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Disney Dream

Cruise line Disney Cruise Line

• Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades, Florida)
• Southampton (England)

Disney Dream current position

Disney Dream current location is at Gulf of Mexico (coordinates 21.54291 N / -84.79818 W) cruising at speed of 19.4 kn (36 km/h | 22 mph) en route to BSGOC. The AIS position was reported 19 minutes ago.

Current itinerary of Disney Dream

Disney Dream current cruise is 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean Cruise From Fort Lauderdale . Prices start from USD 3258 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 26 Apr, 2024 and ends on 01 May, 2024 .

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Disney Dream Itineraries

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The 2010-built MS Disney Dream cruise ship is Walt Disney 's third (Dream-class) liner with sistership Disney Fantasy (2012).

The vessel (IMO number 9434254) is currently Bahamas- flagged (MMSI 311042900) and registered in Nassau .

History - construction and ownership

DCL-Disney Cruise Line is a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company (shipowner). The company was incorporated in 1996 as "Magical Cruise Company Ltd". Walt Disney also owns the Bahamian private island Castaway Cay (exclusive port of call - for Disney ships only) and an exclusive Cruise Terminal at Port Canaveral (Orlando Florida) . Disney cruises are marketed as "family vacations" and feature unique and exclusive activities, such as costumed Disney Characters, adults-only deck areas, dedicated facilities for teens, kids and infants-toddlers, signature (trademarked) shipboard facilities and activities, themed live entertainment.

The 4000-passenger ship Disney Dream is among industry's best cruise liners for families with small kids (younger than 8). MS Disney Dream is almost 50% larger, 2-deck taller and with 44% bigger passenger capacity in comparison to the older fleet mates Magic and Wonder . The ship design is inspired by traditional 1920s ocean liners. The vessel features a navy blue hull, 2 bright red funnels, elegant Art Deco decorations and some of the most innovative technologies and fun ideas at sea, including:

• 22 pieces of "Enchanted Art" adorning the walls of hallways - paintings and pictures that are actually framed LCD screens with a technology to recognize guests present and proceeding with one of several animations;
• wave phones in every stateroom (used to call or text other guests) and effectively replacing the old onboard beeper system (now the counselors' messages come directly to the parents' phones);
• the Magical Portholes on the walls of all Disney Dream Inside cabins (LED screens showing a real-time view of the ship).

The CLIENTELE consists almost entirely of North American travelers (the USA and Canada). The new Disney Lines approach to teens and young couples (by age-related activities and limited access onboard venues) adds a really strong appeal for multi-generational cruisers.

The DRESS CODE is similar to that of the Disney luxury resorts - day casual and evening resort casual (men - jackets (no ties) and pants, women - summer dresses). All Disney Dream sailings include one pirate and one semi-formal night. On 3-day Disney Dream cruises, one night is casual, 4-day sailings are with 2 casual evenings and on 5-day voyages 3 nights are casual.

Disney Dream TIPS (totaling the US $12 PP per day) are given to waiters (including the assistant waiters) and to cabin attendants. Additionally, a 15% gratuity on all drinks is automatically charged to guests' shipboard accounts.

Decks and Cabins

Most Disney Dream staterooms (1250 total, in 28 grades) are 205-255-ft2 Balconies. The ship has 21 Suites, 887 Balcony, 199 Oceanview and 150 Inside cabins. The largest accommodations are the Concierge Royal Suites (900 ft2 / 84 m2 plus 885 ft2 / 82 m2 terrace).

Disney Dream ship cabins are very well planned and equipped. Like on all Disney ships, Disney Dream staterooms are some of the industry's largest standard cabins, most of them designed to easily accommodate four passengers. Some of the best Disney cabins features are the ample closet space, the normal-sized living space and the split bathrooms (1 room with shower-bathtub-sink and a separate toilet and sink).

Beds on Dream are raised to allow storing 2 medium-sized suitcases underneath, staterooms also got 2 vanities, a 22-inches smart HDTV, an iPod docking station and 2 rechargeable "Wave Phones" to be used ship-wide. The Disney Dream Inside cabin has a most innovative feature (and the industry's first, for that matter) - the Magical Portholes, which are LCD screens (above the beds) in the shape of portholes, projecting a real-time view outside the ship (provided by cameras). Veranda cabins feature 2 chairs and a small table on the balcony. The Disney Dream suites. Concierge Suites and Concierge Family Cabins (Deck 11-12) are new for the line, offering direct access to the ship's concierge facilities (1 small lounge, a private sun deck area with chairs, free food and drinks).

Most 1-bedroom suites are with connecting doors (1 queen bed a sitting area with a double convertible sofa, 1 pull-down bed in the living rooms, a walk-in closet, 2 bathrooms (one with a hot-tub). The largest Disney Dream stateroom, the Royal Suite, adds to all previously mentioned a living room, a wet bar, a kitchenette, media library and a Jacuzzi on the balcony.

The boat has 14 decks , of which 9 are with cabins.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

The Disney Dream three themed main restaurants are called "Animator's Palate", "Enchanted Garden" and "Royal Palace". There are 2 adults-only specialty restaurants - "Remy" (named after the "Ratatouille" movie star, French cuisine) and "Palo" (Italian cuisine) as alternative dining options. The line's Rotational Dining system allows you to rotate to each of the three main restaurants each night while your servers follow you. The Animator's Palate has screens showing animated Disney characters and themes from "Finding Nemo" movie. The Enchanted Garden is a Versailles-inspired room, featuring lighting effects, transforming day into night. The Royal Palace is princesses-themed with numerous portraits of "Cinderella" and the "Sleeping Beauty" movie characters (even the bread baskets are shaped as Cinderella's coach). The food quality is very good, the service staff is amicable and timely.

The Remy specialty restaurant is a classy place to be on any special occasion, offering a marvelous French menu and charging serious prices - a service fee of $75 PP (reservations are required, along with the formal dress code), drinks and wine are additional. The Palo restaurant is an Italian (Mediterranean) eatery with $20 cover PP (serves dinner and on selected days - Champagne brunch). Superb fish and seafood entrees, a cold buffet (meats, cheese, shrimp, salads and desserts) and several hot made-to-order items. The "Cabanas" casual dining complex on Deck 11 has several food and drink stations for hot and cold buffet items (including made-to-order omelets and sandwiches). The "Flo's Cafe" offers burgers, chicken fingers, wraps, pizza, salads.

Follows the complete list of Disney Dream restaurants and food bars.

• Enchanted Garden Restaurant (696-seat forward Dining Room, inspired by the gardens of Versailles; serves as a buffet for breakfast and lunch, full service for dinner 5:45-8:15 p.m.)
• Royal Palace Restaurant (696-seat forward Dining Room, offers complimentary French cuisine; specialty coffees and drinks are extra)
• Animator's Palate Restaurant (696- seat aft Dining Room, animator's studio design, features favorite Disney-character dinner shows; serves complimentary drinks; Rotational Dining with two fixed Dinner seatings - at 5:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.)
• Flo's Cafe (quick service restaurant with 3 food stations: "Fillmore's Favorites" (lite lunch, complimentary), "Tow Mater's Grill" (burgers bar, complimentary) and "Luigi"s Pizza")
• Cabanas (self-service complimentary restaurant with American cuisine, pasta, sushi)
• Remy (reservations-only, adults-only French specialty restaurant for lunch and dinner; aft location, bookings via the Internet or onboard)
• Palo (144-seat Italian specialty restaurant; adults-only, reservation-only; aft location; bookings via the Internet or on board).

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

The Disney Dream kids cruise fun clubs are the main reason for the line's high loyalty passengers ratio. Besides all the Disney characters and most innovative technologies and fun attractions on ships, the Disney children counselors are a pretty big reason many families to repeat their visits. Always smiling and friendly, they are hugely experienced, all college educated, attentive and downright. The Oceaneer's "Club" and "Lab" facilities (ages 3-10) are connected, thus doubling the fun space. The "Oceaneer's Club" features the "Andy's Room" (with oversized Disney characters for kids to climb on) and the "Laugh Floor" (with its "laugh-o-meter" and Mike and Sully of "Monsters Inc"). The "Oceaneer's Lab" is maritime-themed, featuring an Animator's Studio and a small Sound Studio. The new Disney approach allows all kids ages 3-10 to access the same clubs with separate rooms and age-related activities.

The ship's children club is called "Edge" (ages 11-13) properly secluded on Deck 13 in the funnel. The best attractions here are the 18 ft (5,5 m) tall LCD wall, the video karaoke, and numerous interconnected PCs. The teen-only "Vibe" club (ages 14-17) is of 9,000 sq. foot (836 m2), with a fountain bar and its own sun deck and pools.

