disney cruise accessible staterooms

Disney Cruise: Start Here 1️⃣
101 Disney Cruise Tips 💡
What to Expect on Your First Disney Cruise 🚢
Disney Cruise Packing List
Castaway Cay Tips
What’s Included Disney Cruise?
Fish Extenders
Disneyland Paris
Disney Good Neighbor Hotels
Animal Kingdom Lodge Tips
Animal Kingdom Lodge Rooms
Animal Kingdom Lodge Restaurants
Aulani Tips
All About the Aulani Spa
Aulani Daily Iwa
BoardWalk Inn Tips
BoardWalk Inn Rooms
BoardWalk Inn Dining
50 Magical Disney Coronado Springs Tips
Disney Coronado Springs Dining: 2022 Guide
Disney Coronado Springs Rooms: Full Guide & Reviews
Polynesian Village Resort Tips
All About Spirit of Aloha Luau
Best Dining at Polynesian Village Resort
50 Magical Pop Century Resort Tips, Secrets & Hacks
Disney Pop Century Dining: 2022 Guide
Disney’s Pop Century Rooms: 2021 Guide
Port Orleans Riverside Tips
Port Orleans Riverside Rooms
Port Orleans Riverside Dining
Saratoga Springs Tips
Saratoga Springs Rooms
Saratoga Springs Dining
Star Wars Hotel News
Rent DVC Points
101 Disney Gift Ideas 🎁
Latest Disney Deals 🔥
Disney Black Friday Deals
Disney World Tickets
Disneyland Tickets
Why Use a Disney Vacation Travel Agent
Mickey Mouse Shirts
Star Wars Shirts
Moana Shirts
Beauty and the Beast Shirts
How to Get Two Free Audiobooks for Your Disney Vacation
Disney Shirts
101 Disney Freebies
Mickey Mouse Nails
Minnie Mouse Nails
Star Wars Tattoos
Harry Potter Tattoos
Disney Recipes
Get Disney+ Free
Disney Plus Gift Card
Disney+ Bundle
Best Movies on Disney+
Best Shows on Disney+
Disney+ Marvel
Mickey Mouse Coloring Pages
Minnie Mouse Coloring Pages
Toy Story Coloring Pages
Star Wars Coloring Pages
Frozen Coloring Page
Moana Coloring Pages
Little Mermaid Coloring Pages
Tangled Coloring Pages
Avengers Coloring Pages
Captain America Coloring Pages
Spiderman Coloring Pages
Coco Coloring Pages
Frozen Font
Star Wars Font
Free Disney Character Pennant Banner
Free Disney Vacation Scavenger Hunt
What’s in the Cricut Mystery Box?
The Cricut Maker…Everything You NEED to Know
The Cricut EasyPress Mini – Everything You Need to Know
101 Disney Cricut Ideas
Star Wars Cricut Ideas
How to Make a Disney Shirt
How to Make Disney Luggage Tags with Cricut
How to Make a Disney Card
How to Make a Disney Water Bottle
How to Make Mickey Mouse Earrings
How to Make a Mickey Mouse Inspired Wreath
Best of 2022
Travel Credit Cards
Hotel Credit Cards
Airline Credit Cards
Cash Back Credit Cards

Disney Cruise Stateroom Guide for Disney Wish

Disclaimer: this Disney Wish stateroom guide includes affiliate links. Read full Disclosure Policy .

Img: Disney Cruise Line

Stateroom Guide: Disney Wish

By Alisha Molen

So, you’ve decided you’ll be sailing on the Disney Wish .

Now, it’s time to decide which stateroom is right for you.

Read this first…

Did you review our primer on How to Choose a Disney Cruise Stateroom ?

In that guide, I explain:

The different kinds of staterooms available on a Disney Cruise
What comes standard in every Disney Cruise stateroom
What is NOT included in your stateroom
What do these strange category numbers mean for each stateroom?
How many guests can sleep in a stateroom
And lastly...our recommended method for selecting a stateroom

If you haven’t read it yet, I strongly recommend you read that guide first , as that will give you the background information you need about Disney Cruise staterooms.

Image: Disney Cruise Line

Ready to go forward?

Awesome ...you’re now ready to evaluate the various stateroom options available on the Disney Wish cruise ship.

Inside staterooms, oceanview staterooms, verandah staterooms, concierge staterooms, royal suites.

Inside staterooms are the most budget-friendly options onboard the Wish.

They are usually the smallest staterooms and do not offer a window or balcony to the outside.

On the Wish, even the inside staterooms are built to inspired a sense of enchantment. Built around Disney story themes, there is a surprising amount of room and storage in every cabin.

Two Variations of Inside Staterooms

There are two variations of Inside Staterooms: those that accommodate 3 or 4 guests.

In staterooms that sleep 4, you can pull down an upper-berth bunk bed. Above this bed, you'll find original artwork on the ceiling that has an enchanting message from the Fairy Godmother.

Below are more details about the “Standard” Inside Staterooms:

Standard Inside Staterooms: Disney Wish

Standard inside stateroom images.

Images: Disney Cruise Line

Oceanview Staterooms found on the Disney Wish are called "Deluxe Oceanview" and "Deluxe Family Oceanview".

The difference?

Deluxe Family Oceanview rooms are slightly bigger in square footage and can sleep up to 5 guests.

All Oceanview cabins are very similar to the Deluxe Inside Staterooms, except they offer a real porthole with a view outside of the ship.

Here are the specifications:

Deluxe Oceanview Staterooms: Disney Wish

Deluxe oceanview stateroom images, deluxe family oceanview staterooms: disney wish.

If you want to be able to sit outside on a private open-air balcony, then a Verandah Stateroom is the way to go.

Two Variations of Verandah Staterooms

There are two variations of Verandah Staterooms: Deluxe and Deluxe Family.

The difference? Deluxe Family offers a little more square footage and can sleep up to 5 (instead of only 4).

Below are more details about the “Deluxe” and “Deluxe Family” variations of Verandah Staterooms and how they differ:

Deluxe Oceanview Staterooms with Verandah: Disney Wish

Deluxe oceanview with verandah stateroom images, deluxe family oceanview staterooms with verandah: disney wish.

Category 4E has an oversized verandah that is about 2.5 times bigger than the standard verandah.
Category 4 staterooms have standard verandahs with clear Plexiglas railings & dividers.

Deluxe Family Oceanview with Verandah Stateroom Images

If you’re looking for a splurge to make your Disney Cruise even more magical, take a peek at the Concierge Staterooms .

These lavish cabins are a dream!

On top of the extra room in these suites, you’ll get access to extra amenities, such as:

Down duvets
Plush robes and slippers
Elemis spa products
Complimentary WiFi service (up to 100mb)
Dedicated Concierge team
Access to the Concierge Lounge and Sundeck
The earliest check-in, giving the ability to begin booking reservations 120 days prior to sail date

Talk about luxury!

Here’s what the different cabins include:

Concierge Family Oceanview Staterooms with Verandah: Disney Wish

Concierge family oceanview verandah images, concierge 1-bedroom suites with verandah: disney wish, concierge 1-bedroom suites verandah images, concierge royal suites with verandah: disney wish.

Have you heard about the Royal Suites on Disney Wish?

Why is this such a big deal?

These are a new class of Concierge level accommodations to the Disney Cruise Line.

Lavishly appointed rooms that sleep up to six people, fully adorned with first-class amenities and extravagant details.

Royal Suite Staterooms

The Disney Wish offers four royal suites.

Royal Suite 1-Story Staterooms with Verandah

Two are 1 story suites inspired by Sleeping Beauty. Colors are blue and gold, inspired by Aurora's sojourn in the castle or dark wood and stone representing her life as Briar Rose.

Facts about the Concierge 1-Story Royal Suite with Verandah

1C: Deck 10
Two bedrooms with 2 king beds + queen convertible sofa
3 full bathrooms
Private verandah with whirlpool
Huge living space and open dining area
Pantry & wet bar stocked with snacks, water, soda
1507 square feet

Royal Suite 2-Story Staterooms with Verandah

Same luxurious features as 1-story royal suites, but include a spiral staircase that splits the living area and boasts a gorgeous stained glass frieze that spans two decks.

Disney Cruise Line Stateroom Considerations for Larger Families

If your family consists of four or fewer people, selecting a stateroom on the Disney Cruise Line ships is a straightforward affair – your party can fit into most DCL staterooms. If you have five or more people in your traveling party, things get a little more complicated. Here’s what you need to know:

Many Stateroom Categories Won’t Accommodate a Party of Five or More

Take a look, for example, at the deck plans for the Disney Dream and Fantasy. A quick skim of the room floor plans at the top will show you that all staterooms in categories 11, 10, 9, 7, 6, and 5 are off limits for your group if you all want to stay together. The same floor plans shows you that if you have a party of six or more, you won’t be able to stay in one room together at all on these ships. (Click to enlarge the image.)

If you’re a party of five, and you want to stay together in one cabin, your only options on these ships are stateroom categories 3, 4, and 8, plus the pricey concierge categories 1, 2, and 3.

If you Have a Party of Five, Even if You Can All Fit into One Room, You Might Not Want To

On the Dream and Fantasy, a category 4 stateroom, which can accommodate five guests, runs approximately 300 square feet, including the verandah. At the full capacity of five guests, that gives each person 60 square feet, some of which is bathroom and outdoor space, and most of which is consumed by the bed and other furniture. Also on the Dream and Fantasy, a category 8 stateroom (an oceanview room with no verandah), which allows five guests, is approximately 240 square feet total, or 48 square feet per person, much of which is consumed by the bathroom and furniture.

And consider that you’ll have five people’s worth of luggage to store, devices to charge, and toiletries to contain, and you’ll soon realize how quickly cozy can turn into cranky.

If you’ve never been on a cruise before, as you make your stateroom selection, one thing to consider is that you may use your stateroom differently than a hotel room at Walt Disney World, for example. I’ve been on plenty of Walt Disney World vacations where I left my hotel room at 7:30am and returned at 11:00pm to just to shower and sleep. I was too far away and too occupied in the parks to go back to my room.

This type of room avoidance is unlikely on a cruise. There’s certainly plenty to do on the ships, but chances are you’ll be in and out of your room much more often on board than you would be at theme parks, even if only to change clothes. On board a ship, guests often find a need to change frequently. On a typical day, you might be in and out of exercise clothes, swim clothes, casual attire, and formal dinner attire, then back to swim or casual attire. If one person wants to nap and another person needs to change, there’s not much room for quiet and privacy with only 48 square feet to call your own.

Splitting Your Party Into Two Staterooms May Save Your Sanity

If you’re putting five guests into one category 4 stateroom, for example, your sleep surfaces will be one queen sized bed, one twin-size sleeper sofa, a twin-size Murphy bed, and a twin-size bed that pulls down from the ceiling. This set-up requires that two of the guests sleep in the same bed. If you’re traveling with adults who don’t want to share a sleep surface this could be problematic. This arrangement might also be tight for any guest who is physically larger than average. Some teen boys may find that the twin-size beds, particularly the top bunk, are uncomfortably small.

I have three daughters who all like to take their time in the bathroom. Even with DCL’s split-bath (shower/sink in one compartment, toilet/sink in a different compartment) arrangement, we have A LOT of grumbles about who is taking too long to get ready. And again, there is often more need to get ready on a cruise ship than their would be in some other vacation situations.

Having more sleep surfaces and more bathroom space could be the key family harmony. This can be accomplished by booking your family of five or more into two cabins rather than one.

Contrast this with putting five guests into two category 11 staterooms. This combination would give the party two queen beds, two twin sleeper sofas, and likely two twin beds that pull down from the ceiling. This gives your group an additional adult-sized sleep surface, which can be helpful if the members of the party are friends rather than family, if the guests are physically larger, or if there is more than one guest with a fear of heights who doesn’t want to sleep in a bunk-like situation. And – while the category 11 staterooms don’t have a split bathroom, they do have two showers, which may be better for some party configurations.

The Finances of Two Staterooms May Not Be Different Than One Stateroom

Note: Stateroom pricing is quite variable. The same room might be a drastically different price depending on your sail date and the date on which you book the cruise. So that I’m comparing apples to apples, the prices I’m about to note were all found on the same date for the same cruise. You might encounter different pricing if you conduct your own search.

For the April 6, 2023 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami on the Dream, putting five guests into one stateroom (two adults and three kids, ages 15, 10, and 8) involves a minimum cost of about $7,400 in an Oceanview stateroom, or about $7,850 in a Verandah stateroom. (An inside stateroom is not an option with this party composition.)

If you instead book these folks into two inside staterooms, you can get a price of about $7,900. This is less than $100 different than putting everyone into one Verandah stateroom to get more sleep surfaces, more square footage, and an additional shower.

Losing window or verandah access might be a deal-breaker for some families, but a compromise might be to get one inside cabin and one with outdoor access.

When you’re playing around with different stateroom combinations, be aware that the first two people booked into a stateroom always pay the adult rate, regardless of age. If you have young kids and teens, you may be able to save a few dollars by making sure the youngest child is booked as the third person in a room (rather than the second) so that they get charged the child rate instead of inadvertently forcing them into the adult rate.

You Can Make Two Staterooms Feel Like One Room

Families with young children might worry about putting little ones in a different cabin. Never fear! Break out your magnifying glass for a look at the deck plans and you’ll see that many of the staterooms on the Disney ships are connected by an internal door. (Look for the little V-shaped symbol between the rooms to indicate that the rooms are connected. Seriously, you may need a magnifying glass to see them.) Connecting rooms are available at most stateroom levels, from standard category 11 inside staterooms, on up to concierge suites. There are even a few concierge rooms which allow more than two rooms to be connected.

Connecting rooms are exactly what they sound like, two rooms connected by an internal door. Opening the internal door effectively turns those cabins into a multi-room suite. In addition to adding space, selecting connecting rooms gives you a real door in addition to the flimsy internal “privacy curtains” present in most rooms.

Connecting Rooms are Not All Alike

In most instances, connecting rooms are listed at the same category level. For example, an 11B is connected to an 11B or a 4C is connected to a 4C. However, there are a few unique situations in which staterooms of different categories connected. For example, on the Dream and Fantasy, stateroom 7188 (a 6B cabin) can connect to 7190 (a 5E cabin). These staterooms are quite similar, but a bit of tinkering with various combinations might save you a few dollars.

The most common situation in which you’ll find dissimilar staterooms connected occurs when one of the staterooms has a handicap accessible designation. For example, on the Dream and Fantasy, you’ll see handicap accessible stateroom 6186 (a 9A deluxe oceanview cabin) connected to 6188 (a 6B deluxe oceanview cabin with a verandah). For many parties, this would be a nice balance of economy and outdoor access, with one slightly less expensive room connected to a slightly more expensive room with an additional amenity. Of course, the priority access in this situation should go to guests who need the handicap room for medical reasons, but if theses rooms become available for general booking, it could be the best of two worlds.

If you’re looking for odd stateroom combinations, you may benefit from the expertise of a veteran cruise specialist travel agent who understands the nuances of the various options.

Your Options Expand Further if You Don’t Need Your Rooms to Connect

While parents of small or special needs children will likely want access to them via a connecting door, families with older kids, or a party of friends rather than family, might not need their rooms to be connected. For example, when my daughters were older teens, I liked to have them in a room fairly close to my husband and me, but they were experienced enough travelers that I didn’t absolutely need them to be in a connected room.

If you just want adjacent but not connected rooms, the stateroom type combinations increase dramatically. For example, on the Dream and Fantasy, cabin 9010 is an oceanview stateroom next to (but not connected to) 9012, a stateroom with a navigator’s verandah. This could be a good combination savings and outdoor access for my family, particularly if something like the connecting door handicap room combinations were not available.

There are also many families who put teens in an inside stateroom with the parents in an oceanview or verandah room directly across the hall (for example something like 9521 and 9518 on the Dream or Fantasy). Again, this allows cost savings in one room with better amenities in the other.

Larger Parties Should Get Familiar with the “Add Another Stateroom” Button

A group of six or more will get error messages when trying to book the entire party into one stateroom. Any larger party will want to get familiar with the “Add Another Stateroom” button as they explore their booking options.

Not All Age Combinations Will Work When Booking Staterooms

While getting two rooms for your larger party is often an elegant solution, it may not be possible in all cases. Disney Cruise Line requires that at least one guest age 18 or over be booked into every stateroom. Additionally, all guests ages 17 and younger must be booked into a stateroom with someone 21 or older.

This is no problem if, for example, two adults are traveling with three kids. Two get two rooms, you would book an adult with one child into one cabin, and the other adult and two children into the second cabin. However, if one adult is traveling with four children, then they would not be eligible to be booked into two staterooms. On the Dream and Fantasy, their only option would be one category 8 room or a one category 4 or higher room, assuming one is available. This is true regardless of whether the rooms are connecting and regardless of the age of the children. A single parent of four teens would have to stay with them in one stateroom rather than two.

This rule has other impacts as well. I once considered taking two of my teen daughters and a friend of theirs on a DCL cruise. While my daughters are quite close with their friend, I didn’t think she would be entirely comfortable sleeping/changing/relaxing in the same room with me (a non-family member) for a week. I wanted to get a room for the girls (again, well-behaved older teens) connected to a room for me to give everyone a measure of privacy, but Disney would not allow me to do this. We ended up scrapping our plans.

You Don’t Have to Sleep Where You’re Booked

I mentioned earlier that some families put their teens in an inside stateroom with the parents across the hall in a verandah or oceanview stateroom. Given the 18-and-over rule, you’ll see that this is not allowed from a booking perspective. However, once you’re actually on the ship, the rule is not enforced. If you’re a family traveling with more than one stateroom, Guest Services at the ship will be more than happy to code your Key to the World Cards (room keys) so that each key opens all the linked rooms. This means that on the ship, family members are free to mix and match their sleeping locations among the reserved rooms. Even though it’s not booked that way, parents can sleep in one room, with the kids in another. Most stateroom attendants will automatically ask you how you want your rooms configured and where people will really be sleeping.

Think About Your Castaway Club Status

In addition to thinking about the ages of who gets booked into which room, your ability to book excursions and fine dining may be impacted by who is booked into which stateroom.

For example, during one family vacation, my twins and I had a higher Castaway Club (DCL loyalty program) rating than my husband and other daughter (lucky us). My kids were all older, so we had no pricing issues with who got paper-booked into which cabin. However, we did run into a problem when trying to book excursions for that cruise. We inadvertently booked me and the higher Castaway status twins into one room, while my husband and lower status Castaway status daughter were in the other room. Excursion and dining booking access dates are based on the Castaway level of the highest status person in each room. Because we had stacked the deck with all the high-status family members in one of our rooms, half of our party was able to make excursion reservations before the other half. If we had arranged the booking slightly differently, booking one of the higher-status kids into the room with her dad, we would have been able to make excursion reservations for both rooms at the same time.

The excursions we were selecting were not in short supply, so as a practical matter it ended up as a non-issue, but if you were looking to book an extremely popular or scarce excursion, then you might be in trouble.

Additional Ways to Save Money on DCL for Larger Families

In addition to tinkering with different stateroom configurations, larger families (and anyone else looking to economize), may want to look closely at their travel dates. Your travel date can be the largest factor in the overall price of your Disney Cruise vacation. The price might be double on the same ship, on the same itinerary, if you choose a Christmas week voyage over one in, say, late September. Choosing a different ship is also something to consider. The Wish may be the hot new thing, but the Dream visits the same ports and is often 10% cheaper (or more) for a nearly identical itinerary.

You may also want to look at other aspects of your trip planning as areas where you can economize. Will driving, rather than flying, allow you to reduce your total budget? Will choosing a different embarkation port change your budget? Can you skip extras like pricey shore excursions?

For more tips on Disney Cruise Line travel, check out The Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line .

Erin Foster

Erin Foster is an original member of the Walt Disney World Moms Panel (now PlanDisney), a regular contributor to TouringPlans.com, and co-author of The Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line. She's been to WDW, DL, DL Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, Aulani, DVC Vero Beach, and DVC Hilton Head. She's a Platinum DCL cruiser and veteran of 10 Adventures by Disney trips. Erin lives near New York City, where she can often be found indulging in her other obsession - Broadway theater.

3 thoughts on “ Disney Cruise Line Stateroom Considerations for Larger Families ”

Thanks Erin! This is very helpful. We’re a family of 5 and for our Mediterranean B2B cruises this summer, it was less for us to get 2 connecting Navigator’s Veranda rooms then one bigger room. We’re looking forward to the extra space and bathroom. Kelly

Thanks for this, Erin! We just devoured the 2022 Unofficial Guide as well. We’re a family of 6 embarking on our first cruise since our family grew to that size (we were a family of 4 on our last cruise). We had to juggle this same situation, booking connecting rooms, with my wife and 2 kids (tweens) in one room and myself and the other 2 kids (littles) in another. As you mentioned, sleeping arrangements will differ once we board. We’re also trying it a little differently on another cruise with a guaranteed rate and will see where and how they assign us.

When we called DCL, they did mention that the Wish will have rooms that sleep a family of our size, is that right?

Thanks for reading! Pretty much what we know about stateroom configurations on the Wish can be found in this post by our friend Scott Sanders at the DCL blog. https://disneycruiselineblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/StateroomLayouts_Wish_Original-Scan.jpg

Disney Wish cabins and suites

Disney wish staterooms review, floor plans, photos.

Disney Wish cabins and suites review at CruiseMapper provides detailed information on cruise accommodations , including floor plans, photos, room types and categories, cabin sizes, furniture details and included by Disney Cruise Line en-suite amenities and services.

The Disney Wish cruise ship cabins page is conveniently interlinked with its deck plans showing deck layouts combined with a legend and review of all onboard venues.

Wish Tower Suite

In mid-May 2021 DCL introduced the "Wish Tower Suite" - the fleet's/industry's first-of-its-kind loft suite positioned in the forward funnel/smokestack.

The unique accommodation is sized 1965 ft2 (183 m2) and with interior design inspired by Walt Disney's 3D animation film "Moana" (2016).

The Wish Tower Suite accommodates up to 8 passengers and features 2x master bedrooms, 4x full bathrooms, 1x half-bath (powder room), 5x smart HDTVs, USB-charging stations, 8-seat dining table, under-counter refrigerator, pantry (dishwasher, refrigerator, coffee machine), library room (converting to a bedroom), kids' room (with built-in bunkbeds). The living room (on the lower level) is flanked by an open dining area, a pantry, and a bar, all offering unique views across the ship's upper decks through a 2-story window wall.

The master bedrooms are both on the Penthouse's upper level and have walk-in closets, King-size double beds with premium mattresses, floor-ceiling windows (overlooking the living area below). The main bathrooms each have rain-head showers, double-sink vanities, spa bathtubs.

The Penthouse's piece de resistance is a hand-crafted porcelain sculpture coming alive. When passengers enter the room, they find the statue pulsing in hues of green amid soft chimes recalling the movie's soundtrack, revealing as the heart of Te Fiti. The Suite's magical experience also includes special lighting and sound effects to provide a one-of-a-kind greeting.

Wish Tower Suite is designed with Disney-style iconography, custom-made artworks and ornaments, and materials themed on Moana's Oceania world. The predominant color patterns are soft white and calm blue. The film-inspired interior decorations also include a custom-made canvas piece with Moana sailing on the sea, dimensional props (Moana's village), a sculpture composed of shiny objects (interpretation of the collector crab Tamatoa's dazzling collection). The kids' room features a sparkling constellation pattern lighting up the ceiling.

The loft suite's guests can expect royal service from a dedicated concierge team, an array of curated experiences, a selection of daily treats, private elevator access. Wish Tower Suite's amenities include premium bedding (plush Frette duvets, Frette 100% cotton linens), a deluxe pillow menu (feather-, therapeutic- and memory-foam hypoallergenic pillows), Frette robes, top-quality bath towels, motorized sheer shades and curtains, a wet-bar (fully stocked with bottled water and sodas), complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access, VIP access to the Concierge Lounge and an exclusive Sundeck (with 2 Jacuzzis, a Bar, a children's wading pool, premium padded lounge furniture, a dedicated pool deck host service.

Concierge Royal Suites

Layout (floor plan).

Concierge Royal Suites are with 2x bedrooms (King-size double beds, walk-in closets, electronic safes), 3x full bathrooms (2x with double-sink vanities, 1x with bathtub and rainshower), 1x half-bath (shower), step-out balcony (with Jacuzzi/whirlpool hot tub), living room (double sofabed/3-seater couch), dining room (6-seat table), pantry (wet bar, wine cooler), 3x HDTVs (43-inch), USB-charging stations, motorized curtains.

Two-Story Royal Suites are Loft Suites (on 2 levels/decks 13-14) connected via a spiral staircase.

2-STORY ROYAL SUITES (Category 1B) have a living room with a double sofabed, a dining area (6-seat table), pantry, a large terrace/private sundeck (with a Jacuzzi/whirlpool, 6-seat dining table, 2x sun loungers and 2x deckchairs with low tables), 2x bedrooms (each with a King-size bed), 3x full bathrooms (2x main with double sinks plus 1x guest bathroom with shower). Of the main bathrooms, one has a bathtub (with a rain shower) while the other is without bathtub and has a walk-in rain shower.

1-STORY ROYAL SUITES (Category 1C) have a living room with a double sofabed, a dining area (6-seat table), pantry, a large terrace/private sundeck (with a Jacuzzi/whirlpool, 6-seat dining table, 2x sun loungers and 4x deckchairs with low tables), 2x bedrooms (with King-size beds), 3x full bathrooms (2x main with double sinks, 1x guest bath with shower). One main bathroom is with a bathtub and a rain shower, the other main bathroom has only a walk-in rain shower.

Disney Wish Concierge Royal Suites photo

Concierge 1-Bedroom Suite

One-Bedroom Suites are with an outdoor terrace (patio furniture ), bedroom (King-size bed/non-convertible), living room (double sofabed, Murphy bed), 2x full bathrooms (double-sink vanities, rain-head showers, bathtub), wet bar, walk-in closet, 2x HDTVs (43-inch).

Concierge Family Balcony Cabin

Family Verandah cabins are with step-out balconies, a King-size bed (non-convertible), single sofabed, upper bunk bed, Murphy bed, full bathroom (shower-bathtub), split bathroom (washbasin-toilet).

Concierge Family Oceanview Cabin

Family Oceanview cabins are with floor-ceiling windows (unobstructed bow views), King-size double bed (non-convertible), single sofabed, upper bunk bed, Murphy bed, full bathroom (shower-bathtub), split bathroom (washbasin-toilet).

Deluxe Family Balcony Cabin

Deluxe Family Verandah cabins are with step-out balconies, Queen-size double bed (non-convertible), single sofabed, upper bunk bed, Murphy bed, full bathroom (shower-bathtub), split bathroom (washbasin-toilet).

Deluxe Family Oceanview Cabin

Deluxe Family Oceanview cabins are with floor-ceiling window, Queen-size double bed (non-convertible), single sofabed, upper bunk bed, Murphy bed, full bathroom (shower-bathtub), split bathroom (washbasin-toilet).

Deluxe Balcony Cabin

Aka "Cinderella Staterooms", Deluxe Verandah cabins are with step-out balconies, Queen-size bed (convertible to twins), single sofabed, upper bunk bed (quads), full bathroom (shower-bathtub), split bathroom (washbasin-toilet).

Deluxe Oceanview Cabin

Deluxe Oceanview cabins are with a round-shaped window (large Porthole/non-opening), Queen-size bed (convertible to twins), single sofabed, upper bunk bed or Murphy bed (in quads), full bathroom (shower-bathtub), split bathroom (washbasin-toilet).

Standard Interior Cabin

Standard Interior cabins are without windows and have a Queen-size bed (convertible to twins), single sofabed, upper bunk bed (in quads), full bathroom (washbasin-shower-bathtub-toilet).

Disney Wish cabins review

MS Disney Wish ship has 1238 staterooms, most of which are the midship-located Balconies. All cabins and suites are well planned and equipped with the cruise industry's latest amenities.

Like on all DCL ships, passenger staterooms on Disney Wish by sizes are ranked among the industry's largest standard cabins, designed to easily accommodate four people. Cabins are with ample storage space, lounge/living area and split bathrooms (1 room with shower-bathtub-sink-WC, and separate toilet-sink). Beds on are raised to allow underbed storage for 2 medium-sized suitcases. Each cabin has as standard amenities 2 mirrored vanities with chairs, 22-inch smart HDTV (satellite reception, infotainment system), iPod docking station, 2 rechargeable "Wave Phones" (for shipwide use).

Most Disney Wish cabins (~90%) are outside (Suites, Balconies, Oceanviews). Cabin categories include three "Guaranteed" categories: VGT-Balcony, OGT-Oceanview, IGT-Inside. One of the ship's largest staterooms are the Royal Suites, featuring a separate living room, wet bar, kitchenette (small cooking/dining area), media library, outdoor/balcony Jacuzzi.

Handicap staterooms (wheelchair-accessible cabins) are 35 total and in the following categories:

1C (1-Story Royal Suite) room #10166
2B (1-Bedroom Suite) room #13510
3A (Concierge Family Verandah) room #13028
3B (Concierge Family Oceanview) room #11504
4C (Deluxe Family Verandah) rooms #6106-6108-7106-7108-7602-7604-8104-8106-8602-8604
5C (Deluxe Verandah) rooms #6026-6200-6524-7196-7198-7692-7694
5B (Deluxe Verandah) rooms #8190-8194-8688-8692-9180-9680-9682
8C (Deluxe Family Oceanview) rooms #7510-7512
9B (Deluxe Oceanview) room#2062
9D (Deluxe Oceanview) rooms#6006-6504
11C (Standard Inside) room#2559
11A (Standard Inside) room#9175

Follows the review of MS Disney Wish staterooms as furniture, amenities and included (complimentary) services.

All standard cabins have Queen-size double bed (convertible to twin beds, wooden frames), wall-mounted reading lamps and bedside cabinets, ample under-bed storage space (for suitcases), Posturepedic Sealy mattresses, deluxe bedding sets (Frette Egyptian cotton linens/100%), spacious wardrobe (full-length mirror), full bathroom (glass door, single-sink vanity, bathtub, WC-toilet, glass shower, hairdryer, premium bath towels), H20+ spa products (by the brand "H2O Plus" / shampoo, conditioner, moisturizing body butter), living area separated by a curtain (with double sofabed, mirrored vanity table/desk with chair, built-in drawer dresser), 43-inch smart HDTV (infotainment system), USB-charging ports, refrigerator/drawer mini-bar, electronic safe box and lifejackets (in the closet), direct-dial phone (voice mail), LED-lighted full mirror, individual air-conditioning.

Most staterooms are quads and furnished with double beds (convertible), single sofabeds, 1x upper bunk or 1x Murphy bed (wall bed/pull-down bed). "Family cabins" are with King-size beds (non-convertible), single sofabeds and bunk beds (Pullman) and accommodate up to 5 passengers. A heavy curtain divides the living/sleeping areas.

All Suite passengers enjoy the following perks (bonus amenities and services): Disney-themed artworks, marble-top bathrooms (upgraded bath products, robes/slippers), luxury mattresses and bedding sets (including feather duvets, pillow menu), daily in-cabin dining (canapes, fresh fruits), console gaming table, 2 large HDTVs, BlueRay/DVD /CD player (with media library), board games, priority services (check-in, DCL cruise itinerary ports of call tendering), access to exclusive areas (Concierge Lounge and sun deck), free Internet, pre-dinner cocktails. Suite passengers also enjoy concierge services: (DCL cruise shore excursions booking, specialty dining-nursery-spa reservations, special requests, private parties/celebrations planning and assistance, in-room dining (all main restaurants menus).

Royal Suites have a master bedroom (plus hidden in the wall double pull-down and single pull-down bed), master bathroom (dual sinks, closet, whirlpool bathtub), large living room, dining area (pantry, wet bar), guest bathroom (shower, sink, WC), floor-ceiling windows, wrap-around private balcony (whirlpool bathtub).
1-Bedroom Suites have a master bedroom/bathroom, living room (double sofa bed /convertible), dining room, guest bathroom, expanded balcony.

