How much does Disney Cruise daycare cost?

Rates: We charge $9.00 per hour for one child and $8.00 per hour for each additional sibling in the same family with a one hour minimum charge. Payment will be posted directly to your stateroom folio. reservation more than four hours prior to the start of your reserved time.



For 2026, the cost for childcare at the It’s a Small World Nursery on Disney Cruise Line is $9.00 per hour for the first child and $8.00 per hour for each additional child in the same family. Unlike the Oceaneer Club and Lab (for children ages 3 to 12), which are included in the cruise fare, the nursery is a paid service because it provides care for infants and toddlers ages 6 months to 3 years old who are not yet potty-trained. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made through the Disney Cruise Line website or app based on your Castaway Club status (concierge guests can book up to 120 days in advance). The nursery is staffed by highly trained counselors who provide a safe environment for play, napping, and feeding. Parents are required to provide their own supplies, such as diapers, wipes, and formula or baby food. This service allows parents to enjoy the adults-only sections of the ship, such as the Palo or Enchante restaurants or the Senses Spa, while knowing their youngest children are being professionally cared for.

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All guests are charged for sailing aboard Disney Cruise Line, even the youngest Mouseketeers. However, you'll notice different pricing depending on who is in the stateroom with the infant.

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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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Cruise fares are per person which includes children and infants. When traveling with two 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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Preparing for Your Cruise – Frequently Asked Questions We encourage you to bring your own stroller, as the ship has a very limited number of strollers available on a first-come basis.

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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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**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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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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Under the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness, for the purposes of determining the obligations under the convention, a birth on a ship or aircraft in international waters or airspace shall be treated as a birth in the country of the ship or aircraft's registration.

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The U.S. Public Health Service requires that only children who are toilet trained are permitted to enter swimming pools and spas aboard cruise ships. Even if your child isn't toilet trained, he or she is welcome to enjoy the water play areas on board each ship while wearing a swim diaper.

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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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Yes (Mostly). Most breakfasts, lunches and dinners, as well as buffet meals, are included in Disney cruise prices. Only alcoholic beverages and the adults-only restaurant collection cost more. The line distinguishes itself with its rotational dining program, which is included in the price of your Disney cruise.

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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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