At that time in 2003, we were told that disney and princess were our only options, so we went with princess. We always use a travel agent when we book a disney vacation. You can also make reservations through your travel agent or by calling disney cruise line at 800 95532. 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. Disney cruise vs disney world, have you ever wondered which of the two disney vacations would be right for your family. This is obviously a big saving which can easily run into hundreds of dollars. Her blog grew to over 30,000 followers within three weeks, and eight years later, her community of disney bounders is now over half a million strong. Guests must be 18 years of age or older to book a disney cruise and travel on their own.
Explore awardwinning family cruises featuring worldclass entertainment, modern amenities and legendary service to worldwide ports of call in the bahamas, the caribbean, alaska, europe, mexico, canada and more. Since then, princess has changed the age limit, so i believe youre only left with disney. This book walks readers through every step of the disney bounding process, from choosing the outfit using items in your closet or from the local mall, to pushing bounders beyond their comfort zone. Book tea time for your little princess or prince on a disney cruise. Set sail to the bahamas, the caribbean, bermuda, europe, alaska, canada, mexico and more. Thats what you get when you book a disney cruise with us at vacationkids. This is obviously the biggest drawback to the cruise.
Dec 29, 2015 as soon as disney releases the cruise rates for any year that is when the cost is the lowest so the early bird gets the worm for sure. For assistance with your disney cruise, please call 800 95532. Disney cruise vacations disney cruise line discounts and. Disney cruise line suggests that guests book return flights anytime from 11. If disney offers a cheaper last minute price on your cruise, our agents will call and have the lower price applied to your reservation. Cruise line minimum age policies the family travel network. The minimum age for transatlantic and panama canal itineraries is 1 year of age on the day of sailing. Infants sailing on a cruise must be at least 6 months old as of the first day of the cruise andor cruisetour. Its easy to find and book a disney cruise on our cruise listing page. Costa cruises, crystal cruises, disney cruise line, holland america line, princess cruises. Disney cruise line is a cruise line operation that is a subsidiary of the walt disney company.
How do disney cruise prices compare to other cruise lines. The complete guide to choosing the best disney cruise ship. And instead of booking each component of your vacation separately, why not have us handle all the details, like airline tickets and ground. I recently spent a week aboard the disney magic and have complied a list of 20 disney cruise tips you should know before you go. Cruise vacations are a great way to unwind and relax in some of the most beautiful locales in the world, and a disney cruise takes the traditional experience up a notch with unique, familiar. You can book this before you embark on your cruise through my disney cruise using your cruise reference number and the date of birth of the lead passenger. Once onboard, though, i realized i wasnt quite prepared for the full spectrum of what its like to travel via disney cruise.
Your child needs to be at least 6 months of age on the day of sailing for most itineraries. If you wait to book until 75 days or less before departure, your odds of finding serious disney cruise deals can go up. Here are my top ten tips for a disney cruise with an infant. Jun 06, 2007 the 2 year old is in a funny situation on the cruise for little babies, disney ships have the nursery and probably enough to keep them happy. Thanks for asking about timing of your return flight, because that is very important. We would be going in december 2010 on a 7 day eastern. A certified disney vacation planner does not cost extra and they often know insider deals and tips. Jul 24, 2019 during a weeklong river cruise on the danube on amalea, we found that adventures by disney rose to the challenge of making everything just a bit more accessible for families with little ones our. Get this right and youll be off to a great start for your cruise ive also made an infographic checklist, located at the end of this article. If youre planning to take a disney cruise, theres a lot to know. Destinations disney cruise line has selected the most stunning destinationsin the most exciting regions around the worldfor cruises you and your family will always remember. Disney cruise line is part of the disney collectionand is available for members who purchase directly from disney. You can find available cruises listed by ports of departure, ports of call, port adventures or.
Disney cruise line reservations must be made prior to the last four months of your use year for sailings during that use year. Cruise line minimum age policies family travel network. If payment is not received at the time of confirmation, disney vacation club reserves the right to cancel the reservation. Your child needs to be at least 6 months of age on the day. Explore exciting cruises and destinations from disney cruise line. Sail from port canaveral or miami and cruise to nassau and castaway cayan island reserved exclusively for disney cruise line guests. Temporary suspension of disney cruise line departures disney cruise line is suspending all new departures through june 18, 2020, disney magic sailings through july 2, 2020 and vancouver sailings until the end of june. After recently cruising aboard the disney wonder with my 3 year old son and his 7 year old big sister, i can definitively say that a disney cruise is not one of those experiences that needs.
A fifth disney cruise line ship will be added in 2021. If you book a disney cruise placeholder or book the actual dates you will get a 10% discount on the current rate of the cruise. At get away today one of the most popular promotions we get is the occasional kids sail free on disney cruise line. Let me quote my old buddy neil diamond, today, today, today. For transatlantic, transpacific, hawaii, select south american and other selected cruises andor cruisetours, the infant must be at least 12 months old as of the first day of the cruise cruisetour. This page will be the most comprehensive listing of news reports, rumors, and updates about the new disney cruise ships.
