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Christmas Cruises From The UK 2024, 2025, 2026

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There's a great range of Christmas cruises that depart from UK shores. From festive market getaways to Hamburg, Amsterdam, and Zeebrugge, to 15-night celebrations in the Canary Islands covering both Christmas and New Year, there's a seasonal world of entertainment, food, festivities, and relaxation to be enjoyed - straight out of the UK's main ports. So, rather than getting yourself wound up about the Christmas dinner and panicking about creating the perfect holiday ambience, why not sit back and enjoy a sumptuous meal created by some of the world's greatest chefs? Christmas cruises from the UK tend to set sail throughout the month of December, with some voyages covering the dawn of a new year.

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Very Merrytime Christmas Cruise Info & Review

We recently did a Very Merrytime Christmas sailing aboard Disney Cruise Line and thought it’d be worth sharing photos, info, and our review of the voyage. Our cruise was a 4-night trip from Port Canaveral, Florida (near Walt Disney World) on the Disney Dream, but these holiday cruises are offered fleet-wide in November and December.

These Very Merrytime voyages promise everything of a normal itinerary, including Pirate Night, holiday-themed atrium entertainment acts, and a stop at Castaway Cay. Disney Cruise Line’s private island is also decked out for the holidays with garland, and icon Christmas tree, and more.

Aboard each Disney Cruise Line ship, there are also entertainment highlights, themed activities for kids, youth parties & crafts, and interactive options. Of course, there’s also a variety of exclusive, holiday-themed DCL merchandise and gifts. In our estimation, this all sounds better than it is in execution…

We’ll start with some basic background info about Disney Cruise Line’s Very Merrytime sailings…

Very Merrytime Cruise Info & Entertainment

Mickey’s Tree-Lighting Magic – When you walk onto your Disney Cruise Line ship on day one, the Christmas tree and garland lights aren’t yet on. This is because there’s a show featuring Disney characters, Christmas music, crew members, and more in this tree-lighting ceremony that makes these festive lights twinkle.

Santa’s Winter Wonderland Ball – Santa and Mrs. Claus invite in some special guests on each Very Merrytime sailing in this performance. This special holiday gathering featuring Broadway-style entertainment (per Disney–we’d say that’s overselling it), classic holiday tunes, Mickey & friends, and snow in the atrium.

Christmas Character Costumes – The costumes that the Disney characters don during Mickey’s Tree-Lighting Magic Ceremony and Santa’s Winter Wonderland Ball are also worn throughout the cruise during meet & greets. The Navigator App specifies meet-and-greet times, but not attire.

Castaway Cay – Disney Cruise Line’s private island is decked for the holidays with a tropical flair. An icon Christmas tree, holiday island music, garland, and even snow flurries greet guests arriving to the island.

Gingerbread House – Each Disney Cruise Line ship features a life-size gingerbread house in the atrium, created by the Crew Members from scratch as they compete against each other for the most creative and whimsical creation.

See Ya Real Soon – The holiday version of See Ya Real Soon is modified, featuring the Dickens Carolers who sing “Let There Be Peace on Earth.” As with Epcot’s now extinct fireworks, this was a perfect way to end the cruise during the Christmas season. This show also provides another opportunity for guests to meet the characters, in a rushed-but-efficient process.

There isn’t enough Christmas. That’s pretty much it, in a single sentence. Don’t get us wrong–we love Disney Cruise Line and had a blast on this sailing. However, this isn’t simply a sailing that coincidentally occurs around Christmas-time, it’s actively marketed by Disney as a Very Merrytime Cruise. From that perspective, it falls woefully short.

First, the decorations. It’s nice to see the atriums of the gorgeous Disney Cruise Line ships decorated, but disappointing that these are generic Christmas ornaments, garland, and lights. They look nice, but there’s nothing on-theme about them, which is a bit of a letdown if you’ve been to the resorts at Walt Disney World around the holidays.

Beyond the ship atrium, there just isn’t much in terms of decor. There are trees in the lobby of each restaurant and scattered in a few other spots, but not much. A few wreaths and scattered pieces of garland, but nothing (that I can recall) that was even illuminated outside the atrium.

Castaway Cay does have an on-theme Christmas tree, which is really well done. Definitely the best photo op of the entire Very Merrytime Christmas Cruise.

Beyond that…Castaway Cay also does not have much. This would’ve been totally fine and more understandable if the ship had an adequate amount of decor.

Then there’s the entertainment. Three shows might sound like a decent amount, but that would be really overselling each. The tree lighting is pretty short and the See Ya Real Soon is a modified version of a normal (also short) goodbye.