The list with adults-only entertainment venues includes a dozen different lounges and bars (cocktail places), like the "Pink's Champagne Bar", the "687" sports bar, the "Evolution" nightclub, the top-deck "Meridien" wine bar (between Palo and Remy). Public spaces are decorated in deep blue and red, with numerous "Mickeys" just about everywhere (cabin, artwork, dinnerware, railings). One of the ship's most memorable places is the 3-deck high Atrium lobby with its golden hue, the wide royalty-style winding staircase, and the Donald Duck bronze statue. The Dream Atrium is a hub area connecting restaurants, theaters, and shops. You may check emails in the Internet cafe, but there's also Wi-Fi coverage throughout the ship. Like all Disney ships, Dream has no casino.

• Fun activities on board

All Disney stage shows feature intricate sets and Disney-themed captivating performances, and the big place for grand entertainment is the Disney Theater with goldies like the "Golden Mickeys" and "Villains Tonight", new amazing stage productions, like the "Disney's Believe" (directed by Gordon Greenberg) and all the best Disney movies in 3D. The themed Disney characters onboard have always been the greatest sensation of all, and there are countless opportunities to meet and greet Mickey and company around the ship - in contrast to Disneyland, here they all are accessible and will always stop for a hug and a photo with you. Another big success is the "Pirates in the Caribbean" kids party divided into two programs - the sing-along called "Mickey's Pirates in the Caribbean" followed by the "Club Pirate" (with many special effects) and great Disney fireworks between the shows.

• SPA and FITNESS, pools, waterslide, technology

The "Senses" Spa & Salon offers all the usual treatments (haircuts, manicures) and more exotic choices (hot-stone massages, mud baths). The "Chill" is a teen-only Spa within the facility. The Fitness Center along with the usual equipment offers at additional fee Yoga and Pilates classes. The Sports Deck has a small sports court, a mini-golf course, Ping-Pong tables, a walking/jogging track.

The pool deck has a large area for family fun water activities, featuring 2 hot tubs and 2 kids pools - "Donald's" (5 ft deep) and "Mickey's" (with a spiral slide). A big attraction here is the big LED screen mounted on the funnel. There's a toddler splash area (Nemo themed) located in the center on Deck 11 with huge glass panes for parents to monitor their kids.

The AquaDuck waterslide - the ever first water-coaster at sea is located atop the ship, featuring a 765 ft (233 m) long 4-decks high transparent tube, reaching the incredible 150 ft (46 m) above the ocean (there's a 42-inch (107 cm) height requirement). The "Nemo's Reef" is a small kids waterpark. And while speaking of water and pools - the adults-only "Quiet Cove" pool area is a great place to hide from all the little angels and devils around the ship.

Follows the complete list of Disney Dream lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults.

• Walt Disney Dream Theatre (1340-seat, offers live shows, aerial acrobatics performances, grand-style productions, 3D movies; with two evening shows - at 6:15 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.)
• Dream's Atrium (3-deck high central ship area, featuring marble-carpet flooring, grand staircase, and panoramic glass elevators)
• Mickey's Mainsail (Disney brand logo shop for postcards, souvenirs, DVDs, toys, clothes, games)
• Sea Treasures (duty-free crystal, brand jewelry, watches, precious stones, Disney merchandise, underwear, sport, and swimming apparel)
• Whitecaps (duty-free brand jewelry, perfumes, liquor, and tobaccos)
• Bon Voyage Bar (adults-only, serving wine, beer, and cocktails)
• Buena Vista Theatre (399-seat 4D cinema, features 3D movies, Dolby Surround 7.1 and Dolby 3D movie technology)
• Preludes Bar (quick wait-service snacks & beverages bar)
• Shutters PhotoShop (photo packages, accessories, photographic services)
• Vista Cafe (atrium bar for specialty coffees and teas, dinner cocktails, complimentary snacks, and pastries; Wi-Fi spot)
• D Lounge Bar & Nightclub; Evolution Disco & Nightclub; Vista Gallery
• The District (adults only area including the District Lounge, Evolution night club, Pink Champagne Bar, 687 Sports Bar, Skyline Bar)
• Pink (adults-only champagne bar; chocolate and alcohol tasting classes)
• Skyline Lounge (adults only cocktails bar, with glass walls and 7 LED screens)
• Vibe Disco & Club Lounge (teens only)
• It's A Small World Nursery (for 3 months to 3 yo infants and toddlers; reservations required)
• Dream's Oceaneer Club (kids 3-12 yo; with four play areas with themes from Disney films); Dream's Oceaneer Lab (play area for kids 3-12 yo)
• Senses Spa & Fitness Complex (with 17 treatment rooms; 1 Whirlpool; "Rainforest Room"; "Relax Room"; Fitness Centre /health and wellbeing seminars; Beauty Salon)
• Luxurious Spa Villas (two private suites with own hot tub, private verandah, Roman bed with canopy, open-air shower)
• Quiet Cove Pool (adults only pool, served by Cove Bar; with 2 Whirlpools)
• Chill Spa (teens only spa with separate relaxation area and treatment rooms)
• Cove Cafe (adult-only, with big TV screen; Wi-Fi spot)
• Eye Scream Treats Bar (complimentary ice cream, poolside)
• Frozone Treats (iced fruit smoothies bar, poolside)
• Whozits & Whatzits (pool shop for AquaDuck related stuff)
• Donald's Pool; Mickey's Pool
• Nemo's Reef (waterplay kids zone; features characters meetings and greetings)
• Arr-cade (kids/teens video games arcade)
• Waves Bar (family poolside bar)
• Outdoor LED movie screen (24x14 ft)
• Meridian Lounge & Bar (adults-only venue for dinner cocktails)
• Currents Bar (outdoor bar for cold drinks, refreshments, cocktails)
• Edge Lounge (11-14 yo teens-only club area, with a giant video wall, interactive games, Internet)
• Goofy's Sports Deck (Walking Track, Jogging Track, 9-hole Mini Golf Course, Virtual sport games simulators, combined sports court, Ping Pong/Foosball tables)
• Radio Studio (live radio programs for Disney Dream itinerary-related news and onboard events)
• Outlook Bar (retreat area with a piano and full bar; hosts weddings receptions).

Itineraries

Between 2011-2022, Disney Dream's itinerary program was based on short-breaks (3-night and 4-night) roundtrips to The Bahamas departing from Port Canaveral/Orlando Florida . Call port destinations included Castaway Cay (DCL's private Bahamian island) and Nassau .

The ship's last voyage from Port Canaveral was on June 3, 2022 (3-day to Castaway Cay), while the last departure from Port Canaveral was on June 6st, leaving for the new homeport Miami . The first voyage from PortMiami departed on June 7th (4-day maiden voyage). Out of Miami, Disney Dream offers two itineraries: 4-day "Bahamian Cruise" (Nassau and Castaway Cay) and 5-day "Western Caribbean Cruise" ( Grand Cayman and Castaway Cay). Select 7-day Western Caribbean voyages visit Cozumel Mexico, Grand Cayman, Falmouth Jamaica).

In Port Canaveral, Disney Dream was replaced by the new Disney Wish , starting on July 22, 2022.

In 2023, Disney Dream will be homeported (for the first time) in Port Everglades/Fort Lauderdale (Florida USA) . The new homeporting (beginning November 2023) follows the European deployment (Mediterranean from Barcelona and Civitavecchia-Rome, and UK-Baltic from Southampton). The new 4- and 5-night itineraries visit ports in The Bahamas (Castaway Cay, Nassau) and Western Caribbean (Cozumel Mexico, Grand Cayman).

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The Walt Disney ship Dream is company's third liner, with sistership Disney Fantasy . Each vessel is 40% larger in size than the oldest Disney ships ( Magic and Wonder ). While its capacity (at double occupancy) is 2500, the Dream-y ship of Disney can accommodate up to 4000 passengers at full/max occupancy (all berths).

The vessel (Mayer Neptun yard/hull number 687) is powered by MAN B&W marine diesel engines (3x 12-cyl, 2x 14-cyl) plus diesel generators (3x 14,4 MW, 2x 16,8 MW) with total power output 76,8 MW. The propulsion system is electric (based on two converteam propulsion motors) with total power output 26 MW, plus two FPPs (5-blade Fixed-Pitch Propellers/inward-turning).

The vessel was ordered on February 22, 2007. The design was announced on Oct 29, 2009. Vessel's construction started with the keel-laying ceremony on August 19, 2009. The exterior (hull and superstructure) was completed on June 1, 2010. The ship was launched (floated out from drydock) on October 30, 2010, and paid in full by the shipowner Walt Disney Company on December 8, 2010. Liner's first cruise/maiden voyage was on January 26, 2011. The Bahamian itinerary from homeport Canaveral-Orlando (Florida) visited Nassau and Castaway Island .

