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Disney Cruises in 2025: Sail Dates, Itineraries, and Ports

• October 16, 2024: Updated with early information on Disney Adventure itineraries and maiden voyage
• September 3, 2024: Updated with remaining 2025 Disney Destiny itineraries
• August 1, 2024: Updated with early information on Disney Destiny itineraries and maiden voyage
• July 30, 2024: Updated with home port information for the Disney Destiny
• June 26, 2024: Updated to add preliminary details on the Disney Adventure’s itineraries
• June 18, 2024: Updated to add the remainder of 2025’s sailings across the Disney Cruise Line fleet (with Disney Adventure and Disney Destiny sailings still outstanding)

There will be, of course, plenty of Disney Cruises in 2025. But factoring in personal schedules and school calendars may limit your options. And you’ll also need to work within the schedule of itineraries available for the ship/ ports you want.

So whether your 2025 sailing will be your first Disney Cruise or just the latest in a long line of voyages, you’ll need to know where the ships are and where they’re headed.

With that in mind, we’ve compiled a convenient reference guide that puts all of the currently available info in one place.

First, we have a brief overview of where each Disney Cruise Ship will be located throughout the year and the type of cruise each will be providing. That will give you a quick glance of your options if you’re limited to a certain time of year, trying to find a particular type of cruise, or seeking the convenience of a port near your home.

Then, we go in-depth (day-by-day) for each month of the year; this lets you see exactly which sail dates are being offered for each itinerary — especially handy if your vacation weeks are locked in and you need to see which cruises are available.

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Where Will the Disney Ships Be In 2025?

Here’s a quick overview at what’s planned so far. To see specific cruise itineraries and sail dates , look at the monthly entries further down this page.

We’re still awaiting details for Disney’s two newest ships, still under construction. But we have information for the rest of the fleet.

Disney Adventure

The Disney Adventure is a gigantic new Disney Cruise ship being built on the frame of the former Golden Dream .

The new ship’s maiden voyage will be on December 15, 2025. The ship will mainly offer three- and four-night cruises, which Disney says will offer “magical days at sea.” Disney also notes that the ship “will be a destination itself,” which would at least imply that there may be no ports-of-call visited during the sailings (similar to Disney’s early forays into the Australia/New Zealand cruise market).

Disney Adventure will be based in Singapore for the foreseeable future, thanks to a five-year deal with the Singapore Tourism Board.

Disney Destiny

The Disney Destiny is another new cruise ship, currently under construction and expected to launch in November 2025. It will be a sister ship to the Disney Treasure and Disney Wish.

The Destiny will home-port in Fort Lauderdale , becoming one of the Disney ships sailing year-round from Florida . The maiden voyage is set for November 20, 2025. For the remainder of 2025, it will sail on 4- and 5-night Bahamian cruises . (5-night Caribbean cruises will eventually be added in, starting in January 2026.)

Disney Dream

Passengers on the Disney Dream will ring in 2025 during a Bahamian Cruise that ends in  Fort Lauderdale, Florida on January 4th.

The Dream spends all of 2025 sailing to the Bahamas and Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale.

Disney Fantasy

The Disney Fantasy starts 2025 in Port Canaveral, Florida with an Eastern Caribbean cruise that ends on January 5.

Here’s the ship’s schedule after that:

• January through the beginning of May: Bahamian cruises out of Port Canaveral
• Early May: 13-night Eastbound Transatlantic Cruise from Port Canaveral to Barcelona, Spain
• Remainder of Summer: European Cruises from Barcelona, Civitavecchia (Rome), and Southampton
• Late October: Westbound Transatlantic cruise from Southampton to Port Canaveral
• November through end of 2025: Bahamian cruises from Port Canaveral

Disney Magic

The Disney Magic cruise ship starts 2025 in Galveston, Texas , returning from a Western Caribbean cruise that ends on January 2, 2025.

Here are the ship’s plans for 2025:

• January through March: Western Caribbean cruises from Galveston
• Late March and early April: Bahamian Cruises from Galveston and San Juan, Puerto Rico
• April and early May:  Bahamian Cruises from Fort Lauderdale
• May through late October: Bahamian Cruises from Port Canaveral
• Late October through Late November: Bahamian and Caribbean cruises from San Juan
• Late November through end of 2025: Caribbean Cruises from Galveston

In 2024, the Magic sailed out of New Orleans, Louisiana for part of the year — but there are no published 2025 sailings from there.

Disney Treasure

2025 is the first full year of operation for what will be Disney’s sixth cruise ship, the Disney Treasure.

The ship will be based out of Port Canaveral, Florida and offer Caribbean cruises for all of 2025.

Disney Wish

The Disney Wish had a very simple sailing schedule in 2024 , spending the entire year offering 3- and 4-Night Bahamian Cruises from Port Canaveral, FL .

This same schedule continues through all of 2025.

Disney Wonder

The Disney Wonder cruise ship starts 2025 in the southern hemisphere (where January and February are summer months ).

Here’s the Wonder’s 2025 sailing schedule:

• January through mid-February: Australia and New Zealand cruises from Sydney and Melbourne, Australia
• Mid-February through early March: a series of one-way cruises that take it to Honolulu, Hawaii , followed by Vancouver, Canada, and then to San Diego, CA
• March through May:  Baja California and Mexican Riviera cruises from San Diego .
• Mid-May: One-way cruise to Vancouver
• Late May through late September: Alaska Cruises from Vancouver
• Late September and Early October: Hawaiian Cruise (Vancouver to Honolulu) and South Pacific Cruise (Honolulu to Sydney)
• Late October through End of 2025: Australia and New Zealand cruises from Sydney, Melbourne, and Auckland

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When Does Disney Release Its 2025 Cruises?

Most 2025 sail dates have now been released. Right now we are only lacking 2025 sail dates for the ships in the fleet expected to take their maiden voyages in 2025 (Destiny and Adventure).

Disney Cruises are typically released in three phases throughout the year, though this year is a bit different due to the addition of the Disney Treasure to the fleet. Here’s what has happened so far, and what we expect for the remainder of 2025:

• Disney Wonder sail dates for January 2025 to February 2025 were released in June 2023
• Disney Treasure sail dates for January 2025 to May 2025 were released in September 2023
• Disney Dream sail dates for January 2025 through May 2025 were released in October 2023
• Disney Fantasy sail dates for January 2025 through early May 2025 were released in October 2023
• Disney Magic sail dates for January 2025 through May 2025 were released in October 2023
• Disney Wish sail dates for January 2025 through May 2025 were released in October 2023
• Disney Wonder sail dates for February 2025 through mid May 2025 were released in October 2023
• Travel dates for Summer 2025 and early Fall 2025: Were released in March 2024
• Sail dates for most ships were released in June 2024
• Sail dates for Disney Destiny were released in September 2024
• Sail dates for Disney Adventure are to be released in November 2024

As mentioned above, the expected launch of new Disney Cruise ships in rapid succession somewhat complicates the release schedule for 2025.

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Now let’s take a look at the Disney Cruises setting sail each month of 2025. Below, we’ve listed the first day of each cruise departure currently scheduled to occur in 2025. Dates which show “none” indicate days on which no cruises are currently scheduled to begin their voyages.

We have omitted cruises that aren’t open to the general public, such as short no-passenger relocation voyages or privately-chartered sailings such as the Disney Vacation Club Member Cruise.

January 2025 Disney Cruises

January 2025 at-a-glance.

• from Melbourne on Disney Wonder
• from Sydney on Disney Wonder
• from Fort Lauderdale on Disney Dream
• from Port Canaveral on Disney Fantasy and Disney Wish
• from Galveston on Disney Dream
• from Port Canaveral on Disney Treasure

January 2025 Sail Dates

• 4-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston (Disney Magic)
• 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral (Disney Wish)
• 3-Night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise from Sydney (Disney Wonder)
• 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Disney Dream)
• 5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral (Disney Fantasy)
• 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral (Disney Wish)
• 4-Night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise from Sydney (Disney Wonder)
• 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Disney Dream)
• 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston (Disney Magic)
• 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral (Disney Treasure)
• 5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Disney Dream)
• 2-Night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise from Sydney (Disney Wonder)
• 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral (Disney Fantasy)
• 6-Night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise from Sydney (Disney Wonder)
• 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral (Disney Treasure)
• 4-Night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise from Sydney to Melbourne (Disney Wonder)
• 4-Night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise from Melbourne (Disney Wonder)

February 2025 Disney Cruises

February 2025 at-a-glance.

• from Galveston on Disney Magic
• from Honolulu to Vancouver on Disney Wonder
• from Sydney to Honolulu on Disney Wonder

February 2025 Sail Dates

February 01

February 02

February 03

• 4-Night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise from Melbourne to Sydney (Disney Wonder)

February 04

February 05

February 06

February 07

February 08

February 09

February 10

• 15-Night South Pacific Cruise from Sydney to Honolulu (Disney Wonder)

February 11

February 12

February 13

February 14

February 15

February 16

February 17

February 18

February 19

February 20

February 21

February 22

February 23

February 24

• 6-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston (Disney Magic)
• 9-Night Hawaiian Cruise from Honolulu to Vancouver (Disney Wonder)

February 25

February 26

February 27

February 28

March 2025 Disney Cruises

March 2025 at-a-glance.

