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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

Thanks for the article! I’m wondering where I can get that black dress with red belt?! It looks great with the red ears!

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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Very Merrytime Cruises Over the Holidays on Disney Cruise Line

Every year, a Very Merrytime Cruises  take place on most voyages aboard all Disney Cruise Line ships from mid-November through right before Christmas. In addition to the usual activities and fun expected from a Disney cruise, there are many magical holiday extras in keeping with the holiday spirits. Sailings range in length from three to 14 nights with itineraries to the Caribbean and Bahamas, including stops on  Castaway Cay , Disney's private island. There are four ships that host the Very Merrytime Cruise during the holiday season: Disney Magic , Disney Wonder , Disney Dream , and Disney Fantasy .

Holiday Decorations

Families sailing during the holiday season from late November to New Year's Eve are treated to ships decked out from stem to stern with traditional Thanksgiving fanfare, Christmas festivities, and snow flurries.

Decorations onboard the Disney ships include 124 Christmas trees; 4,473 yards of garland; 14,000 yards of ribbon; over 5.5 miles of Christmas lights; and one giant candy cane for a tropical deck party. While Santa shares 300 pounds of gingerbread cookies, the life-size gingerbread house takes 320 hours to make with 650 pounds of gingerbread, 5,250 gingerbread bricks, and 220 pounds of sugar icing.

When the ships stop at Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay , the celebration continues with a decked-out Christmas tree, Disney character meet-and-greets, and holiday island music. Plus, the island's tram is decorated to resemble a reindeer, complete with antlers and a tail.

Merrytime Cruise Event Highlights

During the cruise, there will be many holiday-themed events to look forward to, from tree lightings to holiday parties.

• Mickey’s Tree-Lighting Magic takes place on the first night of the cruise in the atrium lobby where Disney characters lead holiday carols and the lighting of the glittering, three-deck-tall tree.
• Santa's Winter Wonderland Ball celebrates the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus, offering an opportunity to don holiday attire and join Disney friends and princesses for a glamorous ball. There will be appearances by Santa and meet-and-greet opportunities with Disney characters like Anna and Elsa from the hit movie "Frozen ."
• A variety of family holiday activities include building gingerbread houses and meet-and-greets with Santa Claus and favorite Disney characters. Youth holiday craft sessions are held to teach the kids how to decorate stockings and gingerbread men cookies, make holiday cards, and create holiday animation cells.
• Storytime with Mrs. Claus gathers the children in the atrium to hear well-known Christmas stories from her rocking chair by the tree. Holiday storytellers will share tales of Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa, plus a story about the magical feeling of the holidays on a ship.
• At the Deck the Deck Holiday Party, Disney friends lead games such as hula hooping and limbo under oversized candy canes, along with dances for the whole family like the “Yuletide Slide” and a conga line around the pool. The Disney Cruise Line’s farewell on the final night of each cruise, Til We Meet Again, features a special holiday edition with Disney characters and the ship’s crew in a musical finale led by Mickey Mouse.

Thanksgiving Day Events

On Thanksgiving cruises , families can feast on a Thanksgiving Day dinner and more. Guest will receive visits from Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse dressed in traditional Thanksgiving attire, and a special turkey towel animal in their stateroom upon turndown. Also during the special Thanksgiving voyages, big NFL football games are broadcast live on the ships’ outdoor, jumbo LED screen located near the family pool.

New Year's Eve Events

If you cruise on any Disney ship during New Year's eve, expect music, food, fireworks, and a giant midnight deck party. Activities are subject to change depending on each ship and itinerary, but a party hosted by Disney characters dressed in their New Year's best is guaranteed.

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Disney Cruise Line Introduces Holiday Cruises for Fall 2022

• June 18, 2021

Disney Cruise Line has announced that it will be operating several holiday sailings in the fall of 2022 with Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime Cruises across the fleet, including the first fall season on the new Disney Wish.

According to a press release, these sailings will depart from Florida, New York, Texas and California.

“With five ships setting sail in fall 2022 from different homeports around the country, we are excited to offer more ways than ever before for families to make special memories with Disney Cruise Line,” said Thomas Mazloum, president of Disney Cruise Line.

In fall 2022, the Disney Wish and Disney Fantasy will embark on itineraries out of Port Canaveral, Florida, while the Disney Dream will continue to sail from Miami.

The Disney Wish will be offering a series of three- and four-night voyages to the Bahamas, while the Disney Fantasy will offer six-, seven- and eight-night vacations to the eastern and western Caribbean.

The Disney Dream will take guests on four- and five-night Bahamian itineraries and five-night Caribbean cruises to either Grand Cayman or Cozumel, Mexico.

All sailings from Port Canaveral and Miami will include a stop at Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island paradise outfitted for family fun and relaxation and brimming with special Disney touches.

The Disney Magic will sail out of San Juan, Puerto Rico, for two special itineraries in early November. A seven-night southern Caribbean sailing will visit Antigua, St. Lucia, Aruba and Bonaire, while a following six-night voyage will feature stops in St. Thomas and Falmouth, Jamaica.

“Spooktacular” sailings return to California in late September with Halloween on the High Seas cruises to the Baja Peninsula from San Diego, Disney wrote. The Disney Wonder will host three-, four-, five- and seven-night vacations from southern California, allowing guests to celebrate the Halloween season at sea while taking in the beauty of Mexico.

The Disney Magic returns to New York in late September for a series of Halloween on the High Seas sailings to Bermuda and Canada. Guests can visit Bermuda’s pink sand beaches and colorful coral reefs on five-night vacations or set their sights for a special six-night cruise to the Canadian ports of New Brunswick and Halifax that includes a stop in Bar Harbor, Maine.

The Disney Magic will visit Galveston, Texas, in late November for a variety of five- and seven-night Very Merrytime Cruises with western Caribbean itineraries. Ports of call include Cozumel and Progreso, Mexico; Falmouth, Jamaica; and Grand Cayman.

On select sailings across the fleet, guests can dress up and join Disney characters in their Halloween costumes at Mickey’s Mouse-querade Party; enjoy themed food, beverages and crafts; and immerse themselves in a ghostly ship takeover with “elaborate decor and a magical Pumpkin Tree.”

During Very Merrytime Cruises, holiday magic will be unwrapped for the whole family with festive holiday decor, favorite characters in holiday attire and a special visit from Santa Claus.

Bookings for holiday itineraries open to the public on June 24, 2021.

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NEWS: Disney Cruise Line Releases Details on 2022 Halloween and Holiday Cruises

The magic of the holidays returns to Disney Cruise Line in the fall of 2022 with Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime Cruises across the fleet, including the first fall season on the all-new Disney Wish. With cruises departing from Florida, New York, Texas, and California, guests will have many opportunities to experience holidays at sea with Disney Cruise Line. Learn more below.

1 – Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime Cruises

“With five ships setting sail in fall 2022 from different homeports around the country, we are excited to offer more ways than ever before for families to make special memories with Disney Cruise Line,” said Thomas Mazloum, president of Disney Cruise Line.

Halloween on the High Seas returns to Disney Cruise Line in mid-September through October 2022. On select sailings across the fleet, guests can dress up and join Disney characters in their Halloween costumes at Mickey’s Mouse-querade Party; enjoy themed food, beverages and crafts; and immerse themselves in a ghostly ship takeover with elaborate decor and a magical Pumpkin Tree.

From early November through December, the Disney Cruise Line fleet is decked from bow-to-stern with holiday cheer and entertainment during Very Merrytime Cruises. Holiday magic is unwrapped for the whole family with festive holiday decor, favorite characters in their finest holiday attire and a special visit from none other than Santa Claus.

Bookings open to the public on June 24, 2021. More details can be found on disneycruise.com .

2 – Tropical Escapes from Florida

In fall 2022, the Disney Wish and Disney Fantasy will embark on guest-favorite itineraries out of Port Canaveral, Florida, while the Disney Dream continues to sail from Miami.

The Disney Wish will continue its inaugural season with its first-ever fall and holiday sailings, offering a series of three- and four-night voyages to the Bahamas, while the Disney Fantasy will offer six-, seven- and eight-night vacations to the eastern and western Caribbean.

The Disney Dream will take guests on four- and five-night Bahamian itineraries and five-night Caribbean cruises to either Grand Cayman or Cozumel, Mexico.

All sailings from Port Canaveral and Miami will include a stop at Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island paradise outfitted for family fun and relaxation and brimming with special Disney touches.

3 – Caribbean Cruises from San Juan

The Disney Magic will sail out of San Juan, Puerto Rico, for two special itineraries in early November. A seven-night southern Caribbean sailing will visit Antigua, St. Lucia, Aruba and Bonaire, while a following six-night voyage will feature stops in St. Thomas and Falmouth, Jamaica.

4 – Baja Penisula Voyages from California

Spooktacular sailings return to California in late September with Halloween on the High Seas cruises to the Baja Peninsula from San Diego. The Disney Wonder will host three-, four-, five- and seven-night vacations from southern California, allowing guests to celebrate the Halloween season at sea while taking in the mesmerizing beauty of Mexico.

5 – Sailings to Bermuda and Canada from New York

The Disney Magic returns to New York in late September for a series of Halloween on the High Seas sailings to Bermuda and Canada. Guests can visit Bermuda’s pink sand beaches and colorful coral reefs on five-night vacations or set their sights for a special six-night cruise to the Canadian ports of New Brunswick and Halifax that includes a stop in Bar Harbor, Maine.

6 – Vacations to Bahamas and Caribbean from Texas

The Disney Magic will visit Galveston, Texas, in late November for a variety of five- and seven-night Very Merrytime Cruises. Guests can experience the magic of the holidays on western Caribbean itineraries with ports of call that include Cozumel and Progreso, Mexico; Falmouth, Jamaica; and Grand Cayman.

To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, guests can visit  disneycruise.com , call Disney Cruise Line at 888-325-2500 or contact their travel agent.

RELATED ARTICLE: Very Merrytime Cruise – Our Review and What You Need to Know

Unwrap a holiday adventure for the whole family: a cruise aboard the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream or Disney Fantasy, all decked out with holiday cheer. From early November through December, Disney Cruise Line adds sparkle to each ship during Very Merrytime Cruises. These holiday-themed cruises feature exclusive offerings for the whole family to enjoy. We recently enjoyed a Very Merrytime Cruise on the Disney Dream! Keep reading for what you need to know about these fantastic cruises.

1 – Preparing for Your Very Merrytime Cruise

We had a lot of fun getting ready for our holiday cruise. We packed matching holiday shirts and brought our own stateroom decorations, along with ordering an in-room décor package. Check out our article on packing for a Very Merrytime Cruise by clicking here .

2 – Holiday Decorations Around the Ship

When you step aboard the ship during your Very Merrytime Cruise, you’ll find it decorated for the holidays. Decorations include a life-sized gingerbread house that smells amazing, garlands, poinsettias, and lights all around the ship. They really do make the ship even more magical. Finally, you’ll find a 24-foot Christmas tree in the atrium.  The tree stays dark until the first evening, during a special tree-lighting ceremony.

4 – Mickey’s Tree-Lighting Magic

On the first night of your cruise, you don’t want to miss “Mickey’s Tree-Light Magic,” a short show in the atrium lobby. During the show, Disney characters lead holiday carols and the lighting of the three-deck-tall tree. It was an entertaining show that set the stage for a great holiday cruise.

Click here to see a short video of the tree lighting ceremony!

5 – Santa’s Winter Wonderland Ball

Also on the first night of the cruise, is “Santa’s Winter Wonderland Ball” in the atrium lobby. In this short show, cruisers welcome the guests of honor, Santa and Mrs. Claus. The show is a grand celebration featuring Broadway-style entertainment, favorite Disney characters, and classic holiday tunes. This evening is made complete when a particular pair of royal sisters joins the party and causes a flurry of “frozen” fun as a magical snowfall overtakes the atrium.

6 – Dickens-Inspired Carolers

Throughout the cruise, be on the lookout for Dickens-inspired carolers. They carry the spirit of the holidays throughout the ship while singing holiday classics, sometimes with the help of favorite Disney friends. At the end of the cruise, children will have the opportunity to join the carolers onstage for a special farewell show.

7 – Family Holiday Activities

During the cruise, there are plenty of holiday activities for the whole family to enjoy. Chad and our daughter had a lot of fun decorating Christmas cookies. Santa Claus is also available in the atrium for holiday photos with guests. Finally, children and teens have holiday-themed activities in the youth clubs such as decorating stockings and gingerbread men cookies, making holiday cards and creating holiday animation cells.

8 – Holiday Fun on Castaway Cay

9 – Holiday Greetings with Disney Characters

A highlight for many during a Disney cruise is the opportunity to meet your favorite Disney characters. Throughout the cruise, the characters will appear in different outfits. On embarkation day, you’ll usually find Mickey and the gang in their cruising outfits. On Castaway Cay, you’ll find them wearing holiday island attire. During a Very Merrytime Cruise, you’ll be able to meet them in holiday outfits as well! It was so much fun going around the ship to meet them and get pictures. Their outfits are really unique, so a photo with them an extra special keepsake to take home.

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10 – Holiday Merchandise

No Disney vacation is complete without shopping for some merchandise, right? Disney Cruise Line offers a wide variety of items with different themes to guests. During our holiday cruise, I was most looking forward to seeing the Very Merrytime Cruise merchandise items, and I wasn’t disappointed. For the holiday season, they created a small holiday shop. Disney Dream’s Merchandise Manager told us that this was the first year they had dedicated store for the holiday items. You’ll find some items from the parks, but many items are exclusive to the Disney Cruise Line. One difference between shopping on your cruise and shopping at Walt Disney World is that on the ship, they are limited in how much inventory they can store. When something sells out, it will not be restocked during your cruise. So, if you see something you like early in your cruise, best get it then. Disney Cruise Line takes Disney Gift Cards. Disney Vacation Club members receive a 10% discount.

Click here to get a look at the exclusive holiday merchandise on the Very Merrytime Cruises.

11 – Storytime with Mrs. Claus

On the last day of our cruise, we were able to enjoy Storytime with Mrs. Claus. There was a great turnout. Many children were eager to hear from Mrs. Claus, who was sitting in her rocking chair in front of the Christmas tree in the lobby atrium. She read-aloud two stories, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” and “The Night Before Christmas.” At the end of the storytime, Mrs. Claus was joined by some surprise guests: Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and Goofy! There was a brief time of mixing and mingling with the characters for photos, including Mrs. Claus herself. It’s a lovely holiday offering, especially for young children.

12 – See Ya Real Soon

On the final night of every Disney cruise, you can enjoy a short farewell show, ‘See Ya Real Soon,’ in the lobby atrium. We enjoyed a special holiday edition of the cheerful farewell celebration with beloved Disney characters and the ship’s crew in a musical finale led by Mickey Mouse. The end of a Disney cruise is always so sad, but the final show makes it a bit easier to say goodbye!

13 – Thanksgiving Day Extras

If your cruise includes Thanksgiving Day, you will enjoy a bountiful Thanksgiving Day feast and visits from Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse dressed in traditional Thanksgiving attire. Also, during the special Thanksgiving voyages, NFL football games will be broadcast live on the ships’ outdoor, jumbo LED screens – Funnel Vision – located near the family pool.

14 – Christmas Day Extras

On Christmas morning at the atrium lobby tree, Santa Claus and his helpers will have a surprise for all the kids, and you’ll enjoy an exceptional musical performance from the children. A traditional Christmas dinner is served that night in the dining rooms. Christmas services will be held on Christmas Day with a midnight mass on Christmas Eve. Hanukkah services will be held for eight days, beginning on the 25th day of Kislev.

15 – Overall Thoughts

We really enjoyed our Very Merrytime Cruise. The ship was beautiful, and the holiday-themed extras were fun and added extra magic to our cruise. We always love greeting the characters in unique outfits, and so we were thrilled to get photos with them in unique outfits. We would love to sail over Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day one year. I can only imagine how magical waking up on the ship on Christmas morning would be. If you’re looking for some extra holiday magic on an already fantastic vacation, then a Very Merrytime Cruise is for you!

If you’re thinking about booking a holiday Disney Cruise, now is the perfect time to do so! We highly recommend booking with an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner to ensure you are well taken care of and get all the discounts available to you. For more details and help booking your vacation, call (407) 442-0227. You can also get a no-obligation, FREE vacation quote by  clicking here . Their services are free to you, and they can answer any questions you may have.

Editor’s Note: Walt Disney Parks & Resorts provided us a complimentary Very Merrytime Cruise and special media-specific events during the cruise. However, as always, the thoughts and opinions contained in this article are entirely our own.

For a no obligation, FREE Quote on a Disney vacation package, please contact our travel partner Magical Vacation Planner at 407-442-0227 (407-442-0215 for Spanish). You can also request a FREE quote online by Clicking HERE.

Chad & Cindy Nykamp

Disney Very Merrytime Cruise Tips & Itinerary

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Last year we did the 4-Night Very Merrytime Cruise on the Disney Wish cruise ship and had an amazing time. Whether you already have a Very Merrytime cruise planned or are thinking about doing one in the future, it’s such a fun way to kickstart the holiday season. We’ve put together some of our top Very Merrytime Cruise tips, including onboard activities, itineraries and what to wear for these special Disney Cruise Line sailings.

What is a Very Merrytime Cruise on Disney Cruise Line?

First things first, it’s helpful to know what Very Merrytime Cruises actually are. These special itineraries are part of Disney Cruise Line’s themed cruises, and they include holiday activities during the entire sailing. The ship is decorated for Christmas, and the characters are dressed in cute Christmas outfits. Plus, each day has special activities like crafts and Santa visits to get you in the holiday spirit throughout the entire cruise.

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Disney Very Merrytime Christmas Cruise Activities

The main draw to a Disney Cruise Line Christmas cruise is the special activities offered throughout. I read several Disney Christmas cruise reviews prior to our trip, and I wasn’t able to find a lot of information on the fun activities a DCL Christmas cruise offers. Here are some of the activities on our Very Merrytime Christmas Cruise:

• Christmas Tree Lighting: This is offered on each Very Merrytime sailing on the first night. It’s typically around 7:45pm, between first and second dinners. Santa comes out and everyone can watch the tree lit together. 
• Storytime with Santa and/or Mrs Claus: This special activity is offered once per sailing, and on our cruise it was at 1:45pm on the Nassau port day. The best part about storytime was the surprise dance party afterwards. The characters came out in their Christmas gear and spent time with the kids dancing to popular Christmas songs.
• Holiday crafts like ornament making for either adults only or all ages offered throughout the cruise.
• Character Greetings each day with characters dressed in the cutest Christmas outfits. For the most part, the characters were wearing Christmas outfits with the exception of Pirate Night and Castaway Cay. 
• Visits with Santa are offered on a few days and times throughout the sailing. He was the best Santa I’ve ever seen!
• Special Photo Ops: Get pictures with or without Santa in front of the tree or with special photo backgrounds. Many people either dress up in their best Christmas outfits or matching Christmas pajamas. 
• Holiday Music Performances: In the evenings, there are special musical performances with holiday music. 
• Gingerbread house making or cookie decorating have also been offered on Very Merrytime cruises in the past, but we didn’t see it on our particular sailing.

Christmas Decorations on Disney Very Merrytime Cruises

Another benefit to doing a Very Merrytime Disney Cruise is getting to see the ships beautifully decorated with Christmas decor. Some of the amazing Christmas decorations include:

• A huge Christmas tree in the Grand Hall, with special colors and theming based on the ship. The Disney Wish Christmas tree is unique in that it’s a gold tree with gold decorations throughout. While it’s different from your traditional tree, we absolutely loved it! The lights are off when you first board the ship, and then there’s a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on all DCL Christmas cruises the first night. 
• Themed Christmas trees in each area of the ship. The kids’ clubs each had a special tree in each area, and the lounges and even the hair salon and spas had their own trees. It was fun looking for them throughout the ship!
• A Gingerbread House on each Disney cruise ship. Each ship puts together their own Gingerbread house for display, and they have a contest at the end to see which ship has the best tree. The gingerbread house on the Disney Wish was unique in that it was more of a tower than a house. 
• Castaway Cay is decorated for Christmas with its own Christmas tree and beachy themed snowmen for a fun photo op as well as decorations throughout the island. Sadly, with a hurricane and other events, Castaway Cay wasn’t decorated for our Nov 14-18 Very Merrytime Bahamas cruise on the Disney Wish. (So keep that in mind that if you’re on an earlier Very Merrytime itinerary in November, Castaway Cay may not yet be decorated!)

What to Pack for a Very Merrytime Cruise

Not sure what to pack for a Disney Very Merrytime Cruise? One of our biggest Disney Christmas Cruise tips is to get super festive! Regardless of whether you’re sailing in November or December, you’ll see people decked out in holiday gear throughout the cruise. It’s such a fun way to get in the holiday spirit. Some things to pack for a Disney Christmas Cruise include:

• Disney Christmas pajamas for the whole family. If you’re planning ahead, Target, Old Navy and Kohls tend to have matching family PJs by late September. Little Sleepies also has the comfiest family matching Disney Christmas pajamas that would be great for a cruise. I bought slipper socks for everyone for nighttime as well.
• Disney Christmas shirts . I stocked up on Christmas gear at ShopDisney after the holidays the year before, and we typically find great deals for kids at Old Navy, Target or Kohls. You can also shop for matching Very Merrytime cruise shirts here on Etsy.
• Disney Cruise Christmas door magnets are a fun way to get festive and “decorate” your room. Some people go all out, but we kept it simple and ordered these Christmas cruise magnets.
• Disney Cruise Christmas Ornaments if you’re participating in an ornament exchange with your cruise group. You also can find some here . 
• Fun accessories like Christmas ears, bows or Santa hats. 
• Nice Christmas outfits for family pictures with Santa or in front of the tree. I bought this dress for me, a gold toddler dress for my daughter and a similar Mickey Christmas button down shirt for my son. 

Head to our Disney Cruise packing list for a full list of items to bring with you on a Disney Cruise. 

Disney Very Merrytime Cruise Itineraries

Very Merrytime cruises typically run from early to mid-November through December each year.  Historically, all five Disney cruise ships have had Christmas cruise sailings that visit Mexico and the Caribbean during this time. 

In 2023, 4 of the 5 Disney ships will have Very Merrytime sailings, with the Disney Wonder being the only one that will not offer them. The 2023 Disney Very Merrytime Cruise itineraries include:

• 5 Night Western Caribbean & 4 Night Bahamian Very Merrytime cruises on the Disney Dream out of Fort Lauderdale
• 6-7 night Western and Eastern Caribbean Very Merrytime cruises on the Disney Fantasy from Port Canaveral
• 3-4 night Bahamian Very Merrytime cruises on the Disney Wish from Port Canaveral
• 5 Night Baja Very Merrytime Cruise from San Diego and 14-Night Panama Canal Very Merrytime Cruise from San Diego to Galveston on the Disney Magic

Looking for a 2024 Disney Very Merrytime Cruise? Fall 2024 Disney Cruise Line itineraries are currently available for booking on Disney Cruise Line. The Very Merrytime Cruises in 2024 include:

• 3 and 4-night Bahamian Very Merrytime cruises on the Disney Wish from Port Canaveral (with stops at either Lighthouse Point or Castaway Cay)
• 4, 5 and 6-night Western Caribbean Very Merrytime cruises from Galveston on the Disney Magic
• 4 and 5-night Bahamiam Very Merrytime cruises from Fort Lauderdale on the Disney Dream (includes itineraries with either Lighthouse Point and Castaway Cay stops)
• 6 and 7-night Bahamian, Western and Eastern Caribbean cruises on the Disney Fantasy from Port Canaveral

If you’re specifically looking for a Disney cruise over Christmas, there are also special Very Merrytime Disney Cruises on Christmas Day. They also have itineraries for Disney cruises over New Year’s Eve. If you’re sailing out of Port Canaveral, be sure to also check out Disney at Christmas either before or after your trip!

Not sure where to start? Contact me Amanda at [email protected] for help planning your next Disney Cruise Vacation!

Additional Tips for a Disney Cruise Line Very Merrytime Cruise

• Be sure to check the Navigator app for all scheduled holiday activities when you board the ship. It’s easy to miss some of the holiday activities.
• Characters tend to be in Christmas gear during most of the cruise, with the exception of Pirate Night and on Castaway Cay.
• Consider purchasing the DCL photo package in advance of your cruise. It’s a great way to get family Christmas photos, and we plan to use our picture in front of the tree for Christmas cards this year.
• Plan outfits in advance, particularly if you want to purchase matching Very Merrytime Cruise shirts like these or something similar on Etsy. Shipping can always take a bit longer this time of year, and we totally missed the window for our cruise!
• Be aware that special one-time events like the Christmas tree lightning will fill up fast. Get there early and try to go on the top floor of the grand hall for the best viewing.
• If you’re on a Bahamas Very Merrytime sailing, consider skipping port excursions at Nassau for more ship time. There’s so much to do, and some special Christmas activities only happen on the Nassau day.
• Join a cruise group on Facebook for ornament exchanges as a way to interact with other guests and leave with several fun and special souvenirs.
• Speaking of souvenirs, if you’re looking for special Christmas gifts on a Very Merrytime cruise, be sure to go to the gift shops on the first night. Inventory is typically lower, and they will sell out.

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Disney Cruise Line Announces Halloween and Christmas Cruises for 2022

Celebrate Disney style on these holiday cruises next year.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas… for Disney Cruise Line, at least.

Summer may be in full swing, but the family-friendly cruise line is looking ahead to next year's Halloween and Christmas sailings with magical celebrations, the company shared with Travel + Leisure .

To start, Disney will celebrate "Halloween on the High Seas" with cruises from mid-September 2022 through October, inviting guests to dress up in their spookiest costumes for Mickey's Mouse-querade Party. Passengers will enjoy themed food and drinks and even experience a "ghostly ship takeover" complete with a magical Pumpkin Tree.

In early November 2022 through December, the cruise line will transform its ships to celebrate "Very Merrytime Cruises." Holiday-themed decor and Disney characters decked out in their holiday best will welcome guests while a special visit from the big man himself will ensure everyone's wish gets granted.

As part of the holiday season, Disney plans to sail its brand-new ship, the Disney Wish , on fall voyages from Port Canaveral, Florida, heading out on 3- and 4-night cruises to the Bahamas and stopping at the company's private island, Castaway Cay . To celebrate in style, passengers can book the one-of-a-kind suite in the ship's forward funnel.

"With five ships setting sail in fall 2022 from different homeports around the country, we are excited to offer more ways than ever before for families to make special memories with Disney Cruise Line," Thomas Mazloum, the president of Disney Cruise Line, said in a statement provided to T+L.