The Disney ship Dream has company's classic "ocean liner" design inspired by the 1920s-30s' passenger ships. The hull is painted in navy blue, both funnels are in bright red. The Art Deco-styled Atrium Lobby looks jazzy and elegant, with a huge glass chandelier and the bronze statue of Donald Duck - standing right in front of the marble stairway. Walt Disney's most famous character - Mickey Mouse - can be seen everywhere - in staterooms, artworks, on dinnerware, on railings. The swimming pools are small, but the AquaDuck has the craziest waterslide at sea, with a transparent tube spinning over the ocean. The ship provides numerous regularly scheduled activities for families, kids, teens and adults, and plenty of dining and entertainment options.

On November 6, 2017, on MS Disney Dream was the premiere of the "Beauty and the Beast" musical developed as an exclusive evening production show.

The vessel's last drydock (for regularly scheduled maintenance works) was in 2020 (at Damen Shiprepair Yard in Brest France ).

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The full line-up and itineraries are listed below for the months of January thru December 2023.

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Disney dream  2023 schedule.

• Sailing from Miami, Florida
• Destinations: Castaway Cay | Cozumel, Mexico
• Destinations: Castaway Cay | Grand Cayman
• Destinations: Nassau, Bahamas | Castaway Cay
• Sailing from Port Canaveral, Florida
• Destinations: Castaway Cay (x2)
• Destinations: Castaway Cay | Grand Cayman | Falmouth, Jamaica | Cozumel, Mexico
• Destinations: Castaway Cay | Tortola | St. Thomas
• Destinations: Castaway Cay | Nassau, Bahamas
• Destinations: Azores | Lisbon, Portugal | Cadiz, Spain | Malaga, Spain | Cartagena, Spain | Barcelona, Spain
• Sailing from Barcelona, Spain
• Destinations: Toulon, France | Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy | Livorno, Italy | Naples, Italy | Palma, Spain
• Destinations: Cannes, France | Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy | Livorno, Italy | Naples, Italy
• Destinations: Marseilles, France | Livorno, Italy | Kefalonia, Greece | Piraeus (Athens), Greece | Santorini, Greece | Naples, Italy
• Sailing from Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
• Destinations: Naples, Italy | Mykonos, Greece | Piraeus (Athens) , Greece | Santorini, Greece | Chania (Crete), Greece
• Destinations: Naples, Italy | Mykonos, Greece | Santorini, Greece | Chania (Crete), Greece
• Destinations: Messina, Italy | Livorno, Italy | Toulon, France |Naples, Italy | Mykonos, Greece | Piraeus (Athens), Greece | Barcelona, Spain
• Destinations: Cannes, France | Livorno, Italy | Naples, Italy | Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
• Destinations: Cadiz, Spain | Lisbon, Portugal | Vigo, Spain | Le Havre, France | Southampton, England
• Sailing from Southhampton, England
• Destinations: Cherbourg, France | Reykjavik, Iceland | Isafjordur, Iceland | Akureyri, Iceland | Alesund, Norway | Copenhagen, Denmark
• Sailing from Copenhagen, Denmark
• Destinations: Kiel, Germany | Nynashamn, Sweden | Fredericia, Denmark | Oslo, Norway
• Destinations: Kiel, Germany | Nynashamn, Sweden | Fredericia, Denmark | Oslo, Norway | Skagen, Denmark | Amsterdam, The Netherlands, | Zeebrugge (Bruges), Belgium | Copenhagen, Denmark | Southampton, England
• Sailing from Southampton, England
• Destinations: Amsterdam, The Netherlands | Skjolden, Norway | Nordfjordeid, Norway | Sandnes, Norway
• Destinations: La Rochelle, France
• Destinations: Bilbao, Spain
• Destinations: Amsterdam, The Netherlands | Copenhagen, Denmark | Oslo, Norway | Sandnes, Norway
• Destinations: Belfast, Ireland | Greenock, Scotland | Liverpool, England | Ringaskiddy, England | Portland, Englans
• Destinations: Vigo | Lisbon | Bermuda
• Sailing from New York
• Destinations: Bermuda (2 days)
• Destinations: Bermuda
• Destinations: Bermuda (3 days)
• Destinations: Saint John (New Brunswick)
• Destinations: Bermuda | Tortola
• Sailing from San Juan
• Destinations: St. Kitts | Antigua | Aruba | Curaçao
• Destinations: Castaway Cay
• Sailing from Fort Lauderdale
• Destinations: Cozumel | Castaway Cay
• Destinations: Grand Cayman | Castaway Cay
• Destinations: Nassau | Castaway Cay
• Destinations: Nassau | Castaway Cay (2X)

Disney Fantasy  2023 Schedule

• Destinations: San Juan, Puerto Rico | Tortola | Castaway Cay
• Destinations: Cozumel, Mexico | Grand Cayman | Falmouth, Jamaica | Castaway Cay
• Destinations: St. Thomas | Tortola | Castaway Cay
• Destinations: Bermuda (2x) | Nassau, Bahamas | Castaway Cay
• Destinations: Cozumel, Mexico | Costa Maya, Mexico | Castaway Cay
• Destinations: Nassau, Bahamas | Castaway Cay (2x)
• Destinations: Aruba | Bonaire | Antigua | St. Thomas
• Destinations: Cozumel, Mexico | Grand Cayman | Castaway Cay
• Destinations: St. Maarten | San Juan, Puerto Rico | Castaway Cay
• Destinations: Cozumel | Grand Cayman | Falmouth | Castaway Cay

Disney Wonder  2023 Schedule

• Sailing from San Diego, California
• Destinations: Catalina Island | Ensenada, Mexico
• Destinations: Ensenada, Mexico
• Destinations: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
• Destinations: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico | Ensenada, Mexico
• Destinations: Cabo San Lucas | Ensenada, Mexico
• Destinations: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico | Mazatlan, Mexico | Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
• Destinations: Victoria, British Columbia | Vancouver, British Columbia
• Sailing from Vancouver, British Columbia
• Destinations: Dawes Glacier | Skagway | Juneau | Ketchikan
• Destinations: Dawes Glacier | Icy Strait Point | Juneau | Ketchikan
• Destinations: Icy Strait Point | Skagway | Juneau | Hubbard Glacier | Sitka, Ketchikan
• Destinations: Dawes Glacier | Ketchikan
• Destinations: Dawes Glacier | Skagway | Juneau | Sitka | Ketchikan
• Destinations: Hilo | Kauai | Maui
• Sailing from Honolulu
• Destinations: Pago Pago| American Samoa| Fiji | New Caledonia
• Sailing from Sydney
• Destinations: Hobart
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• Sailing from Auckland
• Destinations: Brisbane
• Sailing from Brisbane
• Destinations: Sydney
• Destinations: Noumea

Disney Magic  2023 Schedule

• Sailing from Galveston, Texas
• Destinations: Cozumel, Mexico
• Destinations: Cozumel, Mexico | Grand Cayman | Falmouth, Jamaica
• Destinations: Cozumel, Mexico | Grand Cayman
• Destinations: Progreso, Mexico
• Destinations: Cozumel, Mexico | Costa Maya, Mexico
• Destinations: Cozumel, Mexico | Progreso, Mexico
• Sailing from New Orleans, Louisiana
• Sailing from San Juan, Puerto Rico
• Destinations: St. Kitts | St. Lucia | Bonaire | Aruba | Curacao
• Destinations: St. Maarten | Antigua | Dominica | St. Lucia | Barbados
• Destinations: St. Thomas | Castaway Cay
• Destinations: Nassau, Bahamas| Castaway Cay
• Destinations: Grand Cayman| Castaway Cay
• Destinations: Cozumel, Mexico| Castaway Cay
• Destinations: Nassau, Bahamas| Castaway Cay (2x)
• Destinations: Tortola | St. Thomas| Castaway Cay
• Destinations: Cozumel, Mexico| Grand Cayman | Falmouth, Jamaica | Castaway Cay
• Destinations: Cozumel | Grand Cayman | Cartagena | Panama Canal | Puerto Vallarta | Cabo San Lucas
• Sailing from San Diego
• Destinations: Ensenada
• Destinations: Catalina Island | Ensenada
• Destinations: Cabo San Lucas
• Destinations: Cabo San Lucas | Ensenada
• Destinations: Puerto Vallarta | Mazatlan | Cabo San Lucas
• Destinations: Cabo San Lucas | Puerto Vallarta | Panama Canal | Cartagena | George Town | Cozumel
• Sailing from Galveston
• Destinations: Progreso
• Destinations: Cozumel | Progreso

Disney Wish has two itineraries for 2023, starting in January: a 3-night & 4-night.

