Disney Cruise Line Cruises
The ultimate in family fun and adventure, Disney Cruise Line offers a truly magical cruise ship experience. Featuring stunning ships that pay homage to the grand era of the luxury ocean liner, Disney's distinguished fleet pampers guests with state-of-the-art comforts, as many dining options as you could imagine and Disney-exclusive activities that bring families together en route to beautiful ports of call. Combined with friendly and welcoming service by the passionate and dedicated crew (as well as your favourite characters!), exciting itineraries and sumptuous accommodation, a Disney Cruise Line holiday is a voyage like no other.
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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
Disney cruises are magical like no other especially for children, but the ship was packed and queues for nearly everything. The dining is very organised, the balcony cabins are very comfortable and quiet, drinks are expensive though.
Check in process at Liverpool took ages, we missed our entertainment slot on the ship as we took that long to get through the arena.But once on, we could relax and enjoy our selves.We had awesome weather all through the trip.Safety procedures were very good, Disney did what they could with protocols in place, but all was still very enjoyable considering .Food was top class, cast members couldn’t do enough for you, loved it all and can’t wait to do it again.
They charge more but they deliver in every corner and everything nothing to complain evererything was delivered to a very high starnderd from cruise member to food entertainment beautiful when i read the review i had a confident that this is a nice cruise and my children will have good time i travelled with my husband and our two daughters 14 and 6 and they both had best time ever the you rotate the three dinning every night you go to different dinning with your server following you which was good as they know what we prefered and my children got used to them . The kids club was amazing well done Disney what a peace of mind while you are on holiday you don'n have to worry about your children while they were being looked after opened from 9am to midnight. my 14 years daughter enjoyed 14-17 youth club. It is worthy every penny with Disney. Ship director was down to earth what a humble man my 6years old always talk about him time and again Heru our waiter and his assistant who was going an extra mile to make us feel comfortable . All the crew are very well trained. They were everywhere and every corner making sure every one is having fantastic stay. The Disney caractors were spending alot of time with the guest and the cue was not as long as that one in Disney parks . If i have to write about Disney magic cruise i will be here all night but i will assure you that it is worth every penny you pay . We have started saving for next year this time we will go more than seven days in different rout to enjoy more on board.
When we saw that Disney Magic have won the best ship in the world, as per Conte Naste travel magazine, my wife and I have decided to bring our daughter to a cruise. Simply excellent! The atmosphere is fantastic, the crew goes above and beyond to satisfy each and every customer and the entertainment is the number 1 in the world. Imagine having breakfast with Mickey Mouse or see Peter Pan flying on the stage or even fireworks at sea during the pirate night. I am so happy they will be back to the Med in 2013. Faith, trust and Pixie Dust!
Disney Cruise Line Top FAQs
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Yes, Wireless Internet Access is available with Disney's Connect@Sea internet packages - the price is as per the data you use rather than time spent online. Speak to your cruise consultant for more information about the packages before you cruise, or to a Connect@Sea representative onboard.
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All staterooms are fitted with US-style plug outlets, so guests will need to bring an adapter to use any equipment with a UK-style plug.
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Most dining locations onboard Disney Cruise are casual, however swimwear and tank tops are not permitted. When dining at Palo and Remy guests are asked to adhere to a more formal dress code, such as a pant suit, cocktail dress, or shirt and dinner jacket. Jeans are not allowed at Remy.
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All additional goods and services onboard such as souvenirs and spa treatments are prices in US dollars.
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Disney Cruise Line's loyalty program is called Castaway Club. It has three different levels depending on how many times you have cruised with them, with more benefits to enjoy with each tier.
Food and Drink
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Rotational dining enables guests to enjoy the three themed dining venues onboard. Your dining companions and wait staff will all join you as you rotate between the restaurants.
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Disney Cruise Line can provide vegerarian, sugar free, dairy free, and gluten-free food in all restaurants, as well as kosher and other lifestyle or cultural meals at no extra charge when notified in advance. However guests are advised to declare their needs at the time of booking, and tell the head server about any allergies once onboard.
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Yes, there is 24 hour room service and most items are included in the price of your cruise.
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Soft drinks are included at no extra cost with meals, and from the 24-hour beverage station on the pool deck. There are additional charges for bar drinks, wine, beer, and bottled water.
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On most cruises the drinking age is 21, however on roundtrip cruises from Europe, parents or guardians can sign a waiver allowing those aged 18 and over to consume alcohol onboard while in their presence.
Families and Kids
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There are kids' clubs available on all ships: the Oceaneer Club and Oceaneer Lab for 3-10 year olds, Edge for 11-14 year olds, and Vibe for 14-17 year olds. Each of these offers stimulating and fun activities as well as the opportunity to meet other cruisers their own age.
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Group babysitting is available onboard for children up to 3 years of age, for an additional fee of $9 per hour for the first child, and $8 per hour for all other children. This can be booked before the cruise, or while onboard on a first-come, first-served basis.
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There are plenty of opportunities to meet Disney characters onboard. In fact, as soon as guests embark they will be greeted by some of their favourite faces.
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Group babysitting is available onboard for children up to 3 years of age, for an additional fee of $9 per hour for the first child, and $8 per hour for all other children. This can be booked before the cruise, or while onboard on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Babies are allowed to cruise as long as they are six months or older on the day of departure, and twelve months or older on Transatlantic and Panama Canal itineraries.
