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Building on the classic style of her sister ships, the Disney Fantasy is the fourth cruise liner in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. This ship features the same attention to detail that Disney is known for, while introducing new and immersive, one-of-a-kind venues and experiences for everyone in the family.

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Weekend cruises: How to find 2- and 3-night getaways

Weekend trips let you get away without missing too much work or school — but what if your preferred escape is a cruise? I'm here to tell you that weekend cruises are a real thing and can be a wonderful way of getting your ship fix when you're short on time.

The days of the two-night cruise to nowhere are gone, but two- and three-night weekend cruises still exist from ports ranging from Miami to Los Angeles. Read on to learn who sails these short getaways, where you can go and how much that weekend jaunt to the Bahamas is going to cost you.

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Best weekend cruise itineraries

If you're looking to hop a ship for a few nights, you can't just sail from anywhere to anywhere. It's not like booking a hotel. Thanks to the complicated Passenger Vessel Services Act , foreign-flagged cruise ships cannot leave port, sail in circles with their casinos, shops and spas open, then return back to port two nights later. Nor can they hop from one U.S. city to another. Ships need to call in another country before heading back – which limits where you can sail on a weekend cruise.

The most popular weekend cruises sail from Miami, Port Canaveral or Palm Beach in Florida, to the Bahamas, with one or two stops in Nassau, Freeport or the cruise line's private island. Consider it a quick dash to the beach — ironic because you have to get to a warm-weather, coastal area to meet your ship in the first place.

On the Pacific Coast, weekend cruises from Los Angeles, San Diego or Long Beach in California (near Los Angeles) head to Ensenada, Mexico for a quick getaway. Farther north, you might find a short repositioning sailing between Seattle or San Francisco and Vancouver, British Columbia at the beginning or end of the Alaska cruise season .

Weekend cruises from New York or other East Coast ports like Boston or Baltimore don't really exist because two or three nights is not enough time to get to Canada, Bermuda or the Bahamas and back again.

Related: Caribbean vs. Bahamas cruises: Which itinerary will I like more?

The other key thing to understand is a weekend cruise will typically require some time off work or missed school. That's because most cruise ships board in the afternoon and depart in the early evening then return to port in the morning. You can't punch out of work at 5 p.m. on Friday, hop aboard a ship and return Sunday night.

The most likely scenario is that you'll arrive at your ship Friday afternoon for a three-night cruise, which will deliver you back to port on Monday morning. Depending on your working hours, you might need to take a half day off on Friday and arrive late to work on Monday. If you've got a flexible schedule or Fridays off — no problem. A few lines offer Thursday or Saturday departures for three-night cruises, but they're rare and would require more missed school or work.

Two-nighters are rare in the weekend cruise world but do exist. The key line for cruisers short on time is Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line (come late April, it will transition into Margaritaville at Sea ).

This line sails exclusively two-night cruises back and forth between West Palm Beach, Florida, and Freeport, Bahamas. Depending on the week, you could depart on a Friday, spend Saturday on Grand Bahama Island and come home Sunday. Or, leave Saturday, beach it up Sunday and return Monday morning.

Cruise lines sailing 2- and 3-night weekend cruises

You can count on Bahamas Paradise/Margaritaville at Sea for a quick weekend cruise fix, but that's a one-ship cruise line sailing an older, refurbished ship. From the major cruise lines, most of the big-ship lines offer a consistent schedule of three-night cruises. The higher-end, luxury lines rarely offer a sailing that short.

Carnival Cruise Line , Disney Cruise Line , MSC Cruises , Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean all offer three-night Bahamas cruises from Florida to Nassau and/or the line's private island. Departure ports include Miami, Port Canaveral and Fort Lauderdale.

Carnival, Disney and Royal Caribbean also take care of West Coast folks with three-night sailings from southern California (Long Beach, Los Angeles and San Diego) to Ensenada, Mexico.

You can count on those lines to offer entire seasons of short sailings. A few other lines, such as Holland America or Princess Cruises , will offer the occasional repositioning sailing along the Pacific Coast between San Francisco or Seattle and Vancouver. Sometimes those short cruises will fall over a weekend, allowing you that quick getaway without missing work.

