Best Disney Cruise Line Itineraries

Table Of Content

• Disney Cruise Line Reveals Name and Details for New Ship
• What to Do If Your Return Flight Leaves Late in the Day
• Children's programs
• DCL's DisneyBand+ available on Disney Magic cruise ship
• I always take advantage of every chance to hang out at the adults-only beach
• "Adventures by Disney" expedition voyages

A "voyage charter" is when the vessel (and its crew) are hired for a specific voyage (departure date and custom itinerary). The charterer (Disney) pays the shipowner (AmaWaterways) on a lump-sum basis (single payment) while the shipowner is responsible for paying port taxes, fuel costs and crew costs. The cruise charter specifies a laytime (period) for loading and unloading the Disney-provided (exclusive) passengers. Among Northern Europe itineraries, Disney offers focused, weeklong sailings to Norway with calls at the Norwegian ports of Alesund, Nordfjordeid, Eidfjord and Stavanger.

Disney Cruise Line Reveals Name and Details for New Ship

The adults-only nightclubs on board are named "Route 66" (on Wonder), "Europa" (on Fantasy), "The District" (on Dream), "Beat Street" (on Magic). The following link is to CruiseMapper's Disney secrets, tips, and tricks. On the March 9th/2018-released exterior rendering was shown Disney's traditional black-white-red hull color scheme. Balcony cabins are located midship, which provides larger accommodations for passengers.

What to Do If Your Return Flight Leaves Late in the Day

Speaking of gear, at Castaway Cay, cruisegoers can borrow free towels as soon as they get off of the ship. There are plenty of towel-return stations around the island, so I also never have to carry wet, sandy towels back on the ship. We arrived in Orlando two days before our cruise and stayed at Coronado Springs. The day before the cruise, and spent the day at Magic Kingdom and Epcot.

Children's programs

A signature port destination included in all itineraries is DCL's private island in the Bahamas Castaway Cay. The simplest way to get to Vancouver, BC is to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). However, there are more flight options available to Seattle-Tacoma Airport (SEA), which is just 3-4 hours away from Vancouver by train or bus.

Cobranded Cards

In 2022, on Disney Wish ship DCL introduced the "DisneyBand+" - a water-resistant wristband similar to Walt Disney World's MagicBand+. You can book your Disney cruise directly with Disney Cruise Line either over the phone or online, but I'd argue you shouldn't. The currency on Disney Cruise Line ships, regardless of location, is the U.S. dollar. Small electrical appliances such as electric shavers, curling irons and flat irons with standard North American plugs will function on board; 110-volt items should not exceed 1,500 watts, and 220-volt items should not exceed 2,000 watts. A hair dryer is provided in every cabin for your convenience, but you may bring your own as long as it meets the guidelines above. All cabins are equipped with multiple 110-volt outlets, which are standard in the U.S. and Canada.

DCL's DisneyBand+ available on Disney Magic cruise ship

Those sorts of prices will only be available during the offseason, such as in mid-to-late January and early February or for repositioning cruises as the ship moves from, say, Puerto Rico to Florida. That same cruise during spring break can cost double or more, so the more date flexibility you have, the better. On these shortest cruises, concierge-level cabins and access start at a little over $5,000 for a family of four.

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For larger groups, a private van, SUV or limo is definitely the way to go. If you want to gas up your rental car on the way back to the airport, exit Florida 528 at Narcoosee Road, which is two exits before the airport exit, and turn right. There is a BP station about a block up on the right, with normal gas prices. Note that this exit is tolled, so you’ll want to bring your own windshield toll pass to avoid exhorbitant rental car toll fees. The following bears repeating, please do NOT try calling today to book; this will just clog up the phone lines and bog down the reservation cast members.

One of the biggest perks of Castaway Cay is that the ship docks right at the island. Cruise Industry News has examined the company’s complete deployment for the 2024 summer. When I am not working I love travelling, crafting, photography, playing board games, and planning vacations. Hopefully, this has given you an idea of what to expect if you take Disney transfers from Port Canaveral.

"Adventures by Disney" expedition voyages

If you are unhappy with the service you receive, you can lower this amount. The specific documents you will need will vary by cruise destination. Having a passport is always a good idea, but it's not technically required on all Disney cruises. For example, round-trip cruises originating in Port Canaveral, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Galveston, San Diego, New Orleans, New York and San Juan, Puerto Rico, often do not require a passport.