• from Galveston to San Juan on Disney Magic
• from San Juan to Fort Lauderdale on Disney Magic
• from San Diego on Disney Wonder
• from Vancouver to San Diego on Disney Wonder

March 2025 Sail Dates

• 5-Night Pacific Coast Cruise from Vancouver to San Diego (Disney Wonder)
• 4-Night Baja Cruise from San Diego (Disney Wonder)
• 3-Night Baja Cruise from San Diego (Disney Wonder)
• 7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise from San Diego (Disney Wonder)
• 7-Night Bahamian Cruise from Galveston to San Juan (Disney Magic)
• 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from San Juan to Fort Lauderdale (Disney Magic)

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April 2025 Disney Cruises

April 2025 at-a-glance.

• from Fort Lauderdale on Disney Dream and Disney Magic

April 2025 Sail Dates

• 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Disney Magic)
• 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Disney Magic)

May 2025 Disney Cruises

May 2025 at-a-glance.

• from Vancouver on Disney Wonder
• from Port Canaveral on Disney Fantasy, Disney Magic, and Disney Wish
• from Barcelona on Disney Fantasy
• from San Diego to Vancouver on Disney Wonder
• from Port Canaveral to Barcelona on Disney Fantasy

May 2025 Sail Dates

• 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral (Disney Fantasy)
• 13-Night Transatlantic Cruise from Port Canaveral to Barcelona (Disney Fantasy)
• 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral (Disney Magic)
• 4-Night Pacific Coast Cruise from San Diego to Vancouver (Disney Wonder)
• 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Disney Dream)
• 5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral (Disney Magic)
• 7-Night Alaskan Cruise from Vancouver (Disney Wonder)
• 7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona (Disney Fantasy)
• 7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona to Civitavecchia (Disney Fantasy)

June 2025 Disney Cruises

June 2025 at-a-glance.

• from Port Canaveral on Disney Magic and Disney Wish
• from Civitavecchia on Disney Fantasy

June 2025 Sail Dates

• 7-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Barcelona (Disney Fantasy)
• 9-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Civitavecchia (Disney Fantasy)
• 12-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Civitavecchia (Disney Fantasy)

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July 2025 Disney Cruises

July 2025 at-a-glance.

• from Port Canaveral on Disney Magic and Disney Wish
• from Port Canaveral on Disney Magic and Disney Treasure
• from Southampton on Disney Fantasy

July 2025 Sail Dates

• 9-Night Alaskan Cruise from Vancouver (Disney Wonder)
• 5-Night Alaskan Cruise from Vancouver (Disney Wonder)
• 5-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona (Disney Fantasy)
• 7-Night Western Europe Cruise from Barcelona to Southampton (Disney Fantasy)
• 10-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral (Disney Magic)
• 5-Night Spain Cruise from Southampton (Disney Fantasy)

August 2025 Disney Cruises

August 2025 at-a-glance, august 2025 sail dates.

• 8-Night Norwegian Fjords Cruise from Southampton (Disney Fantasy)
• 4-Night Spain Cruise from Southampton (Disney Fantasy)
• 3-Night France Cruise from Southampton (Disney Fantasy)
• 3-Night Belgium Cruise from Southampton (Disney Fantasy)

September 2025 Disney Cruises

September 2025 at-a-glance, september 2025 sail dates.

September 01

• 7-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Southampton (Disney Fantasy)

September 02

September 03

September 04

September 05

September 06

September 07

September 08

• 7-Night British Isles Cruise from Southampton (Disney Fantasy)

September 09

September 10

September 11

September 12

September 13

September 14

September 15

• 8-Night Alaskan Cruise from Vancouver (Disney Wonder)

September 16

September 17

September 18

September 19

September 20

September 21

September 22

September 23

• 10-Night Hawaiian Cruise from Vancouver to Honolulu (Disney Wonder)

September 24

September 25

September 26

September 27

September 28

September 29

September 30

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October 2025 Disney Cruises

October 2025 at-a-glance.

• from Port Canaveral on Disney Magic & Disney Wish
• from San Juan on Disney Magic
• from Honolulu on Disney Wonder

October 2025 Sail Dates

• 14-Night South Pacific Cruise from Honolulu to Sydney (Disney Wonder)
• 5-Night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise from Sydney (Disney Wonder)
• 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral to San Juan (Disney Magic)
• 13-Night Transatlantic Cruise from Southampton to Port Canaveral (Disney Fantasy)
• 7-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise from San Juan (Disney Magic)
• 3-Night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise from Sydney to Melbourne (Disney Wonder)
• 3-Night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise from Melbourne (Disney Wonder)

November 2025 Disney Cruises

November 2025 at-a-glance.

• from Auckland on Disney Wonder
• from Fort Lauderdale on Disney Dream & Disney Destiny
• from Port Canaveral on Disney Fantasy, Disney Treasure, & Disney Wish

November 2025 Sail Dates

November 01

November 02

November 03

November 04

November 05

November 06

November 07

November 08

• 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Disney Dream) CANCELLED

November 09

November 10

November 11

November 12

November 13

• 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Disney Dream)   CANCELLED

November 14

• 6-Night Bahamian Cruise from San Juan to Galveston (Disney Magic)

November 15

November 16

November 17

November 18

November 19

November 20

• 4-Night Maiden Voyage Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Disney Destiny)
• 5-Night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise from Melbourne to Auckland (Disney Wonder)

November 21

November 22

November 23

November 24

• 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Disney Destiny)

November 25

• 5-Night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise from Auckland (Disney Wonder)

November 26

November 27

November 28

November 29

November 30

• 4-Night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise from Auckland (Disney Wonder)

December 2025 Disney Cruises

The full list of sail dates for Disney Adventure will be announced on November 14, 2024.

For now, we only know the date of the maiden voyage.

December 2025 At-a-Glance

• from Port Canaveral on Disney Fantasy & Disney Wish

December 2025 Sail Dates

December 01

December 02

December 03

December 04

• 3-Night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise from Auckland (Disney Wonder)

December 05

December 06

December 07

December 08

December 09

December 10

December 11

• 5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Disney Destiny)

December 12

December 13

December 14

December 15

• Maiden Voyage (Disney Adventure)

December 16

December 17

December 18

December 19

• 10-Night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise from Auckland to Sydney (Disney Wonder)

December 20

December 21

December 22

December 23

December 24

December 25

December 26

December 27

December 28

December 29

December 30

December 31

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We want to go to Hawaii next summer but it doesn’t look like there are any cruises going there then?

Hi Hunter — for the past few years, the Hawaii cruises have been scheduled on the Disney Wonder during its transitioning between the Alaska cruise season and Australia cruise season. That only leaves spring and fall for any Hawaii stops. So if you want a 2025 Hawaii cruise with Disney, you’re likely looking at February/March, or possibly September/October (fall 2025 sail dates haven’t been announced yet — they’re due later this year). Another option, though not a cruise, is Disney’s Aulani resort on Oahu. Hope that helps!

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Hi Alex — you’re correct that there are haven’t been any Disney cruise sailings out of New York since around late 2023. There’s nothing out of New York for 2025, and at least some 2026 sail dates across the fleet have already been announced with New York still missing for at least the first 4 or 5 months of the year. This isn’t necessarily unusual — Disney has skipped New York for a few years in a row in the past. You might want to bookmark our Disney Cruises from New York page; we’ll update it if and when Disney announces any new cruises out of New York. Or you can contact The Vacationeer by clicking one of the purple buttons on this page to see what other cruise options might suit you in the meantime. Hope this helps!

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DCL-Disney Cruise Line (disneycruise.disney.go.com) is a passenger shipping company, subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. Incorporated in 1996 as Magical Cruise Company Ltd, the company is headquartered in London City (England UK), with operational headquarters in Celebration (Florida USA).

Currently, DCL owns and operates six ships ( Treasure , Wish , Fantasy , Dream , Wonder , Magic ), plus the private island Castaway Cay Bahamas (exclusive port for Disney-owned vessels).

Actually, Disney Cruise Line (DCL) was created in 1995 when The Walt Disney Company commissioned the liners Magic (1998) and Wonder (1999) from Fincantieri Italy . With the newbuilds DCL ended the ship charter arrangement with Premier Cruise Line (1983-founded/2000- defunct ). In the 1980s, Disney contracted Premier Cruises to provide passenger shipping services, with voyages leaving roundtrip from Florida ( Port Canaveral/Orlando City ). Back then, Disney's travel packages were marketed as "family cruise vacations" and featured costumed Disney Characters. The fleet project (building two new liners by Meyer Werft Papenburg Germany ) was announced in 2007. Disney Dream was introduced in 2011, Disney Fantasy - in 2012, Disney Wish - in 2022.

DCL's current President is Jeff Vahle.

In July 2022, DCL increased the recommended onboard gratuities (by US$1 per day per passenger) to US$14.50 pp (most staterooms) and US$15,50 pp (concierge suites).

In July 2023, DCL increased the cost of dining at the ships' optional adults-only restaurants (Palo, Palo Steakhouse, Enchante, Remy). Specialty restaurants' charges are per person.

• (fleetwide) Palo now costs $50 for both brunch and dinner.
• (ship Wish) Palo Steakhouse costs $50.
• (ships Fantasy and Dream) Remy costs $80, dinner costs $135, dessert costs $65.
• (ship Wish) Enchante costs $80 for brunch, $65 for dessert, Passion costs $125, Collection costs $195.
• Tasting seminars' charge pp (including Mixology Class) was raised in April from $25 to $45 pp.

DisneyBand+

In 2022, on Disney Wish ship DCL introduced the "DisneyBand+" - a water-resistant wristband similar to Walt Disney World's MagicBand+. In 2023, the device was implemented fleetwide.