Weekend cruise cost

Cheap weekend cruises are not hard to find; three-night sailings are among the most affordable cruises you can buy, both because you're not on board all that long, and because cruise lines often put older ships without the latest wow-factor attractions on these routes.

I'm currently seeing three-night Bahamas cruises from $129 per person, based on two people sharing an inside (windowless) cabin . That breaks down to $43/night for transportation, food, accommodations and entertainment for one person ($86/night for a couple). You'll have a hard time finding a hotel for that price, let alone lodging plus multiple meals.

The cheapest balcony cabin I found was just shy of $200 total for one person (under $65 per night), though fares in the $200s and $300s were more common.

Prices will vary depending on the cruise line, ship, sail date and how far in advance you're booking. If you're flexible on timing, look for the best weekend cruise deals and plan your getaway for those dates.

Related: 6 ways to get a deal on a cruise

Three-night Mexico cruises at press time are starting at $149 per person ($50 per night), with balconies from $237 ($79 per night).

Note that Disney cruises to the Bahamas or Mexico are priced much higher than other cruise lines. Pricing for a three-night Disney Mexico cruise starts just shy of $1,000 per person for an inside cabin and a three-night Bahamas cruise from $625 per person. Still, it's cheaper than a weeklong Disney cruise.

Pros and cons of weekend cruises

Weekend cruises only work if you live within easy driving distance of a departure port. That way, you can still work half a day on Friday and simply arrive back to work a little late on Monday (assuming you're a 9-to-5-er).

If you need to fly or drive many hours to your departure port, you're looking at more of a long weekend with a day or two of time off from work required. However, if you have a flexible schedule or work off hours, a weekend cruise is definitely doable.

Weekend cruises have many benefits, the obvious one being they do not require missing much school or work. They're more affordable than a longer cruise, so they can be great for folks on a budget. You can tack them onto a longer vacation in Florida or California to combine two trips into one.

These short trips are also a great way to rack up points toward elite status on your favorite cruise line, especially if you book a suite that earns you extra points.

Related: Short cruises are cheaper, but are they right for you?

The drawbacks are the lack of choice in destination and cruise line. You won't be able to try every restaurant or attraction on board your cruise ship because you simply won't have enough time.

If you party hard, get sunburned or wear yourself out with lots of active shore excursions, you might come home exhausted instead of well rested and not ready to return to the office on Monday.

Weekend cruises also have a reputation for being party cruises. The last time I sailed on a three-night cruise, I met lots of ladies on bachelorette party getaways, and the nightclub, bars and karaoke were hopping each evening — more so than on longer cruises. If you're looking for a more sedate atmosphere, a longer cruise might be more your speed.

Bottom line

Weekend cruises are a fun way to get your ship fix without taking a full vacation or breaking the bank. They make more sense if you live within an hour or two of your cruise ship's departure port, but it can still be worth taking a long weekend for a three-day cruise even if you have to build in some travel time.

However, if you love cruising so much that you might have a hard time leaving a ship after just a few nights, you might want to skip the weekend sailing and save up for a weeklong cruise instead.

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Set sail for Disney Magic at Sea, an unforgettable holiday filled with favourite friends, spectacular shows and imaginative dining

Don't let the magic sail without you!

Disney Magic at Sea brings enchantment and cherished Disney friends to our shores for a special new season from October 2024 to February 2025. We can't wait to see you !

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When is Disney Magic at Sea coming to Australia & New Zealand?

We are so excited that Disney Magic at Sea will be setting sail for the first time ever in Australia and New Zealand from October 2023 to February 2024.

Now, due to popular demand, we are excited to announce a special new season sailing in Australia and New Zealand from October 2024 to February 2025. 

How many nights can you spend on Disney Magic at Sea?

Disney Magic at Sea brings enchantment and cherished Disney friends to your shores for 2 – 6 nights in October 2023 to February 2024. Our special new season will be coming to Australia and New Zealand on 2 – 7 night sailings from October 2024 to February 2025.