An optional premium kayaking tour is also available for booking, as well as the 3-night hotel/4-day Buenos Aires guided tour package "Antarctica and Patagonia Expedition Cruise" (pre-cruise stay in Argentina's capital city). Disney Fantasy and Disney Wish will operate the trips from Port Canaveral, while Disney Dream and Disney Magic will sail from Fort Lauderdale. Given the name “Disney Magic at Sea,” we expect them to be heavy on days at sea, with less of an emphasis on stopping at ports along the way. In addition to the usual Broadway-style shows, onboard dining, and deck parties, passengers can also expect some other special events. Starting in July 2022, Disney Wish itinerary program is based on roundtrips to the Eastern and Western Caribbean departing from homeport Port Canaveral (Orlando City) Florida.

Coast Guard for its ships' lifeboats to be yellow instead of regulation orange, to tie into the colors of Mickey himself — black, red, white and yellow. “In accordance with our zero-tolerance policy for this kind of alleged behavior, this individual is no longer with the company,” the Disney cruise line told PEOPLE in an emailed statement. He has been charged with possession of pornography and transportation of child pornography, per a federal criminal complaint obtained by PEOPLE. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security took Tirso Neri, 44, of the Philippines, into custody at the Port Everglades port in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Monday. Tirso Neri, 44, was charged with possession of pornography and transportation of child pornography.

Beginning in May, cruisers will be invited to discover exciting ports like Ketchikan and Skagway, with their prehistoric glaciers, gold mining relics and spectacular land- and sea-life. Three Alaskan itineraries call at Icy Strait Point, home to a coastal rainforest, wilderness tours and – for thrill-seekers – ziplining above the treetops. Late summer/early fall departures of the Disney Dream from Southampton will feature cruises to a wealth of destinations including Spain, France, the British Isles, Norway and Iceland. Disney Cruise Line offers visits to Mexican ports both from the Caribbean as well as the Pacific side of the country, with itineraries of various lengths and including other ports along the way.

DCL has two year-round homeports in Florida USA (including its first full season out of Port Everglades/Fort Lauderdale) and also operates voyages leaving roundtrip from California, Louisiana, and Texas. Since November 2023, Disney Dream is homeported (for the first time) in Port Everglades/Fort Lauderdale (Florida USA). The new homeporting follows the ship's European deployment (Mediterranean from Barcelona and Civitavecchia-Rome, and UK-Baltic from Southampton). The 4- and 5-night itineraries visit ports in The Bahamas (Castaway Cay, Nassau) and Western Caribbean (Cozumel Mexico, Grand Cayman). The company also eliminated final payments and cancellation fees for holiday cruises - voyages that include July 4th, Christmas, New Year's Eve or Thanksgiving Day.

On a Disney cruise, the snacks and pastries you'll see in the coffee shop or kiosk are all included, but the specialty coffee will cost extra. Be sure and ask for the Cafe Fanatic card if you're a regular, as your sixth drink will be free. Passengers on their first Disney cruise don't get to make those reservations until 75 days out if they aren't in the concierge level.

Disney Dream ship from Fort Lauderdale offers 3- to 5-night voyages to Nassau, Castaway Cay, and Cozumel. Disney Fantasy and Disney Wish are due to sail to islands throughout The Bahamas and Caribbean in the summer of 2024. All voyages on the Port Canaveral-based liners feature a visit to Castaway Cay. The "Discover Holland and Belgium Tour" itinerary's ports are Amsterdam, Utrecht, Rotterdam, Ghent, Brussels, Antwerp, Kinderdijk, Gouda, and Bruges. It includes a Rotterdam Pilgrim walking tour, a visit to Utrecht's Museum Speelklok and Castle de Haar, and an exploration of Brussels' influence on comic books.

During the special event, the first hull block was lowered into the building dock, and, for good luck, under the keel was placed a newly minted coin that features the Disney character Captain Minnie. The coin was placed by Philip Matthew Gennotte - Executive Manager of the subsidiary Walt Disney Imagineering (Germany) GmbH. DCL also announced that Captain Minnie will be part of the ship's hull artwork (at the bow). In the evenings, the Pool Deck hosts the "Pirate’s Rockin’ Parlay Party" - an outdoor deck party featuring live music, DJ programming, special effects, acrobatics, and ending with a fireworks display. Follows the complete list of DCL Disney Wish lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults.