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What does GTY mean on a Disney cruise?

A. At times we may offer you the option of making a 'Guarantee' (GTY) booking. This means you may book a stateroom of a guaranteed category type (Interior, Oceanview, Balcony or Suite) on your chosen ship and cruise.



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Guaranteed staterooms ensure you'll be assigned at the level you booked or higher, which means, in some cases, you may even be given a room above what you booked. Upgrades depend upon availability, but you'll never be assigned a room below what you've reserved.

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Disney Cruise Line has 4 Stateroom Categories: Inside, Oceanview, Verandah and Concierge. Each category will have staterooms that vary in price. The pricing is based on the deck level and whether forward, aft or midship.

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No matter if it's the best deck on Disney Wish, or any other deck on a ship in the DCL fleet, the best deck to stay on is two decks below any of the restaurants. This is typically decks 8 and 9 on most of the ships.

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Cruise ship balcony cabins are the most popular cabin category. So many travelers choose this type of cruise ship cabin that some ships put private verandas on all of their outside cabins.

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It is recommended to bring around $200 to $500 in cash on a Disney Cruise to the Bahamas, Caribbean, Alaska, and the Mediterranean. And if you don't plan on getting off the ship, then you honestly won't need to bring any money.

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At times we may offer you the option of making a 'Guarantee' (GTY) booking. This means you may book a stateroom of a guaranteed category type (Interior, Oceanview, Balcony or Suite) on your chosen ship and cruise.

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It can be a good deal to book a guarantee stateroom, but it depends on the discount and your tolerance of cabins. First and foremost, the discount should make you feel comfortable booking a guarantee. If the price difference is negligible, then you are better off picking your own room.

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A yacht cabin is the smallest possible type of accommodation on a yacht charter, with a stateroom being bigger and better equipped and furnished. Lastly, the suite is the biggest and most luxurious type of yacht accommodation that can be experienced.

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The biggest differences between inside and balcony staterooms are price and size -- and obviously the fact that balcony cabins have private verandas.

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Choose a Cruise During Low-Demand Seasons If your off-peak cruise isn't full and the cruise line decreases fares in an effort to boost bookings, that's a good time to ask your travel agent or cruise line representative for a free upgrade -- especially if you're not eligible for the price reduction.

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Typically, the cruise line will offer the upgrade at a discount, meaning you'll pay less for the upgraded room than it would cost to book it outright, but more than what you paid for your original cabin.

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Disney Cruise Line Ships Stunning vessels that pay homage to the grand era of the luxury ocean liner, Disney's 6 distinguished ships pamper Guests with state-of-the-art comforts, legendary service and Disney-exclusive activities that bring families together en route to exotic ports of call.

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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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The main difference in these staterooms is their location. The 5A staterooms are located around Deck Seven, midship while the 5Bs are forward and aft of the 5As on Deck Seven. The 5Cs are located on Deck Six forward and aft. I think you will be pleased with any of these locations because they all have their perks!

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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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Midship staterooms on the lowest passenger deck are the most excellent spot to be on a cruise ship in this instance because you don't feel the vessel sway as much.

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Lower Decks In addition to picking a midship stateroom, which are usually spread out across several levels, it's also a good idea to opt for one that's below the water level. This is because this part of the ship, its lowest and most central area, is the most stable during rough sea conditions.

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