Where will Disney Magic at Sea be visiting in Australia & New Zealand?

You will be able to immerse yourself in the magic of Disney storytelling with favourite Characters, imaginative dining, Broadway-style shows and themed parties from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland.

When and where can I book to sail on Disney Magic at Sea?

When and where can I book to sail on the Disney Magic at Sea?

There is still some limited availability to book for our first ever season from October 2023 to February 2024.

Our special new season sailing from October 2024 to February 2025 is on sale now. 

You can book at DisneyCruiseLine.com/AUNZ or by contacting your preferred travel agent.

Health and safety measures, ports of call and offerings may change at any time without notice. On board venues, experiences, services and offerings may be modified or limited in capacity or availability, and are subject to restrictions, cancellation or closure without notice. See disneycruise.com/updates . 

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CDC approves Disney Cruise Line for 2-night test sailing on Disney Dream in June

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – After a catastrophic coronavirus cruise season , Disney Cruise Line will finally set sail this month, the company said in a statement Tuesday.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved the cruise line's request to conduct a two-night simulation cruise on June 29 on the Disney Dream departing from Port Canaveral.

The federal government is getting ready to let cruises sail again , but only if nearly all passengers and crew are vaccinated against the virus. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, however, signed a bill banning business from requiring proof of vaccination , so cruise lines must prove the effectiveness of their COVID-19 safety protocols on test cruises .

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“We have reached an important next step toward our gradual and responsible resumption of service, and are grateful for the productive dialogue with state, local and federal officials," Disney Cruise Line spokeswoman Cynthia Martinez said in an email.

Miami-based Norwegian has threatened to abandon its three Florida ports and move to the Caribbean over DeSantis' order. But the governor was unyielding, saying there were plenty of other cruise lines eager to take its place.

Norwegian is the third-largest cruise line in the world and has ports in Miami, Port Canaveral and Tampa. It also makes stops in Key West.

DeSantis is suing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention over the no-sail order. The CDC is set to let cruises sail again if 98% of the crew and 95% of passengers are vaccinated and ships take other measures to limit the risk of transmitting the virus.

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Disney Cruise Line Announces New 2-night Cruise to Seattle

Disney Cruise Line is now offering a 2-night Seattle cruise from Vancouver aboard the Disney Wonder this July. The all new Seattle sailing, available to book now, will depart Vancouver on July 5, 2021 . Guests who were previously booked on the June 28, 2021 9-Night Alaska sailing are eligible for a 10% discount if they rebook this 2-Night sailing.

Disney Wonder  2-Night Seattle Cruise from Vancouver Itinerary

• Monday July 5, 2021 –  Vancouver, Canada
• Tuesday July 6, 2021 –  Seattle, Washington Wednesday July 7, 2021 –  Vancouver, Canada  (Debarkation)

This sailing was added to fill in the void after the cruise line was forced to cancel upcoming sailings over 7-nights which resulted in the cancellation of the June 18th 9-night Alaskan which was replaced with the June 28, 2021 7-Night Alaska sailing.

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We did the 9-day Alaska last year and it was amazing. Bummer that it got cancelled this year. Seattle is not equivalent to Hubbard Glacier, but there are some pretty cool things to do there. If you are up for more marine life, checking out the salmon ladder and lochs is fun. The museum with Seattle’s history (Museum of History and Industry) is also really well done. And if you like Starbucks, you can visit the original, plus they have a Starbucks Reserve Roastery where you can actually watch them roast the beans while you are served their best coffee by actual waiters.

I’m hoping this is a good sign that the Alaska season will happen?!?! We are booked on the June 7th cruise (a re-book from last summer) and I’ve literally been looking forward to it for years at this point!

Seems a strange itinerary to announce considering Canada have not announced any port openings yet.

Seems like a loophole regarding the restrictions – not sure it will fly well with the CDC. Surely if you had a 9 day cruise the spirit of the restricted room wasn’t to book 2 cruises in a row.

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Disney Magic - November 11, 2023

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The November 11, 2023 cruise on the Disney Magic departs from San Diego, California. On this 2 Night Baja Mexico sailing, the ship will visit a total of 2 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Disney Magic sets sail on a Saturday (November 11, 2023) and returns on a Monday (November 13, 2023).

