the Vista Gallery, or take professional photographs with your family at Shutters.

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Prices are cruise only, per person, double occupancy. Taxes, fees and port expenses not included. Rates are valid for US and Canadian residents only. Fuel supplement may apply. Savings advertised and Expedia Extras are based on specific cabin types and sailing dates, and may not be available for all cabin types/sailings.

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Disney Cruise Discounts and Deals

LAST UPDATE: 4/8/24

Disney Cruise discounts can be hard to find, but this is the place to find them! Listed below is every known deal, offer, coupon, onboard credit or discount available for Disney Cruise Line (DCL), plus lots of FREE information about how to save money on a Disney cruise!

Easy Ways to Save on Your Disney Cruise

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  • New! Last-Minute Restricted Stateroom Discounts

Onboard Booking Discount

  • Discounts for Florida Residents
  • Discounts for Military
  • Discounts for Canadian Residents
  • Discounts for European Residents
  • Discounts for Annual Passholders
  • Discounts for Southern California Residents
  • Discounts for UK and Ireland Residents
  • Discounts for Disney Visa Cardholders
  • Discounts for Disney Vacation Club Members

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Costco rebates, travelocity deals on disney cruises, expedia deals on disney cruises, other useful disney cruise line information pages:.

  • For tips and tricks that will help you plan your cruise , visit the Planning Tips & Tricks for Disney Cruises page .
  • For advice that will help you save time and get the most out of your cruise once you are onboard , visit the DCL Onboard Advice page .
  • For advice that will help you with excursions, tours and activities while in port, visit the Tips & Discounts for Port Excursions page .

In our opinion,  you should always book a Disney cruise with a third-party travel agency or site that provides a bonus or discount . The extra onboard credit or discount is effectively FREE money. The primary question is whether you prefer to handle your bookings directly ( self-service ), or work with a personal agent ( full-service ). They’re both good options and they both offer essentially similar savings: one via their own extra-discounted fares and the other via FREE onboard credit. 

Booking a Disney Cruise With a Self-Service Site

Our pick for self-service booking is Undercover Tourist . We’ve recommended them for more than a decade as a fantastic source for tickets, but they also have impressive deals on Disney cruises. Unlike other self-booking options like Expedia or Priceline, Undercover Tourist adds an additional discount over and above any special pricing Disney offers (like restricted guarantee , Military , or Florida resident rates)! We know of no other site that adds their own discounts to the baseline fare for Disney cruises. Occasionally one of the big online travel sites will do a limited-time small onboard credit or in-room gift, but Undercover Tourist offers extra discounts , on every Disney cruise, every day. Undercover Tourist further guarantees to MouseSavers readers that you will always get their lowest possible prices when booking through our links here and through our monthly newsletter and Hot Deals emails.

Keep in mind that this is a self-service option , for people who know exactly what cruise they want to take, what stateroom, how dining works, etc. If you like to handle your own bookings directly, Undercover Tourist is a great choice. If you would like to have a personal agent who can help guide you through the decision process and be available to answer questions, then the full-service approach will be a better fit.

  • Check out Undercover Tourist’s discounted cruise rates for Disney Cruise Lines ! Undercover Tourist guarantees MouseSavers readers get their lowest rates!

Booking a Disney Cruise With a Full-Service Agent

The benefits of using a top travel agent are significant, both in convenience and price. First off, the best travel agents give you onboard credit, which is effectively FREE money, since the cruise fare isn’t any higher than if you booked through Disney. Furthermore, Disney Cruise Line has lots of confusing options involving tradeoffs that aren’t always clear. Using an experienced travel agent is like getting a FREE expert who knows everything about the Disney Cruise Line and is happy to walk you through the process and offer advice.

The travel agency we personally recommend here on MouseSavers.com, Small World Vacations , has some of the most experienced agents in the industry . The agents who handle cruise bookings for Small World have been on multiple Disney cruises, and know a truly astonishing amount about all four ships, the various Disney ports of call and all the common itineraries (and many uncommon ones). Many of them are Platinum members of Disney’s Castaway Club, meaning that they have personally been on 10 or more Disney cruises! They each have a direct phone number and email address they give out to their clients, so you can email them questions or requests any time.

Small World Vacations offers an onboard credit of up to $1,000 when you book a Disney Cruise with them. (Credit depends on your total cruise fare; the minimum fare to get credit is $1000.) Your onboard credit is good toward anything you can charge to your room, such as spa treatments, special dining, shore excursions or even your bar tab! Plus, this onboard credit offer is on top of any other discounts for which you may qualify (like restricted guarantee , Military , or Florida resident rates). And perhaps most importantly, the Small World Vacations agents know how to maximize value by making use of tricks like secret porthole rooms , secret verandah rooms , secret connecting rooms , and other clever strategies.

We pretty rarely encounter a deal that qualifies as a “no brainer,” but this is absolutely one, because it’s effectively FREE money . Small World Vacations’ fares are exactly the same as Disney’s; there are no other hidden markups or extra fees. The onboard credit is a bonus you won’t get booking with Disney.

Finally, if you’re going on a Disney cruise, be sure you take advantage of the onboard booking discount and list Small World Vacations as your preferred travel agent (or transfer the booking to Small World Vacations after your cruise is over), because it’s an essentially risk-free way to get significant discounts from Disney plus onboard credit from Small World Vacations in one fell swoop on a future cruise.

If you have any questions about onboard booking, email your questions directly to Small World Vacations at [email protected] before you leave on your cruise, and mention that you heard about onboard booking on MouseSavers.com. In our experience, the travel agents at Small World Vacations are great at finding the best fares. They know all the tricks that will save you money, and they know the Disney Cruise Line inside and out. We’re confident that once you work with a really great travel agent, you’ll never want to book a cruise any other way.

  • Learn more about the Small World Vacations onboard credit offer and request a price quote for your Disney cruise .
  • Small World Vacations gives you full service , including a personal travel agent you can contact by email or direct phone number, and we recommend them wholeheartedly ! Best of all, it costs you nothing to use them, PLUS they give you FREE onboard credit for any Disney Cruise Line booking of over $1000 total fare!

Onboard credit is cash value linked to your stateroom account on the ship, which you can spend by using your room key to pay for pretty much anything on the ship or on Castaway Cay. Onboard credit can be used for merchandise, adult beverages, bottled water, spa treatments, shore excursions, Palo, Remy, Palo Steakhouse or Enchanté meals, and other onboard activities, or even applied to gratuities for your servers and stateroom attendant.

Small World Vacations Onboard Credit

The travel agency we personally recommend here on MouseSavers.com, Small World Vacations , offers an onboard credit of $50 – $1000 when you book through them. (Credit depends on your total cruise fare; the minimum fare to get credit is $1000.) To learn more, visit the Small World Vacations website , where you can see full details about the onboard credit offer and request a quote on your cruise vacation .

Last-Minute Restricted Stateroom Discounts

Restricted Guarantee fares, when offered, are a great way to save if you are flexible about your stateroom location and willing to book “last minute,” usually meaning 21-75 days prior to departure. The savings can be very large, but you won’t know your exact stateroom at booking time. Disney guarantees you will get at least the stateroom type specified, and you could get assigned a higher level. You usually will get an actual stateroom assignment about 14 days before embarkation, but it could be assigned as late as the embarkation day.

There are complicated rules for Restricted Guarantee bookings ; be sure to read them if you’re not already familiar with them. The “Restricted Guarantee” room categories are offered on select sailings. The categories are:

  • Guaranteed Inside Stateroom with Restrictions (category IGT) – Guarantees an inside or better stateroom (minimum category 11C)
  • Guaranteed Oceanview Stateroom with Restrictions (category OGT) – Guarantees an oceanview or better stateroom (minimum category 9D)
  • Guaranteed Verandah Stateroom with Restrictions (category VGT) – Guarantees a verandah or better stateroom (minimum category 7A)

New! As of April 8, 2024, the following cruises had availability in the Restricted Guarantee categories . Prices given are lowest available fares for a single stateroom, in US dollars, including taxes, fees and port expenses, rounded to the nearest dollar. All sailings are from Port Canaveral unless noted otherwise.

General Notes:

  • A single guest gets charged essentially the same price as two guests. (Cruises are generally priced for a minimum of two guests per cabin.)
  • 5-passenger rooms are not available with this discount .
  • These discounts come and go as room inventory for a cruise changes. If you check for one and it doesn’t come up, it may come back. It’s worth checking back a few times over the next day or two to see if the discount becomes available again.
  • If a price isn’t listed, that doesn’t mean the category is completely sold out , just that it isn’t available with this discount.

Select number of guests to see total sailing price (for one stateroom):

  • If you are interested in booking one of these special restricted last-minute rates , we recommend either Small World Vacations or Undercover Tourist . We have worked with both companies for over 15 years and can recommend them wholeheartedly. It’s really a question of whether you prefer full-service booking or self booking. These staterooms often sell out fast, so if you see one you like, snag it quickly.
  • Small World Vacations is a full service agency, offering a personal travel agent you can contact by email or direct phone number. It costs you nothing to use them, PLUS their FREE onboard credit offer applies to these special fares (the total cruise fare for the stateroom must be at least $1000 to get their onboard credit). 
  • Undercover Tourist is a self-service booking site similar to Expedia or Priceline, but with years of focus on the Disney travel market. They offer the special rates mentioned above PLUS they add their own discounts. 

Important details you need to know about Restricted Guarantee fares:

  • Can be combined with the Small World Vacations onboard credit offer as well as Undercover Tourist’s own bonus discounts.
  • Cannot be combined with any other Disney discount or promotional offers.
  • The specific stateroom is assigned by Disney, generally within a week of cruise departure. You cannot select a stateroom number or make special requests as to stateroom location.
  • If you book two or more Restricted Guarantee staterooms, there is no way to ensure that they are near each other, or even on the same deck. Disney will put the rooms as close together as they can, but sometimes they just don’t have any rooms left that are near each other.
  • Applies to new bookings only. Existing reservations cannot be modified to these new categories.
  • Full payment is due at time of booking. Booking holds are not permitted.
  • Reservation is non-refundable . (This only applies to situations where you cancel the cruise. If Disney cancels the cruise, for example because of pandemic restrictions, you will get a refund.)
  • Reservation and applied payment are non-transferable .
  • Full legal names and birthdates for all stateroom occupants are required at time of booking.
  • Name changes after booking are not allowed .
  • Sail date, stateroom category and cruise itinerary changes are not allowed .
  • You can book a maximum of four people per stateroom on a Restricted Guarantee booking.
  • There is typically more availability for three or fewer guests per room. All Disney Cruise staterooms can hold three guests, but only some can hold four.
  • If you’re looking for these cruise fares on Disney’s web site, look for fares labeled “Guaranteed Inside Stateroom with Restrictions” or similar for Oceanview or Verandah. The key words are “…with restrictions.”

The one major change that you can make after booking: additional guests can be added to a stateroom, subject to space restrictions. Restrictions and booking rules are subject to change.

If you are going on a Disney cruise and think there is any chance you or a friend or relative may want to go on another Disney cruise in the next 24 months, be sure to book a future cruise while you are still onboard the ship . Disney has one of the most generous onboard booking programs in the cruise industry, and it’s a great way to get a discount and lower deposit on a future Disney cruise. When you book a future cruise while still onboard the ship you get all of the following benefits:

  • A 10% discount on the final cruise fare (with some blackout dates ; see below). Does not apply to Concierge bookings.
  • A lower deposit requirement of only 10% on 7+ night cruises (regular deposit requirement is 20%). Does not apply to Concierge bookings.
  • If you booked your current cruise with Small World Vacations and also use them as your agent for the future cruise , you’ll also get half their normal onboard credit . (Note that if you didn’t book your current cruise with Small World Vacations, the onboard booking agents may not let you add Small World as your agent while onboard. In that case, you would have to transfer your booking to Small World after you get home, but you would still be eligible for half their normal credit.)

