Before you begin planning your @DisneyParks cruise, you need to make sure you budget accordingly. The cost of a Disney cruise is not cheap when compared to other family-friendly cruise lines. To help families preparing to experience some Disney magic at sea, we put together this video detailing how much a Disney Cruise costs in 2023.
DISNEY CRUISE COSTS
0:00 Introduction
1:10 What’s Included in a Disney Cruise?
2:25 Factors Affecting Cruise Costs
3:50 Cruise Cost by Ship
5:36 Disney Cruise Costs by Destination
7:25 Disney Cruise Costs by Cabin Type
9:20 What Costs Extra on a Disney Cruise?
9:33 Shore Excursions
10:35 Internet Packages
10:58 Cruise Gratuities
11:38 Premium Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Drinks
12:14 Specialty Dining
12:55 Souvenirs
13:28 Arcade
13:55 Spa and Salon
14:28 Exclusive Onboard Experiences
16:20 Disney Cruise Discounts
17:08 The Verdict
HOW MUCH DOES A DISNEY CRUISE COST
When looking at prices for a Disney cruise, there are several different factors you need to consider. The main determinate of the overall price of a Disney cruise will be the cruise ship cabin category. Interior rooms will be the least expensive, whereas concierge level and suites will be the most expensive.
Disney Cruise Line consists of only 5 ships. However, it is generally true that newer ships are more expensive. Further, the region in which the ships are sailing and the time of year will impact the total costs of your trip. How much a Disney cruise costs will definitely vary depending on the destination. Sought after locales, like Alaska or Hawaii, will be more expensive than the Bahamas or Caribbean. Certain times of year like the summer and school vacations are also considerably more expensive.
Once onboard the ship, the Disney cruise fare includes most food, non-alcoholic beverages, entertainment, and onboard activities. However, the price of a Disney cruise doesn’t include everything. Additional costs include specialty dining, shopping, and alcoholic beverages. Further, Disney Cruise Line does NOT offer drink packages like most other cruise lines.
Of course, Disney cruise ships also have spas and salons that cost extra as well as makeovers at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique for the little ones. Not to mention, there are other upcharges like shore excursions and cruise gratuities.
When determining the total Disney cruise cost, you will need to also allocate funds for transportation to and from the cruise port. Flights and hotel stays will also increase the costs of the overall trip.
Therefore, for a week long cruise, for a family of 4, we suggest budgeting $10,000 for a Disney Cruise. Yes, it can be done cheaper, but if you want to experience a little of everything, this is a pretty reasonable estimate.
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The happiest place on Earth is also at
Sea with Disney's Fleet of cruise ships A voyage on board Disney Cruise Line has
loads to offer adults as well as children However a big consideration for those booking
this cruise is how much a Disney cruise costs So whether you're new to cruising or new to
Disney Cruise Line this video is for you as We have a complete look at how much
a Disney cruise really costs up next Thank you welcome aboard Cruisers I'm Don B
from eat sleep Cruise where we help you plan The perfect Cruise so you can see the world one
more at a time now the wife and I have been on Over 65 different cruises with 14 different Cruise
Lines and while we just sail the two of us we're Actually pretty fond of Disney Cruise Line but
unlike the competition Disney Cruise Line is a Bit pricey so we put together this video where we
look at various booking and budgeting options to Help you estimate how much your Disney Cruise will
truly cost and this will allow you and your family To spend more time planning for the Disney cruise
and less time worrying about how much it will cost Now in general cruises are a great
value as the accommodations many Meals entertainment state-of-the-art kids
clubs and more are bundled into one price As you see out at different destinations now the
cost of Disney Cruise will be impacted by several Factors one of them of course is a time of year
if you choose to sell during peak times say like Spring break or winter break or anytime kids are
out of school of course you're going to pay more There's also seasonal themes like Halloween in the
high seas and Mickey's Christmas party which offer Additional events to get into the holiday spirit
but can also bump up the rates of those particular Cruises as do other theme sailings like Marvel day
at sea likewise the same premise applies to newer Ships in the fleet for popular destinations
as well as upgrading to more spacious rooms And while Disney Cruise does include a lot
especially the coveted character meet and Greets there are plenty of extras on the ship that
can further empty your wallet from a special night Out for the parents to a princess themedique
geared towards the little ones splurges on a Disney cruise can quickly add up so even though
you're a cruise price will depend on a few factors Type of cabin and whether you need some wine at