Cruise Price by Cabin Type

The price of the November 11, 2023 cruise on the Disney Magic ranges from $927 for an inside cabin to $2,047 for a suite.

This is a 2 night cruise and price per night is noted below for each cabin type. An inside cabin will cost $463 per night, an ocean view cabin will cost $(call) per night, a balcony cabin will cost $739 per night, and a suite will cost $1,023 per night.

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My family chose 2 nights on Disney's Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser for $6,000 over a 7-night cruise. Here's why we have no regrets.

• We're Disney Cruise Line regulars and have voyaged on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser twice.
• The two-night Star Wars voyage is similar in price to some Disney cruises, but it holds up.
• There's nothing like the interactiveness of the Galactic Starcruiser, and we have no regrets.

When planning an upcoming family trip, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser was high on our list.

Last February, my family walked blindly into Disney World's Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser — often dubbed "the Star Wars hotel" — and 45 hours later, we left hooked. 

A second voyage a year later was somehow even better and again left us eyeing yet another trip to a galaxy far, far away.

At a starting price of $6,000 for four, shelling out the credits for the two-night voyage is a big decision (notably, 30% discounts on select voyages have recently been offered to annual passholders , Disney Visa cardholders, and Disney Vacation Club members).

Having already experienced Galactic Starcruiser as invited media, we knew it would deliver, but still weighed our options when planning our next family vacation. 

We picked two nights at the Galactic Starcruiser over a seven-night Disney cruise, which can be about the same price.

We love Starcruiser, but we're also Disney Cruise Line superfans. Our final decision came down to two nights at the Starcruiser or a Disney cruise. 

The cost of the two-night Starcruiser voyage can be similar to longer Disney cruises , but we think the Star Wars experience holds up against a seven-night cruise. 

As much as we've loved the Star Wars offerings on Disney Cruise Line ships, my family wanted to scratch the Starcruiser itch with another voyage.

Here's why we love it and have no regrets about our choice.

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is a "space voyage," but the immersive experience is completely different from a regular cruise.

Starcruiser takes what we love about Disney cruising — attentive service, top-notch entertainment, great food — and gives it the Star Wars treatment.

But the Halcyon isn't just an intergalactic substitute for a cruise ship, it's also a stage where an epic Resistance vs. First Order story plays out for two days, and you get to be a main character.

From the moment you arrive, the experience feels like it's part cruise and part Disney ride. 

The adventure begins at the departure terminal where you drop your luggage and board a launch pod that "transports" you to the Halcyon by mimicking a gentle ride into space.

Soon, the doors whoosh open to reveal the Halcyon's sparkling atrium.

The cabins are a Star Wars fan's dream come true.

After boarding, you're escorted to your cabin where your luggage is somehow already inside — one of many moments that make Halcyon passengers feel like VIPs. 

Faux windows into space display vistas of nearby planets and a vidscreen (television) shows a map of your ship's route.

The bunk beds are our favorite part of the cabins.

The bunk beds are bright-orange nooks that look straight out of a Star Wars movie. My kids love them, and the beds are also big enough for full-size adults.

Phones are used as a key story tool.

Your Datapad — a smart device with the Play Disney Parks app — displays your itinerary, detailing scheduled and optional events, from lightsaber and bridge training to sabacc, a game that's kind of a blend of poker and blackjack. 

The Datapad is also a tool to advance your story. On it, you get messages from characters like Captain Riyola Keevan, cruise director Lenka Mok, and First Order Lt. Croy. How you respond and whom you help shape your path. 

The Datapad helps move your story forward, but it's the performers who draw you in and make you a part of it.

Muster in the atrium kicks off the action. This is where you meet and get your first chance to interact with the main characters.

You might be greeted by the Captain, interrogated by stormtroopers or beeped at by resident astromech SK-620. My youngest son and I were so captivated by Lt. Croy on our first voyage that we immediately let him know we were on his side again the second time.

