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How many days can you stay at Disney cruise?

Disney Cruise Line offers sailings from 3-15 nights in length. The Disney ships offer trips to the Bahamas, Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, the Mexican Riviera and special Panama Canal sailings. The itineraries can be found here. Three and four night sailings go to the Bahamas and Disney's private island Castaway Cay.



The duration of a Disney Cruise varies significantly based on the itinerary you choose, ranging from short "sampler" cruises to extensive transatlantic voyages. The shortest standard cruises are 2-night or 3-night "Bahamian" or "Weekend" getaways, usually departing from Port Canaveral or Fort Lauderdale. The most popular family itineraries are the 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises. For those looking for a longer experience, Disney offers 10-night to 14-night Mediterranean or Northern European cruises during the summer months. The longest cruises available are typically the 15-night Panama Canal crossings or Transatlantic repositioning cruises, which move the ships between the U.S. and Europe. While you cannot technically "live" on the ship indefinitely, many Disney enthusiasts book "back-to-back" cruises, where they stay on the ship for two consecutive sailings, effectively doubling their stay to 14 or 21 days. Currently, there are no permanent "residence" options on Disney ships, so your stay is limited by the length of the specific voyage or sequence of voyages you have booked.

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If you're bringing the whole family, a 5 or 7 day cruise might be the best way to make sure everyone has an awesome getaway. And for those lucky folks with even more time to spare, a cruise of 10 days or more will give you an incredible experience of all the best things a cruise has to offer.

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Based on average cruise fares and accounting for inevitable extras, we recommend that a family of four should budget an estimated $10,000 for a Disney cruise vacation. Of course, it can be done for less — and way more. This figure accounts for a five-night sailing at a cruise fare of $300 per person, per day.

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If you are a budget traveler, a 4-night trip to Disney World is much more affordable than a cruise. For those with a bigger budget, the cruise and similar stay at the resort are more comparable in price.

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The cost of a Disney cruise can vary dramatically based on your needs and sailing preferences. However, you should expect to spend at least $1,000 on a cruise for two passengers. The price goes up from there depending on your cabin selection, trip duration and destination choices, among other options.

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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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Restricted Guarantee fares, when offered, are a great way to save if you are flexible about your stateroom location and willing to book “last minute,” usually meaning 21-75 days prior to departure. The savings can be very large, but you won't know your exact stateroom at booking time.

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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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In order to board the ship at the start of a cruise, all Guests must provide a valid government-issued photo ID. For certain international itineraries, you will also need to present a valid passport and travel visa.

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If you're bringing the whole family, a 5 or 7 day cruise might be the best way to make sure everyone has an awesome getaway. And for those lucky folks with even more time to spare, a cruise of 10 days or more will give you an incredible experience of all the best things a cruise has to offer.

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The truth is, yes, you can totally live on a cruise ship. The idea of living on a cruise ship for a year or two is very appealing to some, especially remote workers or people in retirement. You don't have to take care of your own dwelling, there are plenty of things to do on board, and you get to travel the world.

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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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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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Book On Board and Save! Save on a future Disney Cruise Line vacation by taking advantage of our special onboard-only booking offer. When you do, you'll enjoy: 10% discount off prevailing rates as quoted on Disneycruise.com. Reduced deposit on 7-night or longer sailings.

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September is usually the cheapest month to take a Disney Cruise, but October can also be affordable. Since the weather is cooler, you will not have to worry about the heat. Since it's not peak season, you will find cheaper airfares. You can also take part in Halloween-themed cruises during October.

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All cruises are priced based on two adults in the stateroom. So, even if you are one adult traveling with a child, the price is the same as two adults in the stateroom. After the two adult prices, the third and fourth passengers in the stateroom are charged a lower rate.

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Onboard Beverage Service Many of the beverages served during your cruise are complimentary. However, all alcoholic beverages and certain other drinks will be charged to your stateroom folio.

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