3 Night Itinerary: Bahamas

• January 6, 2023
• January 13, 2023
• January 20, 2023
• January 27, 2023
• February 3, 2023
• February 10, 2023
• February 17, 2023
• February 24, 2023
• March 3, 2023
• March 10, 2023
• March 17, 2023
• March 24, 2023
• March 31, 2023
• April 7, 2023
• April 14, 2023
• April 21, 2023
• April 28, 2023
• May 5, 2023
• May 12, 2023
• May 19, 2023
• May 26, 2023
• June 2, 2023
• June 9, 2023
• June 16, 2023
• June 23, 2023
• June 30, 2023
• July 7, 2023
• July 14, 2023
• July 21, 2023
• July 28, 2023
• August 4, 2023
• August 11, 2023
• August 18, 2023
• August 25, 2023
• September 1, 2023
• September 8, 2023
• September 15, 2023
• September 22, 2023
• September 29, 2023
• October 6, 2023
• October 13, 2023
• October 20, 2023
• October 27, 2023
• November 3, 2023
• November 10, 2023
• November 17, 2023
• November 24, 2023
• December 1, 2023
• December 8, 2023
• December 15, 2023
• December 26, 2023

4 Night Itinerary: Bahamas

• January 2, 2023
• January 9, 2023
• January 16, 2023
• January 23, 2023
• January 30, 2023
• February 6, 2023
• February 13, 2023
• February 20, 2023
• February 27, 2023
• March 6, 2023
• March 13, 2023
• March 20, 2023
• March 27, 2023
• April 3, 2023
• April 10, 2023
• April 17, 2023
• April 24, 2023
• May 1, 2023
• May 8, 2023
• May 15, 2023
• May 22, 2023
• May 29, 2023
• June 5, 2023
• June 12, 2023
• June 19, 2023
• June 26, 2023
• July 3, 2023
• July 10, 2023
• July 17, 2023
• July 24, 2023
• July 31, 2023
• August 7, 2023
• August 14, 2023
• September 4, 2023
• September 11, 2023
• September 18, 2023
• September 25, 2023
• October 2, 2023
• October 9, 2023
• October 16, 2023
• October 23, 2023
• October 30, 2023
• November 6, 2023
• November 13, 2023
• November 20, 2023
• November 27, 2023
• December 4, 2023
• December 11, 2023
• December 18, 2023
• December 22, 2023
• December 29, 2023

Looking ahead to 2024? We will share Disney Cruise 2024 Itineraries when they are available.

Disney Cruise 2023 Dates – The Ultimate Guide

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Are you thinking of sailing on a Disney Cruise in 2023?

There are now five Disney Cruise ships and they are sailing from an ever-expanding variety of port stops including:

• Port Canaveral, Florida
• Miami, Florida
• Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• San Diego, California
• Galveston, Texas
• New Orleans
• Vancouver, Canada
• Honolulu, Hawaii
• Sydney, Australia
• Melbourne, Australia
• Brisbane, Australia
• Auckland, New Zealand
• Barcelona, Spain
• Southampton, United Kingdom

DISNEY DREAM 2023 SAILINGS

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Here is a guide to all the Disney Cruise 2023 dates with itineraries for each sailing.

Disney Dream has a very varied selection of sailings for 2023. She will:

• Start the year in Miami from January to May 2023
• Sail on a Transatlantic Repositioning Cruise from Miami to Barcelona
• Spend summer 2023 sailing a variety of European cruises including the Mediterranean, Northern European, and British Isles Cruises.
• She then sails from Southampton to New York for 4, 5, and 6-night Bermudian itineraries.
• The Dream repositions to Fort Lauderdale, Florida for the Fall to sail Caribbean Cruises.
• Disney Dream ends the year with a Double Dip sailing with two stops at Castaway Cay.

The Disney Dream sails 4 and 5-night itineraries from Miami for the early part of 2023.

All of the sailings include a scheduled stop on Disney’s private island Castaway Cay.

There is also a Double Dip cruise – this is the popular name for Disney Cruises that have two port stops at Castaway Cay. These cruises tend to be very popular.

Disney Dream 4 Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami

• Miami Florida
• Nassau, Bahamas
• Castaway Cay

Sailing on 1/12/21, 1/26/23, 2/9/23, 2/23/23, 3/9/23, 3/23/23 and 4/6/23

Disney Dream 5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami with 2 Stops at Castaway Cay

Sailing on 4/10/23

Disney Dream 5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami

• Grand Cayman

Sailing on 1/7/21, 1/21/23, 2/4/23, 2/18/23, 3/4/23, 3/18/23 and 4/1/23

• Cozumel, Mexico

Sailing on 1/2/21, 1/16/23, 1/30/23, 2/13/23, 2/27/23, 3/13/23 and 3/27/23

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The Disney Dream will be sailing out of Europe for the first time in the Summer of 2023.

This is usually the Disney Magic, but the Dream will allow a greater number of passengers as she is a larger ship than the Magic.

The Disney Dream will sail on an Eastern Transatlantic cruise to reposition to Europe for Summer 2023.

13-Night Eastbound Transatlantic Cruise from Miami ending in Barcelona

• Ponta Delgada (Azores)
• Lisbon, Portugal
• Cadiz, Spain
• Malaga, Spain
• Cartegena, Spain

This is sailing on May 7 2023 for the Dream to reposition to Barcelona from Miami.

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7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona

• Toulon, France
• Livorno (Florence, Pisa)
• Civitavecchia (Rome) Italy
• Naples (Pompeii) Italy
• Palma de Mallorca, Spain

This sails on 5/20/23

• Cannes (Monte Carlo), France

This sails on 5/27/23 and 7/8/23

7-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome)

• Mykonos, Greece
• Santorini Greece
• Chania, Greece

This sails on 6/20/23

Disney Dream 9 Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles from Barcelona to Civitavecchia

This is likely to be one of the most popular cruises – if you want to book this one previous patterns have shown that the price is likely to rise quite a bit from opening day.

• Barcelona Spain
• Marseilles France
• Livorno Italy
• Kefalonia Greece
• Piraeus (Athens) Greece
• Naples Italy

This sailing is on 6/3/23

8-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome)

This sails on 6/12/23

11-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) Ending in Barcelona

• Civitavecchia (Romer) Italy
• Messina (Sicily), Italy
• Piraeus (Athens), Greece
• Santorini, Greece
• Naples (Pompeii), Italy
• Livorno (Florence, Pisa), Italy
• Toulon (Provence), France

7-Night Western Europe Cruise from Barcelona ending in Southampton

• Le Havre (Paris) France
• Southampton

This sails on 7/15/23

11-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Copenhagen ending in Southampton

• Copenhagen, Denmark
• Kiel, Germany
• Nynäshamn (Stockholm), Sweden
• Fredericia, Denmark
• Skagen, Denmark
• Oslo, Norway
• Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Zeebrugge (Brussels), Belgium
• Southampton, England

Sailing on 8/8/23

Disney Dream Sailing from Southampton 2023

7-night norwegian fjords cruise from southampton.

• Skjolden, Norway
• Nordfjordeid, Norway
• Sandnes (Stavanger), Norway

This sails on 8/19/23

Disney Dream 7-Night British Isles Cruise from Southampton

• Belfast Northern Island
• Greenock Scotland
• Liverpool England
• Ringaskiddy (Cork) Ireland
• Portland England

This sailing will be on 9/10/23

Disney Dream 10 Night Iceland Norway and France from Southampton to Copenhagen

• Southampton England
• Cherbourg France
• Reykjavik Iceland
• Isafjordur Iceland
• Akureyri Iceland
• Alesund Norway

The Dream will sail on 7/22/23

Disney Dream 11 Night Westbound Transatlantic Cruise from Southampton ending in New York

• Vigo, Spain
• Lisbon. Portugal
• Kings Wharf, Bermuda
• New York, New York

Sailing on 9/17/23

5 Night Bermuda Cruise from New York

• King’s Wharf, Bermuda

Sailing on 9/28/23

6 Night Bermuda Cruise from New York

Sailing on 10/7/23, 10/21/23

4 Night Halloween on the High Seas Bermuda Cruise from New York

Sailing on 10/3/23, 10/13/23, 10/27/23, 10/31/23

6 Night Bermuda and Eastern Caribbean Cruise from New York and ending in San Juan

• Tortola, British Virgin Islands
• San Juan, Puerto Rico

Sailing on 11/4/23

7 Night Southern Caribbean Cruise from San Juan

• Basseterre, St. Kitts
• St. John’s Antigua
• Oranjestad, Aruba
• Willemstad, Curacao

Sailing on 11/10/23

5 Night Very Merrytime Western Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale

Sailing 11/20/23, 12/4/23 and 12/18/23

• George Town, Grand Cayman

Sailing on 11/25/23, 12/9/23, 12/23/23

5 Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale with 2 Stops at Castaway Cay

• Disney Castaway Cay

Sailing on 12/28/23

The Disney Wish will continue to sail 3 and 4-night itineraries from Port Canaveral.