Ultimately, our family was divided between the Resistance and the First Order on our most recent trip. 

My older son stayed close to the Resistance-leaning characters while keeping a watchful eye on his brother and me — "the enemies." We loved sneaking around and attending covert meetings around the ship.

Some of our favorite experiences are bridge training and lightsaber training.

Voyaging on the Halcyon gives Star Wars fans countless bucket-list moments. Two of our favorites are bridge and lightsaber training. 

Lightsaber training lets you wield a lightsaber and face off against a training remote. In bridge training, you learn about the ship's functions and how to control it. You also pick up a few offensive and defensive skills that could come in handy. 

All of the meals are included in the stay — and we've been impressed by the options.

Breakfasts and lunches are served buffet-style in the Crown of Corellia dining room. 

The voyage also includes bottomless soft drinks like soda, juice, coffee, tea, and even the plant-based blue "milk" and green "milk." A frozen version of the blue and green milk is sold in  Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge  for about $8 a cup.

The dishes look a bit wild, but you don't have to be adventurous to enjoy them.

Many of the foods look otherworldly , but some are just inventive takes on familiar favorites.

We love the Fire-Melted Cheese Takeaway with Red Fruit Soup Dipper, a bubble-bread grilled cheese and tomato soup, and the sunflower butter and jelly, a pillowy green pod that's really just a delicious, nut-free PB&J. 

There are plenty of elevated, more adventurous options too, like Chandrilan Salad (made with mushrooms, kale, olives, squash and white berry vinegar) and Sorgan's Stew (made with crawfish tails, rice and yellow-seed stick). 

The first dinner is An Evening with Gaya.

On night one, galactic singer Gaya performs a catchy musical set, accompanied by Rodian backup musician Ouannii. We loved her music. 

Most of my family loved the dinner food, but there are also options for less adventurous eaters.

While the rest of us dug into dishes like colorful Spiral Dumplings with "interplanetary dipping sauces" and Flora Noodle Salad, our server brought my pickier son steamed green beans and waffle fries.

Basics like chicken nuggets and pizza are also available to order.

Dinner on the second night is a Taste Around the Galaxy.

On night two, courses are inspired by different planets, from Mustafar to Kashyyyk. 

The most talked-about dish of the voyage is from the jungle planet of Felucia. Felucian shrimp cocktail is bright blue and served encircled in a billowing fog of dry ice. 

We love hanging out in the Sublight Lounge.

There's not much downtime when you're as invested in the story as we were, but for a break we kick back in the Sublight Lounge, the cocktail bar just off the atrium.

We played sabacc and sipped themed drinks like the Mandalore Sling, Pod Chaser, or bright-blue Toniray wine (my favorite). Alcoholic and specialty zero-proof cocktails are sold at an additional charge.

The Galactic Starcruiser stay includes a VIP visit to Disney's Galaxy's Edge.

Even if you've been to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios before, the port excursion to Batuu as a Halcyon passenger is a unique — and exclusive — experience. 

Transport shuttles brings guests from the Halcyon to a themed back entrance straight into Galaxy's Edge.

The Starcruiser stay comes with Lightning Lane access, which allows you to skip the lines on popular rides Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run.

The Halcyon crew is there to help too, handing out bottled water and phone chargers as needed. They can also hold onto your packages if you shop at the park or build a lightsaber or droid. 

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser defies comparisons to any other vacation — and it's definitely not a one-and-done.

Even though our itineraries looked the same on our first two voyages, our experiences were each totally unique. Performers expertly improvise, bringing a personalization to every interaction that ensures it's all but impossible to duplicate the experience. 

On both trips, by the end of the second night, we felt the sense of belonging that comes with being a part of something really special. It stayed with us long after we got home.

Months after our first voyage, my son asked for a Starcruiser birthday and Lt. Croy cake. He named his favorite plush after the Halcyon and even started his own Starcruiser fund with his piggy bank. 

There's a reason Galactic Starcruiser has spawned superfan groups of former passengers longing to connect with others who share their love of this place and the masterful performers that bring it to life. 

There's simply nothing else like it — and we can't wait to go back. 