Before the voyage, passengers can utilize the technology for a smoother embarkation. Upon arrival at the cruise port, they can use the band for check-in (by scanning the device) which expedites the ship boarding process.

Once on the ship, the DisneyBand+ serves as a stateroom key, eliminating DCL's old key cards.

The device can be also used for paying for food and beverages (at dining venues) as well as merchandise (at the onboard shops) which eliminates the need for credit cards. On Castaway Cay, just like on the ship, the DisneyBand+ can be used for shopping or purchasing drinks.

DisneyBand+ is sold in several designs and 50+ different styles. Prices start at US$35 (solid colors), while themed bands cost US$45 (plus tax). To ensure timely delivery, DCL recommends purchasing the wristbands at least 45 days prior to the voyage's departure date.

Customers who already have MagicBand+ (from Walt Disney World) can use it as a substitute for the DisneyBand+.

New ships 2022-2031 (DISNEY TRITON-Class)

In October 2022, the German broadcaster NDR aired an interview with Christoph Morgen (GHK's MV Werften's insolvency administrator) stating that the unfinished (~75% completed) 9000-passenger liner Global Dream/Disney Adventure (originally ordered by Genting Hong Kong for Dream Cruises ) could be acquired by DCL and delivered/inaugurated in 2024-Q4.

• Global Dream's construction was suspended in January 2022 when MV Werften filed for bankruptcy.
• While the possible purchase price was not mentioned, the previously stated shipbuilding cost was EUR 1,6 billion.
• DCL's purchase interest was not officially announced, but on October 4th, Reinhard Meyer (Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania's Minister of Economics, Infrastructure, Tourism and Labor) mentioned "confidential negotiations" with a possible byer and that completing Global Dream will secure the employment of MV Werften Wismar 's ~950 former employees.
• Industry experts commented that with Global Dream Disney might enter the Asian market.
• On November 16, 2022, DCL officially confirmed Global Dream's acquisition.
•  The ship's new name (Disney Adventure) was revealed on September 9, 2023. Disney Adventure is planned to start revenue operations for DCL in 2025, with homeporting in Singapore and voyages in Southeast Asia (year-round deployment).

In early March 2016, DCL announced plans to build three new liners (the company's ever-largest) and signed a shipbuilding agreement with Meyer Werft Gmbh (Germany's largest shipbuilding company). The new vessels are slightly bigger than Fantasy and Dream .

Disney's three newbuilds were scheduled for deliveries in 2022 ( Wish ), 2024 ( Treasure ) and 2025 ( Destiny ).

DCL officially announced the plans to build 3 new vessels on July 15, 2017. When launched/operational, with them Walt Disney will nearly double its current fleet. The boats' builder is Meyer Werft ( Papenburg Shipyard ). The announcement was made by Bob Chapek (Walt Disney Parks and Resorts company's Chairman).

The new vessel's interior design, facilities and itineraries are still in development. What is known so far is that they will be LNG-powered (by liquefied natural gas) and from one series (same-designed), with GT-tonnage 144,000 tons (larger than the originally announced 135,000 GT) and max passenger capacity 2500 (1250 staterooms). This design is slightly larger than Disney's previous largest units (Dream-Fantasy). The first liner will be named Disney Wish (2022-Q2). The names for the second and third units are yet to be announced.

On the March 9th/2018-released exterior rendering was shown Disney's traditional black-white-red hull color scheme. New is the superstructure's golden flair. Between the funnels is the top-deck waterpark with slides. Balcony cabins are located midship, which provides larger accommodations for passengers.

DCL also revealed that the new liners will be all homeported in Florida - in Miami (Destiny) and Port Canaveral (Wish, Treasure).

On August 10, 2024, during D23 2024 (Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase), Josh D’Amaro ( Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences & Products) announced that DCL's fleet will be expanded to 13 vessels. The 4 new ships (ordered from Meyer Werft Papenburg) will be larger/newly designed/modified and are planned for deliveries between 2027 and 2031 .

New Disney ship in Japan

On July 9, 2024, DCL-Disney signed an agreement with Oriental Land Co Ltd (OLC) for year-round Disney cruises in Japan. Oriental Land Company Ltd (aka Oriental Land/1960-founded, subsidiary of Keisei Electric Railway Company) owns and manages the Tokyo Disney Resort in Urayasu (Chiba Prefecture, Honshu Island).

Under the agreement, OLC will build and operate a Disney-branded cruise shipping business in Japan, planned to start in 2029-Q1.

The introduction of a Japan-based Disney ship will provide Japanese Disney fans with the unique opportunity to enjoy Disney-themed voyages, featuring signature entertainment, dining, and services, the whole year round.

Constructed by Meyer Werft Papenburg, the vessel will be similar/sistership to Disney Wish, with volume ~140,000 GT-tons, LNG-powered, with ~1250 passenger staterooms.

"Adventures by Disney" cruises to Antarctica

For 2021, DCL planned to introduce its first cruises to Antarctica and for 2023 its first Galapagos voyages, all via chartered ships. Both "expedition ship travel" options are offered by DCL's tour subsidiary "Adventures by Disney", and are Disney's ever-first expedition voyages.

Disney's Antarctica program is via a ship charter deal with the French premium travel brand Ponant Cruises .

Eventually postponed to 2023 (due to the COVID crisis), DCL's Antarctic program offers sailings visiting the Antarctic Peninsula (12-day/11-night itineraries via Drake Passage ) and with an overnight in Buenos Aires Argentina before the charter flight to Ushuaia Argentina (homeport).

In Ushuaia start and end the Antarctic voyages on the Ponant vessel Le Boreal ( max passenger capacity 264). Before boarding, tourists spend 2 days touring the area around Ushuaia (Patagonia). A sightseeing tour visits Tierra del Fuego NP and includes a train ride on the Southern Fuegian Railway (aka "Train of the End of the World"/the world's southernmost functioning railway) in Argentina's Tierra del Fuego Province.

DCL cruises to Antarctica include several days of exploration - landings and coastal cruising by Zodiacs (large-capacity rigid inflatable speedboats) that all Ponant ships carry onboard. An optional premium kayaking tour is also available for booking, as well as the 3-night hotel/4-day Buenos Aires guided tour package "Antarctica and Patagonia Expedition Cruise" (pre-cruise stay in Argentina's capital city).

Adventures by Disney recommends on Antarctic voyages children to be at least 12 years old and restricts bookings to minimum age 10 years due to "the duration of the trip, potential for extreme weather or sea conditions and the amount of physical activity involved".

Fares for Disney's first Antarctic cruises (2023) started at USD 12800 (EUR 10740/GBP 9180) for adults and USD 11500 (EUR 9560/GBP 8247) for children, with double occupancy. Deals are inclusive of two domestic flights (Buenos Aires-Ushuaia-Buenos Aires), 5-star hotel stay (at Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta Hotel), 31 meals total (11 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches, 10 Dinners). DCL's Antarctic expedition experience features professional services by a team of naturalists, Disney-trained tour guides, Special Guests, Zodiac excursions and landings, shipboard activities (for adults and kids). International flights (to/from Ezeiza International Airport) are not included in cruise fares.

Bookings opened on November 12, 2021.

"Adventures by Disney" cruises in the Galapagos Islands

Adventures by Disney's Galapagos cruise program was inaugurated in 2022, with prices from USD 6300 (EUR 5290/GBP 4518) for adults and USD 5600 (EUR 4700/GBP 4016) for children, with double occupancy.

Disney's Galapagos Islands program is based on the chartered boat Galapagos Legend (1963-built, max passengers 110). Adventures by Disney limits Galapagos bookings with a min age 12-years-old.

DCL's Galapagos deals are inclusive of a 9-day/8-night package (roundtrip cruise itinerary with two domestic flights Quito-Baltra-Quito), 23 meals (8 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 7 Dinners), 1-night Quito hotel stay (pre-cruise). International flights (to/from Wyndham Quito Airport) are not included in cruise fares.

Disney Galapagos cruise itinerary includes Quito City (hotel/Day1), Baltra Island (ship embarkation/Day2), South Plaza Island (Day3/morning guided Wildlife Walk), North Seymour Island (Day3/guided hiking tour and snorkeling), San Cristobal Island (Day4/Pitt Point debarkation, guide Coastline Tour-hiking-sea kayaking-snorkeling, Cerro Brujo Beach), San Cristobal Island (Day5/visit to Cerro Colorado Tortoise Reserve's breeding center, hiking to Cerro Tijeretas Hill, visit to Organic Farm & Restaurant), Espanola Island (Day6/Gardner Bay debarkation, guided hiking-swimming-snorkeling, hiking Suarez Point), Floreana Island (Day7/morning Walk Tour, guided swimming-snorkeling, visit to Post Office Bay, playing soccer with the cruise ship's crew, guided tour to Cormorant Point, Devil's Crown nad Champion Islet), Santa Cruz Island (Day8/visits to Charles Darwin Research Station, Fausto Llerena Breeding Center, Centro de Educacion Basica Oswaldo Guayasamin, Quiman Valle Coffee Farm, guided boat tour to Ballena Bay and Eden Islet), Baltra Island (ship debarkation, flight to Quito).

"Adventures by Disney" cruises in the Mediterranean/Adriatic

In October 2022 were announced DCL's first Adriatic Sea voyages (two 8-day itineraries on PONANT's ship Le Bougainville ) scheduled for 2024.

Disney's "Adriatic Expedition Cruise" itinerary is roundtrip from Venice City (Italy) visiting 7 Adriatic ports - in Croatia (Korcula, Primosten/Krka National Park, Split, Dubrovnik, Hvar, Rovinj) and Montenegro (Kotor).

