This expanded version of the persian garden experience is complimentary for aquaclass guests. This is the ultimate guide for the best disney cruise tips so you dont miss a thing. Jun 12, 2012 in order to do everything you want to do on your disney world trip, you need to start planning more than 6 months in advance. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call. Disney port adventures are not cheap, and they can add a significant amount to the total cost of your disney cruise. 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. You can book either a specific cruise or a placeholder cruise. Sometimes we do disney excursions, sometimes we book things outside of. The price for the cruise now is 499 for an ocean view which is a. Use the form below to quickly calculate the date when your. Let me quote my old buddy neil diamond, today, today, today. Aug 03, 2017 reserving activities online for your disney cruise august 3, 2017 by disney cruise mom 2 comments i used to have a post about ticketed events on disney cruise line, but i took it down because within the last year or two, the information had become outdated.
Yes, after you make the final payment on your cruise, you can prebook your shore excursions directly with the cruise line or online with. New disney cruise line cruisers are able to start booking port adventures and onboard activities for their. Do ports adventures need to be booked in advanced disney. We just booked our summer 20 alaskan cruise and got a wonderful price for a minisuite. After you book your cruise and your window opens up, you can choose your port arrival time. Im wondering when it comes to tours like flightseeing, kenai fjords cruise, homer excursions, kayak trips and things of that nature, how far in advance do you need to make reservations. But our friends tell us stories of getting an amazing deal two months before sailing, and were intrigued by the various last minute specials advertised by cruise sellers.
Since you have cruised before make sure you ask about past customer pricing for that cruise line. Plan a day on your own on a private tour though some cruise lines will book you a private guide and driver as part of its shore excursions program, too and you ll see the sights you want to. Booking window date calculator the disney cruise line blog. If you havent managed to book ahead, the team at the shore excursions desk on board will be happy to talk you through the excursions and book them for you. If you are interested in sending your princess to the bibbidi bobbidi boutique, getting a massage or facial, signing up for a. Advance dining reservations beginning at 7 am, advance dining reservations adrs can be made for disney world restaurants. Where walt disney world only releases vacation packages a year in advance sometimes even less depending on your dates, disney cruise line always plans itineraries and will release sail dates much further out making it the perfect option for forward planners. Disney cruise line reservations must be made prior to the last four months of your use year for sailings during that use year. All the details will be arranged and prepared for you by disney for a hassle free experience of a lifetime. If youre not able to get an excursion you wanted before.
Aug 16, 2010 i want to go on a cruise the 2nd week of january from baltimore, md to the bahamas. Guests can book precruise in cruise planner or while onboard at the spa on edge. Reserving activities online for your disney cruise august 3, 2017 by disney cruise mom 2 comments i used to have a post about ticketed events on disney cruise line, but i took it down because within the last year or two, the information had become outdated. The 10 steps of online checkin for your disney cruise. When we boarded in dover, we soon learned that the ship had no record of our booked excursions. Plan a day on your own on a private tour though some cruise lines will book you a private guide and driver as part of its shore excursions program, too and youll see the sights you want to. You can book places in our nurseries for children aged up to three years. In order to do everything you want to do on your disney world trip, you need to start planning more than 6 months in advance. 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. You can book activities for your sailing somewhere between 120 and 75 days before your cruise. Mar 27, 2009 the minimum, i would say to book a cruise, is around 3 months. I want to go on a cruise the 2nd week of january from baltimore, md to the bahamas. Wdw allows you to make advance reservations for lodging, dining, and other various activities around the park.
Reserving activities online for your disney cruise disney. Theres a lot to choose from, and most of it you can select once you board. Ive done this multiple times and its actually really fun. You can book your choice of shore excursions after you complete your main cruise booking. The minimum, i would say to book a cruise, is around 3 months. Which onboard activities can i book before my cruise beginsand when exactly can i. For assistance with your disney cruise, please call 800 95532. Book early for the best room choices photo by brett svenson. 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. Platinum level can book 120 days prior to sailing, gold 105 days, and silver 90 days. Petersburg tour with red october and all our other tours on line with ncl. Read on for those exceptions you really need to address in advance, or risk missing out on. One of the more prominent castaway club perks is the ability to book onboard and shore excursions before anyone else.
What excurisons are must do, and can we do them cheaper not. The walk through of this process can be found here. How do i book shore excursions on holland america panama. Nothing beats the incredible service, the carefree attitude and the amenities included on a cruise. Lets say that its midfebruary 2018 and a family of 4 is looking to take a 4night cruise on the disney dream the week before easter, either in 2018 or 2019. Kids of all ages will find entertainment in their own exclusive spots. View more pre cruise faqs luxury cruises, cruise deals. This is especially possible on disney cruise line, but for a good reason. For our baltic cruise on ncls dream last year, we booked our st. The thing thats different about dcl is the best rooms tend to sell out really quickly.
I booked my flight for next june in july 2008 using frequent flyer miles then i booked the car rental the same day. In my opinion, if you have your heart set on a certain port adventure, it would be advantageous to set your alarm for 11. As you dream about your next vacation, please know that we are here to guide you with oneonone care and booking assistance. Jun 20, 2016 once you have paid in full for your disney cruise and have completed the online check in process, many booking options will open for you to select from as activities to participate in during the duration of your cruise. Just look for cruise line promotions fare sales and extraperk offers. Of course, not everybody has that much notice on their trips, so they have to figure out how to plan on a shorter schedule. Normally these type of shore trips are clearly shown that you pay in advance. Saving money for more spa appointments and shore excursions is a no. Jan 08, 2020 and if you miss out on booking early but a last minute cruise is too dicey, you can find a low price in between.
