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Do adults with no kids go on Disney Cruises?

We're living proof Disney Cruise Line (DCL) is for adults too. All our experiences sailing on their ships have been without children. A Disney cruise without kids is a lot of fun for an over 18 years old aged crowd as much as it is for an under-18 crowd.



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While 4-12 is the best age group for a Disney cruise, it's evident that Disney cruises have something for everyone. Toddlers participate in activities and see their favorite characters. Teens bond with peers in their own lounge. Adults unwind with luxury amenities.

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Guests ages 13 and above are charged a reduced adult fare, while Guests ages 3-12 are charged a child rate. Guests under the age of three also have a reduced rate. The Disney Cruise Line website has wonderful resources to help you narrow down your search for the perfect cruise.

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Were there a lot of kids on our cruise? Yes, but Disney's kids clubs are so stellar that many parents with whom we spoke said their little ones didn't want to leave. For anyone who doesn't relish the idea of screaming youngsters on the pool deck, that's a good thing.

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The drinking age when onboard a Disney® ship is 21 years of age, except, when sailing from European countries or where the drinking age is under 21 years of age. Disney Cruise Line® does not prohibit guests from bringing alcohol on board.

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Dining, Food & Beverages – Frequently Asked Questions Q: What age must a Guest be to drink alcoholic beverages on the ship? A: The drinking age on board is 21, and a valid photo I.D. is required.

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Disney Cruise Line policy is to seat all Guests in your stateroom at the same table. At the time of booking, you may specify other people to sit with who will also be on board. Otherwise, assignments will be made to fill all the tables. We do our best to match dining groups.

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Disney's Oceaneer Club and Lab are the two clubs for kids ages three to 12 on all four Disney cruise ships. Parents can drop off their kids anytime between roughly 9 a.m. and midnight or 1 a.m., and trained youth staff will watch the children and lead them in a wide variety of activities.

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**NOTE** Teenagers will be Charged adult fares (13-17). Child rates apply to ages 3-12. Children ages 0-2 pay 50% of the child rate. This does not impact access to areas of the ship that are designated as “18 and over” (like the spa, adults-only pool, and the adults-only restaurants (Palo and Remy).

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Cruising solo is not nearly as “scary” as I thought it would be and I actually enjoyed the independence and freedom it gave me to plan my cruise vacation. As an extrovert I did not feel lonely once, although I did enjoy having an internet package so I could still chat with friends and family back home.

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A few cruise lines feature a limited number of cabins designated for single occupancy sparing the solo cruiser from having to pay double. While cruise lines advertise these single cabins as having no supplement, the single rate is usually slightly higher than the per-person rate of comparable double occupancy cabins.

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A solo cruise is an excellent vacation choice if you're looking to experience exciting destinations around the world and make new friends along the way. Sometimes you don't want to wait to see a destination until you have a travel partner who can go with you.

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Each resort has its own formula for how they charge guests, but the bottom line is this: kids and teens will usually cost less than adults, but they are almost never free.

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The biggest downside to sailing on a Disney Cruise now versus later is probably the fact that your baby or toddler won't be able to use the deck pools unless they're potty trained. Many kids under 3 may not recognize the Disney characters, songs or the theme of Disney, but may still be entertained by it.

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Disney Cruise Line Ships Stunning vessels that pay homage to the grand era of the luxury ocean liner, Disney's 6 distinguished ships pamper Guests with state-of-the-art comforts, legendary service and Disney-exclusive activities that bring families together en route to exotic ports of call.

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Disney cruises are more expensive because they offer extra amenities such as Broadway-quality shows, larger staterooms, and exclusive character experiences. Limited availability, high demand, and the fact that they do not make money from casinos also contribute to the higher prices.

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