Does Disney cruise have an age limit?

In general, Disney Cruise Line security guidelines require children under the age of 18 to be accompanied by an adult Guest traveling in the same stateroom.



Disney Cruise Line (DCL) does not have an upper age limit, but it does have a minimum age requirement for infants. To sail on most Disney cruises, a baby must be at least 6 months old on the day of embarkation. For more strenuous or longer itineraries—such as Transatlantic, Panama Canal, and Hawaii cruises—the minimum age is increased to 1 year old. There is no "maximum age" for children to participate in the youth clubs; however, the structured kids' programs (like the Oceaneer Club and Lab) are designed for ages 3 to 12. Teens have their own dedicated spaces: Edge (ages 11–14) and Vibe (ages 14–17). Adults of all ages are welcomed and even have several "Adults Only" areas, including quiet pools, specialty restaurants like Palo and Remy, and an entire entertainment district called "The District" or "After Hours." Disney is particularly well-known for being multi-generational, often seeing families with great-grandparents traveling alongside toddlers. Whether you are a 6-month-old infant or a 90-year-old fan, the ships are designed to provide accessible and age-appropriate "magic" for every stage of life.

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Tweens Club Tweens can head to Edge, an exclusive hangout for young Guests ages 11 to 14. Inside, all kinds of fun await, including the latest music and video games plus a near endless array of engaging activities.

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There is a teen only area on both the Disney Fantasy and Disney Dream called Vibe. This is teen only for those ages 14 to 17, no adults.

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If the relative or guardian insists on booking separate staterooms, minors must either be directly across the hall or next door. Guests 12 and under may not be assigned to a balcony stateroom without a relative or guardian (25 years of age or older) traveling in the balcony stateroom with them.

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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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Passengers under 21 years of age must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or chaperone who is at least 25 years old; one adult chaperone is required for every five people under 21.

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Give yourself plenty of time to see and explore all that it has to offer! Cruising as a single parent can be a great way to take a vacation. You'll have the opportunity to relax and enjoy time with your kids without worrying about all the details of traveling.

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If you are traveling alone, DCL will charge you 100% of the second adult's cruise fare (not including port fees and taxes) in addition to the full fare for the first adult. **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.

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Kids Sail Free offer details The exact offer details may vary, but Royal Caribbean's Kids Sail Free offers are usually consistent in their basics. Third guests and higher who are 12 years old or younger on select 4 nights or longer sailings are eligible for free cruise fare.

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At 0-3 years old, your child may not be old enough to prefer Disney cruises over other cruise lines. They won't know its Disney, but the ambiance provides a Disney and family-friendly experience which babies and toddlers may still enjoy; the music, songs, characters and themed restaurants and activities.

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Most cruise lines offer kids-free pools and/or sun decks, as well as age restrictions on casinos, spas (save those that allow teen treatments with parental supervision) and most nightclubs and bars after certain hours. Some ships even have adults-only restaurants.

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What is the drinking age on board? The drinking age in international waters is 18, in the United States it's 21, and in other ports, we'll go with whatever their country's laws specify.

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Dangerous surroundings. Unfortunately for parents of very small children, cruise ships are not baby-proofed. You cannot let young children play without close supervision, since there are plenty of unguarded pools to fall into, high-traffic stairways, and older children running around play areas unsupervised.

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A: Disney Cruise Line Guests 21 years and older may bring a maximum of 2 bottles of unopened wine or champagne (no larger than 750 ml) or 6 beers (no larger than 12 ounces) on board at the beginning of the voyage and at each port of call. These beverages must be packed in carry-on (not checked) bags or luggage.

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To ensure the comfort of all guests, Disney Cruise Line does allow smoking onboard in designated areas. On the Disney Dream, you can smoke anytime on Deck 13 forward, on the port side near Currents Bar, or on Deck 12 aft, also on the port side in the outdoor area accessible through the Meridian Lounge.

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Welcome to planDisney! I'm so glad you thought to sail our way with your question. It's about time for you to step onboard the ship! I'm happy to share that drinking water is free and available in many locations around the ship.

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Yes, you can bring your baby with you on your cruise vacation. With the exception of some adults-only ships, most cruise lines allow you to cruise with a baby who's 6 months or older. On certain itineraries -- usually exotic cruises and long ocean crossings -- the minimum age for kids is one year or older.

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Youth Activity Registration – Frequently Asked Questions Q: Is there a charge for Disney's Oceaneer Club and Disney's Oceaneer Lab? A: There is no charge for participating in youth activities.

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Yes, all our ships offer onboard and onshore activities that are perfect for families to enjoy as a group. Make lasting memories during themed deck parties, cool off in Goofy's Pool or Donald's Pool, be captivated by the fancy footwork of a Broadway-style show or explore exotic ports of call.

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