Offering family-friendly fun and truly magical adventures around the world, Disney Cruise Line features a fleet of stunning ships paying homage to the golden age of cruising and Disney’s many IPs; with Disney Princesses, Marvel, Star Wars, and more represented, there’s something for everyone to enjoy throughout these sensational sailings.
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Dining
Disney Cruise Line's ships all have everything you need for delicious meals from morning to evening. With three themed main dining restaurants, a casual venue, quick-service dining, 24-hour room service and snacks throughout the day, you'll never find yourself going hungry during your holiday. With so many options, you may be overwhelmed when it comes to choosing where to go, but here are a few favourite venues:
- Duck-In Diner- featuring Middle Eastern inspired shawarma as well as classic American hamburgers and hot dogs.
- Pinocchio's Pizzeria- choose your favourite toppings and tuck into this delicious, freshly made pizza available throughout the day.
- Sweet on You- perfect for those with a sweet tooth, dig into decadent frozen desserts and lots of other treats.
- Tiana's Place- inspired by the Princess and the Frog, this lively restaurant features classic southern USA dishes served up alongside live jazz music.
In addition, for the grown ups looking for a romantic place to have dinner, there are venues that cater exclusively for adults. At Palo you can try Northern Italian specialties with a contemporary twist, while Remy serves up some of the finest French dining at sea.
And, if you're on a Caribbean cruise stopping off at one of the Disney Cruise Line private islands (be that Castaway Cay or Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point), you can expect to enjoy authentic Bahamian food, flavourful Caribbean dishes, and beachside BBQ in restaurants like True-True BBQ, Serenity Bay BBQ, Reef and Wreck Bar, and more.
Entertainment
Offering a full list of entertainment options, including award-winning Broadway-style Disney shows, for both the young and the young at heart, there is something for everyone onboard a Disney Cruise Line ship.
As you would expect evening entertainment is vibrant, exciting, plentiful and provides the highest level of entertainment options for the whole family to enjoy. One of the highlights of a Disney cruise is meeting all your favourite characters! This could be classics such as Mickey and Minnie, and Toy Story or new franchises such as Avengers, Star Wars and Frozen. Whatever ages your kids (or any other members in your group), there’s guaranteed to be a meet and greet, and photo opportunities for everyone.
Live shows are also a highlight of evening entertainment. During your cruise you can enjoy musical extravaganzas such as the likes of Tangled: The Musical and Disney's Aladdin in one of the onboard theatres. For those who'd rather be on their feet, there are also lots of deck parties throughout the cruise, which are of course also attended by some of your favourite Disney characters!
Alternatively, if you'd rather just enjoy a drink (or two!) there are plenty of bars and lounges to choose from on each ship, so find your favourite spot to head to night after night or try somewhere different every evening:
- Cadillac Lounge
- District Lounge
- Keys
- D Lounge
- Promenade Lounge
- Pink: Wine and Champagne Bar
- The Tube nightclub
- O'Gills Pub
That's not all, though; if you're on a Caribbean cruise stopping off at one of the exciting Disney Cruise Line private islands, you can also expect to enjoy some Disney-themed and Bahamian-inspired entertainment in the form of local art displays and exhibitions, Junkanoo parades, the Sun Beach Bash party (on Lookout Cay), a variety of sports, and more. You can also soak in the sun (and local culture) in places like the Play-Play Pavilion (on Lookout Cay), Pelican Plunge (on Castaway Cay), and more!
Family
Youth Clubs
Younger children and infants can enjoy supervised activities in engaging spaces while teens can chill out in their own New York loft style club and enjoy cool activities including all the latest video games. No adults-allowed! Perfect for a cruise during the summer holidays or half term.
- It's a Small World Nursery - Infants 6 months-3 years
- Oceaneer Club - 3-10 years
- Oceaneer Lab - 3-10 years
- Edge - 11-14 years
- Vibe - ages 14-17 years
Disney 's Oceaneer Club and Oceaneer Lab features specially guided activities for children ages 3-4 years old.
Family activities
Full of fun water slides, main pools and water park areas for the little ones, all the family will love the pool deck onboard Disney ships. Even better, while tucking into some ice cream and having a break on a lounger, the gang can enjoy a movie on the big screen!
In addition, the fantastic range of restaurants, including buffet venues with lots of choice, include hit dishes such as pizza and pasta, mean that mealtimes are as easy as you can imagine, with every member of the family guaranteed to find something that will satisfy their palate.
On top of all this, if you're on a Caribbean cruise to a Disney Cruise Line private island — be that Castaway Cay or Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point — you can expect to find fun for all the family on the stunning sandy beaches of the Bahamas. From character meet-and-greets to sports and beach parties, this is going to be an unmissable spot for everyone — younger guests included!
Destinations
Disney Cruise Line offers a variety of itineraries and Disney cruise and stay holidays that take in the best of the Bahamas, Caribbean, Mediterranean and even Alaska. Disney Cruise Line also offer a selection of family cruises to the Caribbean sailing either from Galveston or New York. Most of the Caribbean cruises stop at the picturesque tropical retreat of Disney Castaway Cay, a private island exclusive to Disney Cruise Line.
