To ensure you get to enjoy the port adventures excursions. Lest you think that i only made mistakes on our first disney cruise, there were plenty of things i researched heavily and ultimately did right. Make cruise plans for shore excursions and spa treatments early rather than waiting until you board the ship. You can check in online at least four days prior to your sail date, which will save you time when you arrive on embarkation day. Some cruise lines charge penalty fees for canceling shore excursions onboard or within 24 to 48 hours of the port call, so you might want to wait to see how the weather is or how you like the line. We just went on a disney cruise this past november. Listed below is every known deal, offer, coupon, onboard credit or discount available for disney cruise line dcl, plus lots of free information about how to save money on a disney cruise. You may request a dining assignment when you book your cruise, and your travel agent will inform you if your preference was confirmed. Nov 20, 2017 you can save money when you book on your own but then you have to make transportation arrangements to go with the excursion.
Dec 17, 2018 youve decided to take to the open waters and opt for a cruise vacation. No other line has quite the depth and breadth of activities available on every sailing. This question is a bit tricky so i have highlighted some of my reasons to book shore excursions with your cruise line as well as when it is a good idea to go third party. Disney cruise line allows you to do this online once you have paid for your cruise. In particular, special itineraries such as our holiday cruises sell out quickly. Family of 4, kids 12 and 10 going on the disney wonder in august. To get the best prices and greater choice of stateroom, we recommend you book your cruise a year in advance if possible. Which onboard activities can i book before my cruise beginsand when exactly. Reservations can be made up until 2 days prior to your arrival. Our fiveyearold wakes up with the sun regardless of what time zone we are on so the 8.
As a mentioned above, when it comes to going on a disney cruise, being an early bird is a great thing, and will offer you the best savings. My husband and i, along with our two little adventurers, love traveling the world sailing on disney cruise line. Online checkin is based off of guests castaway club levels and castaway club levels are based off of how many cruises youve completed. Here are some of the most expensive mistakes you can make on a disney cruise along with some moneysaving tips and tricks. You can book this before you embark on your cruise through my disney cruise using your cruise reference number and the date of birth of the lead passenger. Group babysitting is available onboard a disney cruise for children aged up to 3 years in one of the nurseries onboard, this is at an additional charge. As usual, you can choose to just put down the deposit to lock in the lowest prices for now and work on the balance at a later date. Theres a lot to choose from, and most of it you can select once you board. At the same time, you can register your kids for the youth clubs, reserve spa treatments, book shore excursions, and sign up for special activities, events, and dining experiences. Cruising aboard disney cruise line for the first time. Cruises disney alaska cruise port excursions i need help.
Jan 10, 2017 finally, if you arent able to book the one excursion you had your heart set on during your online checkin, i suggest stopping by the port adventures desk, onboard, the day of embarkation. When you view your reservation, youll see the cruise itinerary. If you book directly with disney, you can use discounted disney gift cards to pay off the balance. Once your cruise is paid in full, you can make reservations. New disney cruise line cruisers are able to start booking port adventures and onboard activities for their disney cruise at midnight eastern time 75 days out from their sail date. Frequently asked questions about holidays onboard disney cruise line. These secrets will help you get the most out of your. What excurisons are must do, and can we do them cheaper not. Aug 07, 2008 there are tvs with disney stuff playing and photo ops with the characters to pass the time. You can view your reservation at disney cruise line where you can pre book your shore excursions, palo reservation and spa treatments. I dont think ive even begun telling you just how amazing a disney cruise is. Karen at my path unwinding travel can book a car service and arrange a complimentary stop at a grocery store on the way to the ship or on the way back to a resort. Sometimes we do disney excursions, sometimes we book things. If you have questions or would like to book a cruise with disney cruise line contact me at jen.
Which onboard activities can i book before my cruise beginsand when exactly can i book them. Choose the day youd like to schedule your excursion. Online booking varies depending on how many cruises you have completed with disney cruise line with the exception of concierge guests. If you are a platinum castaway member or a concierge guest you can book 120 days prior to sailing, gold castaway members can book 105 before sail away, silver members can book 90 out and new cruisers 75 days. Also, if you have children you can register them for the kids clubs and pick up their id bracelets and beeper while waiting this can also be done onboard. Not only can you ask questions about different ports of call, or different excursions, but you can also search the page and see what else other people are asking. Remy restaurant disney dream and disney fantasy port adventures. Booking your own excursions the dis disney discussion.
