Disney Cruise Packages
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of this date there are two ships in the Disney fleet. The first is the Disney Magic which departs Port Canaveral,
Florida each Saturday for a 7 day voyage of either the Eastern or Western Caribbean. The second ship, the Disney
Wonder, also departs from Port Canaveral but does so for the shorter 3 or 4 day cruises. But what we are really
looking for here is what is included in the Disney Cruise Packages and what options are available at an additional
charge. So lets start by seeing what is included in the cruise itself.
We will start with the 7 night cruise and then cover the 3 and 4 night cruises capping off with the very popular land and sea cruise packages that combine a 3 or 4 night cruise with a vacation package at the Disney Resort.
Packages For The Whole Family
Each Disney Package is a result of many years of experience designed to blend a parents desires with the childrens dreams resulting in a cruise that's far more grandiose than the sum of its parts. Read on and see how these great family cruise packages can save you valuable time and money in planning your families Disney Vacation.
Check into the Disney cruise offerings for your next family vacation. |
Disney Magic, just one of the ships ready to excite your whole family. |
Unmistakably Disney as these cruises are the total Disney Adventure Package. |
Meet Mickey and friends on a Disney Cruise this year. The kids will never forget it. |
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Breaking Down The Packages
There are a limited number of cruise options when booking with Disney as most every trip is the beginning of a complete family cruise package. What we will begin with here is the basic cruise package and we will get into the special cruises and add-ons that are available in subsequent pages.
What is Included in All Disney Cruise Packages?
Of all the cruise lines we have covered, Disney Cruises offers the most complete
packages out of all those we looked at. For starters, included in the price
is your stateroom, meals, most onboard entertainment, activities for all
ages and more. But if you opt for one of their more all inclusive packages
you also get pre and/or post cruise lodging, enterance to the Disney theme
parks, meals, transportation to and from the ship as well as to and from
your hotel. You can ever get all the rides included for one low price.
What about Tipping on a Disney Cruise?
It’s traditional to offer tips on cruises from all cruise lines and as a guideline we suggest the following
amounts as a guideline only, the actual amount should reflect the services rendered.
| Suggested Tip Amounts | Per Day |
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| Dining Room Server | $4.00 |
| Dining Room Asst. Server | $3.00 |
| Dining Room Head Server | $1.00 |
| Stateroom Host/Hostess | $4.00 |
| Dining Manager | Your Discretion |
| Room Service | Your Discretion |
| Palo Restaurant | Gratuity included |
| Vista Spa & Salon | Your Discretion |
| Babysitting | Gratuity not expected |
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Note: Disney Cruise automatically adds a 15% tip to all bar, beverage, wine and deck service tabs at the time of purchase. All other tips and gratuities can be charged to your room if desired.
If you’re looking for a full week of excitement, be it aboard a luxury cruise liner or at the Orlando Resort facility, Disney offers a well rounded package
Disney Cruise Itineraries for 2010
Disney family vacations covers cruise itineraries that include special kids programs while onboard their ships as well as unsurpassed shore experiences to totally captivate the whole family when in port.
We always suggest the following book to everyone looking to put together a Disney Cruise Package for their
family in 2010. This book, Disney Cruise Line and Its Ports of Call 2010, is a must read, check
it out at Amazon
Books
All families looking to take a Disney cruise, whether for the first time or not, need to get this book. The book is full of specifics about the kid's program and even sample dining options at each restaurant. We most definitely suggest that you add it to your carry-on and take it along on your cruise as a reference guide. Well written and easy to read for a first time Disney cruiser and it really makes for a great keepsake that will be enjoyed long after the trip was over.