dinner it's good to start with a ballpark range So on average expect to pay about 300 per person
per night for a Disney Cruise with a family of Four sharing one cabin this is two adults
and two children we arrived at that number By plugging in a few dates and destinations
and dividing the total cost for an entry Level stateroom including Port taxes and fees
by the number of nights and then again by four Now a couple things to consider most Cruise
cabins are sold at Double occupancy rates Meaning two people to a cabin staterooms on
cruise ships are unlike a hotel room in the Sense that each person must pay that rate the
amount isn't split by the number of occupants on Disney Cruise Line they know that most passengers
are sharing their accommodations the few kids
So Cruise fares beyond the first two people in
the cabin are prorated for children ages 3 to 12. They are for children who are six months to 35
months are reduced even further unfortunately When it comes to pricing children aged 13 to 17
are considered adults up to five people can share One stateroom depending on the category there's
also the option to book connecting staterooms Typically the cruise fare is about 50 percent
cheaper for that third and fourth passenger if They're under 12. but those passengers still need
to pay the full amount of port fees and taxes Which can still be a couple hundred dollars per
person Cruise Line only consists of five ships but Still a good rule of thumb to know is that newer
ships for any Cruise Line with the shiniest bells And whistles also tends to be the most expensive
to book of course this is because they're brand New and there's higher demand prices should taper
from there with older ships in the fleet typically Displaying the most reasonable affairs ships in
the same class should reflect similar pricing Depending on where they're actually deployed
even with that in mind all of Disney ships Are immaculately maintained and prices vary
slightly based on the age of the ship and due To the smaller Fleet they typically have one
ship or at most two ships in one particular Region so if you're thinking of taking a Disney
cruise choosing a ship will probably come down to Where you're looking to sail though each vessel
has its own special design touches and exclusive Venues which keeps guests coming back for more
sailings on various ships for example the brand New Disney wish is currently the only ship with a
dinner theater based on the hit franchise Frozen This increase line currently operates Disney Magic
which was built in 1998 and Disney Wonder which Was built in 1999. there's also the Disney Dream
which was built in 2011 and Disney Fantasy which Was built in 2012 and the brand new Disney wish
which launched in 2022. searching for a four night Bahamas cruise four people in September during the
Halloween the high seas entry-level State rooms On Disney wish were about 270 dollars per person
per night now a similar sailing on Disney Magic Which is over 20 years old was around 182 dollars
per person per night which is a 30 difference and These are entry-level State rooms if you want to
upgrade to something like an ocean view Veranda Or concierge Suites that will certainly cost you
more money there are two major costs associated Considerations when booking at Disney Cruise
based on the destination these include the Ports you'll be selling to including the length of
the cruise and the port you'll be departing from For example Alaska is one of the most coveted and
therefore pricey for assassinations however if Your family lives on the west coast and can easily
jump to Vancouver British Columbia Transportation Won't be as big of a hassle of course the same
holds true for families in Florida Port Canaveral Is the ultimate Disney Home Port just miles from
Walt Disney World in Orlando so Cruisers within Driving distance can cut costs by choosing
a port that doesn't evolve long-haul airfare The Caribbean is one of the most in-demand Cruise
itineraries but there's plenty of competition in
Those Waters thus Cruise fares remain relatively
steady with plenty of options for three and Four night cruises on the same token a European
adventure with the whole crew might just be the Ticket though you'll have to likely shout out
more for transatlantic plane tickets to Ports Like Barcelona plus these ceilings are usually a
week or more at Sea which means more money down It's important to keep the entire door-to-door
experience in mind when considering the overall Cost of your Disney Cruise some destinations have
limited availability and therefore you should Build as far in advance as possible some Cruise
Lines offer closeout deals however the Disney Cruise crowd is usually one for advanced planning
leaving little last minute availability on unusual Itineraries with only a few sale dates like Hawaii
10 nights one way from Honolulu is 190 per person Per night for a family of four the same one-way
Hawaiian Adventure from Vancouver jumps to 328 Dollars per person per night as you've already
seen one of the most obvious price disparities When booking a Disney cruise is between an inside
