Is a Disney Cruise worth it with a 1 year old?

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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Taking a baby on a cruise is one of the best ways to travel with your little one. You don't have to pack and unpack every few days, and there's no need to worry about the logistics of driving to your destination or traffic. Onboard, the friendly cruise ship staff take care of the details so you don't have to.

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Pros. Kids ages 11 to 14 years old are able to enjoy the ship's character meet-and-greets, pools, and (as long as they meet the height requirements) water slides and attractions. They can also visit Edge, which is a tween hangout space on board each Disney cruise ship.

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The Disney Cruise Line ships were created with kids in mind, so there won't be a dull moment onboard with your toddler. While children must be potty trained to swim in the pools onboard, each ship has a Disney-themed splash zone that only toddlers up to age 3 can enjoy.

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Disney Wish: Best Disney cruise ship for babies and toddlers Returning on Disney Wish is parent favorite It's a Small World Nursery. The expanded space caters to children from 6 months to 3 years old. It has a nap room with cribs, a changing area and an activity room with floormats, age-appropriate toys and a TV.

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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.

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A: At check-in, all Guests must present valid passports or other acceptable proof of citizenship.

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Is falling off a cruise ship easy? No. Cruise ships have railings — usually about chest height on the average person — on all open deck areas and cabin balconies. They are placed intentionally to ensure passenger safety.

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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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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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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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The doors to the balcony have two locks, and one is towards the top of the door. It would be very difficult for a small child to reach that lock unless they pulled a chair over to the door and climbed on it. The balconies also have walls and railings with plexi-glass that are at least 42 inches or taller.

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Although no guest wants to worry about motion sickness while on vacation, it is good to be aware that the rocking of the boat can cause some guests to feel seasick. Disney Cruise Line has advanced stabilization technology that helps reduce some of the movement you may expect to feel.

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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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Most cruise ships provide cribs and high chairs upon request. Requests can be made when booking on Costcotravel.com or by calling 1-866-921-7925 to speak with a Costco Travel expert. Some cruise lines may also allow you to request these items through your cruise line online account or when you board the cruise ship.

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