We encourage guests to make reservations early to avoid any disappointment. Family of 4, kids 12 and 10 going on the disney wonder in august. What to know about booking cruise excursions before you. Just look for cruise line promotions fare sales and extraperk offers and. All the disney cruise tips you need to know before embarkation day. Learn about booking port adventures excursions on disney cruise line. Generally speaking, most cruises can be booked anywhere from 18 months to one week ahead of sailing. Once youve booked your cruise, youll be able to mananage your booking, including adding excursions using cruise planner. It can be associated with a specific cruise later, after you get home and decide. Secrets of cruise ship shore excursions revealed cruise. The cruise lines tell us to book early, announcing itineraries 18 months or more in advance and touting early booking specials. Excursions shouldnt make or break your ability to cruise.
Now that you know how to book a cruise, while youre on board, you should go ahead and book your next one. Your advance booking window is determined by your castaway club. If youre vegan or vegetarian, read this guide to eating plantbased on a disney cruise. Cruises disney alaska cruise port excursions i need help. You can usually get a room whenever you book it, but if you want a chance to get a good room and everything then you should do. How far in advance you can do this will be dependent on your castaway club membership, as per the dining reservations above. You can cruise confidently with relaxed payment and cancellation policies which may allow you to cancel up to 48 hours prior to traveling if for some reason your plans change, we understand and are here to help you every step of the way. Disney reservation calculator for disney world vacations. 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 your advance booking window is determined by your castaway club membership level, as specified below. I already have my plane tickets but that is all at this point. Answers to the most common disney cruise line questions.
This question is a bit tricky so i have highlighted some of my reasons to book shore excursions with your cruise line. The ideal disney world planning timeline and what to do if. Your advance booking window is determined by your castaway club membership level, as specified below. Booking onboard activities and port adventures for a disney cruise. If it is too early to book activities you will see this error page. I dont know much about cruises at alli want to book it as soon as possible so i dont miss out on getting a good room and what notbut i dont know if there are last minute sales. The ideal disney world planning timeline and what to do. A placeholder lets you make a booking without picking a specific cruise. Some excursions are very popular and fill up early, so book them as early as you can. When it comes to planning a disney cruise, it is a slightly different kettle of fish than planning a walt disney world getaway. Disney cruise line shore excursions, palo dining reservations. Booking activities on disney cruise line the mouse for less.
Lots of us like to take each day as it comes, but thats not the best approach if you want to book a tour sponsored by a cruise ship. 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. What would the difference in price be if they booked 2 months in. Dec 17, 2018 now that you know how to book a cruise, while you re on board, you should go ahead and book your next one. The pricing of a disney cruise increases as the ship fills so the farther out you book, the lower your costs will usually be. Once you have sailed one time on dcl you automatically become a member of the castaway club and then on future cruises you will be able to book at 90 day mark before your cruise. Im working on my itinerary for our alaska trip next june. You can view your reservation at disney cruise line where you can prebook your shore excursions, palo reservation and spa treatments. If you are sailing concierge, or are a platinum castaway club member meaning you ve sailed with disney more than 10 times, you can book 120 days before you sail. To book a specific cruise onboard, you put down a deposit of 10% or 20% of the whole fare, depending on the length of the.
This page covers discounts, deals, and advice about port excursions at ports of call visited by disney cruise line. Planning a disney cruise vacation can be daunting, especially for firsttime disney cruisers. Step 1 book your panama canal cruise through a travel agent or the holland america lines website. If youve never sailed with disney before welcome, future cruise addict, you can book 75 days before. A family of 4 is interested in booking a 4night sailing on the disney dream for easter break. So, silver castaway club members get to book excursions 90 days prior to their cruise, gold castaway club members can book 105 days prior to their cruise and platinumconcierge castaway club members can book port adventures 120 days prior. 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. How far in advance should you book excursions, tours etc. Rooms at wdw resorts roomonly reservations at disney resorts and fort wilderness campsite 499 days from the date of your departure 180 days in advance. Book disney cruise line bahamas disney vacation club.
I am wondering how far in advance i should book this cruise. Usually the earlier you book, the cheaper the cruise is. First time cruisers, who are not yet castaway club members, may book 75 days. So yes, you really can save money by booking that far in advance.
Here is the ideal planning timeline as well as what you can do if you. Your travel agent can book an official disney land and sea package for you or two. You can also discover all the youth activities available onboard your disney cruise through the planning centre and preregister your children for these. Something i get asked quite often is whether or not cruisers should book shore excursions with their cruise line or independently through thirdparty tour companies. Its often on board when cruise companies will offer the best deals. Faqs how do i find out about and book shore excursions. And if you miss out on booking early but a last minute cruise is too dicey, you can find a low price in between. No other line has quite the depth and breadth of activities available on every sailing. Disney alaska cruise port excursions fodors travel talk. If you have children under age 18 in your party, you can preregister them for the kids programs.
You can book portshore excursions before you embark on your disney cruise. 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. The biggest factor that allows me to travel to alaska as often as i do my trip next month will be my fourth time this year is that i book way in advance. Everything you need to plan, pack, order, reserve in advance. You can usually get a room whenever you book it, but if you want a chance to get a good room and everything then you should do it no less than 3 months in advance. Jul 18, 2017 if you re vegan or vegetarian, read this guide to eating plantbased on a disney cruise. Where walt disney world only releases vacation packages a year in advance sometimes even less depending on your dates, disney cruise line always plans itineraries and will release sail dates much further out making it the perfect option for forward.