A 10% discount on the final cruise fare with some blackout dates. Cruises disney alaska cruise port excursions i need help. Go on the disney cruise line website, search around through all the options until you come up with the cruise you want to book. When booking a disney cruise, dont feel as though you have to wait to book until you are absolutely certain of all details. This may require a passport, so youll want to get on that right away with your local post office. You can book portshore excursions before you embark on your disney cruise.
The magic for less travel shows you how to use the disney cruise line website to assist you in the planning of your disney cruise. My family has done cruises where we didnt book a single excursion, and. If youve never sailed with disney before welcome, future cruise addict. Enjoy a more intimate cruise tour experience away from the crowds. Most cruise lines, including disney, have an elite status pecking order in terms of when you can board, book premium onboard restaurants, make spa appointments, secure shore excursions, schedule onboard activities, etc. Some of these are fantastic and can offer vastly different experiences than those that disney offers. Shore excursions for disney cruise line sailings higher. You will find that a 4night cruise is often a better value. Firsttimers guide to shore excursions cruise critic. Disney cruise booking adventures and excursions youtube. Concierge staterooms are premium continue reading what you get when you book. Currently walt disney travel company are unable to make group bookings, however disney cruise line direct will be able to assist you with these bookings, offering a number of connecting staterooms. Sometimes we do disney excursions, sometimes we book things outside of.
Disney cruise line is a popular option for families and even childless adults. Disney has one of the most generous onboard booking programs in the cruise industry, and its a great way to get a discount and lower deposit on a future disney cruise. Ten pros and cons of booking a nondisney cruise line excursion. Jan 23, 2019 disney writes on the official disney cruise line website that when you book a port adventure with disney cruise line instead of with a third party, you avoid the uncertainty of navigating.
You can view your reservation at disney cruise line where you can prebook your shore excursions, palo reservation and spa treatments. If you are interested in sending your princess to the bibbidi bobbidi boutique, getting a massage or facial, signing up for a port adventure, or getting tickets for an on board. Select your ship below to see shore excursions for that ship, or call. If you have children under age 18 in your party, you can preregister them for the kids programs. Disney offers dining experiences, activities and shore excursions that appeal to a wide range of ages and tastes.
Without going into a lot of detail, unless you are a disney, castaway club member, you can disregard the date to book shore excursions. Peace of mind that dcl has done all of the planning for you including transportation tofrom the port adventure. On one of our juneau shore excursions, take a float trip on spectacular, glacierstudded mendenhall lake, passing by the world famous 2. Things to do before a disney cruise family travel magazine. Be confident in your choice with 247 support for travelers, a full refund if you miss your shore excursion due to itinerary changes or weather, and guaranteed return to your cruise ship. Kids of all ages will find entertainment in their own exclusive spots. You can view your reservation at disney cruise line where you can pre book your shore excursions, palo reservation and spa treatments. Disney alaska cruise port excursions fodors travel talk forums. What the disney vacation planners dcvp fail to tell you. The first seating fills up quickly, so if thats what you want, be sure to reserve it early. Your advance booking window is determined by your castaway club membership level, as specified below. First timer disney cruise line mistakes and how to avoid them. Some shore excursions cruise lines generally markup experiences so that you re paying extra for the convenience and the peace of mind that the ship will.
You will see step by step instructions on how to book your. Port adventures desk guest services disney cruise line. If you are a platinum castaway member or a concierge guest you can book 120 days prior to sailing, gold castaway members can book 105 before sail away, silver members can book 90 out and new cruisers 75 days. Port adventuresshore excursions that have been specially selected by disney cruise lineprovide you and your family with the very best each destination has to offer. I am not usually opposed to dcl excursions we have done three. You also have the flexibility of changing the number of guests in a stateroom once booked. Today i am going to go over how to book your port adventures through the disney cruise line website. All the details will be arranged and prepared for you by disney for a hassle free experience of a lifetime. Feb 12, 2020 in addition to the physical concierge lounge, there are many perks of staying in conciergelevel room on a disney cruise. A 3night disney cruise can surprisingly range widely in prices. Its not a bad idea to check our excursions by nondisney groups. Disney cruise line shore excursions, palo dining reservations. Once you have paid in full for your disney cruise and have completed the online checkin process, many booking options will open for you to select from as activities to participate in during the duration of your cruise. To ensure you get to enjoy the port adventures excursions you want, we recommend you make reservations as soon as your cruise reservations are paid in full and you have entered into your advance booking window.
Some cruise lines charge penalty fees for canceling shore excursions onboard or within 24 to 48 hours of the port call, so you might want to wait to see how the weather is or how you like the line. On the my plans page, see your daybyday itinerary plan. Disney port adventures are not cheap, and they can add a significant amount to the total cost of your disney cruise. Once your cruise is paid in full, you can make reservations. If you are sailing concierge, or are a platinum castaway club member meaning youve sailed with disney more than 10 times, you can book 120 days before you sail. Things to do before a disney cruise get your dining time booked. This page covers discounts, deals, and advice about port excursions at ports of call visited by disney cruise line. To ensure you get to enjoy the port adventures excursions you want, we recommend you make reservations as. Other juneau shore excursion trips include a city tour or gold panning adventure where you can relive. Disney alaska cruise port excursions fodors travel talk. Choose the day youd like to schedule your excursion. Lets say youve been to aruba ten times with disney cruise line and you are bored to death with their excursions.