Earlier this month, Disney received approval from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to begin test cruises for volunteers. The company has not announced a vaccine requirement to board its U.S. ships, but will require guests 18 and older to be vaccinated before embarking on its planned UK sailings on the Disney Magic .

In addition to its holiday sailings, Disney has announced it will cruise to new destinations in the summer of 2022, including new ports in Greece, Portugal, Latvia, Norway, Sweden, and Dominica.

Alison Fox is a contributing writer for Travel + Leisure. When she's not in New York City, she likes to spend her time at the beach or exploring new destinations and hopes to visit every country in the world. Follow her adventures on Instagram .

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The most wonderful time of the year will be even more joyful this holiday season as Disney Cruise Line unwraps new festivities for the whole family aboard Very Merrytime cruises. With two brand-new entertainment experiences, Disney characters dressed in jolly new looks and celebratory activities for the whole family, Disney Cruise Line will be filled with the spirit of the holidays this year.

In addition to these new holiday entertainment offerings (described below), the Disney Cruise Line decks and halls will be filled with boughs of holly from bow-to-stern during Very Merrytime cruises. These guest-favorite sailings will also include:

• Beloved Disney characters debuting new holiday attire;
• Themed Very Merrytime activities for the entire family;
• Carolers singing contemporary versions of songs that celebrate a myriad of holidays; and
• Commemorative merchandise and festive food and beverage items.

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Very merrytime cruise activities.

These seasonal cruises include a sleighful of holiday magic at sea! Enjoy themed entertainment, activites, a life-sized gingerbread house, a huge Christmas tree, garland, poinsettias, festive lights, and more.

Mickey and Minnie’s Holiday Party , a brand-new experience on these special sailings, will invite families to the upper decks for a one-of-a-kind celebration at sea filled with good tidings and cheer. This high-energy deck party – thrown by Mickey and Minnie – will feature favorite Disney friends as they celebrate friendship, love and family with a fresh mix of classic and original holiday songs during this special time of year.

On the first night of all Very Merrytime sailings, guests will gather around the three-deck-tall tree in the ship’s atrium for a new tree lighting ceremony . Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Goofy will invite guests to sing along to classic holiday tunes, followed by a countdown that will not only make the tree merry and bright, but will also introduce the guest of honor for the cruise, Santa Claus.

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Throughout your cruise, enjoy hugs and photos with the beloved Disney characters dressed in their holiday best, plus a chance to meet Santa and give him your Christmas wish list. Not to be left out, Mrs. Claus will host storytime in the atrium, sharing some well-known Christmas tales.

Kids can also take part in themed crafts like decorating stockings and festive cards. There’s also a holiday scavenger hunt! Teens and tweens will have some fun of their own with holiday parties in their clubs.

Of course, the onboard shops will be filled with exclusive holiday merchandise to help fill your holiday shopping list.

For sailings that visit  Castaway Cay , look for holiday fun there, too, as the island paradise is transformed with “snow” flurries, a Christmas tree, and a Mr. & Mrs. Snowman photo opportunity. The island’s tram even gets in the spirit with reindeer antlers and a tail.

If you’re sailing on December 24th and 25th, you’ll enjoy cookies on Christmas Eve, special holiday towel animals, and a chance for the kids to go caroling with the crew.

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Disney Cruise Line Details 2022 Halloween & Christmas Voyages

Sarah Bretz, Contributor

• June 17, 2021

Disney Cruise Line has announced its special Halloween and Christmas cruises for the 2022 fall and winter seasons.

Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime Cruises will be offered across the fleet, and include the first fall season for the line’s newest ship,  Disney Wish . Sailings will depart from Florida, New York, Texas, and California, giving travelers plenty of options for itineraries and points of embarkation.

“With five ships setting sail in fall 2022 from different homeports around the country, we are excited to offer more ways than ever before for families to make special memories with Disney Cruise Line,” said Thomas Mazloum, president of Disney Cruise Line.

Halloween on the High Seas sailings will return to Disney’s ships from mid-September through October 2022. On select cruises during that time period, guests can dress up and join Disney characters in their Halloween costumes at Mickey’s Mouse-querade Party; enjoy themed food, drinks, and crafts; and immerse themselves in a ghostly ship takeover with holiday décor and a centerpiece Pumpkin Tree in the atrium.

From early November through December, the fleet is decked out with Christmas cheer and entertainment during the Very Merrytime Cruises. Favorite characters can be found sporting their finest holiday attire, and the sailings include a visit from Santa Claus.

Tropical Escapes From Florida

In fall 2022,  Disney Wish  and  Fantasy  will embark on guest-favorite itineraries from Port Canaveral.  Disney Dream  will continue to sail from Miami.

Wish  will continue its inaugural season, offering a series of three and four-night cruises to the Bahamas.  Fantasy  will operate six, seven, and eight-night vacations to the eastern and western Caribbean.

Disney Dream  will embark on four and five-night Bahamian itineraries and five-night Caribbean cruises to either Grand Cayman or Cozumel, Mexico.

As well, all cruises from Port Canaveral and Miami will include a stop at Disney’s private island Castaway Cay.

Caribbean Cruises From San Juan

Disney Magic  will sail from San Juan, Puerto Rico for two special itineraries in early November.

A seven-night southern Caribbean cruise will visit Antigua, St. Lucia, Aruba, and Bonaire, while a following six-night voyage will stop in St. Thomas and Falmouth, Jamaica.

Baja Peninsula Voyages

In late September, Halloween on the High Seas cruises will return to California with voyages to the Baja Peninsula.

Disney Wonder will host three, four, five, and seven-night cruises from  San Diego, allowing passengers to celebrate Halloween at sea while taking in the beauty of Mexico.

Sailings to Bermuda & Canada

In late September,  Disney Magic  will return to New York City for a series of Halloween cruises to Bermuda and Canada.

Passengers can visit Bermuda’s pink sand beaches and colorful coral reefs on five-night cruises, or visit the Canadian ports of New Brunswick and Halifax, along with Bar Harbor, Maine, during a special six-night cruise.

Bahamas & Caribbean Cruises From Texas

Disney Magic  will visit Galveston, Texas, in late November for a variety of five and seven-night Very Merrytime Cruises.

Guests can experience the magic of Christmas on western Caribbean itineraries with ports of call that include Cozumel and Progreso, Mexico; Falmouth, Jamaica; and Grand Cayman.

Bookings for these 2022 sailings open to the public on June 24, 2021.

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Your Complete Guide To A Disney Christmas Cruise

Embarking on a Disney Christmas Cruise is like stepping into a holiday storybook where festive cheer meets the magic of Disney on the high seas. A Very Merrytime Cruise with Disney Cruise Line is not just a journey; it’s an immersive holiday experience! These cruises offer families a unique way to spend the holiday season with their favorite Disney characters and the chance to meet Santa Claus himself! Whether it’s your first cruise or a cherished family tradition, a Disney Christmas Cruise promises to be an extraordinary holiday adventure. That’s why we have created this helpful guide to give you the tools you need to have a magical adventure to remember!

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Complete Guide to a Disney Christmas Cruise

Sailing on a Disney cruise ship is an experience drenched in the enchantment of Disney. From the intricately themed staterooms and dining venues to the exclusive character encounters. But what truly sets Disney cruises apart are their special-themed sailings! Guests can immerse themselves in the festive spirit with Very Merrytime Cruises.  My first cruise with DCL was a Halloween-themed voyage back in 2019, I can confidently say that it was a spellbinding adventure. And as a former Cast Member and someone who loves cheap tickets to Walt Disney World , it was the most magical vacation I’ve ever had. In this post, I’ll provide helpful information for those considering a Very Merrytime Cruise . Helping you decide if this holiday-themed journey is the perfect fit for your family’s festive celebration.

What Are Disney Cruise Line’s Very Merrytime Holiday Cruises?

Disney Cruise Line’s Very Merrytime Cruises transform the already magical voyage into a winter wonderland at sea. These cruises, scheduled around the Christmas season, offer guests a unique blend of Disney’s enchanting entertainment and the festive spirit of the holidays. Imagine boarding a ship adorned with holiday décor, complete with a giant Christmas tree, twinkling lights, and garlands galore, setting the scene for a truly memorable Christmas experience.

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When Are the Very Merrytime Disney Cruise Dates?

Now that we know what a D isney Christmas cruise  is, we can start to uncover more details on these cheerful sailings! The V ery Merrytime Disney Cruises  sail dates are November 8th – December 28, 2023. And November 4th – December 29th, 2024. These dates are chosen to maximize the holiday experience, allowing guests to soak in the Yuletide spirit throughout the entire holiday season. When booking a Disney Cruise , one of the first things you should look at is the sailing calendar. This will help determine where you’re sailing from, sailing to, and on what ship you’ll be sailing on. This is also where you can see if your vacation will line up with any specialty cruises!

What are Disney Merrytime Cruise Sail Dates?