Santa’s Winter Wonderland Ball is decent, but it’s also way too short, and the substance of the show is over far too quickly. Disney describes these as “Broadway-style” entertainment, but that’s not even remotely accurate. These are not proper shows, they’re mostly character greetings with a mild musical component. If you’re expecting Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration or even A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas, lower your expectations.

The Dickens Carolers are great in the few moments they’re given to shine, but those are over way too quickly. (If our in-room survey is any indication, they roam the ship and perform carols, but we never saw this.)

A proper stage show featuring the Dickens Carolers in the Walt Disney Theatre would’ve been awesome, but we would’ve been content with much less. Something– anything –of substance would’ve been nice. As it stands, there’s way too much of an emphasis on the Disney characters being introduced and waving, and too little on…literally anything else.

Speaking of the Disney characters, they are one of the few Christmas bright spots. Each of the Fab Five (or is it Sensational Six now?) has multiple holiday-themed outfits, and they rotate in these costumes for meet & greets throughout the Very Merrytime cruise. If your primary concern is meeting a range of characters in rare costumes, you’ll probably leave very satisfied.

We enjoyed these character meet & greets, but they were not our primary motivation for taking the cruise. We were expecting something more akin to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Sea. We would’ve even settled for a holiday version of Star Wars Day at Sea, which we experienced earlier in the year and really enjoyed.

Speaking of which, we’ve previously done two cruises with a Star Wars and Frozen Day at Sea, and each of those single days offered more substance than the entirety of this Very Merrytime Cruise. It’s worth emphasizing that those are marketed as normal cruises with the themed day added to select dates after itineraries go on sale.

In any case, these other themed ‘day at sea’ cruises provide a template for what Disney Cruise Line could do to make the Very Merrytime Cruise satisfying as a Christmas-time experience. Add a deck party, more substantive stage show, daytime entertainment, themed menus & desserts, scavenger hunt, and decorations. (On the plus side, the themed cups were a decent touch.)

We’d personally go a step further and replace the tired and underwhelming Pirate Night offerings with something holiday-centric. Use the same fireworks but set them to Christmas music.

Have a nighttime stage show. Encourage guests to done their holiday finery and get dressed up in yuletide attire. These are not unrealistic expectations–Disney Cruise Line does all of these things well on other cruises, so it’s perplexing that they drop the ball with Christmas.

Overall, our Disney Cruise Line experience was still exceptional, and we remain of the belief that DCL offers a premium product worthy of the premium pricing, elevated level of service, and high standards…at least with all of the normal offerings. Our disappointment here comes in comparing the Very Merrytime Cruise to other days at sea we’ve experienced, as well as Disney Christmas entertainment in the parks.

We wouldn’t hesitate to take another Disney cruise, but will likely avoid November and December in the future. These itineraries are more expensive (at least, in our experience) than their counterparts in January and February, and we’d prefer to save the money and do one of the discounted off-season sailings. With that said, if you’re looking to do a family cruise around the holidays and are only looking for mild dashes of Christmas cheer, there’s no reason to actively avoid the Very Merrytime Cruises. Just don’t go out of your way to book one, either.

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Your Thoughts

If you’ve done a Very Merrytime Christmas Cruise, did you have any similar disappointment? Did it live up to your expectations? Do you think we’re being too hard on it? Is this seasonal offering something you’d like to experience on Disney Cruise Line? Do you agree or disagree with our review? Any questions? Hearing feedback about your experiences is both interesting to us and helpful to other readers, so please share your thoughts below in the comments!

Written by Tom Bricker

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We have the Wish booked this year for our first! Can’t wait to experience it!

We’ve done the Halloween on the High Seas cruise and we’re booked for the Very Merrytime this November. I had such high hopes for the Halloween cruise that I too was disappointed to see just how lightly themed the cruise was. I spoke to the acitivity director about it and he said i was the first person to mention being a bit let down by how little “halloween” there was (notably that …somehow… during the week long cruise there wasn’t a single showing of the Disney Halloween classic, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”!) I now have lower expectations going into our Merrytime cruise. DCL says they “don’t want do overdo it” with the theming so if you’re a holiday die hard, just expect a great cruise … with a touch of the season (Halloween or Christmas) added to make it even better.

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12 best Christmas cruises for 2024 and 2025

It's the most wonderful time of the year ... to go on a cruise.

Trade the glow of a Christmas tree in your living room with the warmth of the sand and the sun on a holiday cruise. Skip the mulled wine on your stovetop for some of the world's best at a European Christmas market.

Christmas cruises can level up your holiday celebrations — and are an ideal opportunity to escape the conventional holiday celebrations in place of an adventure.

