What is Included with a Disney Cruise
Realize with any DCL sailing once you step onto the ship you could not purchase anything for your entire voyage possibly besides gratuities unless you prepaid for them. Everything on the sailing that you need is provided for you including food, shows, games, and activities to just name a few.
When the food service (restaurant, quick service, room service) is open it is included
Rotational Dining (3 restaurants)
All meals are included in the ship’s main restaurants for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and at any of the buffets
Castaway Cay has 3 restaurants which provide a BBQ meal besides what is offered on the ship
Adult dining is extra charge
Quick service or pool deck food
Soft drinks
Coffee, water, soda, hot/iced tea, milk, and juices are unlimited and free at meals. Additionally, there are a few drink stations on the pool deck. Those are all you can drink and might not be open 24 hours.
Soft serve ice cream
Some ships will have self-serve and others will have a crew member serving but the ice cream at those locations is free and unlimited
Buffet (diner is not offered first or last night of the sailing)
Diner is a sit down, but buffet food is offered
Another idea to eat if you miss your seating because of an excursion
24 hours room service
Some have a charge (candy soda, water)
Please tip the deliver server
Mickey bars are included at room service or at dinner at dining rooms
Ice cream shop or gelato shop is an extra charge
Bring refillable cup or tumbler to fill up at pool deck or buffet
Soda is included in the restaurants and pool deck but not in room service, bars, or preludes
Soda and water not included when in cans/bottles
You can bring on sealed popcorn for the movies (Skinny Pop) or your own bags of candy
Popcorn and candy are an extra charge
Cove Café and Deck 4/5 coffee shops (on Dream/Fantasy) has snacks that are free at times
Breakfast and lunch are included at a sit-down restaurant or buffet
Preludes (movie theater snacks)
Popcorn, peanuts, snacks, and cans of soda are available outside the theaters for an extra charge. Continental breakfast can be ordered with door hanger tag night before
Entertainment
Broadway style shows
Friends of the show or variety shows
Juggler, comedian, singer, or hypnotist at examples
No need to book tickets or reservations but need to get early to get great seats
Can watch it in your room sometimes if showing on the tv
Movies in the movie theater are included also
Senses Fitness
Usage of gym equipment is free
Free weights, cardio machines and other fitness gear
Some group fitness classes are free, and some have charges
Showers in the gym are free to use but not the ones in the rainforest room
AA Meetings while sailing
Friends of Bill W
Typically, every morning look at the navigator app for information
Pool chairs, pools, slides and towels are included
Pool towels are in the storage bins labeled
All the ship’s waterslides and pools are included
Mini golf on the Dream/Fantasy
Sport courts on all ships except the sports simulator
Mini golf, basketball, ping pong, shuffleboard and bean bag toss (corn hole) are free if the ship has them
Navigator App
It is free to use the Navigator App during your sailing
If you need to use the internet that is an additional charge
Laundry
Each ship has self-serve laundry facilities
Costs around $2 per washer load and dryer load
Plus, the cost of soap and dryer sheets
You can bring your own laundry pods onto the ship
Character meet and greets
No charge for standard character meet and greets
Some do require a reservation
Royal Gathering, Marvel Day at Sea, Frozen meet and greet
Photos
There are plenty of photo opportunities during your sailing.
It is free to have your picture taken, but the photo packages can be expensive based on the length of your sailing.
Castaway Cay (Caribbean Sailings) What Is Included
Towels are included right off the ship
Beach Umbrellas, chairs, and lounge chairs
Water slides and splash pads
Castaway cay 5 K and medal
Kids clubs
Snorkel gear is not included but you can bring your own
What is included is the vest you must wear
Sand toys are for purchase only
Inner tubes and floating mats are for rent extra charge
Alcohol drinks and Olaf sippers are extra cost
Cabanas are extra cost
Food is included buffet BBQ lunch, ice cream, and desserts
Allergy friendly menu also available
Activities area covered includes
Basketball, ping pong, pool table, checkers
Bring your own snorkeling gear
Port adventures are offered
Stingray feeding, fishing, biking, parasailing,
Life vests are located on the island for free to use
Kids Club
Kids club has the longest hours open at no charge
You can go a port adventure and drop off your kid at the kids club
Counselors at the kids club are top notch and really love what they do
Kids club magic bands are not free but you can return or keep as a souvenir for fee
Of note there is a tracker in them so if you child is lost inside the club or outside they can find them anywhere
If your child is lost once a cast member finds them they will be brought back to the kids club and then find a way to notify you
It’s a small world nursery is not included there is an additional charge per 30 minutes and can pre-book them
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Enchanting Entertainment: Delight in Broadway-caliber musicals, see your favorite Disney characters in new and exciting ways and enjoy new fireworks show at sea (fireworks on most cruises).