If you are interested in sending your princess to the bibbidi bobbidi boutique, getting a massage or facial, signing up for a port adventure, or getting tickets for an on board. The most expensive mistakes you can make on a disney cruise. All you have to do is go to future cruise sales desk onboard, or talk to the concierge team if you are sailing concierge, and either fill out a form to drop off, or sit down to talk and make plans with the cast. One of the most popular excursions is the private cabanas at disney castaway cay in the bahamas. Disney cruise line almost always uses a standard age range for pricing port excursions. This page covers discounts, deals, and advice about port excursions at ports of call visited by disney cruise line. Platinum level can book 120 days prior to sailing, gold 105 days, and silver 90 days. They want you off the ship as soon as it is possible to make sure the ship is ready for the next cruise. Port adventures the most obvious thing you can book is port adventures, otherwise known as excursions. This is a requirement of us customs and there are no exceptions. Disney cruise line allows you to book your cruise up to 15 months in advance, and it uses a tiered pricing structure meaning the earlier you book, the better price you are going to get. It seemed like an excursion was a mustdo, so i prebooked a glass bottom. Most cruisers are able to book shore excursions, spa treatments and special meals starting on their final payment due date, so youll find the most accurate information if you search 30 to 60 days. Secrets of cruise ship shore excursions revealed cruise.
Essential tips for your disney cruise embarkation day. Why you should book your 2021 disney sailings now to get. Reasons you should book cruises as early as possible. The biggest drawback in my book is the risk involved. You will see step by step instructions on how to book your. Disney alaska cruise port excursions fodors travel talk. Not only were we first time disney cruisers but we booked our cruise rather last minute. If you dont have your flight info, you can put that you re driving. Firsttime guests are able to book port adventures 75 days prior to their cruise during online checkin. Lets be honest here, there is no bad time to book a cruise vacation.
Princess gathering on disney fantasy disney cruise line matt stroshane. In terms of pricing youll of course find any number of prices depending on the excursions youre looking at, but if you compare booking a tour independently vs a nearly identical tour through the cruise line youre very likely to find it cheaper to go at it on your own, leaving more money for say booking another cruise. The cruise end thursday, december and flights i have a choice of are 11. Once your cruise is paid in full, you can make reservations online as soon as. Booking activities on disney cruise line the mouse for less. Last year when we were on the disney wonder, they let us book our excursions 60 days before the cruise. Dec 11, 2017 the magic for less travel shows you how to use the disney cruise line website to assist you in the planning of your disney cruise. When i book through disney, i know i will get a refund if weather or other issues prevent me from getting to the excursion. Booking excursions directly, instead of via disney, can save you money and give you extra flexibility. Booking and reservation questions disney cruise line. On the my plans page, see your daybyday itinerary plan.
Get this right and you ll be off to a great start for your cruise ive also made an infographic checklist, located at the end of this article. New disney cruise line cruisers are able to start booking port adventures and. This can be a difficult decision for some people especially first time cruisers, so i am going to try to break it down for you and list the facts, pros and cons of each. You can view your reservation at disney cruise line where you can prebook your shore excursions, palo reservation and spa treatments. Whether you re planning for this year or for a disney cruise in 2021, prepare yourself for a hefty dose of disney knowledge, because for you, these secrets are no longer under wraps. Booking window date calculator the disney cruise line blog. If you book early about a year to 1 12 years in advance, you should be able to find even better cruise prices. But book too late and you re limited in your cabin selection or may miss. If you want to enjoy the ship when its nearly empty, reverse your. How early can i book shore excursions cruisemates cruise.
The first step is to register on the disney cruise line website. Everything you need to know about disney cruise ships. Apr 22, 2015 getting the delicate balance right on booking a cruise can be tricky. If your credit card is due to expire before your cruise, you can just put that you ll be paying cash, then when you get your new card, go back and correct the info. To ensure you get to enjoy the port adventures excursions you want, we. Jan 08, 2020 what we can do is give you some advice about booking early vs. How to book a disney cruise how do you book this beautiful ship.
Any good travel agent who books several disney cruises like mine has a list of companies to use if you choose to book privately. Does anyone know how early i can book my shore excursions. The concierge benefits on disney cruise line disney. All the disney cruise tips you need to know before. It doesnt matter if you paid off early, still have to wait the 75 days. Can someone advise me the earliest flight time that disney allows suggests when using thier disney cruise line transfers and the onboard ship airline direct luggage check in. Sep 08, 2019 i have followed the adventures of mermaids and pirates alike since i was a young princess myself. If you remember and would be willing to share your personal navigators, please send them via email in whatever format works best for you when you get home. Learn about booking port adventures excursions on disney cruise line. Sometimes people cancel and there will be spots available. When we were on castaway cay, my kids were having a blast not bored at all. Your advance booking window is determined by your castaway club membership level, as specified below. There are basically two ways to book a shore excursion. What we can do is give you some advice about booking early vs.
On a disney cruise, you can always pose for and pay for professional photos. When your booking window opens, there are several things you can and. For bahamian and caribbean cruises, checkin registration begins at 11. The following was written by gunes, who has sailed concierge level on the disney magic, dream, and fantasy.
What you get when you book a disney cruise line concierge. I wasnt aware we could do that, and by the time we got our new cards we ended up with a lousy pat. First time cruisers, who are not yet castaway club members, may book 75 days. Firsttimers guide to shore excursions cruise critic. But for those interested in planning a land and sea getaway for 2019, you arent always able to book them both in at the same time as walt disney world. Mistakes i made on our first disney cruise trips with tykes. Early access to book your excursions as a concierge guest, youll have early access to book your port excursions, which is a month before general cruisers. People who have previously sailed on disney cruise line can book palo, shore excursions and spa treatments earlier than firsttime guests as long as they pay for their cruise early. If you can t find the answer to your question, please call our disney experts freephone on 0800 169 0742. Here are a few other decisions you may want to make in your own trip planning. And lets be honest, port excursions can play a pretty big role in your cruise. Booking onboard activities and port adventures for a disney.