You can book either a specific cruise or a “placeholder” cruise. A placeholder lets you make a booking without picking a specific cruise. It can be associated with a specific cruise later, after you get home and decide. To book a specific cruise onboard, you put down a deposit of 10% or 20% of the whole fare, depending on the length of the cruise. To book a placeholder, you put down a flat $250 deposit per future stateroom. When you change a placeholder to a specific cruise booking you’ll have to pay any increase in deposit. Keep in mind, there is an advantage to booking a specific cruise as early as possible: you lock in the rate. So, if there is a cruise you might want to take, it’s a good idea to book that specific cruise rather than a placeholder. Even if you’re not 100% sure that’s your perfect cruise, remember you can change it later with no penalty.

If you ultimately decide not to take a cruise, Disney will refund 100% of your deposit or placeholder payment . You always get a 100% refund as long as you haven’t passed the penalty date (120-75 days from sailing, depending on the cruise), and you didn’t book a concierge room or suite. There’s basically no risk, though it does tie up some deposit money while you think about your options.

You can change almost every aspect of your booking as many times as you need to and still keep the benefits . The name of one adult in each stateroom must stay the same, but you can change the names of any of the other guests, or increase or reduce the number of guests. You can change the stateroom category. You can change the ship or the sailing as long as the sail date is within 24 months of the initial booking date. If you end up changing to a more expensive booking, you’ll need to make up the difference between your original deposit and the new deposit. Keep in mind that if you later add a guest to a stateroom, they will get added at current rates, not at your initial booking rates. For the lowest final price and most flexibility, it’s a good idea to make the initial booking with everyone who might go, rather than only the people you know are going to go.

You get the full discount for up to two future staterooms or placeholders per household (i.e. per mailing address). Once you leave the ship, you can’t book more , so we recommend booking two (or more) every time, if you can afford to tie up the deposit money. If you later decide that you want to bring another family along, or put the kids in their own stateroom, you’ll be glad to have two rooms booked with the discount.

You can get the full discount for friends or relatives who are not sailing on your cruise. You’ll need your friends’ full legal names (as written on their passport) and their birth dates. Under the current rules, the first stateroom or placeholder you book with this discount on the future cruise needs to include at least one adult who is on the current cruise, in addition to anyone else you want to add, and then the second stateroom can have anyone in it. For example, say you wanted to book a cruise for your friends, the Smith family. You could book one room for your own family, then book the second room (on the same cruise) for the Smith family.

If you already have a future cruise booked, you can usually “re-shop” your existing booking and get the discount. However, you basically have to make a new booking and cancel the old one, and the price might have gone up since you booked originally, potentially wiping out your discount. Be sure to compare the bottom-line price for both bookings.

A few other terms & conditions:

  • There is no discount or lower deposit for 1- or 2-night sailings, IGT, OGT and VGT Restricted Guarantee bookings, or concierge staterooms and suites.
  • You can get the 10% discount and reduced deposit on a maximum of two staterooms per household.
  • Onboard booking incentives CANNOT be combined with any group discounts organized by a travel agency.
  • Disney could change these rules and benefits at any time. Check onboard for the latest terms.

Onboard Discount Blackout Dates:

Please note: there is no 10% discount when you book the following holiday and peak dates onboard (but you do get the smaller deposit):

  • Disney Dream : 3/31, 11/23, 11/27, 12/21, 12/26, 12/30
  • Disney Fantasy : 3/23, 3/30, 6/8, 11/23, 12/22, 12/26, 12/29
  • Disney Magic : 6/6, 11/25, 12/29
  • Disney Wish : 3/25, 3/29, 4/1, 11/25, 12/23, 12/27, 12/30
  • Disney Wonder : ( none announced yet )
  • The full legal names of everyone who is going to go on the future cruise, as listed on their passport or birth certificate
  • The number of rooms you want to book and what type ( inside, outside, verandah or placeholder )
  • Who’s in each room ( keeping in mind the maximum passengers for each room type )
  • Specific cruises you’re interested in, if you plan to book a cruise and not a placeholder ( or just rough notes with your needs/restrictions like dates or region )
  • Birth dates for everyone ( optional, but makes everything go smoother )
  • Bring the info with you on the cruise. If you just want to book a basic placeholder, you can do that while on the cruise with the Disney Navigator App on your phone (if you don’t already have it, just search for “Disney Navigator” in the Apple or Google app stores; you can download it before the cruise leaves to save time). If you want to do anything more complicated you’ll need to talk to a consultant at the future cruise desk.
  • If you can’t or don’t want to use the the Navigator app, at some point early in the cruise, go to the Future Bookings Desk on deck 4 and either fill out a form, or just put your room number and name on the sheet you brought (if it has all the details on it they’ll need) and drop it in the box. You can also wait for a consultant if they’re there, or check the schedule and come back when they’re scheduled to be there. If you drop off a form, they’ll secure a hold on a reservation and leave a printout by your stateroom door. If the reservation looks good, either go back to the desk to finish the booking or call 7-2848 from your stateroom phone. Either way, when the booking is done ask for a printed confirmation of your final reservation.
  • Before you leave the ship, confirm that everything is correct . You should have a printed confirmation or an emailed confirmation. The confirmation should show that your deposit is paid (if not, the booking will be canceled). If this isn’t on your confirmation, go to the Future Bookings Desk or Guest Services and make sure everything is correct. If you are working with a travel agent, verbally confirm that they are listed on the reservation before you leave the ship.
  • That’s it! If you booked a “placeholder” cruise, you can start the process of finding your actual cruise. If you are using a travel agent , email them to let them know you booked onboard. Once you’ve settled on the cruise you really want to take, change the booking as soon as you can to the actual sailing date to lock in the lowest possible fares and get the best choice of staterooms.

Disney Cruise Discounts for Florida Residents

As of April 8, 2024, the following cruises had availability in the Florida Resident category . Prices given are lowest available fares for a single stateroom, in US dollars, including taxes, fees and port expenses, rounded to the nearest dollar. All sailings are from Port Canaveral unless noted otherwise. The room category available at that fare is in parentheses.

  • 5-passenger rooms are rarely discounted for Florida residents , but they do show up occasionally.

Other stateroom categories may be available at other rates. Rates are per adult, based on double occupancy. Occupancy restrictions may apply. Excursions are not included. See Disney Cruise Line brochure for details and applicable terms and conditions. Other discounts do not apply. Only one discount may be used at a time. Rates in US dollars.

A copy of a valid proof of Florida residency for at least one adult in each stateroom needs to be transmitted (via fax or email) within 48 hours when booking with the Florida rate, and the same proof will need to be produced at check-in. The other guests in each stateroom do not need to be Florida residents.

  • If you are interested in booking one of these special Florida resident rates , we recommend either Small World Vacations or Undercover Tourist . We have worked with both companies for over 15 years and can recommend them wholeheartedly. It’s really a question of whether you prefer full-service booking or self booking. These staterooms often sell out fast, so if you see one you like, snag it quickly.

Disney Cruise Discounts For Military

Members of the US military and their families qualify for special cruise rates.

As of April 8, 2024, the following cruises had availability in the Military category . Prices given are lowest available fares for a single stateroom, in US dollars, including taxes, fees and port expenses, rounded to the nearest dollar. All sailings are from Port Canaveral unless noted otherwise. The room category available at that fare is in parentheses.

  • 5-passenger rooms are rarely discounted for military members , but they do show up occasionally.

Valid for new bookings only. Other stateroom categories may be available at other rates. Rates based on double occupancy. Occupancy restrictions may apply. Excursions are not included. See Disney Cruise Line brochure for details and applicable terms and conditions. Other discounts do not apply. Only one discount may be used at a time. Rates in US dollars. The following are eligible for the Military rate: active duty or retired military; 100% disabled retired military; reservists for National Guard and Army Reserve with active duty orders (active duty papers must be dated as of January 1st of the previous year to qualify); Department of Defense personnel.

Military personnel may book one stateroom under the military rates program. A second stateroom may be confirmed, if needed, to accommodate immediate family members only. For example, a family of two adults and four children may confirm two staterooms, based on availability, with the offer. Extended family (grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.) do not qualify as immediate family members for the second stateroom. Active duty or retired military personnel and 100% permanently disabled veterans do not have to travel as long as their spouse has a valid military ID to show at the port. Reservists must be part of the travel party and must show ID at the port.

  • If you are interested in booking one of these special Military rates , we recommend either Small World Vacations or Undercover Tourist . We have worked with both companies for over 15 years and can recommend them wholeheartedly. It’s really a question of whether you prefer full-service booking or self booking. These staterooms often sell out fast, so if you see one you like, snag it quickly.

Disney Cruise Discounts for Canadian Residents

Canadian residents sometimes qualify for special rates on select sailings on Disney Cruise Line.

As of April 8, 2024, the following cruises had availability in the Canadian Resident category . Prices given are lowest available fares for a single stateroom, in US dollars, including taxes, fees and port expenses, rounded to the nearest dollar. All sailings are from Port Canaveral unless noted otherwise. The room category available at that fare is in parentheses.

  • 5-passenger rooms are rarely discounted for Canadian residents , but they do show up occasionally.

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Proof of Canadian residency will be required at time of check-in (your passport is fine).

  • If you are interested in booking one of these special Canadian resident rates , we recommend either Small World Vacations or Undercover Tourist . We have worked with both companies for over 15 years and can recommend them wholeheartedly. It’s really a question of whether you prefer full-service booking or self booking. These staterooms often sell out fast, so if you see one you like, snag it quickly.

Disney Cruise Discounts for European Residents

European (EEA) residents sometimes qualify for special rates on select sailings on Disney Cruise Line. When they become available we list them below.

No current offers.

Disney Cruise Discounts for Annual Passholders

Walt Disney World Annual Passholders sometimes qualify for special rates on select sailings on Disney Cruise Line. When they become available we list them below.

Disney Cruise Discounts for Southern California Residents

Southern California residents (ZIP codes 90000 to 93599) sometimes qualify for special rates on select sailings on Disney Cruise Line.

Prices given are lowest available fares for a single stateroom, in US dollars, including taxes, fees and port expenses, rounded to the nearest dollar. All sailings are from Port Canaveral unless noted otherwise. The room category available at that fare is in parentheses.

  • 5-passenger rooms are rarely discounted for Southern California residents , but they do show up occasionally.

A copy of a valid proof of Southern California residency (ZIP codes 90000 to 93599) for at least one adult in each stateroom needs to be transmitted (via fax or email) within 48 hours when booking with the Southern California rate, and the same proof will need to be produced at check-in. The other guests in each stateroom do not need to be Southern California residents.

  • If you are interested in booking one of these special Southern California resident rates , we recommend either Small World Vacations or Undercover Tourist . We have worked with both companies for over 15 years and can recommend them wholeheartedly. It’s really a question of whether you prefer full-service booking or self booking. These staterooms often sell out fast, so if you see one you like, snag it quickly.

Disney Cruise Discounts for UK and Ireland Residents

There’s a useful site listing the latest Disney Cruise Line deals for UK visitors, plus a FREE phone number you can call to learn more and book your cruise!

  • Learn more about UK offers for Disney Cruise Line.

Disney Cruise Discounts for Disney Visa Cardholders

Disney Visa cardholders who use their card as their payment method onboard automatically get several discounts on purchases on the ship and on Castaway Cay. In order for this to happen, you have to register your Disney Visa card when you check in at the port. You do not need to charge the cruise fare on your Disney Visa to get the discounts.

You should not need to ask at purchase time to get the discounts; if you have the card registered any discounts should automatically be applied when you make an eligible purchase.

These discounts cannot be combined with any other discounts you might qualify for, such as Disney Vacation Club discounts.