Spacious Staterooms: Designed for Families: extra space and storage, sitting area, and split bath to allow more people to get ready at the same time.
Disney’s Private Island: Relax in paradise with beach chairs, umbrellas, waterslides and a barbecue lunch (on most Bahamian and Caribbean cruises).
Variety of Dining Options: Enjoy upscale restaurants, casual dining, poolside snacks and 24-hour room service.
Imaginative Youth Clubs: Play in themed clubs for every age, staffed by specially trained Disney counselors.
Nightclubs & Lounges: Discover adults-only areas that include a variety of bars and pubs.
Pools & Recreation: Splash it up in freshwater pools and waterslides at sea.
Entertainment
Delight in Broadway-style musicals, behold fireworks at sea and watch new Disney movies. A wide variety of activities and experiences for the whole family include:
Extravagant live shows and entertainment every night of your cruise
Immersive kids clubs for every age with specially trained counselors
Adults-only nightclubs and lounges
Variety shows, trivia, mixers and karaoke
Favorite Disney Characters throughout the ship
Fun-filled activities for every age—sun-up to well after sundown
First-run and classic Disney movies out on deck or in state-of-the-art theater spaces
Live music throughout the ship
Disney's Private Island, Castaway Cay
A port of call on many Bahamian and Caribbean itineraries, Castaway Cay is Disney’s private island paradise reserved for Disney Cruise Line Guests. Offerings include:
A barbecue lunch
Coffee, tea and soda
All-you-care-to-eat ice cream
Beaches, including a family beach and adult-only beach
Beach chairs and umbrellas
Beach towels
Island entertainment
Clubs for kids and teens
Hiking trails
Beach sports
Yoga classes
A splash zone
Pelican Plunge waterslide
Tram transportation
5K trail for walking or running
Dining
Savor a wide variety of dining options sure to satisfy even the pickiest of palates, thanks to fresh, expertly prepared dishes available 24 hours a day. Dining options include:
Three lavishly themed Main Dining restaurants
Convenient quick-service dining
24-hour room service
Complimentary soda, tea and coffee on deck and in the dining rooms
All-you-care-to-enjoy soft-serve ice cream
Late-night snacks in the adult nightclubs and lounges
Staterooms
Whether it's a cozy retreat or an extravagant suite, staterooms are designed with your family in mind—boasting innovative comforts and modern features you won't find elsewhere. Standard amenities include:
Split bathrooms (in most staterooms) and privacy curtains that make getting ready easier for everyone
In-stateroom, H20 Plus-branded spa, bath and shower toiletries
Ample storage space, including room underneath the bed for tucking away luggage
A refrigerator
A hairdryer
Television and in-room movies
Attentive housekeeping services twice a day—including turndown service
Pools & Recreation
Splash it up in freshwater pools, aqua play areas and waterslides, or stay shipshape while out at sea thanks to onboard recreational centers. Onboard destinations include:
Mickey’s Pool or AquaLab, where kids can soak up some soggy fun—home to a sparkling pool, a winding waterslide and wading pools
Goofy’s Pool or Donald’s Pool, designed for families looking to participate in splash-tastic activities together
Quiet Cove Pool, for Guests 18 years of age and older in search of a more serene swimming environment
Wild water coasters—AquaDuck or AquaDunk—that propel thrill seekers on an exhilarating journey through an acrylic tube over the side of the ship to an unforgettable splashdown
Fanciful water play areas and splash pads for little ones 3 years of age and under
Satellite Falls, a relaxing adults-only splash pool with a cascading rain curtain on the Disney Fantasy
A fully-equipped fitness center, home to weight machines, cardiovascular equipment and numerous exercise classes
Disney Difference
What’s the difference between a Disney cruise and other cruise lines?
This is one of the most common questions for guests looking to expand out of the Disney Parks or cruisers looking to try a new cruise line.
Service on Disney Cruise line does not compare to other cruise lines because each ship sails with approximately one crew member for every three guests, and you will get to experience Disney customer service. During each sailing you will be surrounded by the Disney magic from the crew, characters, and all the offerings. Some of the offerings include eating in Disney-themed restaurants, meet-and-greets with your favorite Disney characters, and enjoy Broadway-quality Disney entertainment.