Book as soon as your window opens up for disney cruise line excursions. After departure, you can also make reservations at the port adventures desk. Kids of all ages will find entertainment in their own exclusive spots. However, there are several advantages to booking your cruise as early as possible that will not only help you save money, but. Main seating also called 1 st or early seating typically begins at 5. Go on the disney cruise line website, search around through all the options until you come up with the cruise you want to book. Learn how to book a cruise and how to manage your reservation at the disney cruise line online. Earliest flight time from orlando after disney dream cruise. If you have children under age 18 in your party, you can preregister them for the kids programs. Concierge guest can board early to get tickets to this experience. The magic for less travel shows you how to use the disney cruise line website to assist you in the planning of your disney cruise.
What if i want to pair my 2019 disney cruise with a visit to disney world. This is especially possible on disney cruise line, but for a good reason. Dec 29, 2015 you will find fish extender groups on facebook plus disney cruise line groups you can join on facebook as well where other cruisers plan fish extender gifts, door decorations and teen and children can plan to meet up while on the cruise. We think that a great family photo is always worth a splurge, especially. When and how to book a disney cruise dads guide to wdw. Things to do before a disney cruise family travel magazine. Disney cruise excursions tips for booking polka dots and. Saving money on a disney cruise is always a good thing, right. As a concierge guest, youll have early access to book your port excursions, which is a month before general cruisers. Luckily, disney now lets you book meet and greet times online in advance of your cruise. Excursions shouldnt make or break your ability to cruise. Once your cruise is paid in full, you can make reservations online as soon as your cruise activities booking window opens for the following onboard activities some fill up quickly and most have an additional fee. Booking onboard activities and port adventures for a disney cruise.
Palo arguably the most important thing you should book is palo. Once you have paid in full for your disney cruise and have completed the online checkin process, many booking options will open for you to select from as activities to participate in during the duration of your cruise. Curious about which ship to take to alaska or if you can visit disney s. If there are no cancelations, you can at least put your familys name on a waiting list. The booking info wont show up for you on the site until then either.
Lets work together to chart a course to a vacation that you will remember for a lifetime. Jun 20, 2016 once you have paid in full for your disney cruise and have completed the online checkin process, many booking options will open for you to select from as activities to participate in during the duration of your cruise. One of the more prominent castaway club perks is the ability to book onboard and shore excursions before anyone else. The concierge benefits on disney cruise line disney cruise. Mar 15, 2017 if your credit card is due to expire before your cruise, you can just put that you ll be paying cash, then when you get your new card, go back and correct the info. If it is too early to book activities you will see this error page. If you are interested in sending your princess to the bibbidi bobbidi boutique, getting a massage or facial, signing up for a. Seriously, i have written well over 1,000 words on this post about why book a disney cruise as a firsttime cruiser and i could still go on. How early can i book shore excursions as this is the carnival board i can answer for carnival. The 10 steps of online checkin for your disney cruise.
All four disney cruise ships have themed cruises for. We sailed on the disney wonder, but if you book a disney cruise. Its a long trip back to the ship from most of the beach areas if you forget something. Disney cruise line shore excursions, palo dining reservations. Enjoying their disney princess meet and greet on board disney cruise line. One of the most exciting things is planning all the fun things you are going to do onboard and at the ports. Online booking is in the works and was supposed to be operational this summer but there have been unexpected glitches in the system so for now, you must wait until you get on the ship. If you have a traffic andor airline delay, it is suggested that you contact disney cruise line, however if you arrive at the port after 4. Excursions are a terrific way to see the exciting ports you are visiting. Disney port adventures are not cheap, and they can add a significant amount to the total cost of your disney cruise.
If you have young kids and you can, book the early seating. How early or late should you book a cruise for the best. Did you know you can save money on a future disney cruise by booking your next disney cruise while onboard. To ensure you get to enjoy the port adventures excursions you want, we recommend you make reservations as soon as your cruise reservations are paid in full and you have entered into your advance booking window. When to book flight after disney cruise orlando forum. Jul 06, 2011 normally the cruise lines will allow you to book your desired excursions as soon as your cruise fare is paid in full, which in some cases can be as much a 3 to 4 months before you sail. Disney cruise booking adventures and excursions youtube. Now is the time to book your disney early 2021 cruise if you want the lowest price possible. Disney cruise online checkin is open to first time guests 75 days prior to sail date your online checkin for a disney cruise is an important first step in making your cruise as magical as it possibly can be. Booking shore excursions independently vs booking through the. Book too early and you risk paying through the nose. If its your first cruise you wont be able to book your excursions until 75 days before your cruise starts.
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