On a holiday cruise, you can leave the cooking, cleaning and decorating to the pros and simply enjoy time with your family. Christmas and New Year's cruises can also be good options for people trying to avoid the crush of relatives or who don't have family but still want to spend the holiday surrounded by other people and festive cheer.

Winter cruises feature holiday-themed activities for all ages, special feasts that capture the magic of the holiday season and port calls at destinations that let you enjoy the holiday spirit without shivering from frigid temperatures.

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It's never too early to plan your holiday getaway, especially as these cruises are among the quickest to sell out. Here are the best Christmas and New Year's cruises still available in 2024 and holiday sailings in 2025 to book now, as well as some useful tips about holiday cruise travel.

Holiday cruise tips

Before you book, keep in mind a few key facts about Christmas cruises.

Rates will be high

Expect cruise fares to be among the highest of the year during the holiday weeks as demand increases.

The best prices will be for early bookings; you likely won't find any last-minute discounts. If you do, they might be on windowless inside cabins or guarantee cabins , where the cruise line picks your room location.

Sailings will sell out

Holiday sailings sell out earlier than other itineraries, as people plan their holiday vacations months in advance. Suites and special cabins (family, spa and solo rooms and so forth) book up the fastest.

Consider booking your holiday cruise as early as possible, as the December sailings often fill up a year in advance .

Consider your own decorations

The crew will decorate public areas on board, but passengers often go all-out decorating their doors and cabins for the holidays.

Magnetic doors on cabins are blank canvases for the imagination. You'll find stateroom doors on Christmas cruises covered in wrapping paper, adorned with garlands or dotted with holiday-themed images.

It's best to double-check with your cruise line before attaching anything to your door or in your cabin, as rules and regulations differ per line. If you're not creative, check if your cruise line offers cabin decoration packages for preorder prior to your sailing.

Specialty dining is not advised on the actual holiday

Most of the specialty dining restaurants on major cruise lines have set menus that do not change for the holidays.

Your best bet for traditional holiday dinner options (think roast turkey, smoked ham, mashed potatoes and gravy) will come from the main, included dining options on board. It can't hurt to ask if any extra-fee restaurants are doing a Christmas or New Year's menu if you're looking for a more intimate holiday meal.

Expect holiday hours in port

Most cruise ships will plan for Christmas to be a sea day, but if you're in port on Dec. 25 (or on Boxing Day, as many islands celebrate the day after), expect shops, restaurants and attractions to have modified hours or be closed.

Onboard services won't stop, so if all your top lunch spots in port are closed, you're always guaranteed a hot meal on the ship.

Consider a holiday bonus for the crew

Cruise ship crew members go beyond the standard service on all lines for the holidays, whether it's a kind note wishing you well, a Champagne toast for New Year's or a fanciful towel creation.

They can't be at home celebrating with their families because they're working hard to make your holiday special. While gratuities are often included in your fare or added automatically to your final bill, consider tipping extra on a Christmas cruise. The hardworking staff will appreciate your extra generosity during the holiday season.

Best Christmas cruises for 2024

If you're on the hunt for the ideal holiday getaway, consider these Christmas cruises for this year's holiday vacation. (Note: These sailings had availability at the time of writing, but prices may change or ships sell out at any time.)

4-night Very Merrytime Bahamian cruise on Disney Cruise Line

Sail dates: Dec. 22-26, 2024

Ship: Disney Fantasy

Access Disney Cruise Line's newest private island when you sail Disney Fantasy this Christmas. This four-night Very Merrytime Bahamian cruise sails from Port Canaveral, Florida (near Orlando) to Disney's Castaway Cay, followed by a day at the new Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. The new island destination will highlight island culture with work by local artists and Bahamian music throughout the colorful beachside resort.

This sailing is one of Disney Cruise Line 's Very Merrytime Cruises, so expect plenty of holiday-themed surprises and special moments. Disney's December sailings feature snow flurries in the ship's atrium, pop-up meet-and-greets with Disney characters dressed in their holiday best and a Christmas wonderland on the beach at Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay.

Rates start at $4,862 for two adults sharing an inside cabin, including all taxes and fees.

16-night Circle Hawaii Holiday cruise on Holland America

Sail dates: Dec. 18, 2024-Jan. 3, 2025

Ship: Zaandam

The 16-night Circle Hawaii Holiday on Holland America's Zaandam is a great way to retreat from the cold this December. The extended itinerary will whisk you away for both Christmas and the New Year.

The ship sails round-trip from San Diego with stops in Honolulu; Kahului, Maui; and Hilo and Kona, Hawaii. You'll spend five days traversing the Pacific Ocean on your way to Hawaii and five days at sea returning to the west coast for one more stop in Ensenada, Mexico, before returning to San Diego. You can also enjoy scenic cruising by the Kilauea Volcano.

Don't forget your holiday best, as Zaandam will host a Christmas Eve formal ball with dinner and dancing, as well as a midnight Mass. Other seasonal events include a holiday-themed high tea service, holiday choir performances and Santa meet-and-greets.

Rates for inside cabins start from $1,739 per person, not including an estimated $282 per person in taxes, fees and port expenses.

13-night New Zealand holiday cruise on Celebrity Cruises

Sail dates: Dec. 20, 2024-Jan. 2, 2025

Ship: Celebrity Edge

The most appealing holiday itinerary on Celebrity Cruises takes you Down Under for a two-week celebration, sailing round-trip from Sydney.

You'll cruise during the region's summer season with an itinerary that traverses the picturesque Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound and Dusky Sound before making port stops in Dunedin, Napier, Auckland, Tauranga and Bay of Islands, New Zealand.

The cruise doesn't call on Australian ports, but you can easily tack on a land-based pre- or post-cruise stay since the ship sails from Sydney.

If you're feeling the holiday spirit, sign up to join a group of crew and passengers to go caroling around the ship. Cookie decorating, visits with Santa and Christmas games are part of the holiday fun. On New Year's Eve, gather for a special party with a complimentary midnight Champagne toast, party favors and live music.

The lowest cabin fares start at $1,664 per person, plus $444.55 in taxes, fees and port expenses.

15-night South Africa Intensive Voyage on Azamara

Sail dates: Dec. 20, 2024-Jan. 4, 2025

Ship: Azamara Pursuit

Azamara is known for its travels to less-frequented ports, often with longer stays providing more time for immersion. Go somewhere new with Azamara's 15-night Christmas and New Year's cruise around South Africa. Azamara Quest sails round-trip from Cape Town with stops along the east coast of South Africa, including Port Elizabeth, Richards Bay, Durban and Mossel Bay.

Holiday events include caroling concerts, pop-ups with Christmas cookies and hot chocolate, and a special tree-trimming party on Dec. 24. Azamara Quest will time its popular White Night pool deck party to coincide with New Year's Eve. The line has a tradition of seeking out the oldest person on board to ring the ship's bell two minutes prior to midnight to literally "ring out the old." Then the youngest passenger on board will "ring in the new" as the clock strikes 12 o'clock.

Rates start from $2,784 per person, not including $196 in taxes, fees and port expenses.

7-night Christmas Markets on the Danube cruise on AmaWaterways

Sail dates: Dec. 9-15, 2024

Ship: AmaBella

A river cruise through Europe is the most convenient way to visit many of the continent's famous Christmas markets.

Your ship will dock in the heart of each city, usually just a few steps from the markets. Sailing with AmaWaterways during the holiday season, guests return from a day exploring the markets to events on board that include tree-trimming, caroling and a fun European tradition called "Shoes for St. Nick," where passengers who leave their slippers outside their stateroom awake to find them filled with sweets.

Unlike most Christmas-related retail stores in the U.S. that stay open through the holiday season, many of Europe's Christmas markets close up shop by Dec. 22, so you'll need to take your vacation before Christmas itself. AmaWaterways' seven-night Christmas Markets on the Danube cruise takes place aboard AmaBella. You'll be immersed in the holiday spirit with port stops in Passau, Germany; Linz, Vienna and Weissenkirchen, Austria; and Budapest.

Rates for the weeklong cruise start at $3,699 per person, not including $224 in port charges and taxes.

7-night Western Caribbean cruise on Princess Cruises

Sail dates: Dec. 21-28, 2024

Ship: Sun Princess

Debuting in February 2024, Sun Princess is the first of Princess Cruises ' brand-new Sphere-class series of ships.

Take the line's newest flagship for a Christmastime spin on a round-trip Fort Lauderdale itinerary that features port calls at Cozumel, Mexico; Belize City, Belize; and Roatan, Honduras. Three sea days give guests plenty of time to explore all the attractions on board, from a dome-covered pool area to a top-deck family activity zone.

The 4,300-passenger vessel will be about 21% bigger than the current biggest ships in the Princess fleet. It will be the line's first ship that features suites with exclusive access to a private restaurant, lounge and sun deck. Sun Princess will also boast an innovative new "cabana cabin" along the ship's extra-wide 10th deck with access to a private deck area.

It will be easy to get into the holiday spirit while on board Sun Princess, with festive decor throughout the ship and an occasional "snowfall" in the Atrium. If you're traveling with kids, you can leave cookies for Santa and carrots for his reindeer. Christmas caroling, storytime and other holiday events will help you create special holiday memories.

Rates for the Western Caribbean cruise start at $957 per person for an inside cabin, not including $153 in taxes, fees and port expenses.

12-night Antarctic Explorer cruise on Viking

Sail dates: Dec. 22, 2024-Jan. 3, 2025

Ship: Viking Polaris

While instinct might say to stop by the North Pole to check in on Santa's operations, it's just too cold, dark and icy for cruising. Instead, head toward the South Pole and Antarctica for a Christmas expedition.

Spend close to two weeks exploring the farthest reaches of the earth on the Antarctic Explorer itinerary aboard Viking 's Polaris. The route sails round-trip from Ushuaia, Argentina, before traversing the Drake Passage and cruising Antarctica for seven days. You'll have a cruise line-provided pre-cruise stay in Buenos Aires the night before you fly down to Ushuaia to meet your ship.

You'll explore the icebergs and cliffs of Antarctica on Christmas, presumably followed by a hot cocoa or a warm cocktail on deck. Afterward, treat yourself to Nordic-inspired dishes like smoked salmon and caviar, along with holiday treats like krumkake (a Nordic take on the cannoli) and sandkaker (Norwegian sugar cookies).

As with all Antarctica itineraries, ports and destinations on the continent change by the day, depending on weather and climate conditions. Rates for available staterooms on the cruise start from $15,495, including airfare, port taxes and fees.

Best Christmas cruises for 2025

If you want to score the best prices on a holiday cruise, book far in advance. Here are a few cruises to consider for your 2025 Christmas vacation.

Royal Caribbean: 7-night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day cruise

Sail dates: Dec. 20-27, 2025

Ship: Icon of the Seas

Catch a ride on the world's largest cruise ship during the 2025 holiday season. Highlights of Royal Caribbean 's new Icon of the Seas include a reconfigured Aqua Theater, now set at the bow of the ship inside a giant glass dome and featuring a dazzling 50-foot waterfall and dancing robotic arms, and Category 6, the largest waterpark at sea with six waterslides, including the tallest drop slide at sea.

This holiday-week sailing departs round-trip from Miami with stops in Philipsburg, St. Maarten; Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas; and Perfect Day at CocoCay (Royal Caribbean's private island in the Bahamas). Three days at sea might not be enough time to try everything on board!

Holiday highlights often include Christmas Eve caroling, an ugly Christmas sweater crafting competition, Christmas ornament and gingerbread cookie decorating classes, and holiday games and trivia.

The lowest available cabin category for this sailing is an ocean-view cabin, starting at $3,266 per person, not including $182.51 in taxes, fees and port expenses per person.

7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise on Carnival Cruise Line

Sail dates: Dec. 21-Dec. 28, 2025

Ship: Carnival Celebration

Carnival's seven-night Eastern Caribbean sailing is an excellent way to experience Carnival's Celebration Key, the line's new private destination on the south side of Grand Bahama Island. Carnival Celebration sails round-trip from Miami with stops in Celebration Key; Nassau, Bahamas; Amber Cove, Dominican Republic and Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos, so you can get some much-needed beach time and warm weather.

The line understands its family-forward "fun" ships are built for cheery escapes, and its Christmas celebrations fit perfectly into that world. Seasonal holiday events include Christmas caroling, an ugly sweater competition and a live holiday show with appearances by Santa and the Grinch.

Rates for inside cabins start at $1,049 per person, not including an estimated $215.65 per person in fees.

14-night Galapagos cruise on Silversea

Sail dates: Dec. 13-27, 2025

Ship: Silver Origin

Escape to the exotic Galapagos Islands for the holidays with a Silversea cruise. On the 14-night sailing round-trip from San Cristóbal, Silver Origin will alight at a remarkable 27 ports throughout the archipelago.

The Silver Origin's Christmas sailing will include many festive enhancements, beginning with an extensive overlay of greenery and ornaments throughout the interiors of the ship. The ship's culinary team will prepare a special Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinner menu, along with mulled wine, eggnog and hot chocolate.

Adding to the cheer, guests and the ship's crew can participate in caroling, and despite no chimney in sight, a special visitor from the North Pole is scheduled to make an appearance.

The "door-to-door" rate for this sailing starts from $24,400 per person, including port fees and taxes. It includes a transfer service to the airport, airfare, shore excursions, premium alcoholic beverages, all gratuities, butler service and a return transfer back home at the end of your trip.