Group babysitting is available onboard a disney cruise for children aged up to 3 years in one of the nurseries onboard, this is at an additional charge. Included in this policy are walt disney world, disneyland, disney cruise line, adventures by disney, and aulani. This offer is good 062020053121 and must be booked by 021420. Hello, i have been on cruises many times, and even did the disney wonder 4 day a few years ago before my dd was born. For transatlantic, transpacific, hawaii, select south american and other selected cruises andor cruisetours, the infant must be at least 12 months old as of the first day of the cruisecruisetour. Book early for the best room choices photo by brett svenson. Bring autograph books or something for the characters to sign. What is the minimum age to cruise disney cruise line.
Mar 26, 2018 fyi, when a guest rebooks onboard, disney reduces the amount of commission that is paid to travel agencies who have reached a certain level of sales for disney cruise line. D isney cruise line has announced they will be adding three new vessels to the existing fleet of dcl cruise ships. Any minor guest under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult who is 21 years of age or older. Disney cruise placeholder everythingmouse guide to disney. I know how great disney cruises are but is there anything for a 2 year old to do. Guests under age 18 must have parent or guardian permission to call.
Press enter to navigate or collapse by pressing escape. There are several different options for disney cruise line that explore the west coast and alaska, european destinations in the summer. Now both of those should mean they will allow you to book a cabin at 18. Disney or your travel agent will make sure the original deposit is credited towards the new cruise or refunded, and will even make sure you keep your original stateroom if you so desire. Id call the 1800 number when you book instead of booking online just to make surebc that would make them the only major cruise line with that policy. Learn how to book a cruise and how to manage your reservation at the disney cruise line online help center. My ultimate guide to the pros and cons of a disney cruise. However, if you do not know which dates you want to book a placeholder disney cruise booking is something that you really need to think about. The minimum age for transatlantic and panama canal itineraries is 1. Why are birthdates required with booking disney cruise line. Disney cruise line offers big savings with their restricted guarantee fares.
Discover fun and relaxation for everyone in the family on a disney cruise. Disney cruise line how to book get your 2019 disney. This is because, disney cruises offer the best of entertainment, with children clubs and fun activities for the adults, along with food that the youngest on board will enjoy. Because disney has a small fleet only 4 ships, it is rare that they will run last minute discounts as most sailings do tend to fill up.
I took my first cruise at 18, with another 18 year old friend. Im looking for a disney cruise in 2015 not sure what month yet as of now, itineraries through april only are published. See the points charts for each destination to determine how many points are required for your vacation stay. As i started with, i never thought id actually want to take a cruise. So if you wish to take this cruise with your kids, lets track down a way to make this trip less expensive for you, and make it impossible to hop on this summer. Disney cruise line pricing and reservation information.
Enchanting entertainment, outstanding dining options, spacious staterooms, funfilled pools and waterslides plus disneys private island on select itineraries are yours to enjoy on a disney cruise. The disney dream and disney fantasy sail yearround to the bahamas and caribbean. You read that correctly, the agencies that sell the most cruises for disney are the ones that are penalized when a guest rebooks onboard. Learn how to book a cruise and how to manage your reservation at the disney cruise line online help. Disney has a policy for reservations booked directly with them and transferred to a travel agent. Jan 12, 2017 we sailed on the disney wonder, but if you book a disney cruise, you may well end up on the disney magic, disney dream, or disney fantasy.
Disney runs discounted fares slightly differently than other cruise lines. Disney makes cruising with a baby magical for everyone. All the disney cruise tips you need to know before. Theyve got fantastic entertainment, kids clubs and lets not forget character meets to make even the youngest cruiser happy disney cruise line is also one of the pricier cruise options out there. Book disney cruise line bahamas disney vacation club. The thing thats different about dcl is the best rooms tend to sell out really quickly. Our agents monitor any sales offered by disney cruise line, even after you have made your initial deposit. Disney cruise line reservations book a disney cruise.
You might think cruise ships are pretty much the same, but theyre not. Aug 27, 2014 im 12 years old, and ive taken nine cruises on five different cruise lines. Book direct with disney, either online or by phone 800 95532. The royal court tea party is high up on our to do list the next time we cruise. If youre looking for a kid friendly cruise, disney is probably one of the first cruise lines that comes to mind. Neither one of us drink, so the drinking age didnt matter to us. Booking onboard gives you several benefits you cant get anywhere else, including a reduced deposit amount, a discount on the cruise you wish to take and onboard spending credit. Find discount and cheap disney cruises to destinations all over the world with a wide variety of departure ports and dates to choose from. The signed cruise contract must be received upon walt disney world resort checkin or prior to embarkation. The exceptions are select south america cruises, ocean crossings and. And i thought i had a sense of what to expect on a disney cruise. Floridas orange county task force discusses pent up demand for theme parks 18 hours ago if you love this one thing, you got to book this walt disney world resort. Disneybound disney books disney publishing worldwide.