Discounts include:

  • 10% off selected merchandise purchases of $50 or more. Excludes sale merchandise, gift cards, Castaway Cay merchandise, DVDs, CDs, big-ticket items like art, jewelry, fragrances, cosmetics and watches, plus several vague catch-all categories like “selected special items.” Basically, ask first if you’ll get the 10% off, if it’s important to your purchase decision.
  • 10% off 10-photo, 15-photo, 20-photo or unlimited photo packages.
  • 10% off the Castaway Cay Getaway package (combination of snorkeling, bicycle and float or inner-tube rental).
  • 20% off full-priced massage or facial treatment in the onboard spa while in port . This does not include massages on Castaway Cay or treatments discounted as part of onboard specials.

Disney Cruise Discounts for Disney Vacation Club Members

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Disney Vacation Club members get several discounts on purchases onboard any Disney Cruise. You need to ask for the discount and show your Disney Vacation Club card at time of purchase.

This discount cannot be combined with any other discounts you might qualify for, such as Disney Visa discounts. DVC members who only own points purchased via resale after April 4, 2016 are not eligible for discounts, including this one.

  • 10% off selected merchandise purchases of $50 or more.
  • 10% off any digital photo package.

DVC Cruise Fare Discounts

The following cruises have discounts available for Disney Vacation Club members for up to 3 persons (some may also be available for 4 or 5). Prices given are base fares per person (Guest 1 & 2/Guest 3+). 3rd, 4th and 5th guest fares for children 12 and under will be lower. Taxes, fees and port expenses are not included. All sailings are from Port Canaveral unless noted otherwise.

Other stateroom categories may be available at other rates. Rates are per adult, based on double occupancy. Occupancy restrictions may apply. Taxes, fees, port expenses and excursions are not included. See Disney Cruise Line brochure for details and applicable terms and conditions. Other discounts do not apply. Only one discount may be used at a time. Rates in US dollars. Offer open only to Disney Vacation Club members.

  • If you are interested in booking one of these special Disney Vacation Club rates , we recommend filling out a quote form with Small World Vacations . They give you full service, including a personal travel agent you can contact by email or direct phone number, and we recommend them wholeheartedly ! Best of all, it costs you nothing to use them, PLUS their FREE onboard credit offer applies to these special fares (though note that the total cruise fare must be at least $1000 to get their onboard credit). Be sure to tell them you want to book a Disney Vacation Club fare. You will need to fax or email proof of DVC membership to finalize the booking. Note that these staterooms often sell out fast, so if you see one you like, snag it quickly.

Organizing your own group? Disney Specialist travel agents are adept at handling large groups and offer on-board credit and sometimes other incentives. Contact a Disney Specialist travel agency such as Small World Vacations for details. Remember, it costs you nothing to use them!

Costco members can get rebates on Disney cruises, which come in the form of a Costco gift card. However, Costco Travel is not a full-service travel agency: don’t expect much service or information.

In our experience, Costco reps are very nice, but don’t know much about Disney Cruise Line. They almost certainly have never been on a Disney cruise, and may have never been on a cruise of any kind. If you choose to go this route, be prepared to spend time and energy doing your own research about what your package includes and how everything works. Heaven help you if you need to book something complicated like connecting rooms or want to know the pros and cons of different stateroom options. Costco Travel most definitely won’t be able to offer any insider tips on what to expect or help you take advantage of special booking tricks or “secret” room upgrades. Effectively you’re just booking the cruise yourself, but through Costco instead of Disney.

In addition, we find the Costco reps are clueless about Disney’s promotional offers — they really only know about the Costco rebate. You will have to do your own monitoring to see if any specials or price drops come out, and then see if you can get them applied to your booking. A top-notch Disney specialist agency will do this for you automatically, adjusting your reservation to reflect any current offers or discounts.

Travelocity sometimes has special deals on Disney cruises. They are usually fairly last-minute offers, most typically no more than 6 months in advance. Travelocity also sometimes advertises “15% off shore excursions” but be aware that those are privately booked excursions through a company called Port Promotions, NOT the official Disney excursions.

Expedia has the same base prices as everyone else, but occasionally they will have their own additional offer, like onboard credit or extra Expedia rewards points. Be sure to read the terms and conditions carefully; in some cases there are sharp limits on the extra rewards or credit, or it will only apply to the cruise fare for the first two guests instead of the entire cruise fare.

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Most of your fellow passengers will be families and multigenerational groups, but you'll also find a sprinkling of honeymooners and couples without children (especially on Alaska itineraries) who appreciate the oversized staterooms and underutilized adults-only areas.

It's important to know that Disney's load factor is the highest in the industry (remember: lots of kids), so a 2,500-passenger ship may, in fact, be carrying 4,000.

Most of the time, no, but there are optional formal and semiformal nights when most people do go dressier. Also, expect the kids to want to dress up -- as pirates, princesses and other Disney characters. During the day, the dress code is always casual; at night it's usually the same, though you can't wear swimwear and tank tops in the dining rooms, but you can wear jeans or shorts. On the optional formal and semiformal night, you'll find many people glitzing it up.

Is everything free on Disney cruises?

No. Cruise fares cover meals in the main dining rooms and buffet, soft drinks served at meals and at each ship's beverage station in the buffet and on the pool deck, character meet and greets, and Youth Club activities, big stage production shows and showings of first-run as well as classic Disney movies.

Additional costs include: shore excursions, Wi-Fi, laundry, spa and salon services, babysitting in the ships' nurseries, onboard photography service, alcoholic beverages and specialty dining venues: Palo (on all ships) and Remy (on Dream and Fantasy).

What are Disney’s most popular activities?

The most popular activities on a Disney cruise ship vary by age. Kids (and their parents) love being able to interact with Disney characters in a much smaller environment than the theme parks; characters may call kids by name during the cruise and there are scheduled meet-and-greet sessions on the ship and the private island. On two ships, kids and adults alike flock to the AquaDuck, the first-ever water coaster on a cruise ship, and cruisers of all ages love hanging out poolside, as well as the festive deck parties and once-per-cruise fireworks found on all ships.

Adults like the adults-only spaces, including pools, sun decks and bars (varies by ship).

Why go with Disney?

  • Family-friendly cruises with roomier-than-average staterooms
  • Nostalgic ships offer elegance with subtle nods to Disney
  • Most Caribbean itineraries stop at the line's private island Castaway Cay

Best for: Disney fanatics, both with and without kids, who love the pixie dust and entertainment options -- and will pay a premium for it

Not for: Adults looking for a kid-free getaway, families looking for a budget vacation or anyone who can't stomach constant Disney branding

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Setting sail with Disney Cruise Line is one of the most magical ways to vacation at sea. As soon as you board the ship on embarkation day, you’re treated like royalty. It all starts with a majestic name announcement as you enter the Grand Hall for the first time. From that point on, you’ll enjoy a cruise of a lifetime that’s filled with the Disney Difference. With character experiences, entertainment, activities, dining, clubs, and so much more, you’ll be ready to book another Disney Cruise before you disembark which means finding the best Disney Cruise deals is essential!

There is so much that’s included in the price of a Disney Cruise. Later on in this article, I will go into further detail about everything that’s included. For this reason, a Disney Cruise can arguably be a more affordable Disney vacation than a trip to Disneyland or Walt Disney World . However, saving even more money when possible is always a plus! Great deals and discounts can be a lifesaver .

In this article, I’m going to dive into different savings and discounts that are available for Disney Cruise Line.  I will go over different types of deals, where to get them, and how you can get assistance with planning your Disney Cruise. Keep reading to sea all of the wonders that come along with a Disney Cruise as well as ways to save!

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No matter what level of cruiser you are, Get Away Today is ready to help! Whether this is your first time sailing with Disney Cruise Line, your first cruise in general, or if you’ve gone on many cruises before, a Get Away Today agent will be able to assist with all of your needs. Your agent will help you pick the perfect sailing length, destination, stateroom, Port Adventures, and anything else you may need. They will handle all of the details of vacation planning so you can simply enjoy your magical Disney Cruise!

Even if you’re an experienced cruiser, Get Away Today’s agents can add so much value to your trip! With their experienced travel professionals in your corner, you’ll be able to rest assured that you are in good hands. Their industry knowledge of Disney Cruise Line will be put to use to help you plan the perfect trip for you and the rest of your party. Not only will you have continued support from the time you start planning with them, they will also be available to help you during your cruise and after you return back home.

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Even though you may have gone on many Disney Cruises and are comfortable with booking your own trip, using an agent from Get Away Today offers you convenience and relief of stress that comes along with vacation planning. You won’t have to take the time to plan, book, remember deadlines and payments, or any other details.

Disney Cruise Line Price Factors

Before we look at the discounts and special offers that are available for Disney Cruises, let’s first take a look at how much a Disney Cruise costs without any discounts. Unlike theme park tickets, there isn’t one specific price that I’m able to list that will cover all of the available cruises. The price of a Disney Cruise varies depending on a few factors. The price of a cruise will be affected by things such as travel dates, how many nights you’re sailing, destination, how many Guests are in your party, if you’re sailing on a standard or specialty cruise, which ship you’re sailing on, and what level of stateroom you want to stay in.

There are ten destinations that Disney Cruise Line sails to.

  • Alaska Cruises
  • Bahama Cruises
  • Caribbean Cruises
  • Europe Cruises
  • Hawai’i Cruises
  • Mexico Cruises
  • New Zealand and Australia Cruises
  • Pacific Coast Cruises
  • South Pacific Cruises
  • Transatlantic Cruises

Not only are there many destinations that Disney Cruise Line sails to, there are also fifteen ports that Disney Cruise Line departs from!

  • Auckland, New Zealand
  • Barcelona, Spain
  • Brisbane, Australia
  • Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
  • Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  • Galveston, Texas
  • Honolulu, Hawai’i
  • Melbourne, Australia
  • New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Port Canaveral, Florida
  • San Diego, California
  • San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • Southampton, England
  • Sydney, Australia
  • Vancouver (British Columbia), Canada

Currently, Disney Cruise Line has six ships in its fleet. These ships are:

  • Disney Magic
  • Disney Wonder
  • Disney Dream
  • Disney Fantasy
  • Disney Wish
  • Disney Treasure

When it comes to staterooms, there are four different levels that you can choose from: Inside, Oceanview, Verandah, and Concierge. Inside Staterooms are on the innermost part of the ship. They are adorned with porthole mirrors, but have no actual view of the outdoors. Oceanview Staterooms have at least one (possibly two) porthole windows that give you beautiful views of the open ocean when you’re out at sea. As the name suggests, Verandah Staterooms have their own private verandahs. These are open-air balconies that provide you with a place to sit and take in the exquisite views that you’ll have. Verandah Staterooms are also the largest of the non-Concierge level staterooms. Concierge Staterooms are the most upscale (and priciest) stateroom option. These staterooms come with premium amenities and services. They also have large private verandahs.

How Much is a Disney Cruise?

Since there are so many different factors that could predict the price of your Disney Cruise, I’m going to pull up a quote for one specific cruise. This will give you a general idea of how much Disney Cruises cost without any discounts.

For this example, I’m looking at a 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral for 4 Guests from September 14th-21st, 2024 on the Disney Fantasy (This is also a Halloween on the High Seas sailing.)

  • Inside – $5,575
  • Oceanview – $6,359
  • Verandah – $6,457
  • Concierge – $16,859

These prices are for all 4 Guests, including Taxes, Fees, & Port Expenses.

For this specific cruise, the price per Guest is:

  • Inside – $1,393.75
  • Oceanview – $1,589.75
  • Verandah – $1,614.25
  • Concierge – $4,214.75

Let's not forget everything that’s included in the price of a Disney Cruise! This price not only already reflects all of the taxes, fees, and expenses for a 7-Night specialty Caribbean Disney Cruise, but it also includes all of the Disney Cruise Line inclusive benefits!