Disney Private Island - Castaway Cay
Located in the beautiful Bahamas and enjoyed exclusively by Disney Cruise Line guests, Castaway Cay boasts BBQs on the beach, private cabanas, paragliding, both family and adult-only beaches, stingray petting areas and rentable watercraft such as pedalos. Here, guests can enjoy the breathtaking Bahamas in complete luxury.
Disney Private Island - Lookout Cay
A new one-of-a-kind tropical resort on the Bahamian island of Eleuthera, Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point is a stunning stop on any Caribbean cruise with Disney Cruise Line. Built with the preservation of the local environment and the local Bahamian culture in mind, this magical destination wonderfully blends everything you love about cruising with Disney Cruise Line and the rich culture of this spectacular chain of islands. A resort with bars and beaches aplenty, alongside Disney-themed attractions and plenty of restaurants to enjoy, you'll have a truly wonderful visit in Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.
To find out more about Castaway Cay, Lookout Cay, and more private islands, check out our blog - 10 Must-Visit Cruise Line Private Islands.
Things to do
Make your cruise exactly what you want it to be with the range of recreation choices onboard each and every ship. Whether you like being active or prefer to chill out, there are activities for everyone.
Pools
Featuring fresh water pools, play areas for children and waterslides for all ages, there's the chance for everyone to cool off during their cruise.
- AquaLab- a big play area with pop jets and geysers for the youngest guests to splash about in.
- Donald's Pool- this main pool area also has whirlpool spas and hosts daytime activities and nighttime deck parties, as well as evening movie showings.
- Quiet Cove Pool- exclusively for those aged 18 and over, this is a peaceful haven of poolside relaxation.
Spa and salon
If your idea of relaxation is a pampering session then look no further than Senses Spa & Salon. Here, guests can indulge in an extensive list of treatments, as well as a trip to the salon which offers hairstyling, manicures, pedicures and even teeth whitening.
Sports and fitness
For any sports lovers onboard, there are plenty of facilities for you to enjoy on a Disney Cruise Line ship:
- Fitness centre- fully-equipped gyms onboard every ship, complete with stunning ocean views as you work out
- Goofy's Sports Deck- an outdoor activity centre featuring basketball courts, table tennis tables and a 9-hole golf course
- Shuffleboard- it wouldn't be a cruise without trying your hand at this traditional cruise ship game
Useful Information
Disney Cruise suites
Make your Disney Cruise Line holiday even more magical by upgrading to an elegant suite, featuring everything you need for relaxing downtime away from the crowds.
- Concierge Royal Suite- the most spacious suite onboard you'll be treated to two bedroom, two and a half bathrooms and your own private veranda for some of the best views at sea.
- Concierge 1-Bedroom Suite- art deco-inspired, in your concierge suite you'll find separate living and sleeping areas, as well as your very own veranda.
- Concierge 2-Bedroom Suite- similar to the 1-Bedroom suite, in this room you'll find even more space with an extra bedroom and bathroom.
Theme cruises
Disney Cruise Line offer several themed cruises and events on their sailings. For example, there's the exciting Marvel Day at Sea, available on select 5-night cruises from Fort Lauderdale to The Bahamas and Western Caribbean, and Pixar Day at Sea available on select 7-night Caribbean sailings out of Port Canaveral from January through early March.
- Christmas Cruises- no one does Xmas at sea like Disney, where all your favourite festive movies come to life with events such as Mickey’s Tree Lighting Ceremony, Santa’s Winter Ball, Story Time with Mrs Claus and holiday-themed parties, meet and greets and gifts.
- Disney Halloween Cruises- if you’ve seen Disneyland® Paris or Walt Disney World Resort in Florida at Halloween, you’ll have a pretty good idea about what you can expect onboard a Disney Cruise at this time of year. Those of you who haven’t, however, are in for a real treat. Little kids and big kids alike will adore the festivities onboard, from the Disney characters in costume to the scary story time, not forgetting the adults’ costume party.
Accessibility
Disney Cruise Line are renowned for their family cruising, but their ethos that any child should be able to participate in youth programming, regardless of ability and employing youth counsellors who have experience working with children with special needs, including autism and behavioural challenges, separate them from the rest. Each Disney ship offers 16 disabled access staterooms, including two cabins that can sleep up to four passengers.
Customer reviews for Disney Cruise Line
We loved our cruise on the Disney Fantasy. A beautiful ship with so many activities for young and old!! Fun, happy feel everywhere. The food in the main dining rooms can be hit and miss. But overall very good. For the price it should be excellent every evening! We wish that Cabanas was open longer. (The buffet) The food quality and selection here is fantastic 👌 The poolside food was also lovely and the tea, coffee, soft drinks are available all the time and kept well stocked and clean. Our cabin was wonderful we had a navigators verandah 7170 and it was perfect for us. We were close to the adult area of the ship, near the lifts so we had easy access to everything. It was kept clean and tidy and had plenty of space. Our balcony was perfect and had a tiny covered area to the left which was perfect if the weather wasn't so good. Its not a cheap cruise. The tipping takes a bit of getting used to. (as a Brit) we prepaid gratuities, but there is still an extra gratuity added to each drink ordered or item purchased The atmosphere was fabulous 👌 Happy, warm, the crew are wonderful, they are helpful, smiley and make you all feel special. (As you would expect from Disney) The ship itself looks beautiful, it's kept immaculate and crew are constantly cleaning and looking after your surroundings. The shows are fantastic, we were lucky enough to see Aladdin, Frozen and the final show called Believe, what a wonderful show, many classic unexpected characters appear ❤️ If we could afford it, we would definitely do another Disney Cruise!!
