Does Disney cruise have babysitting?

A: Yes. Group babysitting is available for children up to 3 years of age at It's a Small World Nursery aboard all ships. An additional fee applies, and group babysitting services on all days of the cruise are subject to availability.



Yes, Disney Cruise Line offers dedicated babysitting services, but they are focused on the youngest guests. For children aged 6 months to 3 years (or 1 to 3 years on specific itineraries), the "it's a small world" nursery provides group babysitting in a safe, themed environment. Unlike the youth clubs for older kids, the nursery requires a nominal hourly fee (currently around $9 per hour for the first child) and reservations are strongly recommended due to limited capacity. The nursery is staffed by trained counselors who can handle feedings and diaper changes. For children 3 to 12 years old, the Oceaneer Club and Lab provide complimentary supervised care, but these are "club" environments rather than one-on-one babysitting. It is important to note that Disney does not offer in-stateroom babysitting services. If you are traveling with a toddler, you can book nursery hours through the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app or website before you sail to ensure you have time for adult-only dining or spa treatments.

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How many kids can sail for free? As noted above, Disney Cruise Line is not currently offering kids sail free.

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Babies and toddlers up to two years sail free on MSC Cruises, with kids aged two- to 11-years-old offered a reduced rate. On Cunard, infants up to 23 months travel free, while two- to 17-year-olds sail at a reduced rate, and Italian line Costa Cruises does not charge for infants under three.

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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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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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The Disney Cruise Line does not offer in-room babysitting services. If you would like your children to utilize the nursery, you may make reservations when your advanced booking window opens.

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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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You will want some kind of stroller or baby carrier for taking your child around the cruise ship and in port. Some cruise lines, like Carnival, have rentals available; MSC offers loaners. You will need to store strollers in your cabin, so we recommend bringing a small umbrella stroller, rather than a large baby jogger.

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Other lines may charge the same as an adult fare, which is generally because babies create more work for ship staff (think cleanup), but do not create additional cruise line revenue by purchasing things onboard (such as cocktails, casino chips and shore excursions).

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While you're sailing, there are a few optional services and activities that do require an additional charge, including Port Adventures excursions, spa and salon services, babysitting in our ship's nurseries, onboard photography service, phone calls, video games, alcoholic beverages, and our adults-only dining venues, ...

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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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All of the cruise ships provide youth and teen clubs to keep the kids entertained during the cruise. There's even a nursery for those wee ones (for an extra fee). Each youth club is tailored to a different age range and includes different entertainment elements. And each ship has its own unique take on each space.

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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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