Concierge Suites and Concierge Family Cabins offer direct access to the ship's concierge-served facilities (1 small lounge, private sundeck area with chairs, free food and drinks). Most 1-Bedroom Suites are with connecting doors, Queen bed (convertible to twins), sitting/lounge area with double sofabed, 1 pull-down bed (in the living room), walk-in closet, 2 bathrooms (one with a whirlpool hot-tub).

All balcony staterooms feature a private step-out veranda accessed via sliding glass doors (kid-proof locks), plexiglass railings, outdoor deck furniture (2 chairs, 1 small table). Categories 6A-6B have wall balconies, while categories 5A-5B-5C are plexiglass. Family Verandahs are with concierge service and have a Queen-size bed (or 2 twin beds), a hidden bunk bed, a larger living area (convertible sofabed), split bathroom. Category 4E cabins are with expanded balconies (twice bigger than standard balconies) but are open to views from above.

Most Oceanview staterooms have a Large Round Window (Porthole/non-opening). Of those, categories 9C-9D are with obstructed views (due to lifeboats). Family Oceanview (category 3B) is the largest.

DCL's innovative Inside Cabin features (industry's first) "Magical Portholes" - large, round-shaped LCD screens (positioned above the beds) projecting real-time outside views which are provided by the ship's cameras. Veranda Cabin's balcony is fitted with 2 deckchairs and a low table.

In mid-May 2021 DCL introduced the "Wish Tower Suite" - the fleet's (and the industry's) first-of-its-kind loft suite integrated into the forward funnel/smokestack. The unique accommodation is sized 1965 ft2 (183 m2) and with interior design inspired by Walt Disney's 3D animation film "Moana" (2016).

The Wish Tower Suite accommodates up to 8 passengers and features 2x master bedrooms, 4x full bathrooms, half-bath (powder room), library (converting to a bedroom), kids' room (with built-in bunkbeds). The living room (on the lower level) is flanked by an open dining area, a pantry, and a bar, all offering unique views across the ship's upper decks through a 2-story window wall.
The master bedrooms are both on the Penthouse's upper level and have walk-in closets, King-size double beds, floor-ceiling windows (overlooking the living area below). The main bathrooms each have rain-head showers, double-sink vanities, spa bathtubs.
Wish Tower Suite is designed with Disney-style iconography, custom-made artworks and ornaments, and materials themed on Moana's Oceania world. The predominant color patterns are soft white and calm blue. The film-inspired interior decorations also include a custom-made canvas piece with Moana sailing on the sea, dimensional props (Moana's village), and a sculpture composed of shiny objects (interpretation of the collector crab Tamatoa's dazzling collection). The kids' room features a sparkling constellation pattern lighting up the ceiling.

The "Category 1A" loft suite's guests can expect royal service from a dedicated concierge team, an array of curated experiences, a selection of daily treats, private elevator access. Wish Tower Suite's amenities include premium bedding (plush Frette duvets, top-quality cotton linens), a deluxe pillow menu (feather-, therapeutic- and memory-foam hypoallergenic pillows), terry robes and bath towels, motorized sheer shades and curtains, a wet-bar (fully stocked with bottled water and sodas), complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access, VIP access to the Concierge Lounge and an exclusive Sundeck (with 2 Jacuzzis, a Bar, a children's wading pool, premium padded lounge furniture, a dedicated pool deck host service.

Disney Wish cabin and suite plans are property of Disney Cruise Line . All floor plans are for informational purposes only and CruiseMapper is not responsible for their accuracy.

Best Staterooms on a Disney Cruise

Disney Cruise Lines are perfect for families looking to enjoy quality time together. But with so many different categories and subcategories, how do you know which stateroom is right for you? Let’s investigate how to select the best staterooms on a Disney cruise for your family vacation.

Not familiar with the term “stateroom”? Disney Cruise Line refers to the individual passenger rooms on its cruise ships as “staterooms.” You might have heard these previously referred to elsewhere as “ cabins .”

The Disney Cruise Line offers four main types of staterooms: Concierge (the most expensive ), Veranda, Oceanview, and Inside (the least expensive). In each category and within each ship, there are different options (subcategories). Category 1 is typically the most costly, followed by Category 2, etc. Category 11 is the least expensive. Within each category, subcategory A is typically more expensive than subcategory B, and so on.

The amenities and size of the room usually correspond to the price, with Category 1 being the biggest and best while Category 11 has the smallest rooms with the fewest features.

Within each numbered category, the letter subcategories typically designate more preferable locations on the ship’s deck plan (rather than differences in stateroom amenities). For example, a 4A stateroom might be in a better location than a 4C stateroom, but the interiors of both staterooms will be virtually identical. Note that some Concierge staterooms are an exception to this rule; Category 1A is a drastically different stateroom versus Category 1B.

Generally speaking, rooms located on higher decks or the middle of each deck plan (known as midship or mid ) are considered more preferable than lower decks or staterooms that are forward (front of the ship) or aft (rear of the ship). Which side of the ship the room is on (port side or starboard side) generally does not factor into stateroom category.

Also note that some stateroom categories cater to different travel parties. Some staterooms might only sleep up to a family of four , whereas others can hold five or more.

Please note that this guide does not include accessible suites , which offer the same level of convenience and comfort to guests with disabilities. For questions about accessible suites or any of the below-listed rooms, please get in touch with The Vacationeer .

Their team of experienced Disney travel agents will help you find the best itineraries at the lowest price, and there’s never an additional charge for their services.

Now, let’s look at the best staterooms on a Disney Cruise ship .

Concierge Staterooms (Most Expensive Main Category)

The stunning Concierge Wish Tower Suite stateroom on the Disney Wish | Image © Disney

The Concierge category offers the most luxurious – and expensive – accommodations on Disney Cruise Line. Each room has a large private verandah and premium amenities and services.

The Concierge Wish Tower Suite and the Concierge Royal Suite are the ship’s most spacious and lavishly appointed rooms. Additionally, the Concierge 1-Bedroom Suite is a more modestly priced option that still offers an incredible experience. For families, the Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom provides plenty of space and convenient access to all of the ship’s family-friendly amenities.

Concierge-level staterooms in categories 1, 2, and 3 include additional perks , such as access to priority seating for excursions and events and exclusive access to the Concierge Lounge, where you can relax with complimentary coffee, tea, and pastries or enjoy evening hors d’oeuvres and cocktails.

Here’s a breakdown of the categories found in the Concierge category.

Category 1A – Concierge Wish Tower Suite (Disney Wish cruise ship only)

The Wish Tower Suite on Deck 14 and 15 is the Disney Cruise Line’s most luxurious room. It has two bedrooms, a space for children with two bunk beds, and a library that can convert into two more rooms. Aside from the four full bathrooms and the half-bath off the living room, the suite has floor-to-ceiling windows on both decks, providing a great view of the ship from the suite.

Eight guests can stay in this 1,966 sq. ft. suite. It has a wow factor like no other!

Recommendation : The Concierge Wish Tower Suite is the perfect choice for families or groups who have the money to spend and won’t settle for anything less than the best. Nothing out-competes the luxury of this stateroom. It truly is the best stateroom on a Disney Cruise.

The location of the Concierge Wish Tower Suite | Image © Disney

Category 1A – Concierge Royal Suite w/ Verandah (Disney Dream, Fantasy, Magic, & Wonder cruise ships)

The Concierge Royal Suite with Verandah stateroom is the largest and most luxurious suite offered on Disney’s Dream, Fantasy, Magic, and Wonder. The Magic and Wonder ships can accommodate up to 7 guests, and the Dream and Fantasy ships can accommodate up to 5 guests.

The suite features a living area with a formal dining table and sitting area and a massive verandah with a private hot tub on the Dream and Fantasy ships. The decor in these suites is luxurious and tasteful, making it the perfect choice for those looking for the ultimate in luxury and comfort.

Recommendation : This is the Crème de la Crème of staterooms on the Disney Dream, Fantasy, Magic, and Wonder cruise ships. If roominess and luxury are what you’re after, and you have the money to spend, then Concierge Royal Suite with Verandah is a great choice.

Category 1B – Concierge 2-Story Royal Suite w/ Verandah (Disney Wish)

The Concierge 2-Story Royal Suite with Verandah on the Disney Wish cruise ship is a luxurious and spacious stateroom that spans two decks (decks 12 and 13). The Suite features a spiral staircase, two large bedrooms, three full bathrooms, a large dining and living area, and two large verandahs with a private hot tub.

This stateroom is an impressive 1,759 sq. ft and can comfortably sleep six guests,

Recommendation: The 2-Story Royal Suite is another fantastic offering from the new Disney Wish. Perfect for families and groups of six who want to be treated like kings and queens.

Category 1B – Concierge 2-Bedroom Suite w/ Verandah (Disney Magic & Wonder)

Disney Cruise Line’s Concierge 2-Bedroom Suite with Verandah features two separate bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, and a spacious sitting area. The total area is 945 sq. ft., including the verandah, and can accommodate up to seven people. A large verandah is perfect for enjoying the views or relaxing. It is an impressive suite, perfect for a large group or family!

This stateroom is only available on Disney Magic and Disney Wonder .

Recommendation: An excellent choice for families who want plenty of luxury and space. Choose the starboard (right) side if you sail to Castaway Cay because you will have better views of Disney’s private island when docked.

Category 1C – 1-Story Royal Suites w/ Verandah (Disney Wish)

With a classic elegance inspired by Sleeping Beauty, the Disney Wish’s 1-Story Royal Suites with Verandah are perfect for families and groups of up to 6. There are two bedrooms, a living room and dining room, three full bathrooms, and an impressive 1,507 square feet of living space. The wet bar is perfect for entertaining, and the large private verandah with a whirlpool tub is the ideal place to relax.

Recommendation : These beautiful and family-friendly staterooms will make your cruise vacation unforgettable.

Category 2A and 2B – Concierge 1-Bedroom Suite w/ Verandah (All Disney Cruise Ships)

Disney cruises offer a 1-Bedroom Suite with Verandah for those looking for a little extra space and privacy on their vacation. The suite sleeps up to 5 people and features a separate bedroom, two bathrooms, a living room, and a wet bar. The main bathroom has double sinks, a rain-style shower, and a whirlpool tub. A large walk-in closet provides plenty of space for storing your belongings.

The main difference between Categories 2A and 2B is location. Magic and Wonder’s 2A suites have a slightly different layout with a longer verandah. Dream and Fantasy’s 2A suites are located between the two connecting Royal Suites and the ship’s front center. The 2A suites of the Disney Wish are located on deck 12 and have a deeper verandah than the 2B suites.

Recommendation: This is an excellent option if you only need one bedroom but still want plenty of roominess and class.

DCL-Disney-Fantasy-Concierge-One-Bedroom

A Concierge One-Bedroom Suite on the Disney Fantasy | Image © Disney

Category 3A and 3B – Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom w/ Verandah (Disney Dream, Fantasy, Magic, & Wonder)

The Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah on Disney cruises is a luxurious private room that sleeps up to five people. This room is complete with a private verandah with beautiful sea views and an abundance of warm woods and custom fabrics.