A unique Disney experience: Here's what you can't miss on Disney Cruise Lines

Posted: November 7, 2023 | Last updated: November 7, 2023

Disney Cruise Line is synonymous with family vacations at sea, so you might think that every Disney cruise in 2024 will be a good choice for families. And having sailed on every one of Disney's cruise ships myself, I can say the simple answer is yes, that's absolutely true. But some Disney cruise experiences hold an extra special place in my family's heart, and they've made me realize that certain Disney cruises can go above and beyond even DCL's usual family-friendly standard. 

I'm thinking about when we met Disney’s "Frozen" friends in person on a Norway sailing or laughed to tears over dinner with Crush the Sea Turtle ("cha dude!"), or completed a 5K race with my daughter on Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay . That's why my picks for the best Disney cruises for families in 2024 are all about these kinds of extra special experiences, the ones that aren't just the usual level of Disney cruise line magic but will elevate your family vacation into once-in-a-lifetime "cherished family memory" territory.

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There will be no shortage of these kinds of opportunities on Disney Cruise Line (DCL) in 2024. From being among the first to visit Disney's brand-new private island destination to enjoying an immersive Pixar-themed day at sea to setting sail on the maiden voyage of Disney's newest ship , here are the Disney cruise experiences I think will go above and beyond in 2024. 

1. Disney Magic to Lighthouse Point, DCL's newest private island destination

One thing my family looks forward to during any Disney cruise is a stop at DCL's private island, Castaway Cay. In 2024, Disney Cruise Line will unveil its second private island destination, Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point , on the island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas. And I can’t wait to see how they plan to outdo the already incredible Castaway Cay experience. 

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Similar to when Disney created its Aulani resort in Hawaii , Disney Imagineers have been working with local artists and cultural experts to design an authentic Bahamian island experience at Lighthouse Point. Curvilinear buildings are meant to evoke scattered seashells along the shore, and a Bahamian Art and Culture Pavilion will feature special programs and local artists that celebrate Bahama traditions. 

A special preview cruise to Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point on the Disney Magic departs from Fort Lauderdale in June 2024.  

2. Alaska and Australia cruises on the Disney Wonder in 2024

When my youngest daughter graduated from high school, my wife and I asked where she wanted to go for our family vacation to celebrate her milestone . Her top choice was Alaska. In the summer months, Disney Cruise Line positions one of its smaller ships, the Disney Wonder, out west so families can take week-long sailings from Vancouver to the "Last Frontier." Along the way, you can experience majestic wildlife and stunning scenery while calling on Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, and glacier viewing along the Stikine Icecap. 

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But that's not all the Disney Wonder gets up to! In 2023, Disney also began offering Australia and New Zealand cruises onboard the ship, and that will continue in 2023 and 2024. Disney Cruise Line has announced a new season of sailings in the region from October 2024 through February 2025. 

The Disney Wonder is one of DCL's original class of ships, and with a capacity of 2,713 passengers, it remains one of the line's most intimate vessels. That's a reason to love it. Both the Wonder and its sister ship, Disney Magic, are especially great Disney cruise options in 2024 if your family is new to cruising . Far from being a drawback, the smaller size makes it less likely to feel overwhelming to first-timers.

3. European vacations on the Disney Dream

In 2023, Disney Cruise Line sent the Disney Dream across the Atlantic for the first time. The ship will head back to Europe in 2024 with summer cruises in the Mediterranean, Greek Isles, British Isles, Iceland, and Norwegian Fjords. These are the best 2024 Disney Cruises for experiencing new ports of call like Valencia, Spain; Haugesund, Norway; and Hamburg, Germany, along with three Mediterranean destinations (Catania, Italy; Kusadasi, Turkey; and Valletta, Malta) that Disney will visit for the first time since 2014.

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In June, the Disney Dream sails from Civitavecchia (Rome) with stops in Naples and three different Greek Islands, including Mykonos and Crete. In July, the ship transitions to northern European cruises, including a 12-night voyage departing from England (Southampton) on July 24, heading through the Norwegian Fjords, three days in Iceland, and an overnight stay in Reykjavik before returning to Southampton. 

