How does Disney cruise child care work?

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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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.

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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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If your child is a United States citizen, a passport is recommended, but not required. The itinerary on which you are sailing allows for your child to present an original or copy of their state-issued birth certificate to sail. Please keep in mind that hospital-issued birth certificates are not acceptable.

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Cruise fares are per person which includes children and infants. When traveling with 2 full fare guests, additional guests in the same stateroom pay a discounted cruise fare. Children less than 2 years of age are not required to extend gratuities.

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All Disney World guests under the age of three do not require a ticket to enter a Disney World park. That means that infants and toddlers can enjoy the parks for free, a major reason that many families choose to bring their little ones early to enjoy the Most Magical Place on Earth.

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You'll find assorted milk cartons at Cabanas if you are sailing on the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, and Disney Fantasy, and you can get whole milk at any of the restaurants onboard, so if you have lunch in one of the restaurants, they can bring whole milk for you to transfer to your tiny's toddler cup.

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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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However, in general, minors under the age of 18 are required to be accompanied by a responsible adult in the same stateroom or a connecting stateroom. Some cruise lines may have family suites or cabins that can accommodate families with children. These cabins may have a separate sleeping area for children or bunk beds.

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Guests ages 13-17 are charged an adult fare, while Guests ages 3-12 are charged a child rate. There is an even lower rate for Guests under the age of three. The Disney Cruise Line offers a variety of itineraries to suit your vacation dreams and a variety of staterooms to suit your vacation needs.

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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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When it comes to water, you have a bunch of options during your Disney Cruise! You can certainly bring your own bottled water onboard. This must be a carry-on item, and bottles must be factory sealed. Just remember, water is heavy and your room might not be ready for a few hours after boarding so plan accordingly!

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