The stateroom features a queen-sized bed, a convertible sofa, a Pullman bunk bed, and a spacious bathroom with a shower, TV, and a safe. There are just over 300 square feet of living space. Additionally, families have concierge-level guests access to a private lounge and priority boarding.

Recommendation: Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom is excellent for families that want the luxury and perks of a Concierge-level stateroom but don’t need all the bells and whistles (and expense) of the Category 1 and 2 staterooms.

Category 3B – Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom (Disney Wish)

The Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom on Disney Wish offers stunning sea views through floor-to-ceiling windows.

A king bed, a single convertible sofa, and an upper-berth single pull-down bed make up this room, which can accommodate up to five guests. There is also a wall pull-down bed in rooms that sleep five. The 357-square-foot room provides plenty of space for the whole family to relax.

Guests staying in a Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom also have access to special concierge services, including priority boarding and seating at shows and restaurant reservations. If you’re looking for a truly magical experience, book a stay in one of these Little Mermaid-themed spaces.

Recommendation : These are fun and family-oriented staterooms on Disney’s newest cruise ship. This is a good option if you want a Concierge-level room at a relatively affordable price.

Verandah (Balcony) Staterooms

A stateroom verandah onboard the Disney Magic | Image © Disney

Verandah staterooms are Disney’s most spacious non-concierge accommodations, each with its own balcony outside the ship where you can enjoy the fresh air while watching the ocean go by.

Category four, five, six, and seven are verandah staterooms. Some rooms in this category offer partial views, but all provide a comfortable and relaxing space.

Category 4 – Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom w/ Verandah (All Disney Cruise Ships)

The Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah on Disney cruises is the largest stateroom on the ships that are not concierge suites. Roughly 300 sq ft, it sleeps up to 5 and is the only single-room option for a family of 5 on the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder. The Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah is also the most frequently booked option for families of 5 on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy .

All of these factors considered it’s no wonder that this room type is one of the most popular among families cruising with Disney.

Recommendation : The Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom is perfect for families of four or five who value roominess and want to enjoy the ocean breeze from the verandah .

Category 5 – Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah (All Disney Cruise Ships)

The Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah on Disney cruises is a fantastic choice for your family cruise. With enough space to comfortably sleep 3-4 guests and an unobstructed verandah, this room type is perfect for enjoying the beautiful view.

Magic and Wonder’s cabins are 268 sq ft, while Dream, Fantasy, and Wish are 248 sq ft. The Deluxe Oceanview Staterooms with Verandah come with a queen bed, a sleeper sofa, and a pull-out berth (if sleeping four). This room type also features a sitting area, plenty of closet space, and a private verandah to enjoy the view without leaving your stateroom.

Recommendation : Among the regular-sized verandah cabins, these are the most common and the most frequently booked for families with four or fewer members. They are an excellent choice!

A Category 5 stateroom on the Disney Dream | Image © Disney

Category 6 – Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah – Undersized, Obstructed View, or White Wall (All Disney Cruise Ships)

Category 6 staterooms are located near the back of the ship’s upper deck. Accommodations are nearly identical to those found in Category 5 but have either an undersized, obstructed, or white wall verandah. Those who book a Category 6 cabin on the Magic and Wonder will have full white wall railings, while on the Dream and Fantasy, the white wall only extends halfway up the railing.

All of these staterooms sleep at least three, and many sleep 4.

Recommendation : Because these rooms are nearly identical to Category 5 rooms, they are a terrific way to save money on your Disney cruise . We recommend the Dream and Fantasy 6B staterooms because of their stunning views, and Disney Magic and Wonder’s Category 6 staterooms on Deck 6 have more verandah space, as do 5650 and 5150.

Category 7 – Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Navigator’s Verandah (All Disney Cruise Ships)

Navigator verandahs on Disney Magic and Disney Wonder feature mostly enclosed balconies with a viewing window cut out. In contrast, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, and Disney Wish have a minimally obstructed view from the verandah.

Recommendation: The rooms in Category 7 are nearly identical to those in Category 5 and 6, so they are a good way to save on a Disney cruise if you don’t mind having a partial view. We believe these are the best values in the verandah category, particularly on the Dream, Fantasy, and Wish.

Feeling overwhelmed? Working with an experienced Disney travel agent can calm the waters! Contact the Disney Cruise experts at The Vacationeer !

Not only will they arrange every part of your cruise, but they’ll provide a generous onboard credit you can use towards purchases while you’re on the ship. There’s never any obligation to book, and there’s no additional charge to use their planning services!

If it’s your first time cruising with Disney , working with The Vacationeer really is the best way to go!

Oceanview (Porthole) Staterooms

The giant porthole featured in some oceanview staterooms on the Disney Dream | Image © Disney

The Oceanview category of staterooms (Category 8 and 9) features rooms with scenic vistas through genuine porthole windows. The Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom is perfect for families, while the Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom provides a more intimate setting.

Category 8 – Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom (Disney Dream, Fantasy, & Wish)

Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, and Disney Wish to offer a truly luxurious cruise experience with their Category 8 Deluxe Family Oceanview Staterooms.

These staterooms are much larger than the standard size (around 240 sq ft), sleeping between 3 and 5 people comfortably. In addition, they feature unique round tub-showers (see the video above for Category 4) and large portholes with seating, making them the perfect place to relax and take in the breathtaking views. The exceptions to this are the 8As, which are similar to suites with two large portholes and plenty of space. Families and groups can enjoy Category 8A even more since many have a divider between the bed and seating area. None of them will disappoint.

Recommendation : Families looking for affordability and comfort will find the Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom is the right choice.

Category 9 – Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom (All Disney Cruise Ships)

The Category 9 Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom sleeps 3 or 4 people and is the same size as the category 10’s with a similar layout and features. The Disney Dream and Fantasy Rooms are 204 sq ft, 214 on Disney Magic and Wonder, and 218 sq ft on Disney Wish. Most rooms have a porthole on one of the walls. On the Magic and Wonder ships, the 9D staterooms on deck 1 have two small portholes instead of one large porthole.

A, B, C, and D designations represent Disney’s assessment of the location and view of the room. In Dream, Fantasy, and Wish, the 9C and 9D staterooms typically have obstructed views and are usually located in the front of the vessel.

Recommendation : If you prefer to save money over having a porthole in your room, opt for Category 10.

Inside Staterooms (Least Expensive Main Category)

An Inside Stateroom on the Disney Wish | Image © Disney

The Inside category features Disney Cruise Line’s base accommodations, with no window (no exterior view) but still featuring a nautical motif. The Deluxe Inside Stateroom is slightly larger than the Standard Inside Stateroom and provides additional storage space and a sitting area.

Category 10 –Deluxe Inside Stateroom (Disney Dream, Fantasy, Magic, & Wonder)

Rooms in Category 10 are almost identical to those in Category 9, except for being unable to see the outside. These staterooms also have more square footage than those in Category 11.

The Disney Dream/Fantasy Deluxe Inside Staterooms are 204 sq ft, and the Disney Magic/Wonder rooms are 214 sq ft. They can accommodate 3 or 4 people.

Disney Wish does not have a Deluxe Inside category.

Virtual portholes on the Disney Dream and Fantasy ships allow passengers to see what is happening outside (along with a bit of Disney magic thrown in).

There are also a select few unnamed staterooms on the Magic/Wonder ships known in some circles as “secret porthole” staterooms — they actually have porthole windows but Disney decided not to classify them as oceanview rooms because lifeboats or other architectural elements obstruct the views.

Deluxe Inside Staterooms have a split bathroom, with one half having a sink and a shower, and the other half having a toilet and a sink. A, B, and C subcategories are assigned according to their locations, with A subcategories on upper decks or closer to midship, while C subcategories are on lower decks.

Recommendation : Deluxe Inside Cabins/Staterooms are an excellent option for couples or families of 3 or 4 on a budget.

Category 11 – Standard Inside Stateroom (All Disney Cruise Ships)

Standard Inside Staterooms are typically the cheapest rooms available on Disney Cruise Line .

Standard Inside Staterooms sleep three, and some sleep four. They’re smaller than other staterooms, but the amenities are the same. The Disney Magic and Wonder rooms are 184 square feet, while the Dream Fantasy and Wish rooms are 169 square feet.

There’s no split bathroom in a Standard Inside Stateroom. The Disney Dream and Fantasy ships feature a Magical Porthole with real-time views, but the other ships do not have exterior views.

Disney divides the rooms into categories A, B, and C based on attractiveness. Category 11A rooms are found on upper decks and near the ship’s middle, while 11B rooms are on lower decks.

Recommendation: The Standard Inside Statement is a small and cheap option, so you shouldn’t expect too much from it. However, this DCL room offers more space than you would get on other (non-Disney) cruise ships of the same class. It allows couples and small families the opportunity to enjoy a Disney cruise at a reasonable price.

As always seems to be the case, the best option for you may not be the best option for another family.

Ask yourself the question: “what’s most important to me?” Is it having a balcony? Is it experiencing concierge level service in a suite? Is it having additional beds for kids? Is it saving money and just making sure you’re onboard the ship?

Answering those questions, then reviewing deck plans, photos, reviews, and our guide/tips above will help you decide what’s best for you.

No matter your room type, you’re sure to have a magical experience aboard a Disney Cruise ship.

Thanks for reading our Best Staterooms on a Disney Cruise article. Happy cruising (and don’t forget your passport)!

Ready to Book your Disney Cruise Line Stateroom?

Working with an experienced travel agent is the best way to ensure smooth sailing, and The Vacationeer is ready and willing to help you. They can help you determine the best staterooms on a Disney Cruise for your family and the best time to go on a Disney cruise as far as cost and weather are concerned.

Their team of Disney travel agents will help you wade through an ocean of option, arranging every part of your cruise and providing a generous onboard credit you can use towards purchases, activities, and gratuity while you’re on the ship.

Whether you’re planning far in advance or looking for a last-minute cruise , they have the know-how to save you money!

There’s never any obligation to book, and there’s no additional charge to use their planning services!

Disney Cruise vs Princess: Image showing the Disney Cruise Line and Princess Cruises logos along with images of their ships

Share This Page: Choose Your Platform!

About the author: joshua powell.

What New Disney Cruise Ships Are Being Built?

Disney Cruise Line Stateroom Categories Explained

Front, back, top, bottom, left, right, somewhere in the middle? There are so many choices when choosing your stateroom (like a hotel room, but on water) on a Disney Cruise. No worries though, I explain all of the various categories and help you choose the best stateroom for your family’s magical vacation!

As of right now, there are 4 Disney ships in their fleet. The Dream and Fantasy are sister ships with the same layout and the Magic and Wonder are sister ships with the same layout. When selecting a cruise itinerary, you want to make sure you know which ship you will be sailing on because the stateroom categories are different.

