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Honored as the #1 Large-Ship Cruise Line For Families by the readers of Travel + Leisure and among the top large cruise ships in the world by Condé Nast Traveler readers, you just can’t make a better decision to sail on Disney Cruise Line for a family-oriented vacation at sea. While there are five ships in Disney Cruise Line’s repertoire, for luxury, I suggest choosing from the three newest ships, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, and Disney Wish, all of which offer the very best Disney Cruise Line has to offer.

Parents seeking time alone while still enjoying a quality family vacation will go crazy for this cruise line, where there are many shared family experiences as well as adult-exclusive activities. And children will adore the supervised Youth Clubs providing a fantastic array of interactive programs where kids have fun every day of their vacation. Where else can you find Disney characters at every turn and entertainment Disney-style galore around every corner while enjoying a vacation at sea?

While mostly geared toward adults traveling with children, Disney ships offer many adults-only experiences for those 18 and older (note the drinking age onboard is 21) including their very own beach area at Disney Castaway Cay (Disney’s 1,000-acre private Bahamian island) and now the adults-only beach at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, adults-only restaurants, exciting nightclubs, adults-exclusive pool, and a relaxing spa. There are also singles socials and tours of the ship. And I haven’t yet mentioned a casino, have I? If so, then I was sorely mistaken; you’ll find nothing of the sort onboard a Disney cruise ship. I must say that adults without children would probably be better off finding a different kind of cruise, unless that is, you really love all things Disney in which case this cruise line would be a perfect fit. Regardless, do come prepared to vacation with hordes of little ones; it just can’t be avoided, although Disney does such a great job in keeping children happy that you won’t see too many misbehaved children onboard.

Combining a Walt Disney World® Resort land package with a Disney cruise gives you the best of both worlds. Departing from nearby Port Canaveral are three- and four-night cruises to the Bahamas on the Disney Wish as well as seven-night cruises to both the western and eastern Caribbean on the Disney Fantasy, a perfect way to extend your Walt Disney World Resort vacation. Out of Fort Lauderdale, the Disney Dream and Disney Magic sails three- and four-night cruises to the Bahamas.

For something more exotic, think about sailing the Disney Dream or the Disney Fantasy (beginning in 2025) to a European destination. It’s the best of both worlds

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Sailaway Celebratiion
Disney Dream Atrium
Disney Fantasy Atrium at Christmas
Meeting Captain Mickey is a favorite pastime onboard Disney Cruise Line!
Art Nouveau on Disney Fantasy
Disney Fantasy and Dream Mickey Pool
Disney Fantasy Mickey Pool slide
Nothing beats the fun of AquaDuck!
What a blast!
Disney Dream and Fantasy Nemo's Reef
Perfect for the toddler set
Disney Dream and Fantasy Quiet Cove Pool and Bar
The perfect place for a quiet cocktail
Disney Dream and Fantasy Buena Vista Theater
First-run movies are the ticket here!
Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy Walt Disney Theatre
Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy Walt Disney Theatre for Broadway-caliber entertainment
Disney Fantasy and Dream's Satellite Falls
Adults-only sun deck
Kids love the ship's water play areas
Sunset porthole view
Disney Fantasy
Welcome to Castaway Cay
Disney Fantasy on Castaway Cay
Castaway Cay
Castaway Cay Serenity Bay adult-exclusive beach
Castaway Cay
Castaway Cay's Pelican Plunge
Castaway Cay Conched Out Bar
One of several bars on the island
Castaway Cay Sand Bar
Castaway Cay
Miles of trails for bicycling
Castaway Cay's Serenity Bay Adult Beach Cabana
Castaway Cay's Family Beach Cabana
Castaway Cay's Family Beach Grand Cabana
Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point Family Beach
Disney Lookout Cay Adult-exclusive Serenity Bay cabanas
Disney Lookout Cay Family Beach Rush Out Gush Out kid's water play area
Disney Lookout Cay Junkanoo celebration
Kick back and relax on Castaway Cay
Disney Fantasy and Dream's Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
Disney Dream and Fantasy Vista Cafe
Disney Fantasy Spa Villa balcony
Complete with whirlpool tub and double lounger bed
Disney Fantasy Spa Villa Whirlpool
Disney Fantasy Spa Villa
Perfect for couples
Disney Fantasy Senses Spa Rainforest Room Solarium
Oceaneer Club's Andy's Room
Magic PlayFloor, Oceaneer Lab
Star Wars Command Post, Disney Fantasy Oceaneer Club
Edge
Just for tweens
Vibe
Just for teens
Vibe's Outdoor sun area
Disney Fantasy's gingerbread house at Christmastime.
Meet up with your favorite classic character before the ship sails in the terminal
Love this photo of Walt on the Fantasy

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