Read more about the full breakdown of what a Disney Cruise costs in our guide. 

Disney Cruise Line Special Offers

When looking for discounts and deals on your Disney Cruise, make sure that you take a look at what special offers Disney Cruise Line has. Currently, Disney Cruise Line has seven special offers available. These offers range from a deposit promo, to resident discounts, Military discounts, and more! Let’s take a look at what’s available.

50% Off Required Deposit – LIMITED TIME OFFER – Book a Disney Cruise by February 16th, 2024 and only pay half of the required deposit. This offer is valid for new reservations only for sailings that take place between June 17th, 2024 and May 31st, 2025. (The regular deposit amount for a Disney Cruise is 20% of your reservation amount. Book your cruise with this special offer and your deposit amount will only be 10% of your reservation total!)

Save Up to 30% on Select Sailings – For this deal, there are a number of select sailings with discounts available. The highest amount off is 30%. This offer is valid only for new bookings and non-Concierege level staterooms. If you’re using this deal, full payment is required at the time of booking.

  • 15-Night South Pacific Cruise ending in Honolulu
  • 4-Night Bahamian Cruise
  • 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise with Pixar Day at Sea
  • 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise with Pixar Day at Sea
  • 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise
  • 13-Night Eastbound Transatlantic Cruise ending in Barcelona
  • 12-Night Norwegian Fjords and Iceland Cruise

Florida Residents Save Up to 25% – Florida Residents can save on select Caribbean Cruises with this Disney Cruise Line deal.

  • More Florida Resident rates are also available for a 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral with Pixar Day at Sea on February 24th, 2024

Save up to 25% on Select 2024 European Sailings – This offer is valid only for new bookings and non-Concierge level staterooms. If you’re using this deal, full payment is required at the time of booking.

  • 13-Night Norwegian Fjords and Iceland Cruise

U.S. Military Rates

Special rates for Disney Cruises are available for U.S. Military members. These rates are available for select cruises and can only be applied to new bookings. Military discounted rates are limited to one stateroom per military member, per sailing.

  • 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise

Save Up to 30% on Select Australia Sailings – This offer is valid only for new bookings and non-Concierge level staterooms. If you’re using this deal, full payment is required at the time of booking.

Canadian Residents Save Up to 25% – Canadian Residents can save up to 25% on multiple different cruises. This offer is good for select 2024 sail dates.

  • 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise

Cast Away Club Rewards

Disney Cruise Line has a rewards program called Castaway Club . The more cruises that you sail on with Disney, the more rewards you’ll receive! All you need to do to become a member is sail one time with Disney Cruise Line.

There are four different tiers of Castaway Club Members: Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Pearl. You will become a Silver Member after completing 1 sailing, a Gold Member after completing 5 sailings, a Platinum Member after completing 10 sailings, and a Pearl Member after 25 sailings. When you’re a Castaway Club Member, you’ll receive exclusive benefits such as early booking dates, exclusive cruise terminal check-in, complimentary dinners, complimentary photo packages, and discounts.

These exclusive deals include discounts on Disney Cruise Line voyages. After your first sailing, you’ll receive a Castaway Club Welcome Offer . With this offer, you can receive up to $350 off of a future 7-night or longer cruise. To receive this discount, you must book within 60 days after you disembark from your first Disney Cruise.

New members aren’t the only ones who receive deals on Disney Cruises. All members of Castaway Club receive special booking offers for future sail dates!

Disney Visa Cardmember Cruise Savings

Disney Visa Cardmembers can receive savings on Disney Cruise Line. However, these savings are different from the ones that we've currently been looking out.  There aren't currently any Disney Cruise Line discounts for Disney Visa Cardmembers where you will be saving a portion off of your trip. However, there are still savings and perks that Disney Visa Cardmembers can use in regards to their Disney Cruise!

Disney Visa Cardmembers can save on Disney Cruise Line merchandise, spa treatments, and other Disney Cruise Line packages. Here are all of the Disney Cruise Line deals that Cardmembers can receive. You must use your Disney Visa Card on these purchases in order to receive the discounts.

  • Photo Packages – Receive 10% off a non-discounted photo package. This offer is good for 10-photo, 15-photo, 20-photo, and all-inclusive digital photo packages.
  • Merchandise – Receive 10% off of select merchandise onboard Disney Cruise Line ships.
  • Castaway Cay Packages – Receive 10% off of a Castaway Cay Getaway Package. This package includes snorkeling, bicycle rental, and float or inner-tube rental.
  • Spa Treatments – Receive 20% off of a non-discounted massage of facial service onboard Disney Cruise Line ships. This offer is only available on port days.

New Disney Visa Cardmembers can also save with Disney Cruise Line. New Cardmembers can earn a $300 Statement Credit after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months of their account being open. You can easily earn this $300 statement credit by using your new Disney Visa Card to pay for you Disney Cruise!

Other Disney Cruise Line Deals

Costco has exclusive Disney Cruise Line deals and promotions available exclusively for their members . Currently, they only have one offer with savings. However, with every Disney Cruise that you book with Costco, you'll receive a Digital Costco Shop Card. If you're unfamiliar with this, a Digital Costco Shop Card is an electronic gift card that is sent to you via email. This gift card can be used exclusively at Costco.

The Disney Cruise Line deal that Costco is currently offering is the Reduced Deposit Deal . With this deal, you can book select 2024 and 2025 Disney Cruise Line Sailings with a reduced deposit. This offer is valid for new bookings only and cannot be used on Concierge Staterooms. To receive the Reduced Deposit Deal, you must book your Disney Cruise through Costco by February 16h, 2024.

Currently, AAA does not have any special Disney Cruise Line deals. They can, however, help you filter through the different itineraries that are available and help find you the lowest price possible for the cruise that you're searching for! There are also additional benefits that you can receive by booking your Disney Cruise with a AAA agent.

While not guaranteed, it is possible that you may receive onboard ship credit from your AAA agent. There is also the possibility that you could receive discounts on hotels, activities, and rental cars that are associated with your cruise plans. To find out more about what AAA can offer you for your Disney Cruise, contact them today!

Last Minute Disney Cruise Deals

You can find some of the best deals on Disney Cruises by booking them last minute. The timeframe for a last-minute cruise is usually 60 days out from the sail date. Due to the last-minute status of the booking, stateroom availability is limited. You most likely will not find out the location of your stateroom until about 14 days out from your sailing (or less). But this is a great way to find Disney Cruise deals if you're flexible!

Book Your Disney Cruise

There are so many ways that you can get Disney Cruise deals! The best part about these savings is that they're available to both new and seasoned cruisers. When you're ready to book your Disney Cruise, don't forget that you will get the best price and assistance when you go through Get Away Today .

Their experienced travel professionals are aware of all of the deals and savings that are available for your Disney Cruise. Let them take the time to find the best way to save you the most money possible. They will also handle the rest of details for your trip. Get Away Today's agents will take care of everything so you can focus on enjoying your time at sea!

What's Included in a Disney Cruise

The best part about the price of a Disney Cruise is that it includes so much. Plus, there’s something for everyone! Your cruise cost will include your stateroom, dining, entertainment, access to pools and other recreation, youth clubs, a visit to Disney’s Private Island(s), plus access to nightclubs and lounges.

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The staterooms on Disney Cruise Line ships are made with families in mind. They provide enough space for everyone to be comfortable when getting ready, spending time in the room, and going to bed for the night. Additionally, there is plenty of space for all of your luggage! The raised beds provide space underneath to store all of your suitcases and bags.

Other standard amenities include:

  • Split Bathrooms ( in most staterooms ) – These split bathrooms make it easier for more people to get ready at the same time. One of the bathrooms has a shower, sink, and mirror. The other bathroom has a toilet sink and mirror.
  • Bathroom Amenities – In the bathrooms, you’ll find Disney Cruise Line branded toiletries. These toiletries are from the H2O+ Spa line. The products include Sea Marine Revitalizing Shampoo, Sea Marine Revitalizing Conditioner, and Sea Salt Body Wash. There is also a hairdryer provided.
  • Refrigerator – The dining options on Disney Cruises are exceptional! Having a refrigerator in your room is a nice to way to keep any left-overs that you may have. It’s also a great way to keep your drinks cool.
  • Television and In-Room Movies – If you’re having some down time in your stateroom, there are plenty of entertainment options provided on the television.
  • Housekeeping – On Disney Cruises, housekeeping happens twice a day. This also includes turndown service to get your stateroom ready for the night!

You’ll never have to worry about what to eat when you’re on a Disney Cruise. Food is available 24 hours a day! From snacks and quick bites to quick-service and full-service meals, Disney Cruise Line has it all!

Dining Options Include:

  • Complimentary Beverages – Soda, tea, and coffee are available for your convenience in multiple areas around the ship. You can find them in the dining areas as well as on deck.
  • Quick-Service Dining – You can walk up to the available Quick-Service Dining locations and get a quick meal at your convenience. These dining options vary depending on which ship you’re on. On the Disney Wish, the Quick-Service Dining options are Mickey’s Smokestack Barbeque, Donald’s Cantina, Daisy’s Pizza Pies, Goofy’s Grill, and Sweet Minnie’s Ice Cream.
  • Themed Dining – On each Disney Cruise ship, there are three Main Dining restaurants. These dining locations are all full-service meals where you can sit back and relax while you’re waited on. These restaurants are also themed, with fun and exquisite details, and of course Disney storytelling. Again, these restaurants will vary depending on which ship you are on. On the Disney Treasure, you will find Plaza de Coco, Worlds of Marvel, and 1923.
  • All-You-Care-To-Enjoy Soft-Serve Ice Cream – Whether you’ve been soaking up the sun on deck, or you’re just craving a sweet treat, stop by and get yourself some soft-serve ice cream… as many times as you’d like!
  • 24-Hour Room Service – You can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner foods delivered directly to your state room with the 24-Hour Room Service that's available on Disney Cruise Line. Breakfast food is delivered from 7am-10am and then lunch and dinner items are available for the rest of the day and night.
  • Late-Night Snacks – Not only can late-night food be enjoyed with your room service, adults can also indulge in late-night snacks at the adult-only nightclubs and lounges.

Entertainment

Disney is known for its great entertainment. Live entertainment, nighttime spectaculars, movies, and more. We’ve experienced it at theme parks, on Broadway, at movie theaters, and even in the comfort of our own home. It’s no different when it comes to a Disney Cruise!

Entertainment includes:

  • Characters – Just like at the Disney Parks, Disney Cruise Line has a variety of character meet and greets. Get ready for hugs, autographs, and pictures with your favorite Disney characters. Enjoy the special outfits that the characters wear throughout the sailing. You can even meet rare characters on some of Disney Cruise Line’s specialty cruises!
  • Disney Movies – While you’re on the deck, in the pool, or in one of the ship’s theaters, you can enjoy some of Disney’s great movies. Disney Cruise Line shows both classic Disney movies as well as new ones that are being shown for the first time!
  • Live Music – Throughout the ship, you’ll be able to see and enjoy live music.
  • Broadway-Style Musicals – Across the fleet of Disney Cruise Line ships, there are a number of extravagant musicals for you to enjoy. These musicals include Beauty and the Beast, Frozen – A Musical Spectacular, Tangled: The Musical, Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular, Twice Charmed: An Original Twist on the Cinderella Story, Disney Dreams – An Enchanted Classic, Disney’s Believe, Disney Seas the Adventure, The Golden Mickeys, The Little Mermaid, and Disney: The Tale of Moana.
  • Shows, Trivia, Mixers, and Karaoke
  • Kids Clubs – Children can enjoy some time with their peers in Disney Cruise Line’s imaginative kids clubs . These clubs, as well as the activities in them, are organized and geared towards specific age groups. Specially trained Disney counselors are at all of the kids clubs for supervision, help, and to assist with activities.
  • Adult-Only Nightclubs and Lounges – The adults have a chance to get away for a moment by themselves to eat, drink, and dance at Disney Cruise Line Nightclubs and Lounges .
  • Fireworks at Sea – There’s something special about Disney fireworks. Of course this isn’t something that could be left out of a Disney Cruise. Watch as magic fills the sky during these amazing nighttime spectaculars.