There are 2 main things you have to consider when choosing a stateroom: what type of stateroom do you want (floor plan) and where on the ship do you want to be (category). The Dream and Fantasy have 9 floor plans and 28 room categories. The Magic & Wonder have 10 floor plans and 22 room categories. That’s a lot! I have broken it down into 4 easy steps to pick your perfect stateroom!

Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy Deck Plans

Disney Magic and Disney Wonder Deck Plans

4 steps to choosing your stateroom:

Determine how many people are in your party. This decides what type of room you need. When you go online to look at availability, select the total number of adults and children (with their ages) the rooms will be filtered down to the ones that will fit your party size.

Dream & Fantasy: If you have 1, 2, 3, or 4 people in your party you have free access to all rooms and categories on the ship. If you have 5 people, you can choose from 5 floor plans on the ships. If you have more than 5 on the Dream & Fantasy you will need 2 staterooms.

Magic & Wonder: If you have 1, 2 or 3 people in your party you can choose between all room floor plans and categories on the ships. If you have 4 people you can choose from 9 floor plans. 5 people, you can choose between 5 floor plans and there are 2 floor plans that can sleep up to 7!

Choose 1 of 4 floor plans. Do you want a room with a view?

1. Inside: no windows (however, the Fantasy and Dream have Magical Portholes; a LED TV screen over the bed with real-time views of outside)

2. Oceanview: Dream & Fantasy: 1 or 2 large portholes, Magic & Wonder: 1 large porthole or 2 smaller portholes

3. Verandah: There are 3 types of verandahs (balconies):

The standard verandah features an open-air balcony skirted by an acrylic wall, allowing for a full view of the horizon even while seated.
The whitewall verandah offers open-air lounging with a solid wall from the deck to the railing. Most of these staterooms are located in the back (aft) portion of the ship.
The navigator’s verandah is enclosed for greater privacy while still affording a stunning view and sea breezes through a large, open-air porthole above the railing.
Verandahs differ by size and style depending on the ship and stateroom type, and the view on some verandahs may be obstructed.
On connecting verandah staterooms, the partitions can be opened to create an even more spacious balcony.

Concierge: Personalized assistance in planning every cruise detail, including:

Pre-reserve many of your onboard activities and services online, up to 120 days prior to your sail date.

Port Adventures
Reservations for Palo or Remy , spa treatments or nursery stays
Dining room seating requests
Special occasions and celebrations
Any other special requests, from pre-arrival to post-cruise

Shipboard Services

Priority check-in and boarding at a dedicated check-in station
Private welcome reception
Exclusive access to dedicated areas on the ship, including the Concierge Lounge and sun deck via a private entrance.
Down Duvets
Choose from pillow options including hypoallergenic, feather and therapeutic memory foam
Personal robe and slippers
Access to the media library in the Concierge Lounge
Complimentary Wi-Fi internet service (length of cruise)

Room preferences to consider:

What specific stateroom type do you want?

Suite: Royal, 1 bedroom, or 2 bedrooms
Deluxe family: sleeps 5
Deluxe: split bathroom
Standard: single bathroom
Guaranteed: Disney will select for you your stateroom and guarantee that it will be in the category chosen or a higher category. This is a restricted-fare category.
Wheelchair accessible

Where on the ship do you want to be? Forward (front), midship, or aft (back)

Do you get seasick? There are different theories to this, but generally, if you get sea sick you will want a stateroom with a verandah so you can breathe in fresh air or a room with a porthole. Focusing on the line where the sky meets the sea can help alleviate nausea. Also, having a stateroom in the middle of the ship helps with the rocking feeling.

Are you on a budget? The higher the deck the more expensive the stateroom is. Also, the closer you are to mid ship the more expensive the room is. You will also pay more to see the ocean. Inside staterooms with no windows on a lower deck either near the front (forward) or back (aft) are the least expensive.

Pick your room

In this step, you actually get to choose your specific room number. You can also select staterooms that adjoin if you are going with another stateroom. If the room connects, you will see an arrow next to the room number. The direction the arrow is going in is the room it connects to. You can still select one of these rooms even if you are not traveling with another party, you just don’t want to unlock the door 🙂

Do you want to be next to the elevators? The elevators midship are generally busier and therefore are louder, but on the other hand, you also have close access to the stairwell & elevators to get to other decks quickly.

When you have made your selection, you will be given a category #. For example, it will look like this: (Category 04E).

You’re done, celebrate!

But what does that number and letter mean?

If you want to dig in deeper to the room categories and find out what the number and letter means, you can keep on reading. I am giving you fair warning, there is a lot of information below. For planning purposes, my suggestion is to print out the list below and make notes or cross off which ones do not fit your needs.

Disney Dream & Disney Fantasy Category Specifics

These are the larger ships in Disney’s fleet with 1,250 staterooms each. There are 14 decks (or levels); 9 have staterooms on them, with 28 categories and 9 room layouts!

9 Stateroom Layouts on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy

1. concierge royal suite with verandah.

Category R: There are only 2 of this type of room on each ship. Both are on deck 12 at the very front of the ship (forward). One is on the left (port) the other is on the right (starboard).
1,781 square feet, including the verandah
One master bedroom with queen size bed
One wall pull-down double bed
One wall pull-down single bed in the living room
Two bathrooms with rain shower
Whirlpool tub
Living room
Dining salon
Walk-in closets

2. Concierge 1-bedroom suite with Verandah

Category T: There are 19 of these type rooms on each ship. They are located on decks 11 and 12 near the front of the ship (forward). Located on both sides of the ship. 1 is wheelchair accessible.
622 square feet including verandah
One bedroom with queen size bed
Living area with double convertible sofa
Private Verandah

3. Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah

Category V: There are 20 of these types of rooms on each ship. They are located on decks 11 and 12 near the front of the ship (forward). Located on both sides of the ship. 1 is wheelchair accessible.
306 square feet including verandah
Queen size bed
Double convertible sofa
Upper berth pull-down bed
Full bath with round tub and shower
Additional half bath

4. Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah

04 A has 128 staterooms with 64 on deck 9 and 64 on deck 10. All are located midship to back (aft).
04 B has 62 staterooms all on deck 8. All are located midship to back (aft). 4 are wheelchair accessible.
04 C has 64 staterooms all on deck 7. All are located midship to back (aft).
04 D has 63 staterooms all on deck 6. All are located midship to back (aft). 2 are wheelchair accessible.
04 E has 44 staterooms all on deck 5. All are located near the front (forward) or back (aft). 1 is wheelchair accessible.
299 square feet including verandah
Single convertible sofa
Wall pull-down bed (in most)
Upper berth pull-down bed (in some)
Split bath with round tub (in most) and shower

5. Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah

There are a total of 3 categories each broken down: 05 (A-E), 06 (A & B), & 07 (A)
05 A has 168 staterooms on deck 9 & 10. All are located midship to the front (forward) or back (aft).
05 B has 78 staterooms all on deck 8. All are located midship to the front (forward) or back (aft).
05 C has 82 staterooms all on deck 7. All are located midship to the front (forward) or back (aft).
05 D has 88 staterooms all on deck 6. All are located midship to the front (forward) or back (aft).
05 E has 29 staterooms on deck 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10. All are located at the very back (aft). All have white wall verandahs. 2 are wheelchair accessible.
06 A has 10 staterooms on decks 8 & 9. All are located back (aft). All have white wall verandahs.
06 B has 20 staterooms on decks 5, 6, & 7. All are located back (aft). All have white wall verandahs.
07 A is a Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Navigator’s Verandah. There are 24 staterooms located on decks 5, 6, 7, 8, & 9. Mainly in the front (forward) or back (aft)
246 square feet including verandah
Upper berth pull-down bed (if sleeping 4)
Split bath with tub and shower

6. Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom

08 A has 12 staterooms located on decks 5 & 6 in the front (forward). The shapes of these rooms are squarer versus rectangular and each stateroom has 2 large portholes! 1 is wheelchair accessible.
08 B has 22 staterooms located on deck 9, either in the front (forward) or back (aft).
08 C has 44 staterooms located on decks 7 & 8, either in the front (forward) or back (aft).
08 D has 30 staterooms located on decks 7 & 8, either in the front (forward) or back (aft).
241 square feet
Split bath with round tub and shower (in most)

7. Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom

09 A has 10 staterooms located on decks 5, 6, 7, & 8 all either in the front (forward) or back (aft). 4 are wheelchair accessible.
Things to keep in mind when booking this category: the main lobby atrium is the deck above and the tender lobby is the deck below, so it might be noisy
09 C has 10 staterooms located on decks 7 & 8 at the very front (forward) of the ship. 2 are wheelchair accessible.
09 D has 11 staterooms located on decks 6, 7, & 8 all at the very front (forward) of the ship. 3 are wheelchair accessible.
204 square feet

8. Deluxe Inside Stateroom

Category 10 A has 19 staterooms sporadically located on decks 5, 6, 7, 8, & 9

9. Standard Inside Stateroom

11 A has 64 staterooms located on decks 8, 9, & 10. There are some located front (forward), midship, and back (aft)
11 B has 40 staterooms located on decks 5, 6, & 7. Most are located near the front (forward) and back (aft) of the ship.
169 square feet
Bath with tub and shower

Disney Magic & Disney Wonder Specifics

These are the smaller ships in Disney’s fleet with 875 staterooms each. There are 11 decks (or levels); 6 have staterooms on them, with 22 categories and 10 room layouts!

10 Stateroom Layouts on the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder

1. concierge royal suite with verandah.

Category R: There are only 2 of this type of room on each ship. Both are on deck 8 at the mid to front of the ship (forward). The one on the left (port) is the Walter E. Disney Suite and the other, on the right (starboard) is the Roy O. Disney Suite.
1,029 square feet, including the verandah
Two bedrooms with queen size bed the other has two twin beds and two pull-down upper berths
Two and a half bathrooms with whirlpool tubs
Media library with wall pull-down bed

2. Concierge 2-bedroom suite with Verandah

Category S: There are 2 of these type rooms on each ship. They are located on deck 8 near the front of the ship (forward). One on each side (port and starboard).
945 square feet including verandah
Living area with convertible sofa
Two and a half bathrooms

3. Concierge 1-bedroom suite with Verandah

Category T: There are 18 of these type rooms on each ship. They are located throughout deck 8. 4 are wheelchair accessible
614 square feet including verandah
Two bathrooms

4. Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah

Category V: There are 10 of these types of rooms on each ship. They are located on deck 8 throughout.
304 square feet including verandah
Pull-down upper berth bed (in most)
Privacy divider

5. Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah

04 A has 32 staterooms on deck 8. All are located midship to back (aft).
04 B has 32 staterooms all on deck 8. Located front (forward) and back (aft).
04 E has 6 staterooms all on deck 8. All are located near back (aft). 1 is wheelchair accessible.
Wall pull-down bed
Pull-down upper berth (in most)
Private verandah

6. Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah

This floor plan is broken down into 2 categories 05 (A-C) & 06 (A)
05 A has 58 staterooms on deck 7. All are located midship
05 B has 106 staterooms: 46 are on deck 7 in the front (forward) or back (aft) and 60 are on deck 6 all located midship.
05 C has 56 staterooms 46 are on deck 6 in the front (forward) or back (aft) and 10 are on deck 5 all located near the back (aft).
06 A has 32 staterooms on decks 5,6, & 7. All are located back (aft). 6 are wheelchair accessible.
268 square feet including verandah

7. Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Navigator’s Verandah

Category 07 A has 30 staterooms located on decks 5, 6, & 7 all in the back (aft) of the ship.
Enclosed private verandah with limited views

8. Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom

09 A has 58 staterooms located on decks 5, 6, & 7 in the front (forward). 2 are wheelchair accessible.
09 B has 66 staterooms located on deck 2, all are mid-deck.
09 C has 80 staterooms located on decks 2, either in the front (forward) or back (aft).
09 D has 25 staterooms located on decks 1, all are mid-deck to the front (forward) and on the left (port side). All rooms in this category have 2 small portholes.