• 2023 : November 8th – December 28th
• 2024 : November 4th – December 29th

Christmas Disney Cruise Ships 2023/2024

Disney Magic:

• Sail Dates : December 17, 2023 – December 28, 2023 & November 21, 2024 – December 23, 2024
• Sailing From : Galveston, Texas
• Ports of Call : Progresso & Cozumel, Mexico, & George Town, Grand Cayman

Disney Dream:

• Sail Dates : November 20, 2023 – December 23, 2023 & November 14, 2024 – December 21, 2024
• Sailing From : Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Ports of Call : Nassau, Bahamas,  Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point , Disney Castaway Cay, & Cozumel, Mexico

Christmas on the Disney Fantasy:

• Sail Dates : December 2, 2023 – December 23, 2023 & November 10, 2024 – December 22, 2024
• Sailing From : Port Canaveral
• Ports of Call : Nassau Bahamas, Disney Castaway Cay , Lighthouse Point, George Town Grand Cayman, Falmouth Jamaica, Cozumel Mexico, Tortola British Virgin Islands, St. Thomas U.S. Virgin Islands

Disney Wish:

• Sail Dates : November 20, 2023 – December 11, 2023 & November 4, 2024 – December 23, 2024
• Ports of Call : Nassau Bahamas, Disney Castaway Cay

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What is the Cost of a Disney Christmas Cruise?

You might be wondering if the extra activities and unique experiences of a Very Merrytime Cruise come with a higher price tag compared to regular Disney cruises. While themed cruises may sometimes carry a slightly higher cost, the final price is influenced by several factors beyond just the theme. With Disney Cruise Line, the key elements determine the cost of your cruise . These factors include the sailing date, selected ports of call, and stateroom occupancy. Therefore, it’s possible that your Very Merrytime Cruise could align in price with a standard cruise, or even be more budget-friendly.

How Much is a Very Merrytime Disney Cruise?

• $1,004 – $3,059 per person

It’s worth noting that If you’re looking to sail on a themed Disney cruise, we suggest the Halloween on the High Seas cruises for the price point. The Halloween period overlaps with Hurricane Season. This is often met with lower cruise prices. However, the Holiday sailings tend to be a peak time for travel, potentially impacting the cost and availability.

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Very Merrytime Cruise Activities

The distinctiveness of the Disney Very Merrytime Cruises  lies in the complete transformation of the ship to embody the festive theme. This type of comprehensive thematic overhaul is exclusive to the Halloween and Christmas seasons. During other times of the year, Disney cruises showcase the natural elegance and charm of the Disney fleet without any specific themes. But for Very Merrytime Cruises, the experience is entirely different. The ships are adorned with Christmas decorations, including sparkling lights, festive wreaths, and towering Christmas trees. In addition to the visual transformation, these cruises feature an array of themed activities, entertainment, and special appearances by beloved Disney characters in holiday attire. This level of detailed theming is consistent across all ships that host the Very Merrytime Cruises. With each vessel offering a uniquely immersive holiday experience at sea.

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• Mickey’s Tree Lighting Magic

Characters Wearing Christmas Outfits

• Santa’s Winter Wonderland Ball
• The Gingerbread House
• Deck the Deck Tropical Holiday Deck Party

Meeting Santa Claus

• Storytime with Mrs Claus
• One of the highlights of the Disney Christmas Cruises is the opportunity to meet beloved Disney characters donning their festive holiday attire. It’s a perfect chance for memorable photos and a unique way to interact with these iconic characters in a Christmas setting.
• No Christmas celebration is complete without Santa Claus, and Disney’s Very Merrytime Cruises make sure of that. Children and adults alike can meet and take photos with Santa, adding an extra layer of holiday cheer to their sea voyage.

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Is Disney Cruise Christmas Worth It? – V ery Merrytime Cruise Review

Having experienced the magic of a themed Disney Cruise, I wholeheartedly would recommend it to everyone. Especially when you can seize the opportunity to book discounted staterooms through The Park Prodigy. These cruises encapsulate the wonder of the holidays with a unique Disney twist. And offer an array of festive activities, enchanting entertainment, and unforgettable character encounters. The convenience and savings provided by The Park Prodigy make the experience even more enjoyable ensuring a stress-free booking process! This cruise is not just a vacation; it’s a festive celebration that brings the joy of Disney and the spirit of Christmas! Together in a way that’s unparalleled to what you can experience in the theme parks.

Which Cruise Line Is Best for Christmas?

When considering a Christmas cruise, Disney Cruise Line stands out for its unparalleled combination of holiday festivities and Disney magic. From the festive decorations and unique holiday-themed entertainment. Disney offers an experience that’s hard to match. The attention to detail, quality of service, and overall atmosphere make it a highly recommended choice for families seeking a special way to celebrate the season.

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Disney Christmas Cruise FAQ

Q: Does Disney Do a Christmas Cruise?

A: Yes, Disney Cruise Line offers special Christmas cruises known as Very Merrytime Cruises. These cruises are specifically designed to celebrate the holiday season, featuring festive decorations, themed entertainment, and unique activities that embrace the spirit of Christmas.

Q: Is There a Pirate Night on Disney Christmas Cruises?

A: While Pirate Night is a beloved staple on many Disney cruises, its inclusion on a Disney Christmas Cruise can vary. These themed cruises focus more on holiday festivities. So it’s best to check the specific itinerary of your Very Merrytime Cruise for any themed nights, including Pirate Night.

Q: Do Disney Cruises Decorate for Christmas?

A: Absolutely! Disney cruises are renowned for their elaborate decorations, and this is especially true for the Very Merrytime Cruises. The ships are transformed into a holiday wonderland with Christmas trees, lights, garlands, and other seasonal adornments, enhancing the festive atmosphere onboard.

Q: Can You Do a Disney Cruise in December?

A: Yes, December is a prime time for Disney Very Merrytime Cruises. These special holiday cruises are scheduled throughout the Christmas season, including the month of December, offering guests a unique opportunity to celebrate the holidays in a magical Disney setting at sea.

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Very MerryTime Sailings

Current list of Very MerryTime sailings for each Disney Cruise Line ship. The list includes past sailings to help estimate when DCL may offer future themed cruises before officially announced.

• November 21, 2024 - 4-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston
• November 25, 2024 - 6-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston
• December 1, 2024 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston
• December 6, 2024 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston
• December 11, 2024 - 4-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston
• December 15, 2024 - 4-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston
• December 19, 2024 - 4-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston
• December 23, 2024 - 6-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston
• No future Very MerryTime sailings.
• November 14, 2024 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale
• November 18, 2024 - 5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale
• November 23, 2024 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale
• November 27, 2024 - 5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale
• December 2, 2024 - 5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale
• December 7, 2024 - 5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale
• December 12, 2024 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale
• December 16, 2024 - 5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale
• December 21, 2024 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale
• November 10, 2024 - 6-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral with 2 stops at Castaway Cay
• November 16, 2024 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 23, 2024 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 30, 2024 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 7, 2024 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 14, 2024 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 18, 2024 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 22, 2024 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 4, 2024 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 8, 2024 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 11, 2024 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 15, 2024 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 18, 2024 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 22, 2024 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 25, 2024 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 29, 2024 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 2, 2024 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 6, 2024 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 9, 2024 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 13, 2024 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 16, 2024 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 20, 2024 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 23, 2024 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral

Previous Very MerryTime Sailings

• December 21, 2023 - 6-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston
• December 17, 2023 - 4-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston
• December 3, 2023 - 14-Night Eastbound Panama Canal Cruise from San Diego ending in Galveston View Personal Navigator
• November 29, 2023 - 4-Night Baja Cruise from San Diego
• November 25, 2023 - 4-Night Baja Cruise from San Diego
• November 18, 2023 - 7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise from San Diego
• November 13, 2023 - 5-Night Baja Cruise from San Diego View Personal Navigator
• December 23, 2022 - 4-Night Western Caribbean Cruise on Disney Magic - Itinerary A
• December 18, 2022 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston
• December 13, 2022 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston
• December 9, 2022 - 4-Night Western Caribbean Cruise on Disney Magic - Itinerary A
• December 2, 2022 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston
• November 25, 2022 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston
• November 20, 2022 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston
• December 20, 2021 - 6-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami
• December 16, 2021 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami
• December 11, 2021 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami
• December 6, 2021 - 5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami with 2 Stops at Disney Castaway Cay
• December 2, 2021 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami
• November 27, 2021 - 5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami with 2 Stops at Disney Castaway Cay
• November 22, 2021 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami View Personal Navigator
• November 18, 2021 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami
• November 13, 2021 - 5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami with 2 Stops at Disney Castaway Cay
• November 8, 2021 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami
• December 21, 2019 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami
• December 16, 2019 - 5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami View Personal Navigator
• December 12, 2019 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami
• December 7, 2019 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami
• December 2, 2019 - 5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami View Personal Navigator
• November 29, 2019 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami
• November 23, 2019 - 6-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami
• November 20, 2019 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami
• November 15, 2019 - 5-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from San Juan to Miami
• November 10, 2019 - 5-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from New York to San Juan View Personal Navigator
• December 23, 2018 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami View Personal Navigator
• December 19, 2018 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami View Personal Navigator
• December 14, 2018 - 5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami
• December 9, 2018 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami
• December 5, 2018 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami
• November 30, 2018 - 5-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from San Juan to Miami View Personal Navigator
• November 24, 2018 - 6-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from New York to San Juan View Personal Navigator
• November 17, 2018 - 7-Night Bahamian Cruise from New York View Personal Navigator
• November 10, 2018 - 7-Night Bahamian Cruise from New York View Personal Navigator
• December 24, 2017 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami
• December 20, 2017 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami
• December 15, 2017 - 5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami
• December 10, 2017 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami
• December 6, 2017 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami
• December 1, 2017 - 5-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from San Juan to Miami View Personal Navigator
• November 26, 2017 - 5-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from New York to San Juan
• November 18, 2017 - 8-Night Bahamian Cruise from New York View Personal Navigator
• November 11, 2017 - 7-Night Bahamian Cruise from New York
• December 23, 2016 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Miami
• December 18, 2016 - 5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami View Personal Navigator
• December 11, 2016 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Miami View Personal Navigator
• December 4, 2016 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami View Personal Navigator
• November 27, 2016 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Miami
• November 20, 2016 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami View Personal Navigator
• November 16, 2016 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami View Personal Navigator
• November 11, 2016 - 5-Night San Juan to Miami Cruise
• November 5, 2016 - 6-Night New York to San Juan Cruise
• December 23, 2015 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami View Personal Navigator
• December 18, 2015 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami
• December 13, 2015 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami View Personal Navigator
• December 9, 2015 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami
• December 4, 2015 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami
• November 29, 2015 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami View Personal Navigator
• November 25, 2015 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami
• November 20, 2015 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami View Personal Navigator
• November 15, 2015 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami View Personal Navigator
• November 11, 2015 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami View Personal Navigator
• December 28, 2014 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise on Disney Magic - Itinerary B
• December 21, 2014 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 14, 2014 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise on Disney Magic - Itinerary B
• December 7, 2014 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 30, 2014 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise on Disney Magic - Itinerary B
• November 23, 2014 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 16, 2014 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise on Disney Magic - Itinerary B View Personal Navigator
• November 9, 2014 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise on Disney Magic - Itinerary A
• December 30, 2013 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami View Personal Navigator
• December 27, 2013 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami
• December 22, 2013 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami
• December 18, 2013 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise on Disney Magic - Itinerary A (2013)
• December 13, 2013 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise on Disney Magic - Itinerary B (2013)
• December 8, 2013 - 5-Night TCM Classic Cruise 2013 (CHARTERED)
• December 4, 2013 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise on Disney Magic - Itinerary A (2013) View Personal Navigator
• November 29, 2013 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise on Disney Magic - Itinerary B (2013)
• November 24, 2013 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami
• November 20, 2013 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise on Disney Magic - Itinerary A (2013) View Personal Navigator
• November 15, 2013 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise on Disney Magic - Itinerary B (2013)
• November 10, 2013 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami
• December 23, 2022 - 5-Night Baja Cruise from San Diego
• December 18, 2022 - 5-Night Baja Cruise from San Diego
• December 15, 2022 - 3-Night Baja Cruise from San Diego
• December 11, 2022 - 4-Night Baja Cruise from San Diego
• December 8, 2022 - 3-Night Baja Cruise from San Diego View Personal Navigator
• December 4, 2022 - 4-Night Baja Cruise from San Diego
• December 1, 2022 - 3-Night Baja Cruise from San Diego
• November 27, 2022 - 4-Night Baja Cruise from San Diego
• November 20, 2022 - 7-Night Mexican Riviera from San Diego View Personal Navigator
• November 16, 2022 - 4-Night Baja Cruise from San Diego
• December 21, 2021 - 6-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston
• December 17, 2021 - 4-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston
• December 13, 2021 - 4-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston
• December 7, 2021 - 6-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston
• December 3, 2021 - 4-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston
• November 29, 2021 - 4-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston
• November 23, 2021 - 6-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston
• November 19, 2021 - 4-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston
• November 5, 2021 - 14-Night Eastbound Panama Canal Cruise from San Diego View Personal Navigator
• December 20, 2019 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston View Personal Navigator
• December 16, 2019 - 4-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston
• December 12, 2019 - 4-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston
• December 6, 2019 - 6-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston
• November 29, 2019 - 7-Night Bahamian Cruise from Galveston with 2 stops at Castaway Cay View Personal Navigator
• November 22, 2019 - 7-Night Bahamian Cruise from Galveston
• November 8, 2019 - 14-Night Eastbound Panama Canal Cruise from San Diego View Personal Navigator
• December 21, 2018 - 6-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston View Personal Navigator
• December 14, 2018 - 7-Night Bahamian Cruise from Galveston View Personal Navigator
• December 7, 2018 - 7-Night Bahamian Cruise from Galveston
• November 30, 2018 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston View Personal Navigator
• November 23, 2018 - 7-Night Bahamian Cruise from Galveston View Personal Navigator
• November 16, 2018 - 7-Night Bahamian Cruise from Galveston
• November 12, 2018 - 4-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston View Personal Navigator
• November 8, 2018 - 4-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston
• November 2, 2018 - 6-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston
• December 22, 2017 - 7-Night Bahamian Cruise from Galveston View Personal Navigator
• December 15, 2017 - 7-Night Bahamian Cruise from Galveston
• December 8, 2017 - 7-Night Bahamian Cruise from Galveston View Personal Navigator
• December 1, 2017 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston
• November 24, 2017 - 7-Night Bahamian Cruise from Galveston
• November 17, 2017 - 7-Night Bahamian Cruise from Galveston View Personal Navigator
• November 10, 2017 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston View Personal Navigator
• December 23, 2016 - 7-Night Bahamian Cruise from Galveston View Personal Navigator
• December 16, 2016 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston View Personal Navigator
• December 9, 2016 - 7-Night Bahamian Cruise from Galveston View Personal Navigator
• December 2, 2016 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston View Personal Navigator
• November 25, 2016 - 7-Night Bahamian Cruise from Galveston View Personal Navigator
• November 18, 2016 - 7-Night Bahamian Cruise from Galveston View Personal Navigator
• November 14, 2016 - 4-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston
• November 10, 2016 - 4-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston View Personal Navigator
• December 24, 2015 - 4-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston
• December 18, 2015 - 6-Night Bahamian Cruise from Galveston
• December 11, 2015 - 7-Night Bahamian Cruise from Galveston View Personal Navigator
• December 4, 2015 - 7-Night Bahamian Cruise from Galveston View Personal Navigator
• November 27, 2015 - 7-Night Bahamian Cruise from Galveston
• November 20, 2015 - 7-Night Bahamian Cruise from Galveston View Personal Navigator
• November 13, 2015 - 7-Night Bahamian Cruise from Galveston
• November 6, 2015 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston View Personal Navigator
• December 30, 2014 - 5-Night Bahamian Cruise on Disney Wonder - Itinerary C
• December 26, 2014 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise on Disney Wonder - Itinerary E
• December 21, 2014 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami
• December 17, 2014 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami
• December 12, 2014 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise on Disney Wonder - Itinerary B
• December 7, 2014 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami
• December 3, 2014 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami View Personal Navigator
• November 28, 2014 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise on Disney Wonder - Itinerary B
• November 23, 2014 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami View Personal Navigator
• November 19, 2014 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami
• November 14, 2014 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise on Disney Wonder - Itinerary B
• November 9, 2014 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami View Personal Navigator
• December 31, 2013 - 4-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston View Personal Navigator
• December 27, 2013 - 4-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston
• December 21, 2013 - 6-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston
• December 14, 2013 - 7-Night Bahamian Cruise from Galveston
• December 7, 2013 - 7-Night Bahamian Cruise from Galveston
• November 30, 2013 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston View Personal Navigator
• November 23, 2013 - 7-Night Bahamian Cruise on Disney Wonder - Itinerary B (2013)
• November 16, 2013 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston
• November 9, 2013 - 7-Night Bahamian Cruise from Galveston
• December 23, 2023 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale View Personal Navigator
• December 18, 2023 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale
• December 14, 2023 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale
• December 9, 2023 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale View Personal Navigator
• December 4, 2023 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale
• November 30, 2023 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Fort Lauderdale
• November 25, 2023 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale View Personal Navigator
• November 20, 2023 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale
• December 24, 2022 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami
• December 19, 2022 - 5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami with 2-Stops at Castaway Cay
• December 15, 2022 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami View Personal Navigator
• December 10, 2022 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami
• December 5, 2022 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami
• December 1, 2022 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami
• November 26, 2022 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami View Personal Navigator
• November 21, 2022 - 5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami with 2-Stops at Castaway Cay
• November 17, 2022 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami
• December 24, 2021 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 20, 2021 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 17, 2021 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 13, 2021 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 10, 2021 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 6, 2021 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 3, 2021 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 29, 2021 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 26, 2021 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 22, 2021 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 19, 2021 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 15, 2021 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 12, 2021 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 8, 2021 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 5, 2021 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 23, 2019 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 20, 2019 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 16, 2019 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 13, 2019 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 9, 2019 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 6, 2019 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 2, 2019 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 29, 2019 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 25, 2019 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• November 22, 2019 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• November 18, 2019 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• November 15, 2019 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 11, 2019 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• November 8, 2019 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 24, 2018 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 21, 2018 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 17, 2018 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 14, 2018 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 10, 2018 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 7, 2018 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 3, 2018 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• November 30, 2018 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 26, 2018 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 23, 2018 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 19, 2018 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral with 2-Stops at Castaway Cay
• November 16, 2018 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 12, 2018 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 9, 2018 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 22, 2017 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 18, 2017 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 15, 2017 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 11, 2017 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 8, 2017 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 4, 2017 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 1, 2017 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• November 27, 2017 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• November 24, 2017 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 20, 2017 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• November 17, 2017 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• November 13, 2017 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 10, 2017 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 22, 2016 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 19, 2016 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 16, 2016 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 12, 2016 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 9, 2016 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 5, 2016 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 2, 2016 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• November 28, 2016 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• November 25, 2016 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 21, 2016 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 18, 2016 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 14, 2016 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• November 11, 2016 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 7, 2016 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 24, 2015 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 21, 2015 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 18, 2015 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 14, 2015 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 11, 2015 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 7, 2015 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 4, 2015 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 30, 2015 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• November 27, 2015 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 23, 2015 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 20, 2015 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• November 16, 2015 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• November 13, 2015 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 9, 2015 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 29, 2014 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 26, 2014 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 22, 2014 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 19, 2014 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 15, 2014 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 12, 2014 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 8, 2014 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 5, 2014 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 1, 2014 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• November 28, 2014 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 24, 2014 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• November 21, 2014 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 17, 2014 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 14, 2014 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 10, 2014 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise on Disney Dream - Itinerary H View Personal Navigator
• December 29, 2013 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 26, 2013 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 22, 2013 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 19, 2013 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 15, 2013 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise on Disney Dream from Port Canaveral
• December 12, 2013 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 8, 2013 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise on Disney Dream from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 5, 2013 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 1, 2013 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 27, 2013 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise on Disney Dream from Port Canaveral
• November 24, 2013 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 21, 2013 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 17, 2013 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 14, 2013 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 10, 2013 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise on Disney Dream from Port Canaveral
• December 23, 2023 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 16, 2023 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 9, 2023 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 2, 2023 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• November 25, 2023 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 18, 2023 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 11, 2023 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 24, 2022 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 17, 2022 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 10, 2022 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 3, 2022 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 26, 2022 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• November 19, 2022 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 12, 2022 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 6, 2022 - 6-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 19, 2021 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 12, 2021 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 5, 2021 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• November 28, 2021 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 21, 2021 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral (2-stops at Castaway Cay)
• November 14, 2021 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 11, 2021 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• November 6, 2021 - 5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral (2-stops at Castaway Cay)
• December 21, 2019 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral with 2 stops at Castaway Cay View Personal Navigator
• December 14, 2019 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 7, 2019 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• November 30, 2019 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• November 23, 2019 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 16, 2019 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 9, 2019 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 22, 2018 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 15, 2018 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 8, 2018 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 1, 2018 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• November 24, 2018 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• November 17, 2018 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• November 10, 2018 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 23, 2017 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 16, 2017 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 9, 2017 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 2, 2017 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• November 25, 2017 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• November 18, 2017 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• November 11, 2017 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 24, 2016 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 17, 2016 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 10, 2016 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 3, 2016 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 26, 2016 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• November 19, 2016 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 19, 2015 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 12, 2015 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 5, 2015 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• November 28, 2015 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• November 21, 2015 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• November 14, 2015 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 27, 2014 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise on Disney Fantasy - Itinerary B
• December 20, 2014 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise on Disney Fantasy - Itinerary C View Personal Navigator
• December 13, 2014 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise on Disney Fantasy - Itinerary B
• December 6, 2014 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise on Disney Fantasy - Itinerary C
• November 29, 2014 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise on Disney Fantasy - Itinerary B View Personal Navigator
• November 22, 2014 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise on Disney Fantasy - Itinerary C View Personal Navigator
• November 15, 2014 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise on Disney Fantasy - Itinerary B View Personal Navigator
• November 8, 2014 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 28, 2013 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 21, 2013 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise on Disney Fantasy - Itinerary B
• December 14, 2013 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 7, 2013 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise on Disney Fantasy - Itinerary B
• November 30, 2013 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 23, 2013 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise on Disney Fantasy - Itinerary B
• November 16, 2013 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 9, 2013 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise on Disney Fantasy - Itinerary B
• December 8, 2012 - 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise on Disney Fantasy - Itinerary B View Personal Navigator
• December 22, 2023 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 18, 2023 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 15, 2023 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 11, 2023 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 8, 2023 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 4, 2023 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 1, 2023 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 27, 2023 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 24, 2023 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 20, 2023 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 17, 2023 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 13, 2023 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 10, 2023 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• November 6, 2023 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 23, 2022 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 16, 2022 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 12, 2022 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• December 9, 2022 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 5, 2022 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• December 2, 2022 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 28, 2022 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 25, 2022 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 21, 2022 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 18, 2022 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
• November 14, 2022 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• November 11, 2022 - 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral View Personal Navigator
• No past Very MerryTime sailings.