From Croatia (Rovinj) are organized bus tours to Slovenia for visiting Postojna Cave Park's Postojna Cave. Other excursion options include kayaking along Pakleni Islands (off Hvar Island's coast), bicycling in Hvar City's Stari Grad, and catamaran touring Montenegro's Boka Bay.

Up to 6 professional tour guides accompany Disney's cruise tourists and lead all activities (shipboard and ashore). Onboard adults-only activities feature cocktail workshops and fitness classes. 

Junior Adventurers (12 years old and under) can enjoy their own special programs that are led by the adventure guides, such as navigation lessons, a pizza party, a "Pirates of the Adriatic" swim party, and a "Dalmatian Dash" scavenger hunt.

Departures were scheduled for June 25 and July 2, 2024.

General public bookings opened on October 27, 2022. Priority bookings opened on Oct 24th.

"Adventures by Disney" river cruises

In Europe, Adventures by Disney partnered with one of the world's largest river cruise companies - AmaWaterways - offering its loyal customers river cruisetour deals on voyage-chartered boats.

A "voyage charter" is when the vessel (and its crew) are hired for a specific voyage (departure date and custom itinerary). The charterer (Disney) pays the shipowner (AmaWaterways) on a lump-sum basis (single payment) while the shipowner is responsible for paying port taxes, fuel costs and crew costs. The cruise charter specifies a laytime (period) for loading and unloading the Disney-provided (exclusive) passengers.

On the chartered from AmaWaterways riverboat, Disney provides its passengers with all-inclusive deals (accommodation, meals, entertainment, shore excursions) including an immersive and pro-active onboard and ashore program curated by Disney's family travel experts. A team of Disney Adventure Guides includes English-speaking professional storytellers who review the visited destinations (port cities, towns, land tour sites and attractions).

For season 2021, the mainly family-themed "Adventures by Disney" were part of Disney's ever-largest river cruise program - a total of 30 departures/itineraries on Danube and also in France (Seine, Rhine, Rhone). Traditionally, select voyages were exclusively reserved for families without kids, being themed on Food and Wine and Oktoberfest (with German beer tastings). New in 2021 was Disney's Rhine River program that included Papenburg where was offered an exclusive tour to the MEYER WERFT shipyard where MS Disney Wish was under construction at the time.

For April 2025, Adventures by Disney scheduled the launch of two new routes in Holland and Belgium. Both voyages are 7-day-long, roundtrips from Amsterdam and feature visits to windmills, famous museums, canal cruising, and beer and food tastings.

Disney ship cruising experience

Among the best family lines, with the most family-friendly cruise ships, and some of the most attractive cheap all-inclusive family cruise packages, The company is the world's leader in family cruising. "Disney World land and sea" packages are industry's best kids cruise deals for the Caribbean, operated with signature land resorts and large and modern liners.

Disney Cruise Line is a unique enterprise designed to provide the industry's best family ship travel vacation experiences. Disney offers regular departures from Florida USA to Eastern Caribbean (mostly to the Bahamas) from its own cruise terminal at Port Canaveral - just a few minutes away from Disney's capital city Orlando and world's best Disneyland Park. Among the special voyages are the Alaskan itineraries (leaving from Seattle and Vancouver Canada) during the Disney summer and the Panama Canal transition cruises on repositioning between Alaska and Caribbean.

All Disney ships are family-friendly. Each boat features a Walt Disney Theater (resembling Broadway house) and Buena Vista Cinema (for Disney movies). Studio Sea (TV sound stage and forum for G-rated live shows) is available on Magic and Wonder. Similar venue (named "D Lounge") is on Fantasy and Dream. "Disney Digital 3-D" (on Magic and Wonder) is a cinema experience with lasers, streamers, fog and lighting effects.

The main swimming pool areas on all Disney boats are geared toward families. There is a pool for kids (with 200-ft Mickey waterslide) and small sprinkler tub for toddlers. Adult-only pools are also fleetwide feature, though on the larger ships they encompass several decks.

The AquaDuck water park (Fantasy and Dream) is one of the first-ever watercoasters on a cruise ship. Located on top-deck, the slide has a transparent, acrylic tube propelling riders (on rafts) up and down 4 decks of the ship. At one point, the slide swings out 13 ft off the ship's side, 150 ft above sea level.

Palo restaurant is a boutique eatery on every Disney ship, offering Italian traditional cuisine. The Remy restaurant serves premium French dishes (on Fantasy and Dream) and comes with the highest at sea surcharge for dining - USD 85 pp.

The adults-only spa features rain forest steam room. The adults-only nightclubs on board are named "Route 66" (on Wonder), "Europa" (on Fantasy), "The District" (on Dream), "Beat Street" (on Magic). Another popular for adults venues are sports pub and dance club. The following link is to CruiseMapper's Disney secrets, tips, and tricks .

Disney ships' kids and teen programming

Company's kids' program is professionally organized and run by highly-trained and certified youth counselors. On each cruise liner are offered pre-scheduled daily character meetings, themed breakfasts, animation workshops, parades, firework shows. Onboard nurseries are named "It's a Small World" (on Fantasy and Dream) and "Flounder's Reef Nursery" (on Magic and Wonder). The ship nursery provides complimentary childcare for infants (ages 12 weeks-3 years) with toys and supervised fun activities. Nurseries feature indoor porthole windows (semi-transparent one-way mirrors) allowing parents to peek without being seen. For a fee is available online pre-ordering of baby supplies (via the brand partnership with "Babies Travel Lite").

Ship's "Oceaneer Club" spans nearly an entire deck. It is a supervised program for kids aged 3-7 yo (split into age groups 3-4 and 5-7). "Oceaneer Lab" (for kids split into age groups 8-9 and 10-12) offers hands-on science experiments, ship-wide scavenger hunts, themed deck parties (with Disney costumes provided), high-tech interactive programs. Children ages 11-12 can compete in marine biology game show and send to friends digital postcards.

Teens (aged 13-17) have private clubs (named "Stack" and "Aloft") fitted with plenty of chairs and couches, and offering MP3 listening stations, latest video games, popular board games, and magazines, teen bars (dispenser-served smoothies and soft drinks). On Fantasy and Dream teen are in 2 age groups - 11 to 13 (at "Edge") and 14 to 17 (at "Vibe", with an outdoor sundeck with hot tubs).

After boarding, kids are automatically enrolled in children's programs on Castaway Cay, which feature bike riding and supervised games by age group, private island experiences (Disney characters appearances are scheduled several times daily).

Most Disney cabins have bath-and-a-half - the second bathroom has a sink, toilet, vanity, the full bathroom has a sink, tub/shower, and toilet.

Shipboard facilities

Spa and Fitness Facilities

• Senses Spa & Salon (Dream and Fantasy)
• Vista Spa & Salon (Magic and Wonder)
• Fitness Center (all ships)
• Goofy's Sports Deck: (Dream and Fantasy) - an open-air centre with golf course, sports simulators, basketball-volleyball court
• Wide World of Sports (Magic and Wonder) - an open-air centre with basketball court, ping-pong tables.

Onboard Theatres (all ships)

• Buena Vista Theater - first-run movies, 3D cinema, top-notch equipment, plush seats
• Walt Disney Theater - live performances, Broadway-style themed Disney shows, movies.

Youth Clubs

• Disney's Oceaneer Club (all ships) - supervised themed activities ages 3-7
• Disney's Oceaneer Lab (all ships) - themed activities ages 8-12
• Edge (all ships) - teens-only, video games, TV, Internet
• Vibe (all ships) - teens-only, with a sundeck and a pool
• D Lounge (Dream and Fantasy) - family lounge and nightclub
• Studio Sea (Magic and Wonder) - family activities center
• Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique (Fantasy) - a kids make-up salon
• Arr-cade (Dream and Fantasy) - arcade (all ages)
• Quarter Masters (Magic and Wonder) - arcade (all ages)
• Flounder's Reef Nursery (Magic and Wonder) - themed after "The Little Mermaid" (ages 3 months to 3yo)
• It's A Small World Nursery (Dream and Fantasy) - 3 months to 3 years.

Shipboard Nightclubs and Lounges

• 687 - sports bar (Dream)
• Bon Voyage - family bar (Dream and Fantasy)
• Cadillac Lounge - piano bar (Wonder)
• Cove Cafe - adults-only (all ships)
• Currents - cocktail bar (Dream and Fantasy)
• District Lounge - nightclub (Dream)
• Diversions - sports pub, karaoke (Magic and Wonder)
• Evolution - disco club (Dream) - family during the day, adults-only at night
• O'Gills Pub - Irish themed sports bar (Fantasy)
• La Piazza - adults-only (Fantasy)
• Meridian - adults-only (Dream and Fantasy)
• Outlook Cafe - adults-only (Wonder)
• Pink - adults-only (Dream)
• Promenade Lounge (Magic and Wonder)
• Rockin' Bar D - music club (Magic), family (dailyy), adults-only (nightly)
• Sessions - piano bar (Magic)
• Signals - adults-only (Magic and Wonder)
• Skyline - adults-only (Dream and Fantasy)
• The Tube - adults-only nightclub (Fantasy)
• Vista Cafe - family (Dream and Fantasy)
• WaveBands club - family (day), a dance club at night (Wonder)
• Waves - family (Dream and Fantasy)
• Ooh La La - adults-only, Victorian furniture (Fantasy)

The FUN Pools (swimming pools)

• AquaDuck - 4 decks high water coaster (Dream and Fantasy)
• Donald's Pool - family (Dream and Fantasy)
• Goofy's Pool - family, incl 2 whirlpool spas, a toddler pool with splash zones, 7,3x4,3m LED screen on the forward funnel overlooking the pool (Magic and Wonder)
• Mickey's Pool - kids-only, 1 deck high slide (all ships)
• Nemo's Reef - kids area (Dream and Fantasy)
• Quiet Cove Pool - adults-only (all ships).