9. Deluxe Inside Stateroom

10 A has 19 staterooms located on decks 5, 6, & 7. All are located in the front (forward) of the ship. 1 on deck 7 is wheelchair accessible.
10 B has 48 staterooms located on deck 2. Mainly midship.
10 C has 17 staterooms located on deck 1. All are mid-deck to the front (forward) and on the left (port side).
214 square feet
Upper berth pull-down bed (in some) Privacy divider

10. Standard Inside Stateroom

11 A has 66 staterooms located on decks 6 & 7. There are some located front (forward), midship, and back (aft). 2 are wheelchair accessible.
11 B has 81 staterooms located on decks 6 & 7. All are located near the front (forward) or back (aft) of the ship.
11 C has 37 staterooms located on deck 2 & 3. All on deck 2 are located near the front (forward) of the ship and those on deck 3 are located in the back (aft).
184 square feet

If you made it this far, hi and thank you!

Happy Travels!

Let’s book your magical vacation today! As an agent with Key to the World Travel , I can help you with everything from Disney Destinations, a cruise, a beach getaway or even a trip to Europe. Contact me today for your free, no-obligation quote at [email protected] and follow me on Facebook to hear about the latest Disney updates and travel tips! Or, you can fill out and submit the form below. I look forward to helping you plan the most magical vacation for you and your family.

Photo Source: Disney

Disney Cruise Line Stateroom Categories Explained 1

Let our friends at Destinations to Travel help you book your next Disney Vacation. They are the preferred Travel Agency of Chip and Company and Disney Addicts, and who we use ourselves.

Get started Now for your FREE No Obligation Quote.

Book With our friends at Destinations to Travel

Recent Posts

How Does Lost and Found Work at Disney World? - December 19, 2021
What Happens to my Reservation if Disney Prices Increase? - January 8, 2020
Are There any Buffet Character Dining Experiences at Disney World? - December 30, 2019

Our Top 5 Practically Perfect Disney Cruise Line Hacks

Disney Cruise Line Summer 2025 Sailings to add to your Bucket List

Experience the Mediterranean & Greek Isles with Disney Cruise Line this Summer

Roundup of all of the current Disney special offers

Disney Cruise Line Announces Summer 2024 Itineraries

New Disney Cruise Line Island Available to Visit in 2024

Comments are closed.

Guide to Castaway Cay, Disney’s Private Island

A Complete Guide to Cruise Room Types

I f you've never booked a cruise before, choosing a room can be a surprisingly complex undertaking. At a hotel or resort, you might be more focused on bed configurations while onboard a cruise ship, it's typically all about the ever-changing view-or lack thereof. To add to the equation, each room type usually has multiple categories and decks to choose from.

From inside cabins with no windows to sprawling suites with multiple balconies and floors, cruise rooms can really run the gamut. Depending on the type of sailing you're on, an upgrade could be worth the splurge or not. To help with your decision, familiarize yourself with these standard cruise room categories and the pros and cons of each.

What are rooms on a cruise ship called?

Rooms on a cruise ship are typically referred to as cabins or staterooms. These two terms are interchangeable and are both used to refer to rooms onboard a cruise ship. The terminology simply depends on each cruise line or individual.

What are the standard cruise cabin categories?

Inside or interior cabin.

Inside or interior cabins are the entry-level cruise room category. Located along the inside hallways of a cruise ship, the name denotes that there is no window or porthole. While these windowless rooms are typically the smallest in terms of square footage on any given ship, some cruise lines offer inside staterooms suited to families. These budget-friendly accommodations sleep up to six people onboard Royal Caribbean , for example, with twin beds, a pullout sofa, and convertible bunk beds called Pullmans.

Some cruise lines, including Disney and Royal Caribbean , even offer rooms on select ships that can be considered inside cabins with a view. With the help of virtual portholes, piping in a live video feed, virtual portholes can depict footage of the outside to mimic that of a real window. Disney's "Magical Portholes" also feature the occasional drop-in from your favorite animated characters like an appearance from Flounder and Scuttle of The Little Mermaid .

Outside or oceanview cabin

Oceanview cabins are somewhat self-explanatory in the sense that they offer some type of view, whether it's through a picture window or porthole, and they typically feature slightly more square footage than their interior counterparts. However, this is where careful attention to deck plans-or a knowledgeable travel advisor -comes in handy; some categories of outside staterooms have an obstructed view, meaning they might come with a smaller price tag, but you'll mostly be gazing at the underbelly of a lifeboat.

You'll also want to consider which side of the ship you're on. In nautical terms, if you're facing the front of the ship, "port" means the left-hand side, and "starboard" is on the right. It can be hard to dictate the perfect vista for each port of call, but proactively choosing your location could affect whether you'll be able to watch your arrival into port from the comfort of your cabin or you're mostly staring out at the sea.

Balcony or veranda cabin

A balcony cabin and a veranda cabin are the same thing. On oceangoing ships, this category of cabins comes with a step-out balcony, allowing cruisers to privately enjoy some fresh ocean breeze over morning coffee. These rooms typically come with at least a small table and a set of chairs on your balcony, so you can read, soak up the sun, or indulge in alfresco room service. When you consider living space, note that cruise lines often factor the size of the balcony into the total square footage of a stateroom. Balcony cabins are typically scattered across a ship, including at the front, also referred to as the "forward" of the ship, or "aft," meaning back of the ship. Consider whether you are someone who would rather watch the wake or gaze at the horizon. Preferred locations-like a wraparound balcony at the back of the ship-will vary in price and are typically the first cabins to be booked.

French balcony cabin

If you see the term "French balcony," a room type common on river cruise ships , it means that you might have sliding glass doors that open to a railing but not the ability to fully step outside. Some room types classified as "mini suites" are really glorified balcony cabins, meaning they have slightly more square footage but few suite-style amenities. Read the fine print to make sure that the premium perks or amenities you might expect are included in the price before booking them.

Suites are the most spacious and deluxe rooms on any cruise ship, but not all suites are created equal. Suites can vary in square footage from about 400 square feet up to 6,000-plus on a single ship, but they almost always feature at least one balcony. In recent years, cruise lines have begun organizing their top-tier cabins into categories, assigning certain levels of perks and freedoms depending on which type of suite a guest is booked into. For example, someone staying in an entry-level suite might be able to partake in priority embarkation, but only someone in the highest-level suite category has access to an unlimited mini-bar and private restaurant. From owner's suites with grand pianos to loft suites with multiple stories, this is the most diverse category of staterooms.

Some cruise lines feature a suite complex or club area accessible only with a special key card, like Norwegian Cruise Line's the Haven or MSC Cruises' Yacht Club , which offer even more exclusive spaces and services for guests staying in designated suite areas. Some luxury cruise lines , like Silversea or Regent Seven Seas , only offer rooms categorized as suites on their ships, which all come with amenities like personalized butler service.

Single or studio cabin

The days of financial penalties for people who cruise alone are mostly in the rear view. While some cruise lines still charge a substantial fee to offset the cost of a single person to a cabin, many other cruise lines are building quaint staterooms designed-and priced-with a solo cruiser in mind. Solo cabin choices range from inside to outside cabins to rooms with balconies, depending on the ship. However, you're most likely to find them as interior rooms, like those in Norwegian's own area for solo cruisers called the Studio . While Studio staterooms are available fleetwide, only select Norwegian Cruise Line ships feature a dedicated lounge space so that independent cruisers can meet and mingle. Other cruise lines known for single cruiser accommodations include Cunard and Holland America Line .

Guarantee cabin

One of the vaguer terms that's thrown around when booking a cruise is a "guarantee cabin." Initially enticing because of its discounted price, these rooms are the leftover inventory and are typically not assigned until shortly before your sail date. While there is nothing wrong with securing a bargain on your vacation, leaving this decision to fate could result in an unappealing location with late-night noise or other bugaboos. Yes, there is a slim chance of a surprise upgrade by booking a guarantee cabin, but more often than not you're simply forfeiting the chance to choose your own room. This type of cabin should only be selected by the very flexible who are willing to bet on their chances.

Accessible cabin

Accessibility on cruise ships applies to a host of accommodations for the hearing impaired; blind or low vision; those requiring a special dietary menu, medical device, or service animal; and cognitive impairments like autism. However, the accessible category mostly pertains to mobility. These rooms, available across the majority of cruise lines and ships, offer wider hallways and entryways, more maneuverability, and bathrooms with features like roll bars, shower seats, and lowered sinks to accommodate wheelchair users. Due to limited availability, these cabins usually sell out in advance. If you require the features of an accessible stateroom, be sure to contact the cruise line well before your preferred sail date.

What is the cheapest cabin on a cruise ship?

Cruise fares are typically priced in ascending order of room type, from interior cabins up to suites. The cheapest cabin in terms of base price on any cruise ship will usually be an interior room, but keep in mind the overall value of what you're booking before you have a knee-jerk reaction to the dollar amount. If you plan on spending all your time in the spa, some cruise lines offer spa staterooms that bundle access to the thermal suite or even a spa treatment along with proximity to the onboard wellness facilities, making the slightly higher cabin price worth the splurge. Guarantee cabins, regardless of cabin category, will also tempt your wallet, depending on if you are game for a gamble.

Keep in mind that unlike a hotel room, a cruise cabin is often priced per person based on a double occupancy (two people per room) rate. That means that you and your fellow cruiser are both paying the price listed for the cabin, which includes the cost of meals, entertainment, and more. As a ballpark figure, a cheap cruise is considered to be anywhere from $50 to $100 per person, per night.

What cabins should you avoid on a cruise ship?

While each cruise ship is different, there are some general types of cabins to consider avoiding. If you know or suspect that you are sensitive to motion or are prone to seasickness, consider avoiding cabins located on the highest decks of the ship or at the very front or back of the vessel. This is where you will mostly likely feel the pitching and rolling associated with choppy seas. The best type of cabin to book for the least amount of motion is on a deck in the middle of the ship and centrally located within that deck.