11-night Monteverde Cloud Forest & Arenal Volcano cruise tour on Windstar Cruises

Sail dates: Dec. 16-27, 2025

Ship: Wind Spirit

Give yourself a bucket list gift for Christmas and book a Panama Canal cruise for your winter vacation.

Windstar Cruises ' Wind Spirit — a cruise ship that's part yacht, part four-masted sailing ship — is sailing down Costa Rica's Pacific coast and through the Panama Canal during the 2025 holiday season.

The journey begins with a five-day land tour of Costa Rica, taking guests to the Arenal volcano and Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. You'll then head to Puerto Caldera to board Wind Spirit. The ship will sail south to Quepos and Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica. Then it's on to ports in Isla Parida and Balboa (for Panama City) in Panama before sailing through the Panama Canal.

To sweeten the holiday, Windstar gifts each cabin with a basket of Christmas cookies, candy canes, mandarin oranges, roasted nuts and chocolate candies.

Rates for the 11-night Central American getaway start from $5,599 per person, not including $474 in port fees and taxes.

7-night Roundtrip New Orleans Christmas cruise on American Queen Voyages

Sail dates: Dec. 22-29, 2025

Ship: American Countess

Glide up the Lower Mississippi River and soak in the charms of historic towns decked out in their holiday finest. This American Queen Voyages itinerary will also visit the special European-style Christmas market in Natchez, Mississippi, created especially for the line.

The itinerary begins with a pre-cruise hotel stay in New Orleans, where the bustling Bourbon Street awaits exploration. The Mississippi river sailing includes stops along the river at Nottoway, Louisiana; Natchez, Mississippi; St. Francisville, Louisiana and an overnight in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Guests can opt for a premium holiday shore excursion in Natchez. The Jeweled Christmas in Natchez tour features a visit to The Towers, one of the state's most opulent privately owned antebellum homes. Guests will ooh and ahh over the festive decorations and displays that include over 100 Christmas trees.

While on board, passengers will enjoy festive holiday decorations, special holiday performances, seasonal cuisine and Christmas cocktails.

Rates for the seven-night Roundtrip New Orleans Christmas cruise start from $3,819 per person, including taxes, port fees and gratuities.

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Cruise and Stay at Walt Disney World ®

Free Disney Dining & Drinks + 14-Day Ticket for Price of 7 in 2025!

Book a Hotel & Ticket package by 7th November 2024 for selected arrivals between 7th January - 17th December 2025 and you'll enjoy FREE Disney Dining & Drinks and so much more when staying at selected Disney Resort hotels. Available during most school holidays , you can reserve this amazing holiday package from as little as £50 deposit per person.

Disney Cruise & Stay Package

Package for two adults and two children arriving 17th Aug 2025:

• 10 nights at Disney's All-Star Sports Resort
• 1 FREE Quick-Service Meal per day - save £189 per adult
• 1 non-alcoholic/alcoholic drink per meal
• Disney 14-Day Magic Ticket for the price of 7
• Memory Maker worth $210 (at the gate)
• 4-night Bahamian cruise onboard the Disney Magic
• Exceptional full board dining on your cruise
• Entertainment, including all child activities and world-class musicals
• Plus, save an extra £200 on your package!

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Plus, add flights to boost your package saving to £300 per booking when you book by 2nd July!

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A world of wonder awaits onboard Disney Cruise Line. With decks of sun-drenched Disney magic you won't find anywhere else, Disney Cruise Line puts everyone in the family on course for spectacular Disney entertainment and unrivalled relaxation.

• Explore the idyllic Bahamas or the Caribbean , including Disney's Castaway Cay , Disney's private island paradise
• Revel in Disney Deck Parties , open-air extravaganzas with themed dinner parties and spectacular fireworks at sea
• Enjoy award-winning original Disney musicals in our state-of-the-art theatre
• Immersive Kids' Clubs tailored to all ages, with trained Disney Youth Coordinators
• Get pampered in the spa , sunbathe on deck or chill out in areas exclusively for adults
• A wide range of  dining  options to choose from, from elegant to entertaining, from fine dining to completely casual
• From meet and greets to extra special storytelling, beloved characters are on hand to add an extra helping of pixie-dust
• Legendary Disney service ensuring you feel taken care of and right at home

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Build memories to last a lifetime at Walt Disney World Resort! There's something for everyone to enjoy with 4 Theme Parks and Water Park fun, plus countless opportunities for entertainment, shopping and relaxation!