Pools & Recreation

There’s plenty of water fun to be had on the Disney Cruise Line ships. All of the ships have a variety of different pools, water play areas, and waterslides for all different age groups!

  • Little ones can enjoy themed water play areas where they can splash around in fountains, misters, and more! These areas are exclusively for little cruisers ages 3 and below.
  • Kids can enjoy the shallow depths of Mickey’s Pool or the water playground at AquaLab. The water slides also provide fun for children of all ages.
  • Goofy’s Pool and Donald's Pool are both considered family pools. Everyone can enjoy splashing around in the water and participating in fun activities.
  • On the Disney Fantasy, you can also find an Adult-only area called Satellite Falls. This is a splash pool that features a cascading rain curtain.
  • For a more thrilling experience, you can try one of the water coasters: AquaDuck or AquaDunk . These are similar to water slides, but you’re being propelled through a tube. You even get to go through an acrylic tube over the side of the ship!

For those who are looking for a place to workout during their cruise, you can head to the fitness center onboard the ship. Here you’ll find weight machines, cardio equipment, and even fitness classes!

Island Destinations

Another inclusive part of a Disney Cruise is the opportunity to stop at an island destination. Currently, the destination is Disney’s Private Island, Castaway Cay. Beginning in the summer of this year, sailings will head to Disney’s newest island destination, Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.

Both of these islands are located in The Bahamas. In order to stop at either (or both) of these islands during your sailing, you must sail on a Bahamian or Caribbean cruise. For more information on both of these island destinations, head over to these detailed articles to read more about each one!

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Themed Disney Cruises

Disney Cruise Line has a number of themed cruises that bring even more fun and adventure to the sea! Currently, these themed cruises include Pixar Day at Sea, Marvel Day at Sea, Halloween on the High Seas, and Very Merrytime Cruises. During these cruises, you will be able to enjoy themed dining, character encounters, merchandise, activities, and more!

Pixar Day at Sea

During Pixar Day at Sea , you’ll join your favorites from Pixar movies such as Monsters Inc., The Incredibles, and Toy Story! Character experiences during this charming day will include characters like Mike and Sully, Mr. and Mrs. Incredible, Woody, and Jesse! You’ll also be able to sing and dance with a wide array of Pixar characters during the Pixar Pals Celebration. And the fun doesn’t end there! An Incredible Deck Party is a super way to lead to the firework finale. The Incredibles are.. well.. incredible, but they may need your help saving the day during this deck party!

There are three different themed dining options available during Pixar Day at Sea. Hey Howdy Breakfast is a musical breakfast where you’ll be joined by Woody, Jesse, and Bullseye! Pixar Day at Sea Dinner serves up delicious dishes that are inspired by your Pixar favorites! During Undersea Magic with Crush , you’ll enter the world of Finding Nemo for your meal. But don’t forget… “Fish are friends. NOT food!”. While you eat, you’ll be able to see friends from the movie and possibly have a chance to talk with Crush!

Pixar Day at Sea is available on select 7-Night Caribbean sailings. These sailings take place from January through March. If you’re interested in experiencing Pixar Day at Sea, book now before it’s too late!

Marvel Day at Sea

Assemble your crew for an amazing day during Marvel Day at Sea . This special sailing is packed with over 30 Marvel Super Heroes and Villains. Suit up and get ready for scheduled photo opportunities with Thor, Loki, Black Panther, Shuri, Spider-Man, Captain Marvel, and Captain America (Sam Wilson). Other heroes that you may spot throughout the ship are Captain America (Steve Rogers), Star-Lord, Gamora, Hawkeye, Kate Bishop, Shang-Chi, Black Widow, and others!

There is no shortage of activities for you to enjoy during this heroic day.

  • Dress up as your favorite Marvel Super Hero or Villain.
  • Catch showings of Marvel movies up on deck or in the Buena Vista Theater
  • Children ages 4-12 have the opportunity to participate in training to become part of the next generation of Super Heroes!
  • Test your skills during Marvel trivia.
  • Learn how to draw Marvel Super Heroes at Animation Academy.
  • Watch Marvel TV animated series on deck during Funnel Vision screenings.
  • Enjoy an interactive Super Hero session.

Of course, being Marvel themed, this cruise is action packed! There is so much entertainment throughout the day.

  • Warriors of Wakanda Show – Okoye leads the Dora Milaje during this thrilling demonstration. During this demonstration, you will learn what training is like for the Dora Milaje!
  • Strange Academy: A Spellbinding Spectacular – During this show, you’ll experience first-hand the power of the mystic arts with Doctor Strange and Sorcerer Supreme Wong.
  • Mickey and Minnie’s Super Hero Celebration – You won’t want to miss seeing your favorite pals in their Super Hero best! Make sure to stop by to see Mickey, Minnie, Chip and Dale, Donald, Daisy, and Goofy in their special costumes!
  • Star-Spangled USO Show – At the Evolution Dance Club, you can see this tribute to Captain America. With singing, dancing, music, and possibly an appearance from Captain America himself, this is a show that you won’t want to miss!
  • Marvel Heroes Unite – Marvel Super Heroes take flight during this action-packed nighttime spectacular. This display includes stunts, special effects, and pyro. Both Super Heroes and Villains will make an appearance as you watch an epic battle that takes place within the Multiverse.

Marvel Day at Sea is available on select 5-Night sailings to The Bahamas and Western Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale.

Halloween on the High Seas

Celebrate this spook-tacular time of year with Disney Cruise Line! During Halloween on the High Seas, you’ll experience not-so-scary activities, thrilling entertainment, special character meet and greets, and treats! The entire ship is decorated with Halloween decor. You won’t want to miss the magical Halloween Tree in the Grand Hall!

  • Mickey’s Mouse-querade – This scary good celebration brings out all of the Halloween fun! See your favorite Disney characters in their Halloween best. Join them by wearing your costume too!
  • Themed Meet and Greets – During this eerie cruise, you’ll be able to see characters in rare Halloween costumes. Stop by to see Minnie, Daisy, and Clarabelle dressed as the Sanderson Sisters!
  • Halloween Activities – Everyone can join in on the fun and make Halloween themed crafts together.
  • No tricks, just treats! – During this cruise, you’ll be able to indulge in Halloween-themed desserts and drinks. Of course, there will also be trick-or-treating!

Halloween on the High Seas takes place during most sailings from late September through Halloween.

Very Merrytime Cruises

‘Tis the SEA-son to sail with Disney Cruise Line! Experience the magic of the holidays mixed with the magic of Disney during Disney Cruise Line’s Very Merrytime Cruises. These sailings include gorgeous decor, holiday-themed entertainment, activities, and merchandise!

  • Holiday Decor – You’ll be filled with the heart-warming feelings that come with the sight of cozy holiday decorations. The ship is beautifully decorated for the holidays. Decorations that you can expect to see are lights, garlands, poinsettias, and a 24-foot Christmas tree.
  • Tree Lighting Ceremony – Join Mickey and Minnie for the holiday tradition of lighting the Christmas tree!
  • Holiday Deck Show – This deck show is filled with music and holiday cheer. Gather those you love and enjoy the show.
  • Character Meet and Greets – The ship isn’t the only thing that gets dressed up for the holidays. Your favorite Disney characters will be dazzling in their holiday finest and ready to take a picture with you!
  • Santa Claus – Santa Claus will also be available for photo opportunities. Make sure that the little ones are ready to share what’s on their wish list this year!
  • Activities for Kids – Holiday-themed crafts and activities will be available for the little ones and anyone else who would like to join in on the fun with them!
  • Merchandise – Holiday-themed Disney Cruise Line merchandise will be available during Very Merrytime Cruises. Grab the perfect gift for your loved ones at home or for yourself!
  • Holidays on the Islands – Celebrate the holidays on both Castaway Cay and, for the first time this year, Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point!

There are so many different Disney Cruise Line options, there is something for everyone!

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Disney Cruise Deals Q&A

September is usually the cheapest month to go on a Disney Cruise. The main reasoning for this is hurricane season. Bookings aren't as popular during this month because Guests want to avoid storms and the possibility of cancellation.

Yes, you can often find Disney Cruises on sale. You can find special offers directly on Disney Cruise Line's webpage.

The price of a Disney Cruise for a family of 4 depends on quite a few factors. The price of a Disney Cruise varies depending on the destination, length of sailing, travel dates, ship, and which stateroom you choose to stay in.

Yes, it can be cheaper to book a Disney Cruise last minute. However, if you're able to, I would suggest to book a Disney Cruise as soon as the booking period opens up. This is also a very cheap time to book a Disney Cruise and you will have more options available to you. Your stateroom location will be more restricted when you book last minute.

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The Best Ways To Save When Booking Your Next Disney Cruise

F orget about the Pirates of the Caribbean boat ride, if you want to elevate your Disney vacation to the next level, you can take a real Caribbean cruise aboard one of the Disney Cruise Line ships. Guests who visit the Bahamas or the Caribbean can also access Disney's private island, Castaway Cay. That's just the tip of the iceberg in terms of potential global destinations, too. In fact, if icebergs are your thing, Disney's Port Adventures partners even have a port of call in Alaska, where you can board the Hubbard Glacier Explorer and wind through an iceberg field for a couple of hours.

Depending on where you set sail and for how long, a Disney cruise can be cheaper, in some cases, than a Disneyland or  Disney World trip. It might not feel that way when you're paying one big amount upfront (after the requisite deposit), but the price of a cruise is generally all-inclusive. It even includes complimentary room service, 24 hours a day. At a Disney theme park, by contrast, a week at a deluxe resort hotel, plus park tickets, meals, and other add-ons, can sometimes total up to a higher cost than a week-long cruise would. If it's your first time going on a Disney cruise , or you're just looking to save on your next one, it helps to arm yourself with some money-saving tips beforehand. With that in mind, here's how you can get the best deals when booking on the Disney Cruise Line.

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Book Through A Travel Agent

One Disney cruise tip you'll often hear is to book through a travel agent. The Disney Cruise Line does have special offers, such as discounts for Florida or Canada residents, or other limited-time deals on select sailings. However, when you book directly with Disney, it can be disorienting trying to make sense of all the different itineraries available through its fleet of six ships. The Caribbean region alone has options from 4 to 10 nights for the Western, Eastern, or Southern Caribbean, with multiple states and territories of departure.

Authorized Disney Vacation Planners like The Vacationeer and Small World Vacations can employ their expertise to help you narrow down your choices and get the lowest possible cruise fare. They're just two examples of well-known agencies that have reached Diamond Earmarked status, the highest level for an authorized planner (followed by Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze). Such agencies might be able to give you a fuller picture of the best deals, and they often come with the added benefit of an onboard credit.

A credit starting at $50 for a cruise of $1,000 or more might not seem like much, but fares aren't truly all-inclusive. Sure, the Cabanas buffet is free, but alcohol, gratuities, and certain other restaurants and activities (not to mention Wi-Fi service) all come at additional costs. The onboard credit helps cover these types of things. Currently, Costco members who book a Disney Cruise through Costco Travel can also get a $100 to $200 gift card.

Use A Cruise Search Engine

Travel agencies like the aforementioned Vacationeer and Small World Vacations advertise their services as free, so you shouldn't have to pay extra for your Disney cruise with them. For first-timers, it can be helpful to have someone walk you through the many decisions you'll need to make, like what kind of stateroom to book. However, if this isn't your first Disney cruise, you may prefer to eliminate the middleman and survey all the best booking options yourself. In that case, you can approach your cruise like you would if you were booking a flight or hotel through other third-party sites, like Priceline and Expedia.