cabin and a suite choosing your cabin type is one Of the most important and sometimes complicated
decisions when booking any sailing and considering The cost luckily DCL is nothing if not family
oriented so even entry-level accommodations Comma quote amenities like a privacy current
that separates sleeping from living areas Some rooms even feature a magical portal
that displays video images of the ocean And Disney characters at the ocean view level
and above a half bath with a toilet expedites Getting ready in the morning and bathtub is a
wonderful touch for those who have little kids Dcl's General cabin categories include inside
Ocean View Miranda and concierge the most Notable difference is the inclusion of a window or
balcony at the concierge level the fares might be Higher but rooms come with more perks these perks
include premium bedding free Wi-Fi reservations At specialty restaurants and a dedicated Lounge on
the same one week Western crewing Crews from Miami On board Disney Dream an inside cabin has a price
tag of over six thousand dollars for a family of Four the concierge level was more than double
that at over thirteen thousand dollars however The price difference quoted between an inside and
Ocean View room was just under 127 dollars total Remember that four night Halloween in the high
seas Bahamas cruise on Disney Magic well to go From an inside cabin to a balcony would be 218
per person per night or roughly a 20 increase Now if that family of four really wanted to
splurge and get a concierge Suite on the brand New Disney wish for the same fortnite Halloween on
the high seas cruise they'd be paying over fifteen Hundred dollars per person per night which is over
five times as high as the entry-level Cruiser now While the crews will include your accommodations
most dining and entertainment there are several Additional costs you need to budget for the most
expensive element of any Disney Cruise vacation Apart from the cruise fair is probably what you'll
do in each destination which Disney Cruise Line Refers to as Port Adventures or if you Cruise you
know them as shore excursions short three-night
Getaways at Disney's private island of Castaway
Key might help reduce additional charges as you're Able to enjoy many of the amenities in that Port
included in the cruise Fair but longer wow worthy Family vacations to Alaska Europe or Mexico mean
multiple port calls and multiple opportunities to Book shore excursions Disney shore excursions are
highly rated so the experience is not in question However they can certainly add up for a family
of four in Jamaica a beach and water adventure Is quoted on dcl's website as 109 for anyone
age 10 and up 99 for kids six to nine that's A potential of 436 dollars for one day of Fun in
the Sun but for most ports you can save money into Shore excursions by booking through independent
tour providers you can check third party websites Or book directly with the tour providers that
often get a cheaper rate and a more authentic tour While basic Wi-Fi is included at the concierge
level most other passengers dealing with social Media addicted teens and iPad Reliant younger ones
will need to pay for an internet package packages Range from 12 to 36 dollars per day per device yet
even the top tier package won't support certain Streaming services Cruisers can make calls and tax
over Wi-Fi but a regular phone call is additional A recommended gratuity of 14.50 per guest per
night or 15.50 for guests and Suites is added To each Cruise fare including infants for our
family of four that equates to additional 58 per Night of your cruise this automatic gratuity is
designed to support the wait staff in the dining Room and your stateroom attendant amounts can
be changed by visiting Guest Services on board However this is highly discouraged unless there's
significant service issues additional tips to any Crew members who made your cruise outstanding
are always welcome but at your own discretion Disney has you covered when it comes to soda
during meals in the teen club or from O'Fallon Though any alcoholic beverages as well as
smoothies bottled water and other premium drinks The little ones comes at an added price a cruise
line is unusual in the sense that it doesn't offer Traditional all-inclusive drink packages still
adults 21 years and over it can purchase bundles Of wine Free bottles for about 95 dollars or
six beers for the price of five any drink of The day costs under seven dollars and Cocktails
on the ship usually hover around 10 to 12 dollars While the unique rotating lineup of included main
dining rooms is unique to Disney Cruise Line there Are restaurants that incur an additional charge
these are referred to as specialty dining Remy An upscale French restaurant named after the rat
gifted with culinary arts and rat tattooi carries A hefty cover of a hundred and twenty five dollars
per person so 250 for a couple not including any Drinks the venues for adults only and available
on Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy other adults Only at a few restaurants on board Disney
ships are Apollo a Wonder magic dream fantasy And Disney wish and on Shantae on wish
inspired by the Beauty and the Beast film Did a Disney cruise even happen if there isn't a