My family sailed on Disney’s inaugural Norwegian Fjords cruise in 2015, and it was hands down our best family vacation because of the Disney-specific experiences no other cruise line can offer, such as Frozen '’s's Anna and Elsa posing for pictures at a Norwegian Village museum in Ålesund.

4. Disney Cruise Line's private island trifecta on the Disney Fantasy

Many fans of Disney Cruise Line’s private island get particularly excited when itineraries include a Castaway Cay "double dip," i.e., two stops at Castaway Cay. But in 2024, the Disney Fantasy ventures on a seven-night itinerary that calls on Disney’s private islands not once, not twice, but three times with a stop at Castaway Cay and two visits to the brand-new Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. 

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I love Disney’s Castaway Cay and have enjoyed so many relaxing stops to the island. I especially remember learning the "stingray shuffle" and holding stingrays during Castaway Ray's Stingray Adventure. I love that this 2024 Disney cruise will give families plenty of time to explore Disney’s brand-new private island destination on the southernmost tip of Eleuthera without overlooking a day at the old favorite. 

5. Disney Wish theme park and cruise vacation

The Disney Wish is DCL's newest ship (for now), debuting in July 2022 and offering three- and four-night cruises to the Bahamas from Port Canaveral, Florida . The close proximity of Port Canaveral to Walt Disney World makes it easy to combine an Orlando theme park vacation with a Disney Cruise. 

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Disney land and sea vacations are the best of both worlds for families with theme park lovers who want to go, go, go, and other family members looking for a more laidback experience. My advice is to head to the theme parks first, get tired out from the walking, rides, and stimulation, and then sail off on a four-night cruise to decompress. My wife and I enjoyed the most expansive stateroom ever when we sailed on the Disney Wish last summer and it couldn't have been more relaxing.

6. Themed Cruises – Pixar, Marvel, and holidays

In January, I had the opportunity to experience Pixar Day at Sea , Disney Cruise Line’s newest themed cruise, on the Disney Fantasy . In my review for FamilyVacationist, I called it an " overflowing toy box of fun " and I'm excited for more families to experience it on a Disney cruise in 2024. The cruise was packed with so many Pixar character meets, themed-activities, special shows, foods, and treats that some of it spilled into additional days at sea. In 2024, Pixar Day at Sea returns to the Disney Fantasy on seven-night Caribbean sailings from January through March.

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Disney's themed cruise days aren't limited to Pixar, either. There's a Marvel Day at Sea on five-night Disney Dream cruises departing Fort Lauderdale from January through March, and when the festive season rolls around most of the ships offer holiday sailings with Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime cruises. 

I was so impressed with the Halloween tree in the ship's atrium when my family sailed on a Halloween cruise. Over the course of the cruise, the tree "bloomed" with spooky Jack-o-lanterns. In addition, Disney characters were decked out in costumes, there was trick-or-treating, and other special activities. And of course Very Merrytime cruises have a tree-lighting ceremony, Mickey and Minnie’s Holiday Party, carolers, special drinks and treats, and appearances by the guest of honor for the cruise, Santa Claus.

7. Disney Treasure Sets Course for Adventure

Last but not least, Disney Treasure joins the Disney Cruise Line fleet with its maiden voyage on December 21, 2024. Adventure is the theme for Disney's sixth cruise ship with spaces and entertainment inspired by "Aladdin," "Coco," "Zootopia," "Jungle Cruise," even "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea." 

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As a fan of the Magic Kingdom’s Jungle Cruise ride and Skipper Canteen restaurant, I can’t wait to get immersed in the kitschy 1930s adventure vibe onboard the Disney Treasure. The ship will sail seven-night itineraries to the eastern and western Caribbean and have a theater-in-the-round restaurant at the Plaza de Coco as well as a cinematic dining experience at Worlds of Marvel. Because these are longer cruises than those available on DCL's other ship in the same class (Disney Wish), you can experience two distinct shows in each of these venues during a voyage. 

The article 7 best Disney cruises for families in 2024 appeared first on FamilyVacationist.com .

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