Use the form below to quickly calculate the date when your. In terms of pricing youll of course find any number of prices depending on the excursions youre looking at, but if you compare booking a tour independently vs a nearly identical tour through the cruise line youre very likely to find it cheaper to go at it on your own, leaving more money for say booking another cruise. Apr 27, 2015 you can cancel any excursions you have booked up to 3 days before you set sail at no charge. How to book port adventures on your disney cruise youtube. What excurisons are must do, and can we do them cheaper not. Yes, after you make the final payment on your cruise, you can prebook your shore excursions directly with the cruise line or online with.
Discover an exciting world of excursions featuring stepfree tours, specially equipped vehicles and guides familiar with the needs of guests with disabilities. A how to guide on booking activities onboard the disney cruise line. It can be overwhelming, but as soon as you book your dcl cruise, disney will let you know what documentation is necessary for your voyage. You might want to pay in full a few days before the 75 to be sure your account is up to date. In my opinion, if you have your heart set on a certain port adventure, it would be advantageous to set your alarm for 11. On cruises of four nights or longer, there is also a champagne brunch. More checking of the boxes is needed when doing the online checkin. Perfect for seniors and those with limited mobility, disney cruise line now offers accessible port adventures in over 25 countries. Online booking varies depending on how many cruises you have completed with disney cruise line with the exception of concierge guests. Platinum level can book 120 days prior to sailing, gold 105 days, and silver 90 days. Jun 20, 2016 i typically book shore excursions on my own, not through dcl. Family of 4, kids 12 and 10 going on the disney wonder in august.
Some shore excursions cruise lines generally markup experiences so that youre paying extra for the convenience and the peace of mind that the ship will. Port adventuresshore excursions disney cruise line. Booking shore excursions independently vs booking through the. Since its your first cruise you can book at 75 days out only if youre paid in full. Booking activities on disney cruise line the mouse for less. How far in advance you can do this will be dependent on your castaway club membership, as per the dining reservations above. Dec 11, 2017 the magic for less travel shows you how to use the disney cruise line website to assist you in the planning of your disney cruise. There are beautiful beaches where you can relax and. One of the more prominent castaway club perks is the ability to book onboard and shore excursions before anyone else. These excursions are vetted in advance and have been determined by disney cruise line to have acceptable levels of service and quality. If an excursion runs late, well wait or arrange complimentary transportation to the next port of call. If you are considering a disney cruise with your family or even without kids, weve got you covered with loads of articles about preparing for and taking one.
Ive finally achieved platinum status on the disney cruise line castaway club, and have been on eleven different cruises ranging from a 3night cruise to a 7night cruise. Booking window date calculator the disney cruise line blog. This is the capital city of the bahamas and is located on new providence island which neighbors paradise island. Ive done this multiple times and its actually really fun. For assistance with your disney cruise, please call 800 95532. What you get when you book a disney cruise line concierge. As an additional option to cruising with disney, guests can reserve one of the exclusive concierge staterooms on a disney cruise subject to availability of course. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call. Disney will allow you to change guest names for alternative names at any time up to shortly before the sail date. Which onboard activities can i book before my cruise beginsand when exactly can i book them. Oct 16, 2019 check out excursions offered by nondisney groups.
Explore awardwinning family cruises featuring worldclass entertainment, modern amenities and legendary service to worldwide ports of call in the bahamas, the caribbean, alaska, europe, mexico, canada and more. Disney creates moments that are memorable for all visitors. When you book a future cruise while still onboard the ship you get all of the following benefits. You can book activities for your sailing somewhere between 120 and 75 days before your cruise. What you should know booking to alaska disney wonder. Answers to the most common disney cruise line questions. Disney writes on the official disney cruise line website that when you book a port adventure with disney cruise line instead of with a third party, you avoid the uncertainty of navigating.
I believe they charge them at 3 days until you sail, thats why you have until then to cancel. Jun 20, 2016 once you have paid in full for your disney cruise and have completed the online checkin process, many booking options will open for you to select from as activities to participate in during the duration of your cruise. The port adventures desk aboard a disney cruise line ship is where you can book shore excursions and get answers to questions about ports of call. Nassau bahamas information disney cruise line excursions at. First time cruisers, who are not yet castaway club members, may book 75 days. Nothing beats the incredible service, the carefree attitude and the amenities included on a cruise. The disney cruise line offers two meal times the main seating between 5. Nassau is your first stop on your 3, 4, or 5 day disney cruise. Whether flightseeing over vast canyons, exploring undersea worlds or discovering another cultures traditions, make the most of your cruise with memorable experiences for. Aug 14, 2017 when you book a disney cruise line vacation, you are booking an experience like no other.
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