• Live the fairy tale at Magic Kingdom Park across six enchanted lands of magical attractions
• Experience plenty of high-tech fun and the wonder of 11 diverse cultures at EPCOT
• Step into the magical world of showbiz at and explore Disney's Hollywood Studios
• Visit Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park and explore the wonders of nature and authentic adventures
• Discover thrills and relaxation at our splashtastic Water Parks
• Enter an eclectic mix of boutiques, one-of-a-kind eateries, jaw-dropping entertainment and nightlife at Disney Springs

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A cruise and stay holiday is the perfect way to spend quality family time together and make unforgettable memories. Every day and every night, there's something fun to do for all ages.

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Both Disney Cruise Line and Walt Disney World are brimming with special magic created just for adults, from luxurious spas to nighttime entertainment areas on board to dance the night away!

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On Disney Cruise Line, our spacious staterooms have been designed with families in mind. Almost all staterooms offer a split bathroom with separate sinks and a bathtub, so the whole family can get ready at the same time! Choose from four styles: Concierge, Oceanview with Verandah, Oceanview or Inside . All staterooms accommodate at least three people, and most Deluxe Family Staterooms with Verandahs up to five.

With over 25 uniquely themed Disney Resort Hotels at Walt Disney World, there are accommodations to suit every family's tastes and budget. Stay in the heart of the magic and enjoy a range of guest benefits.

On a Disney cruise, you get to experience three uniquely-themed main restaurants in rotation, so there's a different place to go for dinner each night. The twist is that your Disney waiting staff rotate with you, so the same friendly faces are there to welcome you to your table each evening! For sophisticated, subtle elegance, make sure to visit our adult-exclusive restaurants, Palo ‡ or Remy ‡ . Enjoy a Northern Italian menu at chic and modern Palo, or savour French-inspired fare and timeless Art Nouveau décor at Remy.

At Walt Disney World, there are a range of incredible dining options to suit the whole family. Indulge in culinary delights from around the globe, from award-winning fine dining to beautifully presented eateries from your favourite Disney classics. Experience Character Dining and enjoy a delicious meal that comes with appearances by your favourite Disney Characters. What's more, there are plenty of healthy options for all guests, from fruit-filled snack carts to fresh menu options.

To help you plan your Disney holiday we've put together a two-week itinerary based on a ten-night stay at Walt Disney World ® and a four-night Bahamian cruise onboard the Disney Dream .

Please note, for other itineraries and lengths of stay, please contact us with your travel dates.

Arrive at Orlando International airport, where you will make your way to your magically themed Disney Resort Hotel. Relax and unpack before heading over to Epcot , make your way to World Showcase and pick a country for dinner.

Spend the day at Magic Kingdom Park . Take in Main Street and Fantasyland, where you'll race through a diamond mine on swaying family coaster, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train . Stop for lunch before seeing Mickey and launching into the grid with TRON Lightcycle / Run in Tomorrowland! Complete the day watching Happily Ever After ; a nighttime spectacular with stunning fireworks, projections and classic Disney music.

Enjoy Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park . Board a treasure raft and hit the high seas on Miss Adventure Falls before relaxing on the Sandy White Beach. In the evening visit Disney Springs and explore over 50 brand names and Disney-themed shops before dinner at the Boathouse , an upscale waterfront dining experience complete with retro dream boats and vintage American Amphicars. Conclude your day enjoying some live music at the House of Blues .

Experience Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park : go on safari in 'Africa' and explore mesmerising Pandora - The World of Avatar. Journey deep into a bioluminescent rainforest on Na'vi River Journey , perfect for younger adventurers. Thrill seekers will love Avatar Flight of Passage , where you fly on the back of a mountain banshee during an exhilarating, 3D ride.

Take centre stage at Disney's Hollywood Studios . Get ready to play big in the new Toy Story Land , with adventures for kids and grown-ups alike. Take the family for a ride on Slinky Dog Dash , where Slinky's coils twist around curves, hills and drops. In the evening head to Disney's BoardWalk and cycle around the lake before dining at Flying Fish Cafe , and watching performers on the promenade.

Spend your morning exploring EPCOT Future World and fly high on hang-gliding adventure, Soarin' Around the World . Later, take a lush trail and explore Journey of Water, inspired by Moana for some interactive water fun! In the evening, grab a drink and gather around World Showcase Lagoon for Luminous The Symphony of Us !

Spend the day at Disney's Hollywood Studios where you can step into a galaxy far, far away. Venture to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge where legendary Star Wars stories come to life and you can blast through space on Star Tours - The Adventures Continue . Also don't miss Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway!