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I thought the EBPC was Merrytime in 2019

Hi Ben, Thanks for bringing this to my attention. Yes, the 2019 EBPC cruise is a Very MerryTime cruise. Either I missed it originally, or it was added after the last itinerary release. Regardless, thank you. I’ve updated the sailing to reflect the holiday theme.

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Disney Cruise Line Christmas and New Year

Christmas cruises 2024 new year's eve.

All Disney Cruise Line Christmas and New Year cruise offers listed here are just itineraries and not cruise deals for sale. Vessels are ordered alphabetically. Comparing all the ships in the Disney Cruise Line fleet is a most convenient way to select the best for you Holiday voyages as departures (homeports, dates), destinations (regions, visited countries), itineraries (ports of call, arrival dates, port times) and also to compare cruise prices.

CruiseMapper shows cruise prices per person. These are only indicative fares on the ship's lowest category staterooms. All rates are based on double occupancy (twin share) and don't include cruise line or travel agency promotions, group booking rates or any other special offers and discounts.

See here the Walt Disney's cruise line's Christmas and New Year's Eve special offers of the "Mickey Mouse ships" as itineraries and departure dates, and compare DCL tickets prices per person.

DCL-Disney Cruise Line's December Holiday deals are in the "must-do" list of all vacationers with fun-loving kids, and plenty of money to spend on their Xmas extravaganza. DCL's Christmas and New Year prices listed here are only suggestive, in US dollars, per person. These are the company's min fares (cheapest Inside cabins, based on double occupancy). All itineraries listed here include only information, and they are not deals for sale. December and January dates of arrival in ports of call are shown in brackets. 

DCL's Xmas and New Year specials are a good choice for uniquely themed sailings on all four Disney ships. Families are able to enjoy their vacation in the company of Mickey and Minnie, all their good friends and all the bad villains in the immense family of Disney fun characters. The Walt Disney company's product combines traveling fun family, the Xmas fun itself, the New Years' Eve fireworks at sea, and not to forget the special dinner menus on the ship. All Disney ships are also full to their top decks with themed activities and modern technological innovations.

Excepting only Alaska (as a summer destination), DCL's Caribbean Holiday deals are among the most popular. On each of these voyages, passengers will be visiting the most famous of all private islands in the world - the line's Castaway Cay island in The Bahamas. Being an exclusive island for Disney ships and passengers only, Castaway Cay has all that children need for one unforgettable Xmas Disney-style vacation. 

The Caribbean is operated by Disney with regular roundtrip departures from Florida (Miami, and Port Canaveral/Orlando). The Caribbean packages as destinations visit The Bahamas and the Western Caribbean. When sailing to the Western Caribbean, the itinerary visits Mexico (Cozumel and Costa Maya) combined with Grand Cayman (where are available a large number of shore excursions for booking). The Eastern Caribbean also voyages visit the islands St Thomas (USVI) and St Maarten (Netherlands Antilles).