In March 2015, Disney Cruise Line introduced the "Mickey Check" meals fleetwide.

• Disney's "Mickey Check" is used throughout Disneyland Resorts and Walt Disney World at various locations. The mark is also on Disney-licensed food products. It is a part of "Disney Magic of Healthy Living" commitment (launched 2006) to make healthy eating simpler and more fun for families. These meals are offered in the onboard rotational (main dining room) restaurants.
• To receive "Mickey Check", food must be nutritious and meet the Walt Disney company's Nutrition Guidelines (created by leading child health experts) for levels of saturated fat, calories, sugar, and sodium. A "Mickey Check" kids' meal includes 3 or more nutritious food groups (vegetables, lean protein, whole grains), has zero trans fats and limited added sugar.

Since November 2019, on all Disney ships provide to their crew complimentary texting (sending and receiving unlimited text messages) on devices with iOS and Android operating systems.

Disney private island Castaway Cay (Bahamas)

Castaway Cay is a Bahamian private island leased by Disney Cruises. It serves as an exclusive port of call for Disney ships. Castaway Cay (formerly Gorda Cay) is located close to Great Abaco Island. In 1997, Walt Disney Company bought a 99-year island lease from the Bahamian Government (set to expire 2096), giving the company substantial control over the cruise ship passenger experience on the island.

In early August 2017 was announced that Disney is looking to buy a second Caribbean private island to be developed as an exclusive port of call for the company's new cruise ships. The reason for a new private island destination is that Castaway Cay has the capacity to handle ships with capacity up to 875 cabins, otherwise it becomes too crowded. Such a "private island" option emerged in 2016 with Egg Island (Bahamas). However, those plans were abolished after some environmental studies showing that the island's ecosystem would not sustain the planned development.

New Disney private island in the Bahamas (Eleuthera)

On October 19, 2018, The Bahamas officially issued a tentative preliminary approval of Disney Cruise Line's plan to build and exclusively operate a private cruise port ( Lighthouse Point ) on Eleuthera Island's southern tip. Project's developer will be the Walt Disney Company subsidiary Disney Parks and Resorts. The plan is for developing a land sized 746 acres (302 hectares / 3 km2) that Disney agreed to purchase. The new Disney ships-only port will have a dedicated pier (capacity 1 vessel), boat marina, shops, restaurants, passenger walkways through forests and around salt ponds.

Disney's new port project will create around 150 permanent local jobs plus various entrepreneurial opportunities for Bahamian residents. However, The Bahamas Parliament must officially agree to the plan once all terms and conditions are agreed and proper environmental testing is conducted.

In early-March 9, 2019, Bahamas allowed Walt Disney to acquire (purchase) the resort property Lighthouse Pointe (at Grand Lucayan, Freeport) from Meritage Hospitality Group Inc (US company / restaurant operator). The property will serve as Disney's new cruise port (land area 190 acres / 77 hectares / 0,77 km2) that also doubles as "entertainment facility" (during no-ship days). By this project, Disney will invest between USD 250-400 million to develop the property as Castaway Cay. As part of the deal, Disney agreed to donate property's southernmost point (land value USD 6,3 million) to the Bahamas Government for a national park.

Core elements of Disney's new Bahamas port project include low-density development, sustainable design, free public access, economic opportunities for Bahamians, overall workers ratio 80-20% (Bahamian-other workers) during project's construction phase, creating 150 permanent jobs (with health benefits) for Bahamians after project's completion. Construction will start after the Environmental Impact Assessment and Management Plan are reviewed and Gov approved.

Currently, on Eleuthera island is located the Carnival Corporation -owned (via ist subsidiary Princess Cruises ) private island resort Princess Cays .

New Disney cruise cancellation policy

Since September 2018, Disney has a new final payment and cruise cancellation policy.

• Final payments for passengers booked in standard staterooms on itineraries with lengths 1- to 5-nights is due 90 days prior departure. The old policy required 75 days prior to departure. By the new policy, cancellation fees start at 89 days (customers also lose their cruise deposits). At 44 days, customers lose 50% of their payment, at 29 days - 75%, at 14 or fewer days - 100%.
• For passengers booked in standard staterooms on itineraries with lengths 6-nights or more, payment is due 120 days prior departure. The old policy required 90 days for itineraries between 5 and 9 nights. By the new policy, customers cancelling 56+ days prior departure lose their cruise deposit. Customers cancelling between 55-30 days - lose 50%, those cancelling between 29-15 days - 75%; those cancelling 14-days/less - 100%.
• For customers booked in concierge cabins and suites on itineraries 1 to 5 nights, final payment due date remains 120 days prior departure. On itineraries 6+ nights, final payment is due 150 days prior departure.

The company also eliminated final payments and cancellation fees for holiday cruises - voyages that include July 4th, Christmas, New Year's Eve or Thanksgiving Day.

(Coronavirus crisis) passenger shipping pause 2020-2021

Due to the COVID pandemic, DCL-Disney suspended its entire fleet's passenger shipping operations (all 4 liners) by canceling all voyages with pre-scheduled departures in the period March 14, 2020, through June 30, 2021.

DCL cruise operations resumed in 2021 with the ships Disney MAGIC (July 15/UK cruises to nowhere from Southampton/Oct 28 starts Caribbean from Miami), Disney DREAM (Aug 9/Bahamas from Port Canaveral), Disney FANTASY (Sept 11/Bahamas from Port Canaveral), Disney WONDER (Nov 5/Panama Canal from San Diego to Galveston), Disney Wish (June 17, 2022/ Maiden Voyage /Bahamas from Port Canaveral).

• DCL's Alaska 2021 program (Disney Wonder from Vancouver) was canceled. DCL's Europe 2021 program (Disney Magic) was canceled.
• Disney Magic's mini-season in Europe-UK (Around Britain itineraries) was for UK residents only.

All affected bookings received full monetary refunds, including on prepurchased through Walt Disney packages and services. With rebooking is offered 125% refund in FCC (future cruise credit) transferred to the new booking which must be made within 15 months of the canceled voyage's departure date. Without rebooking is provided full (100%) monetary refund.

Itinerary of Disney Cruise Line

By 2025, DCL-Disney Cruise Line's fleet will double its size following the introduction of two newbuilds (now on order/under construction) . To be deployed mainly in the USA-Caribbean, the new boats will be homeported in Miami ( Disney Destiny ) and Port Canaveral ( Disney Wish , Disney Treasure ).

DCL operates "Disney Cruise Line Terminal" in Port Canaveral Florida - the homeport for the liners Fantasy and Dream. Disney Magic is homeported in Miami Florida , Disney Wonder is homeported in Galveston Texas and San Diego California plus Vancouver BC Canada (to Alaska).

DCL offers various destinations, including Europe, the Caribbean, The Bahamas, Panama Canal , Canada, and New England, Alaska, Pacific Coast USA, as well as Transatlantic crossings on repositioning. Most itineraries are roundtrips to The Bahamas, Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries. During summer, Disney Wonder operates on Alaskan cruises from Vancouver. All DCL cruise itineraries to The Bahamas visit DCL's private Caribbean island CASTAWAY CAY (located north of Nassau ) as an exclusive port of call.

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

In 2023 (February 18th thru April 10th) Disney Magic was homeported in NOLA/New Orleans Louisiana . The program was based on 4-5-6-day roundtrip Western Caribbean itineraries visiting Cozumel (4-day), Cozumel plus Costa Maya (5-day) and Cozumel plus Grand Cayman/George Town Harbour (6-day).

"Adventures by Disney" expedition voyages

DCL's subsidiary "Adventures by Disney" offers expedition-type cruise vacations via chartered ships.

The program started in 2022 and currently offers sailings in the Galapagos Islands (chartering Galapagos Legend ), Antarctica , and Europe/Mediterranean (chartering two PONANT ships - Le Boreal and Le Bougainville).

Adventures by Disney's 2024 schedule currently lists the following itineraries/departure dates:

• "Galapagos Islands Expedition Cruise" departures in 2024 - March 17-25, June 9-17, July 14-22, August 7-15, December 18-26.
• "Antarctica and Patagonia Expedition Cruise" - departures in 2023 (December 17-28) and 2024 (February 17-28)
• "Arctic Expedition Cruise" departure in 2024 (July 1-10)

All "Adventures by Disney" cruises are English-speaking and served by professional tour guides.

(NEW) "Adventures by Disney" river voyages in 2025

On January 19, 2023, Adventures by Disney opened for booking two new river routes (scheduled for launch in April 2025) visiting popular port cities in Holland and Belgium.

Both voyages are 7-day-long, roundtrips from Amsterdam and feature visits to windmills, famous museums, canal cruising, and beer and food tastings (chocolate, cheese, waffles).

The "Discover Holland and Belgium Tour" itinerary's ports are Amsterdam, Utrecht , Rotterdam , Ghent , Brussels , Antwerp , Kinderdijk , Gouda , and Bruges . It includes a Rotterdam Pilgrim walking tour, a visit to Utrecht's Museum Speelklok and Castle de Haar, and an exploration of Brussels' influence on comic books. There's an adult-exclusive departure for this itinerary.