Have a lie-in before letting the kids run riot in the themed hotel pool or take time out in a quiet pool. In the afternoon, head back to Disney's Hollywood Studios and see Chewbacca at Star Wars Launch Bay . Prepare to "let it go" as Frozen springs to life in For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration , perfect for little ones! Hurtle up and down the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror or Take a ride on the cartoon side with Mickey, Minnie and friends on Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway .

Head back to Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park to explore the rest of the Park. Career through the Himalayan Mountains on Expedition Everest , spin and slide on a time-machine coaster back to the dinosaur age on DINOSAUR and meet Dug and Russell in Discovery Island. In the afternoon, return to Magic Kingdom Park to discover Frontierland and Adventureland before dining at The Crystal Palace , where you can meet Winnie the Pooh and friends.

Get up and head over to World Showcase in Epcot and explore 11 different countries in one day! Little ones will love Frozen Ever After in the Norwegian Pavilion whilst the big kids rock out on brand-new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind .

Time to pack up and get ready to embark on an unforgettable Disney Cruise! The Disney Cruise Line transportation bus will pick you up and whisk you over to Port Canaveral where you will be taken onboard your ship. Celebrate the start of your cruise with the fantastic Sailing Away Deck Party Celebration as you depart the port, followed by an evening spent watching a spectacular musical show and savouring your first rotational dining experience at a uniquely themed restaurant.

Arrive at Nassau in the Bahamas where you can spend the day sunbathing, swimming and relaxing on the soft sands. Return to the ship to watch the latest 3D Disney release in the Buena Vista Theatre , before getting ready for the night ahead. Adults can enjoy exclusive fine-dining at Palo or Remy and dance the night away at one of the lounge areas onboard while the children are enjoying the kids' clubs.

Arrive at Disney's private island, Disney Castaway Cay for a day exclusive to Disney Cruise Line guests. Enjoy tropical leisure activities on Castaway Family Beach, such as snorkelling, boating and swimming or simply chill out and sunbathe. Little ones can play at Scuttle's Cove where they will be supervised by Disney Youth Coordinators, while adults relax on their own exclusive beach, Serenity Bay. When you return to the ship, it's Pirate Night! Dress up and get ready for an evening full of shows, sing-alongs and fireworks during this swashbuckling deck party.

Enjoy the wonders of the Disney Wish as you spend the day at sea. Why not take a dip in one of the many onboard pools, be one of the first to adventure down AquaMouse, Disney's first attraction at sea or take some me-time by relaxing at the adult-exclusive Quiet Cove Pool whilst the kids are enjoying Disney excitement in the children’s and teens clubs. In the afternoon, take on a family trivia challenge at the lounge and enjoy a dance party with your favourite Disney characters! Finish your sailing watching a classic Disney movie under the stars.

Make the most of the final morning onboard and pick up any more souvenirs you need to take home! As you leave the ship, Disney Cruise Line transportation will transfer you to the airport to catch your flight home with memories that will last a lifetime.

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Disney's 13-night holiday for 2 adults and 2 children (aged 3-12) from £1673 per person, based on arrival into Orlando on 17th August 2025. Includes 10 nights in Orlando, with accommodation in a Standard Room at Disney's All-Star Sports Resort and a 4-night Bahamian cruise onboard the Disney Magic departing from Port Canaveral, Florida full-board in a standard inside stateroom. Excludes flights. Includes Disney 14-Day Magic Ticket and applicable discounts while at Walt Disney World. Includes transfers between hotel to port and taxes, fees and port charges of approximately £96 per person for a 4-night Bahamian Cruise, charges may be subject to change. Prices are correct as of 28th March 2023 and may vary based on travel date. All rates, dates and availability are subject to change without notice, and prices are valid for new bookings only. Bookings are subject to availability and our booking conditions . Holiday price is not confirmed until purchased. Prices do not include insurance.

§ 10% Disney Cruise and Stay Offer: 10% Disney Cruise and Stay discount offer is available to book 31st August - for bookings arriving between 1st January - 26th December 2022 when (i) adding a cruise departing from Port Canaveral Cruise to an existing booking OR (ii) making a new Cruise and Stay booking. The 10% Cruise and Stay discount offer is combinable with 50th Anniversary Package if applicable.

§ Free Disney Dining & Drinks offer is available for bookings made until 7th November 2024 for selected arrival dates. Full terms and conditions available here .

Memory Maker is included with Disney 7-Day and 14-Day Magic Ticket (adult tickets only).

Memory Maker includes Disney PhotoPass® photos and other digital content taken during the Memory Maker window and linked to the Memory Maker guest's Disney account. Subject to Memory Maker terms and, if applicable, Family & Friends terms Disney is not responsible for missing, lost, or damaged photos or other digital content. On the gate price $210 correct at time of printing.

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