My tips for saving money on a disney cruise disney. If you want your kids and yourself to enjoy a family cruise as much as possible, heres my advice. Make sure you plan far enough ahead to take advantage of the cheaper pricing for all cruises. I want to go on a disney cruise with my mom and dd2 in the fall. Guests who book their next cruise while onboard will. Guests must be 18 years of age or older to book a disney cruise and travel on. Having been on three disney cruises with my little family of three husband and now 8 year old son over the past four years one on the dream and two on the wonder, my extended family has heard our stories about how much we love disney cruise line and how eager we were to try out the disney fantasy. The main dining option includes disney s unique rotational system. Cruise vacations are a great way to unwind and relax in some of the most beautiful locales in the world, and a disney cruise takes the traditional experience up a. But an active 2 year old who is used to playing with older kids in day care isnt an infant, but they will not be allowed to do a lot of the kids. Read the advice below and youll have a much better idea what to expect, even if youve never been on a cruise before. I have a question about taking a 1 and a half year old on a disney cruise. Babies must be 6 months old by the first day of the cruise or cruisetour.
I dont think ive even begun telling you just how amazing a disney cruise is. Disney cruise booking tips 11 ways to save on disney. When it comes time to dine, disney cruise line offers four options. When and how to book a disney cruise dadsguidetowdw. Disney considering a gradual reopening of retail and dining locations prior to. Are there activities geared toward different age groups on board disney cruise ships. But getting a disney cruise cheap will be an excellent family tour which kids and parents love during their vacations. Disney cruise line pricing and reservation information wdw info. Enchanting entertainment, outstanding dining options, spacious staterooms, funfilled pools and waterslides plus disney s private island on select itineraries are yours to enjoy on a disney cruise. Recent walt disney world 5 hours ago disney world donates fabric to the orlando ballet to make face coverings. Book a select 4night or longer cruise with just 50% of the normal deposit, including sailings to the caribbean, bahamas, alaska, europe, and mexico. We went on our 6th disney cruise with a 19 year old daughter and a 17 year old son.
Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call. If you already are going on a disney cruise, the best way to book another one is right on the ship. You must confirm your age with a governmentissued id we recommend a passport or drivers license at the pier before boarding the ship. Disney cruise line is suspending all new departures through june 18, 2020, disney magic sailings through july 2, 2020 and vancouver sailings until the end of june. Seriously, i have written well over 1,000 words on this post about why book a disney cruise as a firsttime cruiser and i could still go on. Its always a pleasure helping a fellow cruiser from il plan their magical voyage aboard the disney cruise line. Disney cruise online checkin is open to first time guests 75 days prior to sail date your online checkin for a disney cruise is an important first step in making your cruise as magical as it possibly can be. Booking and reservation questions disney cruise line. There are seasonal departures on the disney wonder and disney magic from miami, new york and galveston. Reservations paid in full are not eligible to be transferred. When available, these discounted fares can save you a lot of money if you are flexible about the location of your stateroom and have the ability to book a lastminute cruise, which typically means about 2175 days prior to departure. Its pretty much the only way to get a disney cruise for a discounted price. The activities change as they get older, but they always find fun people and fun things to do.
Hello is it better to book a cruise through disney or a travel agent. Infants must be at least 12 weeks of age at time of boarding. There are so many fun disney details that are unique to each ship, we had fun just walking around the. Yesterday we announced a slew of new dates on four, six, and eight night cruises from january 12 april 26 to the bahamas and western caribbean out of galveston, texas. Disney cruise line offers a variety of different itineraries, including 3and 4night sailingsa perfectlength getaway for you and your little one. It is going to be a multifamily trip with a bunch of 4 year olds and 12 year old siblings, but im not sure of a. As frequent disney travelers will tell you, when it comes to sailing with disney, the early bird definitely catches the worm. Our cruises were all about the european ports, and we liked pretty much all of our stops, from italy to greece to norway to iceland. Book with a specialist disney travel agent, such as small world vacations, who often have special rates and promotions such as onboard credit. Helpful tips for a disney cruise with your baby disney family. From planning to embarkation to castaway cay to the sad ending of debarkation we have got the best disney cruise tips to make your sailing a breeze. Passengers must be 18 years old to travel on their own, or 21 on u.
This will allow plenty of time to enjoy the morning breakfast onboard, debark the ship, and make your way through customs. Babies under 1year old require a fit to travel certificate. After 8 disney cruises, i have put together my top 100 tips you need to know for your disney cruise. Disney cruise vs disney world which to choose and why.
Palo is available on all 4 disney cruise ships, while remy is only available on the dream and fantasy. Points charts for disney collection disney vacation club. Why would you book a disney cruise while on a disney cruise, you ask. Disney cruise line destinations disney vacation club. Also, everyone will be charged a deposit, including children 12 weeks and older. Let me know if you have any other disney cruise tips to share. My little guy is a great traveller and has already been at wdw but i would like to suprise my wife with a cruise this year. Eric stoen, of travel babbo, has wonderful taste in luxury hotels he visits on his world travels with his kids, and he took his family on three disney cruises. As its pouring freezing rain outside, i would love to share my thoughts on jumping at the chance to book port adventures and other shipboard activities when the clock strikes midnight est.
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