The "Tulip Tour" (inaugural departure on April 13, 2025, ship AmaLucia) visits Amsterdam, Hoorn , Middelburg , Ghent, Antwerp, Rotterdam , Kinderdijk, and Schoonhoven . Highlights include a visit to Keukenhof Gardens/Lisse and the Floralia Brussels (flower show at the Grand Bigard Castle).

The "Discover Holland and Belgium Tour" is scheduled for AmaStella ship (chartered in the summer) and AmaViola (chartered for the holidays), starting from June 28, 2025.

Prices for children started at US$4900, for adults at US$5500.

DCL cruise itineraries 2024-2025-2026

DCL has two year-round homeports in Florida USA (including its first full season out of Port Everglades/Fort Lauderdale ) and also operates voyages leaving roundtrip from California, Louisiana, and Texas.

Disney Dream commences in early 2024 with sailings to the Bahamas and the Western Caribbean. Passengers can choose from 3- and 4-night getaways to the Bahamas and 5-night vacations to the western Caribbean, featuring classic Disney experiences like Broadway-style shows, character encounters, fireworks at sea, and innovative dining. All sailings from Florida include a stop at Castaway Cay , a private island oasis reserved exclusively for DCL guests. Located in the Bahamas' turquoise waters, Castaway Cay offers the ultimate escape for everyone, with relaxation, adventure, and quality time with the whole family.

Disney Wish is kicking off 2024 with 3- and 4-night journeys to Nassau (Bahamas) and Castaway Cay departing from Port Canaveral (Orlando, Florida) , Disney's homeport located just 1 hour from Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. Voyages aboard Disney Wish combine numerous Disney firsts and enchanting entertainment, bringing to life Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars stories.

Also from Port Canaveral, Disney Fantasy continues 7-night sailings to the beaches of the eastern/western Caribbean. Disney guests on eastern Caribbean voyages visit Tortola BVI and St. Thomas , while western Caribbean itineraries feature the ports of Grand Cayman , Falmouth (Jamaica) , and Cozumel (Mexico) . Every Disney Fantasy sailing also features a stop at Castaway Cay, as well as several days at sea.

Disney Magic has 2 limited-time engagements in Galveston Texas early 2024. After ringing in the New Year , the ship is expected to embark on Caribbean adventures ranging from 4 to 6 nights through the end of January. Upon returning for a month-long stint in March-April, the Magic ship will sail voyages ranging from 4 to 7 nights to the western Caribbean during the spring break period. New Orleans (Port NOLA) welcomes Disney Magic back for a 2nd consecutive year in February 2024 with 4-, 5- and 7-night cruises to the Caribbean. Families have the opportunity to arrive early/extend their vacation to enjoy jazz & jambalaya in the city that inspired "The Princess and the Frog."

After her return from an inaugural season in Australia & New Zealand, Disney Wonder is due to arrive in San Diego California in March 2024 for 3- to 7-night cruises to Mexico, including Baja peninsula. Popular for its vibrant culture, saltwater adventures, and stunning beaches, families are able to visit some of the most prized destinations in Mexico, including Cabo San Lucas , Ensenada , Puerto Vallarta , and Mazatlan along with stops on the shores of Catalina Island (Dominicana) off the California coast.

In March 2023, DCL-Disney Cruise Line announced the inaugural dates/select itineraries for its brand-new island destination in The Bahamas, headlining a season full of new and passenger-favorite itineraries around the world in the summer of 2024. Along with the first voyages to Lighthouse Point , families are able to choose cruise vacations to bucket-list destinations including the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, northern Europe, and Alaska.

In June 2024, Disney debuts its newest Bahamian destination on Eleuthera Island at Lighthouse Point. Passengers sailing aboard Disney Magic from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades, Florida) can discover a vibrant beach retreat infused with the energy of Bahamian artistry and a commitment to conservation.

A 7-night inaugural voyage aboard Disney Fantasy from Port Canaveral (Orlando, Florida) on June 8th allows passengers to be among the first to see the crystal-clear waters of the new destination at Lighthouse Point. The ultimate Disney island destination itinerary features 2 stops at Lighthouse Point and a day at Castaway Cay . On June 6th, a 3-night preview voyage on Disney Magic from Fort Lauderdale offers a sneak peek of Lighthouse Point.

After the inaugural voyage, Lighthouse Point is to be a featured port of call on select 3-, 4- and 5-night sailings to The Bahamas and the Caribbean on Disney Magic from Fort Lauderdale. The itineraries vary stops between Lighthouse Point/Castaway Cay, with 5 special departures including both Disney island destinations.

In the summer of 2024, Disney Dream returns to premier European destinations in the Greek Isles, British Isles, the Mediterranean, and popular locales in Iceland and the Norwegian Fjords.

The sailings feature a number of new ports of call (Valencia, Haugesund, and Hamburg), along with 3 Mediterranean destinations that return for the first time since 2014: Catania, Kusadasi, and Valletta.

Mediterranean and Greek Isles voyages from Barcelona (Spain) and Civitavecchia-Rome (Italy) range from 5 to 11 nights, while northern Europe and the British Isles cruises offer itineraries anywhere from 3 nights to one 12-night journey that includes the Norwegian fjords, 3 days in Iceland and an overnight in Reykjavik (Iceland) .

Cruises to Alaska from Vancouver BC Canada return on Disney Wonder from May through to September 2024, with 5-, 7- and 9-night sailings.

Disney Fantasy and Disney Wish are due to sail to islands throughout The Bahamas and Caribbean in the summer of 2024. All voyages on the Port Canaveral-based liners feature a visit to Castaway Cay.

Disney Wish features 3- and 4-night Bahamian vacations, while Disney Fantasy sails to popular ports in the eastern & western Caribbean on 7-night cruises. One 5-night Disney Fantasy cruise in July takes families to Nassau with 2 stops in Castaway Cay, while a 10-night southern Caribbean journey gives families another chance to visit Lighthouse Point with additional visits to Antigua, Castaway Cay, Dominica, St. Lucia, and Tortola.

Disney Adventure ship starts revenue operations for DCL in 2025, with homeporting in Singapore and voyages in Southeast Asia (year-round deployment).

In June 2024, DCL unveiled two exciting seasons of itineraries, covering voyages from fall 2025 to spring 2026.

The fleet, including  Disney Fantasy ,  Disney Wish ,  Disney Treasure , and  Disney Dream , is due to visit Disney Cruise Line's signature island destinations,  Disney Castaway Cay  and  Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point , ensuring voyages filled with quintessential Disney magic.

The itineraries feature tropical sailings from the Pacific Coast and Gulf of Mexico in late 2025 and early 2026. Additionally, the  Disney Wonder embarks on a 3rd season of voyages across Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific from October 2025 to February 2026.

As part of Disney Cruise Line's themed sailings, families can look forward to creating memories on beloved holiday cruises, including Halloween on the High Seas and  Very Merrytime sailings  in September, October, November, and December 2025.

Summer 2025 itineraries (Europe & Caribbean)

In its debut summer season in Europe, Disney Fantasy sets sail from Barcelona Spain and Civitavecchia-Rome Italy , from May to late July. Itineraries (ranging from 5 to 12 nights) explore picturesque Mediterranean ports, including a special 12-night voyage to the Greek Isles.

From late July to September, Disney Fantasy is homeported in the UK  (Southampton England)  visiting popular destinations in Spain, Norway, and the British Isles.

Disney Wonder's Alaskan program is based on roundtrips from Vancouver BC Canada , and scheduled for May through September. Passengers can marvel at Alaska's stunning natural beauty and explore destinations such as Juneau ,  Skagway , and  Ketchikan .

In summer 2025, four Disney ships operate from Florida, with three departing from  Port Canaveral  and one from  Fort Lauderdale .

Disney Treasure ship offers 7-night Caribbean itineraries to Castaway Cay ,  Tortola BVI ,  St Thomas USVI ,  Falmouth Jamaica ,  Grand Cayman , and  Cozumel .

Disney Magic ship from Port Canaveral offers 4- and 5-night sailings to The Bahamas and DCL's private islands.

Disney Dream ship from Fort Lauderdale offers 3- to 5-night voyages to  Nassau , Castaway Cay, and Cozumel.

Both Disney Magic and Disney Dream visit  Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point  (Disney's new Bahamian private resort,) in summer 2025. Some itineraries group both exclusive ports (Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay).

Disney Wish ship from Port Canaveral has scheduled 3- and 4-night roundtrips to Nassau and Castaway Cay, while the Disney Dream will operate from Fort Lauderdale on similar routes.

(animal cruelty) The Faroe Islands cruise boycott

In 2014, Disney was the first of all three (for now) cruise ship companies (followed in 2016 by AIDA and Hapag-Lloyd) that banned Faroe Islands (a Danish territory) as destination part of their North European itineraries.

The boycott is due to the island nation's traditional mass slaughter of pilot whales each year. The protected by Denmark gruesome practice of killing whales is called "Grindadrap Grind". Locals use motorboats to drive a pod of whales into a harbor. The defenseless animals are dragged to the shallow water and brutally slaughtered by locals armed with knives (16-19 cm / 6-8 inches long) while their families cheer them on. The killing party even rip out baby whales from their mothers.

The Faroe Islands have a population of ~50,000 and kill each year 1000+ pilot whales. You can see the cruise ship schedule of Torshavn - Faroe's most visited port. All cruise lines with scheduled visits to the Faroes are accused of supporting the brutal whaling practices. Whaling is still officially approved and carried out by the "civilized" countries Japan, Norway, and Iceland, killing over 2000 whales each year and trading in whale products.