Walt Disney's "merry time maritime" itineraries

During the Walt Disney Xmas-themed "Merrytime Voyages", passengers on each ship can enjoy the following "bow-to-stern" theme events:

• On the voyage's first night, guests can enjoy “Mickey’s Tree-Lighting Magic”, celebrated in the atrium lobby. Disney characters will be around the 3-deck-high Xmas tree and singing holiday carols.
• “Santa’s Winter Wonderland Ball” also takes place in the atrium's lobby. The guests of honor - Santa and Mrs. Claus - are welcomed with a Broadway-style show, traditional holiday tunes, and all-favorite Disney characters.
• There's a holiday storytime under the giant Xmas tree, where kids gather to hear all the classic Christmas tales, including the storytelling with the charming Mrs. Claus.
• Kids can join on the stage numerous Dickens-inspired carolers, sometimes accompanied by Disney characters, for a farewell show at the end of the cruise itinerary.
• Family-themed Disney holiday cruising activities, such as meeting Santa Claus and building gingerbread houses, are also offered fleetwide.
• Traditional for the Disney line kids holiday crafts activities are offered. Among those are decorating gingerbread men cookies and Xmas stockings, creating holiday animations, making holiday cards.
• “Deck the Deck Holiday Party” is a tropical-themed celebration hosted by Disney friends who lead signature games, such as limbo and hula hooping, along with dances enjoyed by all family members - conga line around the pool and the “Yuletide Slide”.
• A special holiday farewell celebration event is offered on the last night of each Xmas voyage. All the most popular Disney characters together with the ship's crew will perform in a musical finale. It will be guided by the mouse of all times - the Mickey Mouse.
• Santa Claus and his helpers will surprise kids at the atrium's lobby tree on Christmas Day morning. There will also be a musical performance by children and a traditional Christmas Dinner served in all the ship's dining room restaurants.
• When Disney ships visit the Bahamas and stop at the line's private island Castaway Cay during the Christmas holidays, passengers will be greeted by holiday island music, a decked-out Xmas tree, “snow flurries" (Bahamian) and Disney character meet & greets.
• On the cruise liner, expect special amenities (must be purchased in advance of sailing) available for stateroom delivery. These include holiday-themed treat baskets, gift packages, mini Xmas trees (decorated with red berries, mini carnations, ornaments, bow topper). During the Disney line's holiday cruises, the themed merchandise collection and ornaments will be available for purchase in the ship's gift shop.
• A midnight mass will be held on Christmas Eve.
• Disney sailings over Christmas will also include a special New Year's Eve party. It will feature music, sparkling wine, and the traditional midnight countdown.

Next tables show all DCL-Disney Cruise Line's Christmas New Year itineraries as ships, departure ports, call ports (dates and arrival/departure times), and deployment/regions.

Very Merrytime Disney Christmas Cruise Review

Are you looking for reviews from a Disney Very Merrytime Christmas sailing? My family and I sailed during the month of December on the Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Magic.

Since this itinerary was themed as one of the Very Merrytime cruises, we were able to experience extra special Christmas decorations and activities while onboard. Sailing on one of these Merrytime voyages is a great way to experience the magic of the holidays.

With festive holiday decor, themed food, Christmas activities, holiday merchandise, and more, the Disney Christmas cruises in November and December are a great time of year to set sail.

In this post, I’ll walk you through all the fun entertainment options that go along with Disney Cruise Line’s Christmas cruises so that you can enjoy a magical holiday too. We’ll discuss the Christmas decor, shows, and activities you’ll find while cruising with Disney on a Very Merrytime Christmas cruise during the holiday season!

Disney Christmas Cruise Information

Before you book a Disney Christmas cruise, you may be wondering what happens on the Very Merrytime cruises. Disney Cruise Line goes all out in their holiday decorations and entertainment.

They even turn their private island in the Bahamas into a winter wonderland! While on a Disney Christmas cruise, some of the themed activities you could find include:

Disney Characters in Holiday Attire

Guests on a holiday themed Disney cruise are able to enjoy their favorite Disney characters dressed up in their holiday best. You’ll have lots of opportunities to pose for photos with Mickey Mouse and the gang in their festive Christmas outfits no matter which of the Disney ships you choose to sail.

Holiday Fireworks

Disney Cruise Line provides so many magical moments at sea, but one of my family’s favorite things is the fireworks show. During the Christmas cruise sailings, DCL features a festive fireworks display complete with Christmas music that’s sure to get you in the holiday spirit.

Christmas Stories with Mrs. Claus

Story Time with Mrs. Claus is a super cute event that occurs on select days of the Disney Christmas cruise. Kids love sitting in the beautifully decorated atrium near the ship’s Christmas tree to listen to Mrs. Claus read a Christmas story.

Christmas Crafts

If you check out your personal navigator or Disney Cruise Line app while on the ship, you should see lots of options for holiday crafting like creating gingerbread houses. And don’t forget to check out the life-sized gingerbread house in the atrium!

Christmas on Disney Castaway Cay

Disney Cruise Line doesn’t just go all-out on the Christmas decoration on the ship, they decorate their private island too! As you disembark in Castaway Cay, you’ll notice a giant Christmas tree, snow flurries, wreaths, and snowmen.

Mickey’s Tree Lighting Magic Ceremony

During the first night of our cruise, guests were welcomed into the lobby atrium for the official tree-lighting ceremony. Mickey and friends dance and sing to popular holiday songs as the giant tree is lit.

Santa’s Winter Wonderland Ball

Santa’s Winter Wonderland Ball typically occurs later in the evening on holiday cruises. Cruisers will get to experience Mickey and friends introducing their special guests. Santa Clause and Mrs. Claus, to the ship.

Santa Meet and Greet

Another special holiday extra is a special visit from Santa Claus himself! You’ll want to get in line early for this character meet and greet as the lines get long quickly. It’s all worth it once you meet Santa though.

Caribbean Weather in Winter

You may be wondering what the weather in the Caribbean is like during the Disney Christmas cruises. The truth is that the temperature can fluctuate each day, but we’ve always lucked out with warm weather.

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Although the temps are obviously cooler during the months of November and December, you can still often swim and sunbathe without feeling cold. In fact, I strolled my toddler around the Disney Magic jogging track at around 5:30 each morning of our last December cruise.

The temperature was perfect (around 70 degrees) outside during these walks even though the sun hadn’t even come up yet. Additionally, our stops at Castaway Cay and Grand Cayman both produced sunny skies with temps in the mid 80’s and really warm ocean water.

Is a Disney Christmas Cruise Worth It?

We always have an amazing time on a Disney Cruise Line vacation. The Very Merrytime Christmas activities made the trip even more special. The Disney Magic cruise ship looked so magical lit up with holiday decor.

And the Christmas decorations at Castaway Cay were icing on the cake! No matter which ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet you are sailing, the whole family will have a blast experiencing the Christmas season with a hint of tropical flair.

Since we lucked out with balmy temperatures and beautiful weather in December, we totally think a Disney Very Merrytime Christmas cruise is worth it!

Shari is an experienced planner and organizer for Disney vacations, cruising, and U.S. travel. Her family vacation information, reviews, and tips provide insight for moms and dads everywhere. You can read more about her story, including her journey through breast cancer, in the about me page.

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Disney Cruise Line names its newest cruise ship

I t was bound to happen sometime, but Disney Cruise Line waited until its last of three new sister ships to name one Disney Destiny.

The sister ship to Disney Wish, which debuted out of Port Canaveral in 2022 and the soon-to-debut Disney Treasure arriving in Central Florida this December, the third ship in what was originally called the Trident class had its keel laying ceremony Wednesday at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany.

It won’t start sailing until 2025, and its home port has yet to be named, but among the details revealed for what will be the eighth ship in the cruise line’s fleet was the theme of the vessel, “Heroes & Villains.”

As such, the filigree artwork for the bow will be of Minnie Mouse wearing a superhero-style outfit complete with a cape.

The cruise line said among the characters from which it will mine features on board will be classic Disney animation films, “The Lion King,” “Hercules” and “One Hundred and One Dalmatians.”

Disney of course owns plenty of good vs. evil intellectual property including Star Wars and Marvel.

“The Disney Destiny will celebrate our most legendary Disney stories and characters, bringing them to life in new and exciting ways exclusively for Disney Cruise Line guests,” said Sharon Siskie, senior vice president and general manager for the cruise line, in a press release. “As we continue to expand our fleet, the Disney Destiny will further strengthen our position as a leader in family cruising.”

Just like Disney Wish and Treasure, Disney Destiny will be powered by liquefied natural gas, a cleaner burning fuel that’s part of the cruise industry’s efforts to reduce emissions.

All three are the 144,000 gross-ton, 1,254-stateroom vessels but still targeting the 4,000-passenger capacity of its older ships, 2011’s Disney Dream and 2012’s Fantasy. The line’s first ships are the smaller Disney Magic that debuted in 1998 and Disney Wonder in 1999. They come in at 84,000 gross tons with 875 staterooms.

The line also is finishing construction for an Asia-bound cruise ship named Disney Adventure that will be the largest in the fleet at 208,000 gross tons.

Disney Wish became the line’s first new ship in more than a decade. It continues to do short three- and four-night Bahamas sailings while Disney Treasure will pick up seven-night trips to the Caribbean.

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