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