Disney's response was to the "Faroese Pilot Whaling Act" by the local government, which continues to allow pilot whales to be culled or massacred. It also empowers local authorities to imprison (for up to 2 years) people found guilty of impeding these whaling activities - despite all the international condemnations.

Sea Shepherd and Greenpeace are among the largest organizations taking direct actions against the "Faroese Pilot Whaling Act". Most of the available online haunting images of slaughtered whales lying in a sea of blood are released by these organizations.

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2025 Disney Cruise Schedule – Sail Dates, Ports & More

LAST UPDATE: 10/2/24

Itineraries for 2025 Disney Cruises  are listed below, along with the complete  2025 Disney Cruise Line schedule .

If you’re thinking about taking a Disney Cruise in 2025, you may also want to read our comprehensive Disney Cruise discount guide  and  Disney Cruise planning tips  pages.

• 2025 Itineraries

Get On the Early Booking List

• 2025 Holiday Cruises, Themed Cruise & Other Special Cruises

2025 Adventures by Disney Pre- and Post-Cruise Escape Packages

2025 drydock plans.

Sailings for Winter/Spring 2025 for the Disney Treasure (January through May) were announced on September 5, 2023. They went on sale for Pearl Castaway Club members on September 12, 2023, Platinum Castaway Club members on September 13, Gold members on September 14, DVC and Adventures By Disney Insiders on September 18, Silver members on September 19, and everyone else on September 20.

Sailings for Winter/Spring 2025 for the Dream, Fantasy, Magic, Wonder and Wish (January through May) were announced on October 26, 2023. They went on sale for Pearl Castaway Club members on October 30, 2023, Platinum Castaway Club members on October 31, Gold members on November 1, Silver members, DVC and Adventures By Disney Insiders on November 2, and everyone else on November 6.

Marvel Day at Sea 2025 cruise dates (January through March) were announced on March 7, 2024.

Sailings for Summer 2025 (May through September) were announced on March 14, 2024. They went on sale for Pearl Castaway Club members on March 18, 2024; Platinum & Golden Oak members on March 19; Gold members on March 20; Silver members, DVC members and Adventures by Disney Insiders on March 21; and everyone else on March 22.

Sailings for Winter 2025 (October through December) were announced on June 18, 2024. They went on sale for Pearl Castaway Club members on June 24, 2024; Platinum & Golden Oak members on June 25; Gold members on June 26; Silver members, DVC members and ABD Insiders on June 27; and everyone else on June 28.

Sailings for the Disney Destiny for Winter 2025 (November through December) were announced on September 3, 2024. They went on sale for Pearl Castaway Club members on September 6, 2024; Platinum & Golden Oak members on September 9; Gold members on September 10; Silver members, DVC members and ABD Insiders on September 11; and everyone else on September 12.

Disney Cruise 2025 Itineraries

Disney destiny, disney dream, disney fantasy, disney magic, disney treasure, disney wish, disney wonder.

Schedule in a nutshell:

• November – December: 4- to 5-night Bahamian and Western Caribbean cruises from Fort Lauderdale

Complete 2025 Disney Destiny Cruise Schedule

• If you are interested in booking a 2025 cruise on the Disney Destiny , we recommend either Small World Vacations or Undercover Tourist . We have worked with both companies for over 15 years and can recommend them wholeheartedly. It’s really a question of whether you prefer full-service booking or self booking. These staterooms often sell out fast, so if you see one you like, snag it quickly.
• Small World Vacations is a full service agency, offering a personal travel agent you can contact by email or direct phone number. It costs you nothing to use them, PLUS their FREE onboard credit offer applies to these special fares (the total cruise fare for the stateroom must be at least $1000 to get their onboard credit). 
• Undercover Tourist is a self-service booking site similar to Expedia or Priceline, but with years of focus on the Disney travel market. They offer the special rates mentioned above PLUS they add their own discounts. 
• January – April: 4- and 5-night Bahamian and Western Caribbean cruises from Fort Lauderdale
• May: 3- and 4-night Bahamian cruises from Fort Lauderdale
• June – December: 3- to 5-night Bahamian and Western Caribbean cruises from Fort Lauderdale

Complete 2025 Disney Dream Cruise Schedule

• If you are interested in booking a 2025 cruise on the Disney Dream , we recommend either Small World Vacations or Undercover Tourist . We have worked with both companies for over 15 years and can recommend them wholeheartedly. It’s really a question of whether you prefer full-service booking or self booking. These staterooms often sell out fast, so if you see one you like, snag it quickly.
• January – May: 4- and 5-night Bahamian cruises from Port Canaveral, most visiting both Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay
• May – Early September : 3- to 12-night European cruises from Barcelona, Civitavecchia and Southampton
• October – December : Transatlantic to Port Canaveral, and then 3- to 5-night Bahamian cruises from Port Canaveral

Complete 2025 Disney Fantasy Cruise Schedule

• If you are interested in booking a 2025 cruise on the Disney Fantasy , we recommend either Small World Vacations or Undercover Tourist . We have worked with both companies for over 15 years and can recommend them wholeheartedly. It’s really a question of whether you prefer full-service booking or self booking. These staterooms often sell out fast, so if you see one you like, snag it quickly.
• January – Late March: 4- and 5-night Western Caribbean cruises from Galveston
• Late March – Mid-October : 3-, 4- and 5-night Bahamian cruises from Fort Lauderdale and Port Canaveral
• Late October – Early November : 7-night Southern Caribbean cruises from San Juan, then reposition to Galveston
• Mid-November – December : 4- and 5-night Western Caribbean cruises from Galveston

Complete 2025 Disney Magic Cruise Schedule

• If you are interested in booking a 2025 cruise on the Disney Magic , we recommend either Small World Vacations or Undercover Tourist . We have worked with both companies for over 15 years and can recommend them wholeheartedly. It’s really a question of whether you prefer full-service booking or self booking. These staterooms often sell out fast, so if you see one you like, snag it quickly.
• January – December: 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises from Port Canaveral

Complete 2025 Disney Treasure Cruise Schedule

• If you are interested in booking a 2025 cruise on the Disney Treasure , we recommend either Small World Vacations or Undercover Tourist . We have worked with both companies for over 15 years and can recommend them wholeheartedly. It’s really a question of whether you prefer full-service booking or self booking. These staterooms often sell out fast, so if you see one you like, snag it quickly.
• January – December: 3- and 4-night Bahamian cruises from Port Canaveral

Complete 2025 Disney Wish Cruise Schedule

• If you are interested in booking a 2025 cruise on the Disney Wish , we recommend either Small World Vacations or Undercover Tourist . We have worked with both companies for over 15 years and can recommend them wholeheartedly. It’s really a question of whether you prefer full-service booking or self booking. These staterooms often sell out fast, so if you see one you like, snag it quickly.
• January – February: 2- to 6-night Australian cruises from Sydney and Melbourne, then reposition to San Diego via Honolulu & Vancouver
• March – Early May: 3- to 7-night Mexico cruises from San Diego, then reposition to Vancouver, BC
• May – Early September: 5- to 9-night Alaskan cruises from Vancouver, BC
• Late September – Mid-October : Across the Pacific Ocean to Australia via Hawaii
• Late October – December : 3- to 5-night Australian and New Zealand cruises from Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland

Complete 2025 Disney Wonder Cruise Schedule

• If you are interested in booking a 2025 cruise on the Disney Wonder , we recommend either Small World Vacations or Undercover Tourist . We have worked with both companies for over 15 years and can recommend them wholeheartedly. It’s really a question of whether you prefer full-service booking or self booking. These staterooms often sell out fast, so if you see one you like, snag it quickly.

Interested in booking a cruise for a date or itinerary that hasn’t been announced yet? You can submit a booking request for a Disney cruise, even before Disney Cruise Line releases the schedule. Save yourself some stress and fill out the Small World Vacations Wait List form in advance and they’ll book your preferred cruise the first day you are eligible, at no cost to you! Plus, you can get up to $1000 in FREE onboard credit  courtesy of Small World Vacations! (All staterooms and cruises are subject to availability at the time of booking.)

Disney Cruise Line announces their cruise dates and itineraries for only a few months at a time: January through April, then May through September and finally, September through December. Once the new itineraries come out, booking begins just a day or two later, first to Castaway Club members (people who’ve been on a previous Disney cruise) and then to the general public.

The people who book earliest almost always get the lowest possible price . Sometimes there will be last-minute deals via the restricted guarantee fares or Florida Resident fares , but only a small percentage of cruises ever have those fares, and those fares aren’t always cheaper than opening day fares. In addition, early bookers get first dibs on staterooms, making it the best way to land one of the hardest-to-get staterooms like the Secret Porthole and Secret Verandah rooms. Lots of people know about these advantages, so on the days the new itineraries become available for booking, both the phone lines and website get slammed.

There’s an easy way to avoid the scramble to book on the first day the bookings open:  submit a request to Small World Vacations now. You just need basic information like where you want to go (Caribbean, Alaska, Norway, Europe, etc.), the date range you want, the kind of stateroom you want (inside, outside, verandah) and the names and ages of the people going. Let them know if you are a Castaway Club Member by including your Member Number and Level (Platinum, Gold or Silver). You can add other preferences or priorities as needed – early dining, lower deck, upper deck, not over a nightclub – whatever is important to you.  Their agents will review your request, contact you to confirm they understand your priorities, and then you can relax and let your personal agent book your cruise when the time comes. Your agent will provide their email and direct phone number, so you can discuss your options and preferences.