character photo packages are just one of the many Additional charges you might rack up once on board
the ship Disney's also a master merchandising
Everything from glowing Lawns and plushies to
clothing depicting the latest film characters Are also sold in shops admittedly even us big kids
here couldn't resist buying a Disney Cruise Line T-shirt or two as well as some ornaments and other
souvenirs so our advice is to set a budget with The expectation that there'll be some additional
treats and surprises to account for along the way Some Disney cruise ships do have arcades and all
it takes is a swipe of your cruise card or a top Of your band and your kids could rack up quite
a bit TCL allows spending limits to be set on Board accounts for all children so don't let Miss
Pac-Man eat through your entire vacation budget All Disney ships have a dedicated adults-only
pool and Lounge which is completely free And allows mature travelers to unwind if you're
looking for more relaxation such as a Swedish Massage facial blowout or mani pedi there is a
spa that comes with a price tag the census Bond Salon has a full menu of treatments for weary
caregivers our favorite part is access to the Luxurious thermal Suite with aromatherapy steam
room sauna and loungers it wouldn't be Disney Without something for the kids so the Chill Spot
is a dedicated self-care space for teams 13 to 17 years old with tailor-made treatments
like an acne attack facial for 94 dollars And then there's some exclusive Disney Cruise
Line experiences aimed right at the little ones Expensive and typically sold out before boarding
the Royal Court tea is a coveted event on board Disney cruise ships if you're a prince or princess
is set on attending this elaborate afternoon tea Book way in advance also be prepared to spend
two hundred and twenty dollars per child and 69 per adult one adult is required to accompany a
child so it's a minimum of 289 dollars note that Teens 13 to 17 May attend for the Adele prize do
not receive any special gifts like those who are Ages 3 to 12. planning to make a family event a
mission for two kids and two adults will run you 578 dollars at those prices you could easily put
down a deposit for another cruise and then there's The Bibby Bobby Boutique here's the opportunity
for a child to receive a makeover transforming Them into their favorite pirate or princess and it
certainly makes the evening a little more special These packages are available at the fleet-wide
onboard Peak which is styled after Cinderella and Unfortunately they're not cheap they range from
sixty dollars for a pirate makeup and accessories To a staggering 450 dollars which comes with the
Keepsake Crystal Tiara in a box and a custom gown In addition to hair styling makeup nail polish
and more think your kids won't be interested They might not be until they see all the other
Junior Cruisers sporting glitter and eye patches Prepare yourself for the inevitable ask or
be smart and pack your own costumes from home Snagged at a discount the least fun but possibly
the most important part of budgeting for a Vacation considering adding insurance it's get
sick plans change and we've all lived through A global pandemic travel insurance protects you
from The Fallout of the unexpected and provides Some added peace of mind you're less likely to
hear about a wild deal on a Disney cruise that
You might with some other Cruise Lines however
DCL does offer discounts and occasionally runs Promotions Florida residents enjoy up to
30 off select Bahamas and Caribbean salons Southern California residents are enticed to
sail from San Diego to Baja for up to 25 off Members of the military also are eligible for
special rates at the time of this recording Disney was running a promotion that allowed
the third and fourth guests to cruise free When selling select baits with two full Fair
subscribers The streaming service Assistant Plus The best way to stay on top of raids make sense
of room categories track add-ons and Extras Bundle packages and seek special promotions is
to work with a Disney certified travel advisor Who specializes in cruising based on average
Cruise fares and accounting for inevitable Extras we recommend that a family of four should
budget an estimated ten thousand dollars for a Disney Cruise vacation of course it can be done
for Less and as you've already seen way more Our estimate accounts for a five night sailing and
a cruise fare of 300 per person per day it also Accounts for things such as gratuities excursions
some drinks one meal in a specialty restaurant A few souvenirs and the basic internet package
now if you still need help planning your Disney Cruise don't worry we have you covered we have our
complete look of everything that's included in a Disney Cruise Line Cruise with Disney wish plus
what will cost you extra that particular video We give you more details about all the included
restaurants on-board activities entertainment and More plus we give you more insight into things
that do cost extra like bars and lounges or some Of those upgrade experiences to help you decide
if a Disney cruise is right for your next vacation