Disney Wish 3 Night Bahamian Cruise 2023

Sailing on:

1/6/21, 1/13/23, 1/20/23, 1/27/23,

2/3/23, 2/10/23, 2/17/21, 2/24/23,

3/3/23, 3/20/23, 3/17/23, 3/24/23, 3/31/23,

4/7/23, 4/14/23, 4/21/23, 4/28/23,

5/5/23, 5/12/23, 5/19/23, 5/26/23

6/2/23, 6/9/23, 6/16/23, 6/23/23, 6/30/23

7/7/23, 7/14/23, 7/21/23, 7/28/23,

8/4/23, 8/11/23, 8/18/23, 8/25/23

9/1/23, 9/8/23, 9/15/23, 9/22/23, 9/29/23

10/6/23, 10/13/23, 10/20/23, 10/27/23

11/3/23, 11/10/23, 11/17/23, 11/24/23,

12/1/23, 12/8/23, 12/15/23, 12/26/23

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Disney Wish 4 Night Bahamian Cruise 2023

1/2/23, 1/9/23, 1/16/23, 1/23/23, 1/30/23,

2/6/23, 2/13/23, 2/20/23, 2/27/23,

3/6/23, 3/13/23, 3/20/23, 3/27/23,

4/3/23, 4/10/23, 4/17/23, 4/24/23,

5/1/23, 5/8/23, 5/15/23, 5/22/23, 5/29/23

6/5/23, 6/12/23, 6/19/23, 6/26/23,

7/3/23, 7/10/23, 7/17/23, 7/24/23, 7/31/23,

8/7/23, 8/14/23, 8/21/23, 8/28/23,

9/4/23, 9/11/23, 9/18/23, 9/25/23,

10/2/23, 10/9/23, 10/16/23, 10/23/23, 10/30/23,

11/6/23, 11/13/23, 11/20/23, 11/27/23,

12/4/23, 12/11/23, 12/18/23, 12/22/23, 12/29/23

The Disney Fantasy will follow her usual pattern of Eastern and Western Caribbean 7-night sailings from Port Canaveral Florida.

• There are some alternative itineraries for the Disney Fantasy Caribbean cruises and port stops can include Tortola, British Virgin Islands, St Thomas, US Virgin Islands, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Cozumel, Mexico, George Town, Grand Cayman, Falmouth, Jamaica Philipsburg, St Maarten.
• Most of the Disney Fantasy sailings are 7 nights but there are some 5, 6, and 8-night itineraries available.
• All Disney Fantasy sailings have a scheduled stop at Castaway Cay. There is one 5 night Disney Fantasy cruise that has two stops in Castaway Cay.

7 Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral, Florida

• St Thomas, US Virgin Islands
• Port Canaveral Florida

Sailing on 1/21/23, 2/4/23, 2/18/23, 3/4/23 and 4/1/23

Sailing on 1/7/23 and 3/18/23

7 Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral, Florida

• Falmouth, Jamaica

1/14/23, 1/28/23,

2/11/23, 2/25/23,

3/11/23, 3/25/23

5/6/23, 5/20/23

6/3/23, 6/27/23

5 Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral with 2 Stops at Castaway Cay

• Port Canaveral

Sailing on 7/23/23

6 Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral, Florida

• Costa Maya, Mexico

Sailing on 4/23/23

4/1/23, 4/29/23

5/13/23, 5/27/23

6/10/23, 6/24/23

8/5/23, 8/19/23

9/2/23, 9/30/23

10/14/23, 10/28/23

11/11/23, 11/25/23

12/9/23, 12/23/23

• Philipsburg, St Maarten

Sailing on 9/23/23

10/7/23, 10/21/23

12/2/23, 12/16/23

8 Night Bermuda and Bahamian from Port Canaveral, Florida

This sails on 4/15/23 and 9/9/23

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The Disney Magic sails varied itineraries from Galveston, New Orleans, Miami, and San Diego.

• The Magic starts 2023 in Galveston with 4, 5, 6, and 7-night Caribbean itineraries.
• She repositions to New Orleans in late February to sail 4, 5, and 6-night Caribbean itineraries.
• Disney Magic repositions to Miami following her San Juan, Puerto Rico sailings in May 2023.
• She sails a variety of 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8-night cruises from Miami.
• The Magic has three Double Dip Castaway Cay sailings for 2023 sailing from Miami.
• She sails to San Diego via the Panama Canal in October 2023.
• Disney Magic sails 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7-night itineraries from San Diego for Fall 2023.
• She repositions to Galveston in December 2023 via the Panama Canal.

The Disney Magic will sail these Western Caribbean cruises from Galveston Texas.

Disney Magic 4 Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston

• Progreso Mexico
• Galveston Texas

Sailing on 1/23/23

Disney Magic 4 Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston Itinerary A

Sailing on 1/2/23, 1/19/23 and 1/27/23

Disney Magic 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston

• Progreso, Mexico

Sailing on 2/12/23

Disney Magic 6-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston

• Galveston,, Texas

Sailing on 1/13/23 and 1/31/23

Sailing on 2/6/23

Disney Magic 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston

Sailing on 1/6/23

4 Night Western Caribbean Cruise from New Orleans

Sailing on 2/23/23, 2/27/23, 3/9/23, 3/13/23, 3/23/23

5 Night Western Caribbean Cruise from New Orleans

Sailing on 2/28/23

• Progresso Mexico

Sailing on 3/27/23

6 Night Western Caribbean Cruise from New Orleans

Sailing on 3/3/23 and 3/17/23

The Disney Magic home port for 2023 is now Miami. There will be a 4-night repositioning cruise from San Juan, Puerto Rico so that the Magic can sail to Miami for the Summer of 2023.

8-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise from San Juan

• Kralendijk Bonaire

Sailing on 5/5/23

• St John’s, Antigua
• Roseau, Dominica
• Castries, St Lucia
• Bridgetown, Barbados
• St Thomas US Virgin Islands

Sailing on 5/13/23

4-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from San Juan ending in Miami

Sailing on 5/20/23

Disney Magic 3-Night Bahamas Cruise from Miami

Sailing on 5/24/23, 9/1/23, 9/8/23, 9/15/23 and 9/22/23

Disney Magic 4 Night Bahamian Cruise

Sailing on 6/1/23, 6/15/23, 6/29/23, 7/27/23, 8/10/23, 8/24/23, 8/28/23, 9/4/23, 9/11/23 and 9/18/23

Disney Magic 5-Night Bahamian Cruise with 2 Stops at Castaway Cay

Great to see three Castaway Cay Double Dip Cruises for Summer 2023.

Sailing on 6/19/23, 8/19/23 and 9/25/23

Disney Magic 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami

Sailing on 6/5/23, 7/2/23, 7/31/23, 8/14/23

Sailing on 5/27/23, 6/10/23, 6/24/23, 7/22/23, 8/5/23

7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Miami

• St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

This will sail on 7/8/23

Disney Magic 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami

• Falmouth Jamaica

This will sail on 7/15/23

Disney Magic 8-Night Caribbean Sailing from San Juan

The Magic sails from San Juan on 5/5/23.

Disney Panama Canal Cruise Miami to San Diego 2023

This sails on 5 October 2023 for 14 nights. This is Halloween on the High Seas Cruise so the Disney Magic will be decorated for Halloween and have special events scheduled.

• Cartagena, Columbia
• Panama Canal
• Puerto Vallarta
• Cabo San Lucas

2 Night Baja Cruise from San Diego

• Ensenada, Mexico

Sailing on 11/11/23

3 Night Baja Cruise from San Diego

• 10/19/23, 10/26/23

4 Night Baja Cruise from San Diego

• Catalina Island, California

11/25/23, 11/29/23

5 Night Baja Cruise from San Diego

• Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Sailing on 11/13/23

7 Night Mexican Riviera Cruise from San Diego

• Mazatlan, Mexico

Sailing on 11/18/23

Disney Panama Canal Cruise San Diego to Galveston 2023

The Disney Magic will sail from San Diego to Gavelston on a repositioning cruise on 3 December 2023. This is a Very Merrytime Cruise and will have special Christmas decorations and events.

• Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

The Disney Wonder will start the year 2023 in San Diego.

Disney Wonder 3 Night Baja Mexico Cruise

These sailings are on 4/20/23 and 5/4/23

Disney Wonder 4 Night Baja Mexico Cruise

The sail dates are 4/12/23, 4/16/23, 4/30/23 and 5/7/23

Disney Wonder 5-Night Baja Mexico Cruise

Sailing on 4/2/23 and 4/7/23

Disney Wonder 7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise

There is one sailing on 4/23/23.

Disney Wonder Repositioning Cruise San Diego to Vancouver

• Victoria, Canada
• Vancouver Canada

This will sail on 5/11/23

Disney Wonder 7-Night Alaskan Cruise from Vancouver

• Dawes Glacier
• Skagway, Alaska
• Juneau, Alaska
• Ketchikan Alaska

5/15/23, 5/22/23, 5/29/23

6/5/23, 6/12/23, 6/26/23

7/3/23, 7/10/23, 7/17/23

8/7/23, 8/21/23, 8/28/23

Disney Wonder 7-Night Cruise to Alaska

• Icy Strait Point, Alaska

This itinerary that includes Icy Strait Point sails on 6/19/23 and 8/14/23.

Disney Wonder Cruise 5-Night Alaska

• Dawes Glacier Alaska

Sailing on 8/2/23

Disney Wonder 9-Night Cruise to Alaska

• Hubbard Glacier, Alaska
• Sitka Alaska

This sailing is on 7/24/23.

Disney Wonder 8-Night Cruise to Alaska

• Dawes Glacier, Alaska
• Sitka, Alaska
• Ketchikan, Alaska

This sails on 9/11/23

The Disney Wonder makes a very welcome return to Hawaii for 2023.

• Hilo, Hawaii
• Nawiliwili, Hawaii
• Kahului, Hawaii

Sailing on October 3, 2023

13-Night South Pacific Cruise from Honolulu ending in Sydney

• Pago Pago, American Samoa
• International Date Line
• Lautoka, Fiji
• Noumea, New Caledonia

This sails on October 13, 2023

4-Night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise from Sydney

• Hobart, Australia

Sailing on 10/28/23, 12/24/23, 1/8/24

2-Night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise from Sydney ending in Melbourne

Sailing on 11/1/23

2-Night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise from Melbourne

Sailing on 11/3/23 November 3, 2023

4-Night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise from Melbourne

Sailing on 11/5/23, 11/12/23

3-Night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise from Melbourne

Sailing on 11/9/23

5-Night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise from Melbourne ending in Auckland

• Eden, Australia
• Aukland, New Zealand

Sailing on 11/16/23

4-Night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise from Auckland

• Aukland New Zealand

Sailing on 11/21/23

3-Night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise from Auckland

Sailing on 11/25/23, 11/28/23, 12/1/23

4-Night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise from Auckland ending in Brisbane

• Brisbane, New Zealand

Sailing on 12/4/23

3-Night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise from Brisbane

Sailing on 12/8/23

4-Night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise from Brisbane

Sailing on 12/11/23

5-Night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise from Brisbane

Sailing on 12/15/23

2-Night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise from Brisbane

Sailing on 12/20/23

2-Night Disney Magic at Sea from Brisbane ending in Sydney

Sailing on 12/22/23

6-Night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise from Sydney

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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.

A unique Disney experience: Here's what you can't miss on Disney Cruise Lines

D isney Cruise Line is synonymous with family vacations at sea, so you might think that every Disney cruise in 2024 will be a good choice for families. And having sailed on every one of Disney's cruise ships myself, I can say the simple answer is yes, that's absolutely true. But some Disney cruise experiences hold an extra special place in my family's heart, and they've made me realize that certain Disney cruises can go above and beyond even DCL's usual family-friendly standard. 

I'm thinking about when we met Disney’s "Frozen" friends in person on a Norway sailing or laughed to tears over dinner with Crush the Sea Turtle ("cha dude!"), or completed a 5K race with my daughter on Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay . That's why my picks for the best Disney cruises for families in 2024 are all about these kinds of extra special experiences, the ones that aren't just the usual level of Disney cruise line magic but will elevate your family vacation into once-in-a-lifetime "cherished family memory" territory.

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There will be no shortage of these kinds of opportunities on Disney Cruise Line (DCL) in 2024. From being among the first to visit Disney's brand-new private island destination to enjoying an immersive Pixar-themed day at sea to setting sail on the maiden voyage of Disney's newest ship , here are the Disney cruise experiences I think will go above and beyond in 2024. 

1. Disney Magic to Lighthouse Point, DCL's newest private island destination

One thing my family looks forward to during any Disney cruise is a stop at DCL's private island, Castaway Cay. In 2024, Disney Cruise Line will unveil its second private island destination, Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point , on the island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas. And I can’t wait to see how they plan to outdo the already incredible Castaway Cay experience. 

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Similar to when Disney created its Aulani resort in Hawaii , Disney Imagineers have been working with local artists and cultural experts to design an authentic Bahamian island experience at Lighthouse Point. Curvilinear buildings are meant to evoke scattered seashells along the shore, and a Bahamian Art and Culture Pavilion will feature special programs and local artists that celebrate Bahama traditions. 

A special preview cruise to Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point on the Disney Magic departs from Fort Lauderdale in June 2024.  

2. Alaska and Australia cruises on the Disney Wonder in 2024

When my youngest daughter graduated from high school, my wife and I asked where she wanted to go for our family vacation to celebrate her milestone . Her top choice was Alaska. In the summer months, Disney Cruise Line positions one of its smaller ships, the Disney Wonder, out west so families can take weeklong sailings from Vancouver to the "Last Frontier." Along the way, you can experience majestic wildlife and stunning scenery while calling on Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, and glacier viewing along the Stikine Icecap. 

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But that's not all the Disney Wonder gets up to! In 2023, Disney also began offering Australia and New Zealand cruises onboard the ship, and that will continue in 2023 and 2024. Disney Cruise Line has announced a new season of sailings in the region from October 2024 through February 2025. 

The Disney Wonder is one of DCL's original class of ships, and with a capacity of 2,713 passengers, it remains one of the line's most intimate vessels. That's a reason to love it. Both the Wonder and its sister ship, Disney Magic, are especially great Disney cruise options in 2024 if your family is new to cruising . Far from being a drawback, the smaller size makes it less likely to feel overwhelming to first-timers.

3. European vacations on the Disney Dream

In 2023, Disney Cruise Line sent the Disney Dream across the Atlantic for the first time. The ship will head back to Europe in 2024 with summer cruises in the Mediterranean, Greek Isles, British Isles, Iceland, and Norwegian fjords. These are the best 2024 Disney Cruises for experiencing new ports of call like Valencia, Spain; Haugesund, Norway; and Hamburg, Germany, along with three Mediterranean destinations (Catania, Italy; Kusadasi, Turkey; and Valletta, Malta) that Disney will visit for the first time since 2014.

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In June, the Disney Dream sails from Civitavecchia (Rome) with stops in Naples and three different Greek Islands, including Mykonos and Crete. In July, the ship transitions to northern European cruises, including a 12-night voyage departing from England (Southampton) on July 24, heading through the Norwegian fjords, three days in Iceland, and an overnight stay in Reykjavik before returning to Southampton. 

My family sailed on Disney’s inaugural Norwegian fjords cruise in 2015, and it was hands down our best family vacation because of the Disney-specific experiences no other cruise line can offer, such as Anna and Elsa from "Frozen" posing for pictures at a Norwegian Village museum in Ålesund.

4. Disney Cruise Line's private island trifecta on the Disney Fantasy

Many fans of Disney Cruise Line’s private island get particularly excited when itineraries include a Castaway Cay "double dip," i.e., two stops at Castaway Cay. But in 2024, the Disney Fantasy ventures on a seven-night itinerary that calls on Disney’s private islands not once, not twice, but three times with a stop at Castaway Cay and two visits to the brand-new Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. 

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I love Disney’s Castaway Cay and have enjoyed so many relaxing stops to the island. I especially remember learning the "stingray shuffle" and holding stingrays during Castaway Ray's Stingray Adventure. I love that this 2024 Disney cruise will give families plenty of time to explore Disney’s brand-new private island destination on the southernmost tip of Eleuthera without overlooking a day at the old favorite. 

5. Disney Wish theme park and cruise vacation

The Disney Wish is DCL's newest ship (for now), debuting in July 2022 and offering three- and four-night cruises to the Bahamas from Port Canaveral, Florida . The close proximity of Port Canaveral to Walt Disney World makes it easy to combine an Orlando theme park vacation with a Disney Cruise. 