On the day the itineraries become available for your Castaway Club level, your agent will be up bright and early while you sleep in (or go about your usual day). If Disney releases a cruise that fits your criteria, your agent will typically go ahead and put a hold in place, thus reserving your stateroom(s), then email you with your cruise details and deposit information. You’ll be able to have your choice of room type and location and will lock in the opening day price. If later on you decide to change rooms on the same sailing, Disney will give you the opening day price on the new room , even if the price has gone up in the intervening days or months. 

Even if you aren’t 100% sure whether you’re going to be able to go, there’s no real risk in getting a cruise booked early . Disney Cruise Line deposits for any stateroom types other than Concierge are fully refundable up to the Payment In Full date, which is 120-75 days before sailing, depending on the specific cruise and time of year. You have lots of time to figure out whether that cruise will work for you. If it doesn’t, you can get the deposit back or just transfer it to a different sailing date that works better.

The agents who handle cruise bookings for Small World Vacations have collectively sailed on more than 600 Disney cruises, and know a truly astonishing amount about all five ships, the various Disney ports of call, shore excursions and all the common itineraries (and many uncommon ones). Many of them are Platinum members of Disney’s Castaway Club, meaning that they have personally been on 10 or more Disney cruises! They’re happy to share their firsthand experience with the kids’ clubs, dining, character meets, entertainment, transportation, etc. In our experience, the travel agents at Small World Vacations are great at finding the best fares. They know all the tricks that will save you money, and they know the Disney Cruise Line inside and out. We’re confident that once you work with a really great travel agent, you’ll never want to book a cruise any other way. Read more about why we recommend using Small World Vacations to book your cruise!

• If you are interested in booking a cruise that hasn’t been announced yet , fill out the Small World Vacations Wait List form and get on their Early Booking List!
• Small World Vacations offers onboard credit of $50-$1000 per booking, good toward most onboard activities and extras such as spa treatments, shore excursions or even your bar tab. Small World Vacations also gives you full service, including a personal travel agent you can contact by email or direct phone number. Best of all, it costs you nothing to use them! (Onboard credit courtesy of Small World Vacations.)

2025 Holiday Cruises, Themed Cruises & Other Special Cruises

Holiday cruises, themed cruises.

• Double Dip Cruises

Repositioning Cruises

Unique cruises, adventures by disney cruise packages, disney vacation club cruises, independence day, halloween on the high seas, thanksgiving, very merrytime cruises (christmas).

• Holidays at Sea (Australia & New Zealand cruises only)

New Year’s Eve

On sailings that include July 4th, there is usually a special celebration with characters dressed in red, white and blue outfits. There has not been a special fireworks show in the past, but sometimes on sailings in the Caribbean or Bahamas they move pirate night to July 4th so they will have fireworks on Independence Day. (There is no pirate night or fireworks on sailings outside the Caribbean and Bahamas.)

During this period there will be special Halloween events onboard, including Halloween-themed parties, storytelling, movies and elaborate décor, including The Pumpkin Tree, which magically transforms throughout the cruise. You will also find characters dressed in Halloween costumes, as well as a costume party for families and, just for adults, a costume contest and a Villainous Takeover on the dance floor in the nighttime entertainment district.

In the past there has not been any special menu for Halloween night itself, over and above what they do on all the Halloween themed cruises during the whole period, but there will be some special Halloween-themed treats.

In the past there has been a special menu on Thanksgiving Day, and pictures with Pilgrim Mickey and Minnie. The Christmas decorations will be fully up by Thanksgiving, and there will be a full set of holiday activities and events.

Typically, Christmas decorations will be up from early November through the final New Year’s sailing, and there will be special holiday events during that whole period, including meet and greets with Santa Claus and with Disney characters in special Christmas outfits. Some of the more elaborate Christmas decorations, including a huge, real gingerbread house or other gingerbread decoration, will not be up until later in November.

Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island, will be transformed with “snow” flurries, a Christmas tree and more. Be on the lookout for Mr. and Mrs. Snowman, dressed in their island attire. Plus, the island’s tram is decorated to resemble a reindeer, complete with antlers and a tail.

There are unique special events and a special menu on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Holidays at Sea (Australian & New Zealand cruises only)

On select sailings from Australia and New Zealand on the Disney Wonder there will be holiday-themed entertainment and festive décor in the atrium.

There is a special party with countdown and balloon drop on New Year’s Eve.

• If you are interested in booking a holiday Disney cruise , we recommend either Small World Vacations or Undercover Tourist . We have worked with both companies for over 15 years and can recommend them wholeheartedly. It’s really a question of whether you prefer full-service booking or self booking. These staterooms often sell out fast, so if you see one you like, snag it quickly.

Marvel Day at Sea

Marvel Day at Sea is a special all-day celebration of the Marvel Universe. Special features include multiple Marvel character meet-and-greets, Marvel-themed activities for families, Marvel movie screenings, a costume party, special merchandise and food, and an exclusive Marvel deck party. There is also an adults-only dance party with Star-Lord and Gamora.

Marvel Day at Sea will take place on select Disney Dream 5-night Bahamian and Western Caribbean cruises from Fort Lauderdale in 2025. The Bahamian cruises depart on January 27; February 10, 24 and March 10. The Western Caribbean cruises depart on February 1, 15; March 1 and 15.

• If you are interested in booking a themed Disney cruise , we recommend either Small World Vacations or Undercover Tourist . We have worked with both companies for over 15 years and can recommend them wholeheartedly. It’s really a question of whether you prefer full-service booking or self booking. These staterooms often sell out fast, so if you see one you like, snag it quickly.

Double Dip Cruises

A “Double Dip” sailing is one that visits Castaway Cay or Lookout Cay twice on the same cruise, or goes to both of them on the same cruise. Many people (including us) feel the day at one of Disney’s private beaches is the highlight of a Bahamian or Caribbean cruise, and this gives you a double dose! Both days follow the typical Castaway Cay & Lookout Cay schedule: off the ship at 8:30 am (depending on sea conditions), and all aboard at 4:45 pm. The same excursions and activities will be available both days, though if you want to do the same activity or book a cabana for both days, you’ll need to book each day separately. If you are going to Castaway Cay twice, you can run the Castaway Cay 5K twice!

In the rare event that the ship visits Castaway Cay or Lookout Cay two days in a row, the ship will not stay docked overnight. It will leave the island at the usual time on the first day and come back the next morning.

Repositioning is when a cruise starts in one port and finishes in another. These cruises can be a good deal, as they usually are cheaper per night than conventional round-trip cruises. They also tend to go to more unusual locations. The longest repositioning cruises are the Panama Canal and Transatlantic cruises, which are almost always the cheapest cruises (per night) of the whole year.

Unique cruises have an itinerary that is different from other cruise itineraries that particular ship is sailing around that time. They either visit an unusual location or locations or visit a unique combination of common locations. Repositioning cruises are all unique as well.

• If you are interested in booking a specialty Disney cruise , we recommend either Small World Vacations or Undercover Tourist . We have worked with both companies for over 15 years and can recommend them wholeheartedly. It’s really a question of whether you prefer full-service booking or self booking. These staterooms often sell out fast, so if you see one you like, snag it quickly.

2025 Adventures by Disney Cruise Packages have not yet been announced.

The Adventures by Disney Cruise Packages include 2 Adventures by Disney guides available onboard and in port; special VIP privileges; private onboard receptions; unique onshore activities; early debarkation at each port; all meals, snacks and water while in port; a photo CD with all ship photographer pictures, all Adventures by Disney guide photos and an Adventures by Disney slideshow.

• If you are interested in booking an Adventures by Disney Cruise Package , we recommend filling out a quote form with Small World Vacations . They give you full service, including a personal travel agent you can contact by email or direct phone number and we recommend them wholeheartedly ! Best of all, it costs you nothing to use them, PLUS they give you FREE onboard credit for any Disney Cruise Line booking of over $1000 total fare, good toward most onboard activities and extras such as spa treatments, shore excursions or even your bar tab.

DVC member cruises are only open to Disney Vacation Club members who have purchased at least some of their vacation points directly from Disney (rather than from another member via resale). Members can use their vacation points to book the cruise or can pay cash rates. Typically DVC cruises are significantly more expensive than similar cruises for the general public, but guests will be given a wide variety of DVC special gifts and will get to experience some exclusive member events including talks by special guests including artists, imagineers and/or actors from classic Disney movies.

Whether the DVC member cruise is worth booking is a personal judgment call. The extra events are difficult or impossible to experience any other way. The various DVC gifts are usually a mix of the usual kinds of tote bags, pens, and so forth you can get by attending a DVC meeting or buying a new DVC contract, plus at least a few special and unique items. Some people love the DVC member cruises and try to go on each one. Others go once and feel it’s not worth the extra money.

Disney Cruise Line has announced the following Disney Vacation Club (DVC) member cruises for 2025:

• January 4: 7-night Eastern Caribbean on the Disney Treasure
• August 2: 5-night Western Caribbean on the Disney Dream
• November 28: 5-night Bahamian on the Disney Destiny

Adventure by Disney Pre- and Post-Cruise Escape Packages take place before and after select Disney Cruise Line sailings. These 2- to 3-night Escapes include 2 Adventure by Disney guides; hotel accommodations; multiple, daily excursions; special VIP privileges; all transportation during the trip and a photo CD with all the Adventure by Disney guide photos.

• If you are interested in booking an Adventures by Disney Pre- or Post-Cruise Escape Package , we recommend filling out a quote form with Small World Vacations . They give you full service, including a personal travel agent you can contact by email or direct phone number and we recommend them wholeheartedly ! Best of all, it costs you nothing to use them, PLUS you could save up to $1,000!  Read more about the Small World Vacations savings offer here .

No drydock plans have been officially announced for 2025 yet.