What is the best age group for Disney Cruises?

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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Disney Wish: Best Disney cruise ship for teens and tweens Edge is the vessel's tween club, which offers video and board games and brightly colored decor for the 11- to 14-year-old set. Vibe is the teen club for 14- to 17-year-olds.

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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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**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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We're living proof Disney Cruise Line (DCL) is for adults too. All our experiences sailing on their ships have been without children. A Disney cruise without kids is a lot of fun for an over 18 years old aged crowd as much as it is for an under-18 crowd.

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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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Were there a lot of kids on our cruise? Yes, but Disney's kids clubs are so stellar that many parents with whom we spoke said their little ones didn't want to leave. For anyone who doesn't relish the idea of screaming youngsters on the pool deck, that's a good thing.

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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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The perfect age for taking your kids on a cruise is when they are old enough to be excited about the experience -- when they want to check out the ship and get excited about exploring in ports of call. Maybe they are more attracted by daily ice cream, pool time and Ping-Pong than cultural immersion, but that's OK.

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Passengers of diverse age groups are welcome on cruise ships. There are also endless activities for people of all age groups to make their vacations memorable. Nevertheless, the average age of cruise ship passengers is generally 47 years.

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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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Cruising offers a chance for the entire family to sail together, yet with something to do for all ages. So whether you're traveling with a one-year-old, a ten-year-old, or something in between, everyone will have a chance to make the most of their vacation.

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