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Disney land and sea vacations are the best of both worlds for families with theme park lovers who want to go, go, go, and other family members looking for a more laidback experience. My advice is to head to the theme parks first, get tired out from the walking, rides, and stimulation, and then sail off on a four-night cruise to decompress. My wife and I enjoyed the most expansive stateroom ever when we sailed on the Disney Wish last summer and it couldn't have been more relaxing.

6. Themed Cruises – Pixar, Marvel, and holidays

In January, I had the opportunity to experience Pixar Day at Sea , Disney Cruise Line’s newest themed cruise, on the Disney Fantasy. In my review for FamilyVacationist, I called it an " overflowing toy box of fun " and I'm excited for more families to experience it on a Disney cruise in 2024. The cruise was packed with so many Pixar character meets, themed-activities, special shows, foods, and treats that some of it spilled into additional days at sea. In 2024, Pixar Day at Sea returns to the Disney Fantasy on seven-night Caribbean sailings from January through March.

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Disney's themed cruise days aren't limited to Pixar, either. There's a Marvel Day at Sea on five-night Disney Dream cruises departing Fort Lauderdale from January through March, and when the festive season rolls around most of the ships offer holiday sailings with Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime cruises. 

I was so impressed with the Halloween tree in the ship's atrium when my family sailed on a Halloween cruise. Over the course of the cruise, the tree "bloomed" with spooky Jack-o-lanterns. In addition, Disney characters were decked out in costumes, there was trick-or-treating, and other special activities. And of course Very Merrytime cruises have a tree-lighting ceremony, Mickey and Minnie’s Holiday Party, carolers, special drinks and treats, and appearances by the guest of honor for the cruise, Santa Claus.

7. Disney Treasure Sets Course for Adventure

Last but not least, Disney Treasure joins the Disney Cruise Line fleet with its maiden voyage on December 21, 2024. Adventure is the theme for Disney's sixth cruise ship with spaces and entertainment inspired by "Aladdin," "Coco," "Zootopia," "Jungle Cruise," even "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea." 

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As a fan of the Magic Kingdom’s Jungle Cruise ride and Skipper Canteen restaurant, I can’t wait to get immersed in the kitschy 1930s adventure vibe onboard the Disney Treasure. The ship will sail seven-night itineraries to the eastern and western Caribbean and have a theater-in-the-round restaurant at the Plaza de Coco as well as a cinematic dining experience at Worlds of Marvel. Because these are longer cruises than those available on DCL's other ship in the same class (Disney Wish), you can experience two distinct shows in each of these venues during a voyage. 

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The Best 3-Day Cruise Itineraries

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Hop aboard the Carnival Radiance for a short but fun-filled cruise weekend.

Whether you're short on vacation days or you only have a long weekend to spare, three-night cruises offer a fun and affordable way to get a change of scenery. These shorter sailings from the U.S. often amount to a weekend cruise and only depart from Florida and California for now. However, short cruises still let you dine and dance on board, enjoy world-class entertainment, and visit nearby destinations like Nassau in the Bahamas; Key West, Florida; or Ensenada, Mexico.

If you're looking for short cruises that pack a lot of good times into a weekend vacation, you should know that many cruise lines offer these trips, including Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises. Read on to find out which short cruises we recommend, where they depart from, and everything you can see and do over the span of three incredible nights.

3-Day Cruises From Florida

Norwegian sky from miami.

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Dates: Aug. 2 to 5, 2024

Departure port: Miami

Stops: Key West, Florida; Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas

Starting price: $399 per person

This three-night cruise on Norwegian Sky departs from Miami in August 2024 with stops at two iconic tropical destinations. The vessel's first stop is Key West , where cruise passengers will have the day to visit the southernmost tip of the United States, book a snorkeling or kayaking tour, or bar hop along the world-famous Duval Street. From there, the cruise stops at Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas, which is a private island paradise that's only for cruise passengers. Here, visitors can enjoy some beach time, plan a WaveRunner adventure or snorkel the clear waters to watch out for wildlife.

When not at port, passengers on Norwegian Sky can enjoy the ship's 10 dining options, onboard spa, casino at sea, and variety of pools and hot tubs. The Norwegian Cruise Line vessel even has a sushi bar and a Starbucks onboard, and it was completely renovated from top to bottom in 2019.

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MSC Seashore from Port Canaveral

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Dates: Multiple dates in November and December 2024

Departure port: Port Canaveral, Florida (Orlando)

Stops: Nassau and Ocean Cay Marine Reserve, Bahamas

Starting price: $169 per person

This three-night cruise on MSC Seashore departs from Port Canaveral near Orlando and takes passengers to two tropical destinations in the nearby Bahamas . The first is the island of Nassau, which is known for its luxury resorts (including the exclusive Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas), huge casinos and powder white sands. After that, guests can spend a second day at port at MSC Cruises ' private island, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. This island offers a perfect beach retreat for people who just want to relax, including several expansive white sand beaches with ample seating, an interior ocean lagoon for swimming, and beach bars and eateries dotted throughout.

MSC Seashore features huge pools, an onboard water park for kids, the expansive MSC Aurea Spa and 11 distinct dining venues for passengers to choose from. The ship also boasts the exclusive "ship within a ship" Yacht Club area, which offers the best of everything for discerning guests.

Find an MSC Cruises deal on GoToSea.

Celebrity Reflection from Fort Lauderdale

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Dates: Ongoing in 2024

Departure port: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Stops: Perfect Day at CocoCay and Nassau, Bahamas

Starting price: $273 per person

This three-night cruise on Celebrity Cruises ' Celebrity Reflection departs from Fort Lauderdale and leaves for two days in the sunny Bahamas. The first stop gives guests a full day to enjoy at Perfect Day at CocoCay, a cruise line private island that's typically reserved for Royal Caribbean guests. This island paradise features an exclusive beach club, idyllic white sand beaches for swimming and floating, a water park, a zip line, and plenty of places to eat and drink all day. The next stop is Nassau: Visitors can dine and shop their way through the port area or book a fun day pass to the Baha Bay water park, which is located at resort Baha Mar and features waterslides, an expansive lazy river and incredible cuisine options right at the park.

Celebrity Reflection was recently refurbished in 2022. It features an incredible array of included dining options, eight specialty and exclusive dining establishments, and bars and lounges throughout the ship. The Retreat, a VIP ship-within-a-ship concept, is also offered on board for those who want an elevated cruising experience.

Explore Celebrity Cruises on GoToSea.

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Disney Dream from Fort Lauderdale

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Dates: Nov. 6 to 9, 2024

Stops: Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point and Disney Castaway Cay, Bahamas

Starting price: $1,973 per stateroom

This three-night Bahamian cruise on Disney Dream stops at two exclusive destinations in the Bahamas – Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, then Disney Castaway Cay. The first stop offers incredible beaches with play areas and crystal-clear water for swimming, as well as the Bahamian Arts and Culture Pavilion for families who want to learn something about the local culture on vacation. At Disney Castaway Cay, families can relax the day away on white sand beaches, go biking or kayaking, ride two waterslides, and more. Both destinations even have adults-only beach areas for cruisers who are traveling kid-free.

Disney Dream holds a maximum of 4,000 passengers and has everything you would expect on an exclusive Disney Cruise Line vessel, including kids and family areas, adults-only dining options and pools, and two large theaters. The ship also has several supervised kids clubs as well as dedicated clubs for teenagers and tweens .

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Liberty of the Seas from Fort Lauderdale

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Stops: Nassau and Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas

Starting price: $263 per person

Royal Caribbean International also boasts a Bahamas cruise from Fort Lauderdale that stops in Nassau and at the line's private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay. In Nassau, cruisers get the chance to explore one of the most popular cruise ports throughout the Caribbean, where you can book an excursion to a local beach, plan a snorkeling adventure or play in one of the two biggest casinos throughout the region at Atlantis or Baha Mar. At Perfect Day at CocoCay, families can stay active with waterslides, book a kayaking tour or ride a hot air balloon up to 450 feet in the air.

Liberty of the Seas is also an ideal ship for families thanks to fun features like a huge onboard water park with slides, an ice skating rink with shows and the Broadway at Sea theater. The Royal Caribbean vessel also has nearly a dozen different dining venues, including Cupcake Cupboard, Johnny Rockets, a pizza kitchen and an old-world Italian eatery called Giovanni's Table.

Compare Royal Caribbean International cruises on GoToSea.

3-Day Cruises From California

Navigator of the seas from los angeles.