Both those sites have their own dedicated Disney Cruise Line page where you can input a destination and dates and find deals, the same as you would for a non-Disney search. These sites are a good option if you already have some idea about where and when you want to go. Another specialty site, which works the same way and frequently comes recommended for Disney cruises, is Undercover Tourist . It offers an onboard credit, and its other big selling point is that it will apply its own discount to your fare. That's in addition to any built-in discounts Disney may be offering, like its reduced military rates.

Book Early And Watch For Last-Minute Stateroom Deals

While "book early" works as a general piece of travel advice, it's an especially good rule to follow with Disney resorts and cruises. This is because of the way the surge pricing system works. Like Royal Caribbean and other cruise lines, Disney tends to offer its best prices when an itinerary first becomes available. As the ship fills up with passengers, prices on the remaining cabins will go up to meet demand.

One way to get around this is by keeping an eye on Disney Cruise Line news via the official site . If you hear about a new itinerary, you can try to book it as soon as it goes on sale. Anyone who's already been on at least one Disney cruise should also be automatically enrolled as a Silver Member in Disney's cruise loyalty program, Castaway Club. Being a member allows you to book new cruises a day or more before the general public, depending on your membership level.

The flip side of booking early is deals that come along on last-minute staterooms with restricted fares. These non-refundable deals usually open up a few weeks or months before a cruise departs, and they require you to pay in full beforehand. Offsetting the price savings is the fact that your room will be assigned at the last minute based on availability. However, they'll guarantee you the room category you reserve or better, so you might even luck out and get an upgrade.

Book A Shorter, Off-Peak Season Cruise In An Inside Cabin

Disney has some European cruises, for instance, that sail for up to 11 or 12 days. However, these can cost upwards of $11,000 for two people. Again, a one-week Disney cruise might be cheaper than a one-week Disneyland or Disney World stay, but a 3- or 4-night cruise could give you an equally enjoyable experience without breaking the bank.

Since Disney cruises are family-friendly, they tend to be more in demand (and thereby, more expensive) when school is out. The same rules about steering clear of holiday breaks apply as much to the Disney Cruise Line as Disney theme parks. If you're looking to save, the best times of year  are January, February, May, October, and before or after Thanksgiving (but before Christmas and New Years). Just keep in mind that weather is also a factor in determining the off-peak cruise season. For that reason, you might want to avoid a cruise somewhere like Bermuda or the Bahamas during the month of September, when it's the height of hurricane season.

Consider, also, what type of stateroom you book. Disney is not so different from other cruise lines when it comes to inside cabins being cheaper. With an inside cabin, you won't have a window, but on two ships — the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy — you will have a "magical porthole." It's a flat-screen monitor with a live camera feed of the outside of the ship. Sometimes, Disney characters join the feed.

BYO Alcohol And Book A Second Cruise While Onboard

Once you know which Disney cruise is right for you , there are other things you can do to save money onboard. This includes being frugal about add-ons and bringing your own alcohol. That's right: passengers are allowed to carry on up to six 12-ounce beers or two 750-milliliter wine or champagne bottles (unopened). If you're on one of Disney's round-trip cruises from Australia or New Zealand, you can bring that much onboard for each port of call.

This could help reduce your bar tab if you plan on drinking. The only catch is that you can't bring your own alcohol into public lounges, and there's a $26 corking fee if you bring a bottle to dinner. With a standard verandah-type stateroom, though, you can always just enjoy sipping your beverage on your balcony.

If your Disney cruise turns out to be an experience worth repeating, one final thing you can do to save on a future trip is reserve your next cruise while you're still onboard the current one. The Disney Cruise Line Navigator app gives access to a special onboard booking offer where you can make an open-ended "placeholder reservation" for another cruise within the next two years. You can choose a sail date later, and in the meantime, it will give you a 10% discount on the normal rate. Though you have to pay a $250 deposit, it's refundable if you decide to cancel before you've locked down a date.

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Set sail aboard the Disney Wish—Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship sailing to the Caribbean and The Bahamas. On board, there’s enchantment everywhere you turn, where fantastical worlds and beloved characters from Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars are brought to life in new and amazing ways for everyone in the family.

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Disney Wonder

Disney Wonder pays homage to the timeless style of the past while embracing the contemporary. Experience Disney's traditions of extraordinary family entertainment and superb service while you ride the waves.

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How much does a Disney cruise really cost?

Megan duBois

Editor's Note

Disney Cruise Line is known for its family-friendly cruises complete with all of your favorite Disney characters, impeccable dining, exciting entertainment and thrilling ports of call. With everything that's included on the sailings, you might be wondering how much a Disney cruise costs — and if you can afford one.

Cruises with Mickey Mouse and his pals range in price depending on many factors such as the embarkation port and destination, departure date, length of the cruise and cabin type you book. No matter which cruise you book, it will be pricey, like any Disney vacation. You'll have to determine what value you put on experiencing the "magic" of Disney.

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To me, it's worth a lot. I've experienced all five ships in the Disney fleet and have sailed seven times to destinations around the Caribbean and the Mediterranean .

Here, I'm sharing how much a Disney cruise costs per ship and itinerary, any extras that are worth the additional fees and how to save money on a Disney cruise.

How much does it cost to go on a Disney cruise?

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Let's be honest: A cruise on any Disney ship isn't cheap. Factors like cabin type and category, sail date, destination, length of cruise, traveling party size and if you're on a themed cruise can impact the overall cost. If you're trying to keep your costs lower, your best option is to pick a cruise on an older ship (Disney Wonder, Disney Magic, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy) or pick a shorter cruise length.

The cheapest Disney cruise we found cost $1,000 for an inside cabin for two people on a two-night sailing on Disney Wonder in Australia. That's $250 per person per night.

If you're looking for a cheap Caribbean or Bahamian sailing, consider a three-night Bahamas cruise on Disney Magic starting at $1,500 for an inside cabin for two people. This also equates to $250 per person per day. Add in drinks, specialty dining, souvenirs and other expenses, and you can expect to spend around $2,500 in total.

On a recent sailing on the Disney Dream , my family of three and I spent five nights at sea in a balcony room and paid a grand total of $4,514.06. This total included everything from the cruise fare and pre-night hotel stay to parking and spa services.

Some examples of starting prices for each ship and its major itineraries for an inside cabin or a balcony cabin are listed below so you can get a sense of pricing across the fleet. Prices are based on double occupancy.

Disney Magic

One- to three-night Bahamas: inside cabins, $1,500 to $2,500; balcony cabins, $1,900 to $3,300 Four-night Caribbean and Bahamas: inside cabins, $1,800 to $3,200; balcony cabins, $2,300 to $4,000 Five- to six-night Caribbean and Bahamas: inside cabins, $2,200 to $4,400; balcony cabins, $3,000 to $6,600 Seven-night Caribbean: inside cabins, $2,700 to $3,300; balcony cabins, $3,800 to $4,900

Disney Wonder

Two- to three-night Australia: inside cabins, $1,000 to $2,100; balcony cabins, $1,200 to $2,800 Four-night Australia: inside cabins, $1,700 to $3,000; balcony cabins, $2,200 to $4,000 Seven-night Alaska: inside cabins, $3,300 to $5,000; balcony cabins, $5,900 to $10,500

Disney Dream

Three-night Bahamas: inside cabins, $1,700 to $2,300; balcony cabins, $2,000 to $2,600 Four-night Bahamas: inside cabins, $2,100 to $3,500; balcony cabins, $2,500 to $4,000 Five-night Caribbean: inside cabins, $2,800 to $4,400; balcony cabins, $3,100 to $5,000 Five-night Bahamas: inside cabins, $2,700 to $4,000; balcony cabins, $3,200 to $4,600 Seven-night Europe and Mediterranean: inside cabins $4,400 to $6,800; balcony cabins, $5,200 to $9,500

Disney Fantasy

Four-night Bahamas: inside cabins, $2,100 to $3,000; balcony cabins, $2,400 to $3,400 Five- to six-night Bahamas: inside cabins, $2,700 to $4,400; balcony cabins, $3,200 to $4,900 Seven-night Caribbean: inside cabins, $3,300 to $5,700; balcony cabins, $3,900 to $7,000

Disney Wish

Three-night Bahamas: inside cabins, $2,000 to $3,000; balcony cabins, $2,500 to $3,500 Four-night Bahamas: inside cabins, $2,600 to $4,600; balcony cabins, $3,000 to $5,600

Disney Treasure

The maiden voyage is set for Dec. 21, 2024.

Seven-night Caribbean: inside cabins, $4,200 to $5,800; balcony cabins, $5,200 to $7,000

Related: The 3 types of Disney Cruise Line ships, explained

Where do Disney cruises sail from?

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Disney Cruises depart from 15 different ports around the world, but the major ones to think about from the U.S. include:

  • Fort Lauderdale
  • Port Canaveral, Florida
  • Galveston, Texas
  • New Orleans

The major international ports Disney Cruise Line sets sail from include:

  • Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
  • Melbourne, Australia
  • Southampton, England
  • Brisbane, Australia
  • Vancouver (British Columbia), Canada

Depending on the cruise you pick, getting to and from the home port can be easy or take a little longer — and that can impact the total cost of your Disney cruise.

For instance, many people drive to Fort Lauderdale or Port Canaveral if they already live in the southern U.S. Driving can save money versus flying, and you might not have to stay in a pre-cruise hotel if you can drive right to the port.

You will have to pay to park at the port or at a third-party parking lot. While the off-site parking lots are often cheaper, you will need to think about how to get to and from the ship, tipping the porter or driver, plus the added time to get from your car to the ship.

On the other hand, if you are taking a cruise from an international destination or flying to a domestic home port, your costs automatically go up because of flights for your family, a pre-cruise hotel, meals before the sailing, and transportation to the ship and back to the airport.

Related: The 5 best destinations you can visit on a Disney Cruise Line ship

What's included in the price of a Disney cruise?

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You might pay a lot for a Disney cruise, but you get a lot for your money. The cost of a Disney cruise covers your onboard dining and most nonalcoholic drinks, an abundance of entertainment for kids and adults, onboard activities and transportation between cruise ports. Even most entertainment and food on Disney's private island Castaway Cay (and upcoming private island destination Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point) is part of the fare.

Entertainment

Most of the entertainment on board is included in the overall cost of your sailing. On your cruise, you can experience Broadway-quality shows inside the Walt Disney Theater, watch first-run movies from Disney's production companies (like Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars), listen to live music and participate in game shows in the adults-only lounges. Most itineraries feature a deck party with a fireworks show.

Kids can meet and play with their favorite Disney characters and participate in activities like karaoke. Family-friendly sun decks with pools, waterslides, splash zones and wading pools are also included in the cost.

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Disney Cruise Line is known for its rotational dining evening dinner service. Families rotate through three onboard restaurants throughout the sailing, and your service team moves with you. Each of the rotational dining options is included in your cruise fare. One of the restaurants will be open for drop-in, sit-down meals during breakfast and lunch as well. Complimentary room service is available 24 hours a day.

On the upper decks, quick-service food stations, soft-serve ice cream and a buffet are available. Every Disney cruise also includes unlimited coffee, tea and soda.

Accommodations

Almost every cabin across the Disney fleet features Disney's distinctive split bathroom concept. One of the bathrooms has a vanity, sink and tub-shower, plus another bathroom with a vanity, sink and toilet. Each room also has a small refrigerator, safe and hair dryer.

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Every child ages 3 to 17 will have access to Disney's kids clubs on board. Youngsters ages 3-10 can enjoy Disney's Oceaneer Club and Disney's Oceaneer Lab . Tweens ages 11-14 have access to Edge, and teens ages 14-17 can chill out in Vibe.

