Disney Cruise Line

This month on March 9th 2023, Disney Cruise Line officially announced that their newest private island paradise will open next year, in summer 2024! Along with this announcement Disney shared some concept art photos and revealed further details regarding the newest cruise line private island in the industry. 

Both Royal Caribbean and Disney Cruise Line have announced that they will be opening new beach resorts in the Bahamas in 2024 and 2025. The exact dates have yet to be released. 

Disney's Lighthouse Point will be located on the island of Eleuthera, while Royal Caribbean's Royal Beach Club will be on the western end of Paradise Island in Nassau. At just about 700-acres, Lighthouse Point is the larger of the two destinations. In comparison, Royal Beach Club is only about 17-acres. 

With only five ships currently in operation, Disney Cruise Line is one of the smallest mainstream cruise lines, and each ship is part of one of three classes: Magic, Dream, and Triton. 

Disney does not have as long of a history, either. Disney Magic, the cruise line's first ship, debuted in July 1998, followed by Disney Wonder in August 1999, Disney Dream in 2011, Disney Fantasy in 2012, and Disney Wish in 2022. 

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When planning a summer cruise, most people default to searching for itineraries that visit warm destinations, like the Bahamas, Caribbean, or Mediterranean. It isn't a proper summer vacation if you don't get a little sunburnt, right? 

Yet, many families opt to sail to Alaska and trade in their swimsuits and flip flops for rain jackets and gloves. From the diverse history and culture, to breathtaking scenery, exciting port adventures, abundant wildlife, and delicious seafood, Alaska has something to offer everyone.

Located just a little over 300 miles off the coast of Florida, the Bahamas is an ideal location for a shorter-duration family cruise. High temperatures generally range from the high 60s to the high 80s and typically feel comfortable year-round.

The Bahamian currency, the Bahamian dollar, is set at a fixed exchange rate equal to the US Dollar. English is the official language.

While any Disney Cruise can definitely be a splurge, Disney Cruise Line's concierge level is an even bigger splurge. Concierge guests get access to upgraded and exclusive amenities that can really make your entire cruise vacation special. To get these concierge benefits, you’ll need to book a room in the concierge category. Concierge is not a service that you can add to a standard booking.

A Disney Cruise can be expensive, especially in comparison to other cruise lines. But for families, it can be a wonderful experience, and the connection to storytelling and characters is unmatched. It is often worth the cost, and there are some ways to save some money on your vacation.

Many first-time cruisers want to know how much does a Disney Cruise cost, only to realize the price is higher than they thought.

Have you ever thought running a race would be a fun idea during your cruise?

Disney’s Castaway Cay is one of the most beloved ports of call on the Disney Cruise Line.

Earlier this year, Disney Cruise Line unveiled their newest ship, the Disney Wish, with a maiden voyage in July 2022.

While the Disney Wish is the largest Disney ship in gross tonnage, (with 144,000 gross tons), it accommodates the same number of passengers as the Disney Dream and the Disney Fantasy (approximately 4,000 passengers, depending on stateroom occupancy).