Dates: Throughout 2024

Departure port: Los Angeles

Stops: Ensenada, Mexico

Starting price: $282 per person

Royal Caribbean offers a three-night West Coast adventure on Navigator of the Seas that includes a fun day at sea and a full-day stop in Ensenada, Mexico. This Mexican destination is known for the many activities that can be enjoyed along its rugged shores, which can include leisurely days at nearby Estero and Mona Lisa beaches, hiking experiences, exploration of Baja California's wine region, whale watching and more.

Dates for this sailing are offered throughout 2024, and the ship itself has plenty to keep passengers enthralled while at sea. For example, Navigator of the Seas features the longest waterslide at sea, enlarged pool deck areas for relaxation, ice skating shows and shopping – not to mention Broadway-style shows with dancers, acrobats and singers. There are also 12 unique dining options onboard, including Starbucks, Jamie's Italian by Jamie Oliver and Johnny Rockets.

Carnival Radiance from Los Angeles

Dates: Jan. 26 to 29 and Sept. 24 to 27, 2024

Departure port: Long Beach (Los Angeles)

Starting price: $244 per person

Carnival Radiance also embarks on three-night journeys to Mexico from Los Angeles throughout the year, including in January and September 2024. This Carnival Cruise Line itinerary includes a fun day at sea and a stop in Ensenada, Mexico, where passengers can plan a sightseeing trip, nosh on the unique Baja cuisine the area is known for, shop for silver jewelry and other keepsakes, or spend the day relaxing on the beach.

Carnival Radiance itself serves as the perfect floating vessel for this fun weekend vacation, with onboard amenities that span the Cloud 9 Spa and WaterWorks water park with slides to a comedy club and special clubs for kids and teens. The ship also boasts an adults-only solarium and 10 different bars to choose from.

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Special Offers on Disney Cruise Line Sailings as of December 18, 2023 – Half Off Deposit Promotion Returns

This week’s special offers from Disney Cruise Line arrive along with the annual Half Off Deposit promotion and include sail dates from late December into May of next year. Currently, there are 10 sail dates, available with special offers available across most of the fleet for sailings from Brisbane, Fort Lauderdale, Galveston, New Orleans, and Port Canaveral.

The Disney Fantasy holds the lead with the most sailings at 5, the Disney Magic and Disney Dream are tied with the Wonder at 1 sail date. There are currently no offers listed for the Disney Wish or the Disney Treasure. Overall, special offers include Pixar Day at Sea, and Marvel Day at Sea themed voyages.

Looking closer at this week’s offerings, special rates for Florida Residents are up 1 to 3 sail dates. The US Military Personnel rate held at 4 cruises. The Canadian Resident held to 5 sail dates.

The domestic offer for  select sailings with savings up to 30% off the prevailing rate remains available for select voyages.

Additionally, the Australian & New Zealand special offer remains available for IGT, OGT, and VGT, valid on new bookings for up to 30% off prevailing rates for select departures including the Eastbound Transpacific and Honolulu to Vancouver sailings.

The special offers listed below are available to book today while inventory lasts.

Special Offers for U.S. Military Personnel

Special Rates for U.S. Military Personnel ( MTO ) are limited to 50 staterooms per category and sailing. Pricing varies, the lowest priced category per person per night listed below. New sailings added this week are in  bold . 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.

Disney Fantasy

7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral Port Canaveral, Florida • At Sea • At Sea • Tortola, British Virgin Islands • St. Thomas, USVI • At Sea • Castaway Cay

• Saturday March 2, 2024  ⭐ (11C @ $195.00)

7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral Port Canaveral, Florida • At Sea • Cozumel, Mexico • Grand Cayman • Falmouth, Jamaica • At Sea • Castaway Cay

• Saturday February 24, 2024  ⭐ (9D @ $183.00)
• Saturday March 9, 2024  (11C @ $225.00)

Disney Wonder

2-Night Disney Magic at Sea from Brisbane ending in Sydney Brisbane, Australia • At Sea

• Friday December 22, 2023  (11B @ $202.40)

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 spouse) of the U.S. military must provide valid identification at 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 spouse) 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). Government taxes will vary by itinerary and are in addition to the below rates. Third and fourth Guest prices valid with 2 full-fare Guests in the same stateroom. Rates may vary by sail date and category. Other restrictions may apply. Other categories and sail dates may be available. Valid for new bookings only.

Special Offers for Florida Residents

Special Rates for Florida Residents ( FLR ) are limited to 50 staterooms per category and sailing. Pricing varies, the lowest priced category per person per night listed below. New sailings added this week are in  bold .  Please note: This offer cannot be combined with any other special offers or discounts. Valid on new and existing reservations.

Disney Dream

5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, Florida • At Sea • Grand Cayman • At Sea • Castaway Cay

• Sunday January 7, 2024  Ⓜ (7A @ $231.00)
• Saturday March 2, 2024  ⭐ (11C @ $225.00)
• Saturday February 24, 2024  ⭐ (9D @ $212.00)

To take advantage of Florida residency cruise rates, proof of Florida Residency for at least one adult in each stateroom must be presented at 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): •Monthly mortgage statement •Renter’s lease agreement •Current automobile registration, insurance policy or bill •Current homeowner’s insurance policy or bill •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 Rates

Special Rates for  Canadian Residents  with savings on prevailing rates as quoted on Disneycruise.com for non-concierge Verandah, Oceanview, and Inside Staterooms on select cruises. Pricing varies, the lowest priced category per person per night listed below. New sailings added this week are in bold.  Proof of residency is required an you must mention the special offer code  CAN  when booking.  NOTE: Offers may be applied to existing bookings if requested when calling in. This offer cannot be combined with any other special offer or discounts, or onboard credits.

5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, Florida • At Sea • Cozumel, Mexico • At Sea • Castaway Cay

• Friday March 22, 2024  (11C @ $277.50)
• Sunday March 31, 2024  (11C @ $308.25)

Disney Magic

4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Nassau, Bahamas • Castaway Cay • At Sea

• Thursday May 9, 2024  (11B @ $180.75)

4-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from New Orleans New Orleans, Louisiana • At Sea • Progreso, Mexico • At Sea

• Monday February 26, 2024  (11B @ $147.00)

5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston Galveston, Texas • At Sea • Progreso, Mexico • Cozumel, Mexico • At Sea

• Thursday April 4, 2024  (11B @ $167.25)

The Canadian Resident rate excludes suites and categories with restrictions (VGT, OGT, and IGT). Proof of Canada 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.

Please note, the offers listed are not to be taken as official quotes. Prices and availability can change at any time without notice. More importantly, the deals listed above are a snapshot in time based on DCL’s online cruise search tool.

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December 14, 2023

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Disney Dream

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4 Night Very Merrytime Bahamas

from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

The December 14, 2023 cruise on the Disney Dream departs from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. On this 4 Night Very Merrytime Bahamas sailing, the ship will visit a total of 3 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Disney Dream sets sail on a Thursday (December 14, 2023) and returns on a Monday (December 18, 2023).

The Disney Dream was built in 2011 and is amoung Disney's 5 ships in it's fleet. The Disney Dream is included in the cruise line's Dream Class. In the cruise ship stats below you'll find the Disney Dream vs all other Disney ships.

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Ft. Lauderdale

Ft. Lauderdale has 23 miles of beaches, 300 miles of inland waterways and swimming pools galore, but immersing yourself in this city doesn't require a drop of water. Dive into a culture as deep as any ocean, a culture characterized by Seminoles and Broadway shows, golf and whimsical water taxis, fine cuisine and tasty jazz. And just like the horizon here, the list of attractions goes on and on.

Ft. Lauderdale has 23 miles of beaches, 300 miles of inland waterways and swimming pools galore, but immersing yourself in this city doesn't require a drop of water. Dive into a culture as deep as any...

Nassau/Paradise Island is the capital of the Bahamas. Explore Parliament Square, the government center that dates back to the early 1800s or check out the port's vibrant night life, including more casinos, theatres, and fabulous cuisine than you could possibly fit into a short stay. During the day, there's plenty of golfing, tennis, and swimming.

Nassau/Paradise Island is the capital of the Bahamas. Explore Parliament Square, the government center that dates back to the early 1800s or check out the port's vibrant night life, including more...

Castaway Cay

As you step off the ship directly into paradise at Disney's Castaway Cay, you'll know you've arrived in a magical place. Hop on a bike and live out your wildest Robinson Crusoe fantasies exploring secluded white-sand beaches. Let us pamper you in rare style in one of our open-air massage cabanas. Top off a great day with a barbecue, Bahamian-style!

As you step off the ship directly into paradise at Disney's Castaway Cay, you'll know you've arrived in a magical place. Hop on a bike and live out your wildest Robinson Crusoe fantasies exploring...

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!