Each kids club has dedicated counselors and a host of activities every day. The best way to see the list of activities is to download the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app and scroll through the daily agenda. You can flag activities your kids want to attend, so you can get to the kids clubs before they start.

Adult-exclusive activities

Disney cruises are packed with family-friendly programming, but adults can find spaces and events geared just for them in the adult-only nightclubs and lounges on board. Live music, interactive games and shows are only some of the nightly activities.

Additionally, adults have a dedicated pool and hot tub area that includes a bar and coffee shop. (Drinks cost extra, but access is free). For those looking to stay fit while onboard, access to the fitness center is also included.

Castaway Cay

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On most Bahamas and Caribbean sailings, you'll stop at Disney's private island, Castaway Cay . At the island, your family can enjoy the family beach or adult-exclusive beach (for those 18 and older).

Use of towels, beach chairs and shade umbrellas are complimentary, as are waterslides and splash zones. Live music and character appearances take place around the island. Kids and teen club activities are available on Castaway Cay — again, at no extra charge. Runners can participate in the Castaway Cay 5K and get a finisher medal.

When it's time to eat, three spots serve an included barbecue lunch, complete with soft-serve ice cream. Coffee, tea and fountain drinks are also included at Castaway Cay.

To get around the island, you can walk or use the complimentary trams.

Related: Are cruises all-inclusive? What's actually included in your cruise fare

Are there any extra Disney costs?

Even though many activities, dining options and entertainment are included in the cost of your cruise, you will find things to pay extra for on a Disney cruise. These may or may not be worth it for your family, depending on your budget and interests. Below is a list of things not included in your overall cruise fare.

Some of the cutest Disney activities are also ones that cost extra. Kids who want more time with the Disney characters might be interested in the Royal Court Royal Tea — a tea party with characters for kids ages 3 to 12. According to planDisney (Disney's online resource for vacation-planning tips) , the cost is $220 per child and $69 for anyone 13 and up. Each tea party includes a selection of tea and a two-course meal; every child gets an assortment of gifts.

Kids can also play dress-up and get a full regal or pirate (only available on Pirate Party Nights) makeover at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, found on every Disney ship. Depending on the package you booked for your child, expect to pay $100 to $450 for each makeover.

Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy both have a virtual sports simulator that requires a reservation and a fee. You can play various sports, from football to golf, for either 30- or 60-minute time blocks. Cost varies based on time, sport and number of people playing.

Specialty dining and cocktails

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Four specialty dining restaurants are offered across the Disney Cruise Line fleet. Exclusive to Disney Wish (and coming soon to Disney Treasure ) are Enchante and Palo Steakhouse. Expect to pay $60 to $205 plus an 18% auto-gratuity for a meal at Enchante; Palo Steakhouse is $50 for a prix-fixe meal, but an a la carte menu is also available.

On the four other Disney Cruise Line ships, Palo is also $50 for prix-fixe and offers an a la carte menu. An 18% auto-gratuity is also tacked onto your bill.

On Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, Remy is also available, with the dessert experience starting at $65 without the 18% auto-gratuity, while brunch and dinner are $80 and $135 respectively, plus an additional 18% auto-gratuity.

On all ships, themed bars and lounges sling drinks. Because there's no drink package available through Disney Cruise Line, you will have to pay for each drink individually. The planDisney panel says the average drink can range from $6 to $20.

If you're looking for specialty coffee, tea or hot chocolate drinks, look for the Cove Cafe on all ships; there are also specialty counters off of the atrium on Disney Dream, Fantasy and Wish. These drinks cost anywhere from $5 to $8, depending on your order. You can also order alcoholic drinks from the coffee bars, which run the typical cocktail prices.

Outside the Walt Disney Theater or near the movie theaters on board each ship, you'll also smell the buttery goodness of freshly popped popcorn. You can buy the popcorn for an added fee to take into the shows with you. Additionally, there are some specialty popcorn buckets available for purchase on each ship; you can refill them for a discounted price every time you want to munch on the salty snack. (Specialty buckets purchased off the ships at a Disney resort or theme park are not eligible for a discounted popcorn refill.)

Additionally, each ship offers beverage-tasting seminars where you can learn how to make and taste a variety of cocktails in a given category. Seminars can range from $40 to $70 and last about an hour.

While crew gratuities on Disney Cruise Line are not included in the overall cost, some can be prepaid before you step onboard. These include gratuities to your dining room server, assistant server and head server, plus your cabin host. Disney recommends a gratuity of $14.50 per night per person, including infants and children in regular cabins. It's recommended that those in concierge cabins and suites pay $15.50, with the extra going to your cabin assistant host.

Gratuities that are not included can be paid on board. Such gratuities include anything extra you would like to give to your service team, tips on alcoholic beverages in the dining room, adult dining locations, room service and the spa. The concierge lounge team is also not included in prepaid gratuities for concierge guests, and Disney recommends $8 per night per guest.

Keep in mind that an 18% gratuity is automatically added to bar tabs across the ship and for spa services. To make it easy while on the ship, you can charge all your gratuities to your onboard account.

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If you want to bring something home from your trip — whether from a port of call or from the onboard shops — you'll want to budget for that extra cost. Souvenirs off the ship can range from a few dollars to a few hundred dollars, depending on what you buy. Be prepared that some shops will only take local currency; purchases at Castaway Cay shops will be charged to your onboard account.

On the ship, easy-to-transport souvenirs included trading pins, magnets and apparel. These can range anywhere from $20 to $75. Other more expensive onboard souvenirs include jewelry, luxury brand purses and wallets, and art.

Related: 26 Disney cruise tips, tricks, secrets and extra magic to unlock

How do I save money on a Disney cruise?

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If you're reeling from sticker shock, know you can find many ways to save money on a Disney cruise. Here are a few of my favorite money-saving tips.

Letting Disney choose your cabin can be a great way to get a deal on the cruise. These are known as guaranteed rates, and they are the cheapest fares in each category. All you have to do is pick your room type, such as inside, ocean view or balcony, and Disney picks which specific room number you get. This works best if you don't care where your room is on the ship.

If you're looking for a room upgrade , but that's not a make-it-or-break-it deal for your family, consider waiting to upgrade your room until you get to the port. If your cruise still has rooms available, you can ask at check-in about a room upgrade for a discount. The cost will be relative to the room type you originally booked and the room type you want to upgrade to. Sometimes, you can even upgrade to a concierge room or a suite, but you will need to get an early port arrival time to potentially score one of those upgrades.

Disney Cruise Line has one of the most generous alcohol policies of any big-ship cruise brand. At the start of your cruise, you can bring up to six cans of beer or two bottles of wine per person over 21 years old. Then, at each port, you can restock and bring the same alcohol allotment per person over 21 onto the ship to store in your room and enjoy. You might find that beer and wine are cheaper in port than on board — a smart way to save on your drinking expenses.

Related: Best Disney cruise ships for everyone — even Disney adults

Are Disney cruises cheaper or more expensive than other cruise lines?

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Other family-friendly cruise brands include Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line and MSC Cruises. While all of the family-friendly brands have pros and cons, picking the right one for your family can come down to a matter of cost. Disney is almost always the most expensive.

For example, we priced out a three-night weekend cruise departing on the same dates for Disney Wish and Royal Caribbean 's soon-to-debut Utopia of the Seas. We found that Disney was almost $500 more expensive for the same weekend, cabin type and length of sailing. Utopia of the Seas came out to $2,850.10 for two people staying in a balcony cabin, while the Disney Wish cruise, also in a balcony room, cost $3,337.20.

What Disney does best — and why many people choose to cruise with the brand — is it provides a high level of service to families, even those in the least expensive cabins. The crew on Disney ships goes above and beyond to make your vacation easy. I've seen everything from dining staff cutting kids' food and taking children to the bathroom to room hosts ensuring parents know about the parental locks on balcony doors (so kids can't just wander outside without an adult).

The extra amenities that Disney offers — such as Broadway-quality shows, character experiences and larger standard cabins — all bring the overall cruise cost up.

Disney also has a smaller fleet than all its family-friendly competitors, meaning there is less cabin inventory to sell. Plus, its ships generally carry fewer passengers. For example, Disney Wish, Disney's biggest ship, carries 4,000 people at full capacity; Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas can carry 7,600 guests at capacity. The low inventory combined with the high demand for Disney cruises means that Disney can charge higher fares and still fill ships.

Bottom line

Cruise fares with Disney can change based on factors like room type, travel party size and sailing date. The minimum price you can expect to pay for a cruise to the Caribbean or Bahamas starts at $1,500 for an inside cabin for two people on Disney Magic.

Disney Cruise Line includes a variety of dining experiences (including room service), soda, character meet-and-greets and Broadway-caliber entertainment in its fares; it also allows passengers to bring alcohol on board in every port of call. For these reasons, you don't necessarily have to spend much on board to have a fantastic vacation. The cruise can be a good value depending on the extras you choose to add.

The real question is whether you want to spend more on the base cruise fare to immerse yourself in the world of Disney versus paying less for another family-friendly cruise line.

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Disney Cruise Special Offers – Updated April 8, 2024

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There are several different types of Disney Cruise Special offers that are available right now.

Some are open to the general public, whilst others are available for Florida Residents, Military Personnel, and Canadian Residents.

The amount of military discounts available has increased considerably this week to a total of 20 – an increase of 3 from last week.

Surprisingly this week there are still some special offers for cruises sailing in 2025. I don’t think I have ever seen this happen that far in advance.

There is also another Disney Wish sailing added for this week.

There are a good number of deals available for everyone including European cruises.

It is also interesting that they are already offering deals on the Fall 2024 Transpacific sailings. These repositioning cruises often do become discounted, but this is usually much closer to the sail date. At the moment these are just for those eligible for military discounts but it will be interesting to see if they are offered to all soon.

Whilst there were no Florida resident offers last week they are back this week with one sailing on offer.

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It is quite unusual to see special offers for Disney Wish sailings, but another one has been added for this week of a 3 night sailing.

3 Night Disney Wish Bahamian Cruise

  • Port Canaveral, Florida
  • Castaway Cay

These are sailings on May 31, 2024 and June 14, 2024 for VGT staterooms with up to 20% off. For this week the sailing on June 21, 2024 was also added.

4 Night Disney Wish Bahamian Cruise

  • Port Canaveral Florida
  • Port Canaveral

The available dates are June 3 and June 10, 2024, for VGT staterooms at up to 20% off. For this week the 17 June, 2024 was also added.

Disney Fantasy Sailings from Port Canaveral

7 night western caribbean cruise.

There are no current discounts.

Disney Wonder

Disney wonder sailing from san diego.

The Disney Wonder 7-night sailing offer that we had seen for quite a few weeks is no longer available.

No current offers for sailing out of San Diego.

Disney Alaska Sailings

It is rare to see discounts on Disney Wonder Alaska sailings but right now there is one sailing in June with an offerl

The May cruises that we have seen with offers for quite some time are no longer available. There is a 25% discount on an Oceanview Guarantee for the June 24, 2024 sailing.

New for this week is the 9 night Alaska cruise from Vancouver. This sails on July 15, 2024. I was surprised to see this one as usually the longer sailings sell out more quickly as they are rarely offered.

It is interesting to look at the opening day rates for the Alaska 2025 season and see how the rates change between dates:

Disney Alaska Cruise Opening Day Prices 2025

Disney Dream Sailings

5 night western caribbean cruise from galveston.

These are a bit of a surprise, to say the least – cruises for 2025.

Deals are already being offered on 5-night cruises sailing on Western Caribbean cruises sailing on 19 and 24 January 2025. I think that is the first time I have ever seen guarantee rates available that far ahead.

You can also get a stateroom guarantee rate for the 4-night western Caribbean Disney Dream sailing from Galveston on January 29, 2024.

Disney Cruise Europe Sailings

Here we see some sailings from Civitavecchia, Rome being added, as well as the other European cruises that have been available for a while.