If you have small children or treasure your rest, also be on the lookout for noisy areas of the ship, like above or below the nightclub, buffet, or pool deck. Also keep an eye on whether your room is close to the elevator banks or crew areas, where chiming buttons or slamming doors can continue at all hours. A travel advisor or online reviews from fellow cruisers might be able to help steer you away from some of these problematic cruise cabins on a ship-by-ship basis. When in doubt, book a room on a deck that's sandwiched between other passenger decks consisting only of cabins and not public spaces.

Is it worth getting a balcony?

A balcony stateroom is normally the most popular room category on any given ship. However, the value of a balcony room is something that will differ depending on where you're cruising and why. If it's a voyage with a bunch of friends and you're not planning on spending much time in the room, it might be worth shaving off a few hundred dollars by booking a cheaper room without a balcony. But if you're planning a romantic anniversary cruise to Hawai‘i or a bucket-list journey through the Norwegian fjords, the ability to step out of bed and onto your balcony to soak in the scenery could be well worth the extra charge.

Some itineraries, most notably Alaska, have scenic sailing days built into the cruise schedule. These are days spent at sea, navigating stunning landscapes that might include calving glaciers or breaching whales. Sure, you can get out on deck with the masses to scope out the views, but access to your balcony any time of day or night (in your robe or pjs) could add that special reminder that your floating resort is in fact moving from place to place.

Travelers prone to seasickness might also want to consider a balcony. This room feature not only provides quick access to fresh air but also lets you focus on the horizon line, which is said to help orientate your equilibrium.

What is the best room on a cruise ship?

Between a cozy inside cabin and a splash-out penthouse suite, the best room on a cruise ship is the one you can afford. That might sound cheesy, but it's true. Paying a cruise fare includes so much more than where you'll be resting your head, so consider the entire package before making your selection. Some promotions include all-inclusive beverages or Wi-Fi, while some upscale cruise lines include costs like airfare in the price of your cabin booking. The best room, whether you call it a cabin or a stateroom, is the one that comfortably suits the needs of you and your fellow cruisers.

Booking an inside stateroom on a Disney cruise can be a great way to get a more affordable cruise fare for a fun-filled vacation.

You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience.

Staterooms, dining, entertainment, clubs, pools and spas

Please note that some room categories may differ due to upcoming enhancements aboard the ship.

 Disney Magic
 Disney Wonder
 Disney Dream
 Disney Fantasy
 Disney Wish
 Disney Treasure

 All Staterooms and Activities

Stateroom Number   Please enter a different stateroom number. This stateroom does not exist.
 Only Accessible Rooms
 Only Connecting Rooms
All Staterooms and Activities
All Staterooms
Concierge Staterooms
Verandah Staterooms
Oceanview Staterooms
Inside Staterooms
Onboard Activities
Character Experiences
Deck Parties
Live Shows & Entertainment
Nightclubs & Lounges
Spa & Salon
Sports & Recreation
Youth Clubs
Disney Magic
Disney Wonder
Disney Dream
Disney Fantasy
Disney Wish
Disney Treasure
Deck 14 deck-14 - Selected
Deck 13 deck-13 - Selected
Deck 12 deck-12 - Selected
Deck 11 deck-11 - Selected
Deck 10 deck-10 - Selected
Deck 9 deck-9 - Selected
Deck 8 deck-8 - Selected
Deck 7 deck-7 - Selected
Deck 6 deck-6 - Selected
Deck 5 deck-5 - Selected
Deck 4 deck-4 - Selected
Deck 3 deck-3 - Selected
Deck 2 deck-2 - Selected
Deck 1 deck-1 - Selected

IMAGES

Disney Dream Oceanview Staterooms
Disney Dream Verandah Staterooms
Disney Wonder Verandah Staterooms
Disney Wonder Inside Staterooms
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour an Accessible Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom
Disney Dream

VIDEO

Stateroom 11504 Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom Accessible Room Disney Wish
Embarkation Day on the Disney Wish
Disney Wish
Disney Wish
Disney Cruise Stateroom TV Hints
andiamo!

COMMENTS

Wheelchair Accessible Staterooms
If you plan to travel with a wheelchair or mobility aid, please contact Disney Cruise Line Special Services in advance so we can assist you with any necessary arrangements. Disney Cruise Line Special Services. US and Canada. Phone: (407) 566-3602. If you are traveling from a country outside the US and Canada, please visit our global phone ...
PDF Accessibility Staterooms Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy
Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy Accessible Staterooms Disney Cruise Line offers a number of staterooms that provide extra comfort and convenience to Guests that require an accessible stateroom. Rev: 09Feb16 . Category T: Concierge 1-Bedroom Suite with Verandah Stateroom: 11006 Sleeps: 5 Size: Approximately 622 sq. ft.
Disney's Newest Cruise Ship Makes Cruising Even More Accessible for
The accessible staterooms on the Disney Wish are among the most expansive we've ever seen on a Disney ship (Photo: Dave Parfitt) ... Disney Cruise Line staterooms typically utilize a split bathroom model. Split bathrooms are side-by-side, each having a separate door, with one having a toilet and sink and the second having a tub/shower combo ...
Disney Dream
This is a full stateroom tour of an Accessible Category 04D Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah on the Disney Dream. To accommodate wheelchairs a...
Disney Cruise Line
Information for Guests planning a Disney Cruise Line vacation with disabilities. All Disney ships and Disney's private island, Castaway Cay, provide guests with disabilities accessible staterooms and suites, as well as services, facilities and amenities, including auxiliary aids. Most guest areas on the ship are fully handicapped accessible.
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour an Accessible Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom
Join us for a sailing on Disney Cruise Line's Disney Fantasy. We recently stayed in an accessible deluxe family oceanview stateroom. As an accessible room, it has more space for a wheelchair and other assistive devices. The carpeting, furniture, and decorations are similar to those fou
PDF Accessibility Stateroom Disney Magic and Disney Wonder
Disney Magic and Disney Wonder Accessible Staterooms Disney Cruise Line offers a number of staterooms that provide extra comfort and convenience to Guests that require an accessible stateroom. Rev: 03Aug2016 . Category T: Concierge 1-Bedroom Suite with Verandah Staterooms: 8100, 8102, 8600, 8602 Sleeps: 4
Doing Disney: Standard Inside Accessible Stateroom
If you or someone in your party will be travelling with a wheelchair, Disney Cruise Line has you covered. They've configured several staterooms on every ship...
[UPDATED] Disney Cruise Stateroom Guide: Disney Dream & Fantasy
These are staterooms 5188 & 5688. Chairs do not fit on the verandah but there is a bench to sit on and enjoy the view. RATE THIS ARTICLE! Evaluate the various stateroom options available on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy cruise ships, including inside, oceanview, verandah and Concierge.
[UPDATED] How to Choose the Best Disney Cruise Stateroom
These can be confusing until you learn these simple rules: 1) The higher the "number", the less expensive the stateroom. Staterooms start at category 11 (inside staterooms) and descend to category 4 (verandah staterooms). The Concierge is the most expensive and doesn't start with a number at all.
Disney Magic Cabins & Staterooms on Cruise Critic
Interior: Disney Magic inside staterooms come in two different subcategories: Standard Inside and Deluxe Inside. Standard Inside cabins -- found on Decks 2, 5, 6 and 7 -- are 184 square feet and ...
Disney Cruise Stateroom Guide: Disney Wish
622. 2 bathrooms, including master w/ double sinks, rain-style shower & whirlpool tub (except in accessible room - roll-in shower) Queen bed. Double sleeper sofa. Wall pull-down single bed in living room. Can be connected to Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah or the Concierge Royal Suites with Verandah.
Disney Cruise Line Stateroom Considerations for Larger Families
Disney Cruise Line requires that at least one guest age 18 or over be booked into every stateroom. Additionally, all guests ages 17 and younger must be booked into a stateroom with someone 21 or older. This is no problem if, for example, two adults are traveling with three kids. Two get two rooms, you would book an adult with one child into one ...
Disney Wish cabins and suites
Review of Disney Wish cruise ship cabins and suites, floor plans, photos, room sizes, types, categories, amenities. ... Handicap staterooms (wheelchair-accessible cabins) are 35 total and in the following categories: 1C (1-Story Royal Suite) room #10166; 2B (1-Bedroom Suite) room #13510;
Best Staterooms on a Disney Cruise
The Disney Cruise Line offers four main types of staterooms: Concierge (the most expensive ), Veranda, Oceanview, and Inside (the least expensive). In each category and within each ship, there are different options (subcategories). Category 1 is typically the most costly, followed by Category 2, etc. Category 11 is the least expensive.
Disney Cruise Line Stateroom Categories Explained
04 B has 62 staterooms all on deck 8. All are located midship to back (aft). 4 are wheelchair accessible. 04 C has 64 staterooms all on deck 7. All are located midship to back (aft). 04 D has 63 staterooms all on deck 6. All are located midship to back (aft). 2 are wheelchair accessible. 04 E has 44 staterooms all on deck 5.
Everything You Need to Know About Traveling on the Disney Dream
Staterooms have a split bathroom (one room with a sink and toilet and one room with a shower/tub), a refrigerator, a closet, a safe, a hairdryer, and a television.
The top cruises for travellers with limited mobility
All of their ships, including Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, have accessible staterooms (wider cabins, ramped bathroom thresholds, grab bars, adjustable bathroom fittings) and the cruise line ...
Disney Wish: A Complete Guide to What's On Board
As the first Triton class ship added to the Disney Cruise Line fleet, the Disney Wish is a truly special vessel. The ship weighs 140,000 tons and offers enough room for 2,500 guests on board. That ...
Disney World with a Wheelchair? Here's How DVC Made Our Trip Easier and
Our one-bedroom wheelchair-accessible villa had plenty of space for the whole family of four: myself, my wife, and young adult daughters (ages 26 and 23). MEET YOUR MATCH: 12 Best Disney World Hotels for Every Age and Interest. Accessibility features included wide doorways and a large bathroom (with room to maneuver the wheelchair) with grab ...
A Complete Guide to Cruise Room Types
Some cruise lines, including Disney and Royal Caribbean, even offer rooms on select ships that can be considered inside cabins with a view. With the help of virtual portholes, piping in a live ...
Carnival adds accessible cabins to agent booking tool
Travel advisors will now be able to book Carnival Cruise Line's accessible staterooms on GoCCL.com, one of several new features being added to GoCCL Navigator . Carnival said it also is easier to ...
Cruise Passenger Tampers With Cabin Water Bottle By Refilling
The price on the bottle of water is listed at $4.25, but the 1.5-liter bottle has been priced at $4.50 since December 2023. It is possible, however, the onboard price may vary from preorder ...
Staterooms, dining, entertainment, clubs, pools ...
Only Accessible Rooms ... For assistance with your Disney Cruise, please call (800) 951-3532. Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM Eastern time; Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Eastern time. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call.