Disney Cruise FAQ

The Disney cruise line offers smooth sailing with a variety of shipboard activities on two ships. A maximum of five people are allowed to occupy any one stateroom, most of which are intended to sleep three or four people.

Ships

The Disney cruise line features two ships, the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder, each with 10 decks, decorated with Art Deco and Art Nouveau themes.

Activities

At-sea activities include children's and adult's pools, pirate training, live theater, TV-style game shows, fine dining and a number of sea-themed entertainment adventures. You can also play golf, ping-pong, work out in the fitness center or run laps on the shipboard track.

Onshore

Disney cruises offer access to onshore adventures like snorkeling in underground caverns, zip-lining through a forest or parasailing.

Duration

Disney cruises last from three to 15 nights, depending on the itinerary you select.

Itineraries

Cruise itineraries include Alaska, the Bahamas and Key West, Barcelona, various parts of the Caribbean, a Transatlantic cruise, the Panama Canal, the Mediterranean and the Mexican Riviera. Disney cruises usually depart from Port Canaveral, Florida; Los Angeles, California; Vancouver, Canada; or Barcelona, Spain.

Cost

The cost of a Disney cruise may vary widely, from $1,500 to more than $3,000, without any added activities, as of 2009.

Article Written By Marie Mulrooney

Marie Mulrooney has written professionally since 2001. Her diverse background includes numerous outdoor pursuits, personal training and linguistics. She studied mathematics and contributes regularly to various online publications. Mulrooney's print publication credits include national magazines, poetry awards and long-lived columns about local outdoor adventures.

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