We had a really good time in the cruise. The children enjoyed the food and activities on the ship. The only negative thing I would say was that the gratitude’s payment of 16 dollars a day per passenger was not go. I queried it and was told that we did not have to pay it and we could pay a different amount or none if we chose not to pay. I think this should have been brought to the travellers attention before going on the cruise.
Lovely ship, and we had a great time. We had a one bedroom suite for a 3 generation family holiday, which was comfortable & gave second bathroom. Stateroom & concierge service were very good, some restaurant staff did not interact at all. The shows were exceptional, plenty of choices for quality meals. A lot of character meets, but very long queues, which caused congestion as the walkways were too narrow for the number of passengers. Disney need to work out a better system - for example virtual queuing. We had our nearly 4 year old granddaughter and she found it magical, and we benefitted from that experience. Would not recommend the Royal Court Tea, as they don’t provide enough food for everyone on the table to taste each item, and adults get just one teabag. The child aspect and entertainment were great. Despite the disappointments, we had a great time.
An amazing week on a fabulous ship 🚢
Frequently Asked Questions
Accessibility
Can I cruise while pregnant?
You can cruise with Disney Cruise Line as long as you have not yet entered - and will not enter while onboard - your 24th week of pregnancy.
Dress code
What is the dress code on Disney Cruise Line?
Daytime is resort casual. Evenings are generally 'Smart Casual,' though Disney Cruise Line may have dedicated formal or theme nights on longer sailings.
Excursions
What is the excursions on Disney Cruise Line?
Disney Cruise Line offers a wide variety of shore excursions. These can be pre-booked online or at the Shore Excursion desk onboard.
Families and Kids
Is Disney Cruise Line suitable for families?
Disney Cruise Line is designed specifically for families, featuring extensive kids' clubs, character experiences, and family-oriented dining.
Family
Is there equipment like cots, highchairs, and prams available to use onboard?
It's possible to request a convertible cot/playpen to be placed in your stateroom, and to use one of Disney Cruise Line's prams - subject to availability. High chairs are available in all restaurants.
Is there a charge for children and teen activities?
No, children's activities are included in the price of the cruise.
Are there kids menu in all restaurants?
There are kids' menus available in all table-service restaurants, with child-friendly meals also served in the Oceaneer Club and Lab.
Food and drink
What's the average price for a beer or glass of wine?
A US-standard bottle of beer is around $5, and a glass of wine can be anything from $6 to $10.
What's rotational dining?
Through Rotational Dining, guests will be able to dine at all three of the themed dining venues onboard.
What is the food and drink on Disney Cruise Line?
Standard meals and basic beverages are included. Specialty dining and alcoholic drink packages are available for purchase to enhance your experience.
Can I change my dining time?
It's best to request your preferred dining time at the time of booking, as unfortunately changing this onboard is not guaranteed.
Can Disney Cruise Line accommodate dietary requirements?
Guests with special dietary requirements should declare this at the time of booking, and once onboard. Disney Cruise Line are able to cater to vegetarian, sugar free, dairy free and gluten-free diets.
General
When will I receive my cruise documents and luggage tags?
After you have checked in online your documents and luggage tags will be sent to you via post, or you can access and print them from the Disney Cruise Line website.
Is there a limit to the amount of luggage I can bring onboard?
Each guest can bring two pieces of luggage plus a carry-on item. Disney Cruise Line do not have a weight limit for luggage, however it is important to check those of your airline if you will be flying before or after joining the ship.
What is the pet policy on Disney Cruise Line?
Only certified service animals are permitted onboard Disney Cruise Line. Please contact our accessibility team for requirements and documentation.
Can I use my phone while out at sea?
Yes, Disney Cruise Line have an onboard network, allowing guests to use their phones for calls, texts, and data. The signal can be intermittent while travelling on international waters, however, and it is advisable to speak to your phone provider before travel to see if they can provide an at-sea package in order to avoid nasty charges.
Can I bring electrical equipment onboard?
Guests are permitted to bring some small electrical items such as a hairdryer or shaver, however anything larger such as an electric blanket, iron, or bottle warmers are not allowed.
Loyalty
What is the loyalty on Disney Cruise Line?
Disney Cruise Line offers a loyalty program that rewards repeat guests with benefits such as onboard credit, priority boarding, and exclusive events.
Tips
Are tips included on Disney Cruise Line?
A daily service charge is automatically added to your onboard account to reward the crew. You can adjust this at Guest Services if necessary.
Transport
What is the transport on Disney Cruise Line?
Complimentary or paid shuttle buses are often provided by Disney Cruise Line in ports where the city center is not within walking distance of the pier.
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