There are a surprising number of cruises to Europe available for these special rates. The prices of Disney European cruises are traditionally high and show no sign of decreasing if you look at these opening day rates for Europe 2025.

Disney Cruise to Europe 2025 – How Much Do They Cost?

7 Night Cruises from Civitavecchia

Want to sail to the Greek Isles?

Now is your chance with this discounted Disney cruise sailing on June 10, 2024.

This is a round-trip sailing from Civitavecchia.

This date has been on the offer list for quite some time now (although 17 June 2024 is no longer offered at a discount).

More European Cruises

New for last week was the 7 night Western Europe cruise from Barcelona to Southampton. This sails on July 17, 2024.

There are also savings of up to 25% can also be found on the 12-night Norwegian Fjords and Iceland Cruise. This sails on July 24, 2024, from Southampton.

New for the previous week was the 9-night Mediterranean Cruise with Greek Isles sailing from Barcelona and ending in Civitavecchia sailing on June 1. 2024.

New or last week was the 7-night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona sailing on July 5, 2024.

Added this week is another European cruise.

Deals are now available on the 11-night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise . This sails from Civitavecchia on 24 June and ends in Barcelona.

These discounts are available for select:

Inside Category with Restrictions (IGT), Oceanview Category with Restrictions (OGT), and Verandah Category with Restrictions (VGT)

  • Valid for new bookings only
  • Full payment is required at the time of booking for all Guests. Bookings are non-refundable, except bookings made in the United Kingdom or the European Union are subject to applicable cancellation fees
  • Full legal names of all Guests are required at the time of booking and no name changes are allowed
  • Specific stateroom will be assigned at a later time, based on availability

More details of these European Cruise Discounts Here

Australian and New Zealand Cruises

Disney Wonder has been sailing in Australia and New Zealand for her first season since October 2023. Many of the cruises were sold out, but as we often see with these offers.

As the season has ended with Disney Wonder sailing back to the West Coast, there are no current offers for Australian or New Zealand Disney cruises.

If you are looking for cruises for the next season you can see what is available:

Disney Australian and New Zealand Cruises for 2024/2025

There are discounts on the Transpacific cruises for 2024 for military personnel only which are detailed below. It will be interesting to see if these are offered to all soon.

Special Offers for U.S. Military Personnel

The military sailing deals have changed quite a bit this week, with more available and the total at 20.

3 Night Bahamian Cruise on Disney Wish

A new discount has been added for the June 21, 2024 sailing.

4 Night Bahamian Cruise on Disney Wish

There are now 5 sailings available:

May 6, 2024 and May 27, 2924

June 3, 2024, June 10, 2024 and June 17, 2024. sailings available for a military discount.

Sailings from Fort Lauderdale on Disney Magic

European cruises available.

There are now a number of these sailings available for military discounts.

7-night Mediterranean from Civitavecchia sailing on June 10, 2024 ,June 17, 2024 and

7 Night Western Europe cruise sailing from Barcelona to Southampton on July 17, 2024

7 night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona was added this week for July 5, 2024

11 Night Mediterranean from Civitavecchia to Barcelona on June 24, 2024

9-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Barcelona ending in Civitavecchia

  • 12 Night Norwegian Fjords and Iceland Cruise sailing on July 24, 2024

Alaska Cruises

This was added this week – a 9 night Alaskan cruise from Vancouver on July 15, 2024.

Transpacific Cruises

10-night Hawaii Cruise from Vancouver ending in Hawaii sailing on September 23, 2024.

16 Night Transpacific Cruise from Hawaii ending in Sydney, Australia on 3 October 2024.

To take advantage of military cruise rates, at least one adult in each stateroom must provide Proof of Military Service.

Please note:  This offer cannot be combined with any other special offers or discounts. Valid for new bookings only.

Special Military rates are available to all retired and active U.S. Military personnel (or spouse), including U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Marines, U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. National Guard, U.S. Army Reserve, and U.S. Department of Defense personnel. Active and retired members (or spouses) of the U.S. military must provide valid identification at the time of check-in. This offer is limited to a maximum of one stateroom per military member (or spouse), per sailing. A U.S. Military service member (or spouse) is required to sail to take advantage of this offer. Activated members (or spouses) of the U.S. National Guard or the U.S. Army Reserve must also show active duty orders (active duty papers must be dated as of January 1st of the previous year to qualify).

Florida Resident Rates

These are back this week, with one sailing on Disney Wish with a Florida resident rate:

This offer is for the June 7, 2024 sailing.

Proof of Florida Residency for at least one adult in each stateroom must be presented at the time of check-in. Guests unable to show proper proof of Florida residency at check-in will have their cruise re-priced and the balance must be paid before being allowed to sail.

Proof of residency must be valid at the time of sailing, and includes the following:

  • Florida Driver’s License
  • Florida Identification Card

If you do not have one of the IDs indicated above, then you must provide one of the following—dated within the past 2 months—verifying a Florida residential address and your name, along with a corresponding, valid government-issued photo ID (such as passport, driver’s license, state identification card):

Current utility bill (power/phone/cable/water) •Mail from a financial institution, including checking, savings or investment account statements •Mail from a federal, state, county or city government agency Note: property deeds and P.O. boxes are not considered acceptable proofs of residency. Children’s rates are also available to Guests ages 3 through 12 that are traveling with 2 adults in the same stateroom. Canadian Resident Discounts There are a number of Disney Cruise discounts for Canadian Residents available right now. These discounts are available for non- concierge Verandah, Oceanview and Inside Staterooms on select cruises. Proof of Canadian Residency is required and you must mention offer code CAN when booking. Disney Magic 5 Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale

These sailings are on Disney Dream

  • Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  • Cozumel, Mexico
  • Fort Lauderdale Florida

There are sailings on Disney Magic for:

June 9, 2024, July 6, 2024 and July 20, 2024.

7 Night Alaska from Vancouver on Disney Wonder

Saiing on May 27, 2024.

Disney Magic 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale

  • Nassau, Bahamas

Sailing on July 25, 2024

6 Night Disney Fantasy Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral

This sails on August 4, 2024.

7 Night Mediterranean Cruise with Greek Isles on Disney Dream

There are 2 sailings, on June 10, 2024 and June 17, 2024.

1 2 Night Norwegian Fjords and Iceland Cruise sailing on July 24, 2024.

The Canadian Resident rate excludes suites and categories with restrictions (VGT, OGT, and IGT).  Proof of Canadian residency will be required at time of check-in. Taxes, Fees and Port Expenses are not included. If booking through Disney Cruise Line’s Contact Center, you must mention code  CAN . Offers may be applied to existing bookings if requested by caller. This offer cannot be combined with any other special offer or discounts, or onboard credits. Offer valid for new and existing reservations. All details of these offers are available at Disney Cruise Line Special Offers

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Alison Meacham is the founder of EverythingMouse Disney Blog. For over 15 years she has shared her love of Disney Parks, Disney Cruises and Universal Orlando.  In over 30 years of Disney Travel she has spent countless months in Disney Parks and has sailed on over 45 cruises. A British native and now a United States resident she splits her time between California, Florida and the UK. And spends a serious amount of time sailing the seven seas. She helps over 200,000 people per month follow their Disney travel dreams.

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Envision taking your family on their biggest adventure yet filled with excitement that includes Broadway-caliber shows, a plunge down a water slide, and watching a fireworks extravaganza, all surrounded by your favorite Disney characters. That’s what you’ll get when you combine the enchantment of Disney with an ocean cruise to a private paradise. 

Disney is one of the best  cruise lines for families , but it also includes plenty of adult-only escapes and hideaway locations onboard. Whether you cruise as part of a family, as a couple, or go solo, you’ll be whisked away on a magical adventure you’ll remember for a lifetime.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Disney Cruise Line is a small fleet comprised of just five ships, including Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, and the newest and largest vessel, Disney Wish, which hosts a blue and gold Cinderella-themed Grand Hall. No matter which of the ships you board, you’ll get state-of-the-art amenities and Disney décor throughout the ship.

Disney cruises invite all kinds of people, both young and young at heart, onboard. But every aspect of your cruise will be Disney themed, so if you’re not a Disney fan or at least a Marvel or Star Wars enthusiast, this may not be the cruise line for you.

Activities and events book up quickly, so download the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app to your tablet or smartphone before you leave land. You’ll need to be tech-savvy (Disney is paperless), as the app is indispensable onboard your cruise. You can use it to plan your trip, book premium activities, check-in, and make special requests. While cruising, the app functions as a map, a handy chat feature to connect with group members, and a way to receive receipts.

And unlike other cruise lines, you cannot opt for a beverage package here, so cocktails will be a pricey splurge. Note: each guest can carry on two bottles of wine or six bottles of beer at embarkation. 

Disney has plenty of US-accessible departure ports, including Fort Lauderdale, Port Canaveral, and Miami in Florida. Galveston, TX, Honolulu, HI, New Orleans, LA, New York, NY, San Diego, CA, and San Juan, Puerto Rico, round out the US and territories for embarkments. Other Disney cruises depart from Canada, Europe and Australia.

Disney cruises utilize rotational dining, meaning you will move to a new themed restaurant each night, and your wait staff will rotate with you. Having the same servers guarantees you will get an allergen-free meal, or your special requests fulfilled whether you are eating at Rapunzel’s Royal Table or Animator’s Palate.

There are three types of staterooms: inside cabins, oceanview cabins, and verandahs. Suites include Concierge Suites and Concierge Family Oceanview Staterooms. Disney has special pricing on many rooms with obstructed views making some larger staterooms much more affordable. Additionally, connected rooms are more economical than paying for multi-room suites. 

FAMILY-FRIENDLY CRUISING

Disney ships are keenly laid out for kids of all ages. All stateroom doors are magnetic and can be decorated to help your children identify their rooms. Additionally, all port side (lefthand side) doors have metal fish that face toward the rear of the ship, while the starboard side uses seahorses. It is these tiny touches that make every aspect of a Disney cruise feel dreamy while helping your children be more self-reliant.

It's a Small World Nursery is available for very young children. But if your child is at least three and potty trained, try out one of the Kids’ Clubs. These are some of the most whimsical rooms on the ship, so it’s worth going to the open house on Embarkation Day. Kids Clubs include the Oceaneer Club for ages 3-12, Edge, a Tween Club, for ages 11-14, and Vibe for 14 to 17-year-olds. 

ADULTS ONLY ESCAPES

But what if you’re a full-on Disney fanatic without kids or just need a break from your bundles of joy? On Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, you’ll want to recharge out on the satellite sundecks. The adults-only policy is strictly enforced on these decks. Also, have a stroll to Quiet Cove pool and Cove Café, where you can get your morning croissant or an afternoon cheese plate. 

Palo and Remy are both adults-only restaurants. Palo serves Northern Italian cooking with a modern twist, and Remy hosts a five-course dessert. These restaurants do expect semi-formal attire, but there’s no real dress code anywhere else on the ship, so feel free to cruise casually.

For a much-needed date night with your significant other, Disney offers mixology classes and interactive game shows like Match Your Mate. Also offered are Art of the Theme tours, led by cast members who discuss the design of the ship. 

CASTAWAY CAY

This private island is only available to Disney Cruise Line guests, and it’s a three-mile paradise in the Bahamas located 70 miles north of Nassau. Castaway Cay is largely undeveloped, with only about 55 acres in use. But it does have an operational Post Office, so you can send specialty postcards back home if you wish.

Free BBQ is included on your island excursion. There are four tram stops on the island with strollers and all-terrain wheelchairs available. Family beach activities are everywhere, including watercraft rentals, snorkeling, beach sports, and the Pelican Plunge.

Serenity Bay is the island’s adults-only area, where cruisers can enjoy the idyllic white sandy beaches and the tranquility of the crashing waves on the beach.

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