What is the difference between deluxe stateroom and standard stateroom on Disney Cruise?

The difference? A Standard Deluxe Stateroom has a single bathroom with a toilet, sink and tub/shower unit. While a Deluxe Inside Stateroom has a split bathroom configuration where one bathroom has a toilet and sink, and the other has your tub/shower unit and another sink. This is a Standard Inside Stateroom Layout.



The primary difference between a "Standard" and "Deluxe" stateroom on a Disney Cruise Line ship in 2026 is the "Split Bathroom" design and the total square footage. Standard Inside Staterooms (Category 11) feature a single full bathroom with a toilet, sink, and tub/shower in one room. In contrast, Deluxe Staterooms (Categories 5–10) almost always feature the signature Disney "split bath": one room contains a vanity and a bathtub/shower, while a separate room contains a second vanity and the toilet. This allows two people to get ready simultaneously, which is a significant advantage for families. Additionally, Deluxe staterooms are typically 20–50 square feet larger and often include a private verandah or a large porthole window, whereas Standard rooms are located in the interior of the ship with no natural light. Deluxe rooms also frequently offer extra sleeping options, such as pull-down "upper-berth" beds, to accommodate up to four or five guests.

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Standard amenities include:
  • Split bathrooms (in most staterooms) and privacy curtains.
  • Spa, bath and shower toiletries.
  • Ample storage space.
  • Fridge.
  • Hairdryer.
  • Television and in-room movies.
  • Attentive housekeeping services twice a day.


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Membership levels are based on the total number of completed eligible cruises:
  • Silver – after completing 1 cruise.
  • Gold – after completing 5 cruises.
  • Platinum – after completing 10 cruises.
  • Pearl – after completing 25 cruises.


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Best Deck for Seasickness and Access to Amenities The best location to book your cabin will be in the center of the cruise ship and on the lower deck. The lower you go down, the less rocking you will experience during your trip. If you suffer from any motion sickness, this area is ideal for you.

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Guests who have sailed with Disney before will receive a complimentary Castaway Club lanyard upon checking in at the port. The lanyards are based on club level, so you'll see many guests walking around the ship wearing Silver, Gold, or Platinum Castaway Club lanyards.

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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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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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You'll be asked to select from Inside, Oceanview, Verandah or Concierge staterooms. Within each of these categories, you can choose different styles by viewing representative photographs. Then tell us where on the ship you want your stateroom located: Aft, Midship or Forward.

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This 204 square foot stateroom sleeps 3 to 4 with a queen size bed, single convertible sofa, and upper berth pull-down bed(rooms that sleep 4). Kids will have a great time sleeping in the upper berth pull-down bed (complete with a hidden mural of Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, Wendy and the boys flying through the sky!).

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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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You can expect to pay more for a Disney Cruise than Royal Caribbean, but you'll also be able to enjoy free unlimited sodas and room service.

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Get an early check-in time Disney Cruise Line check-in typically begins at 11 am, and embarkation begins around noon. If you can select an earlier check-in time (around 12:30pm), you can not only start your vacation sooner, but also beat a lot of other guests onboard.

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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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Yes, 2 Disney Cruise Line luggage tags for each person in your traveling party will be included in the Guest Travel Booklet or Luggage Tag Folder you'll receive in the mail prior to sailing. These luggage tags will include your name, ship name, stateroom number, sail date and reservation number.

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