Disney Cruise Line is our favorite way to vacation! It’s the perfect trip for the entire family. From the amazing dining, youth clubs and entertainment, to the incredible crew members and the activities available for all ages, there is so much to enjoy aboard a Disney Cruise ship! They offer something for every age group, while also offering entertainment and activities for the entire family to experience together. While enjoying the amazing experiences on board the ship, you’ll also have the opportunity to sail the world and visit exciting destinations during your cruise! You might be asking, where does Disney Cruise Line sail? Depending on the cruise you select, you can sail to sunny beaches or glacial views, or enjoy engaging cultural experiences in countries around the world. Keep reading to learn all about the different destinations you can discover with Disney Cruise Line!
Bahamas
Cruises to the Bahamas are full of sunshine, sand and plenty of fun! Exciting recreation activities, breathtaking landscapes and relaxing serenity are yours to discover here. Cruises to the Bahamas also include a stop at Disney’s private island paradise, Castaway Cay!
3 and 4-night Bahamian cruises are currently offered year round out of Port Canaveral onboard the Disney Dream, with stops in the ports of Nassau (Bahamas) and Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island in the Bahamas. At select times, DCL also offers Bahamian cruises embarking from Galveston, Miami, San Juan, New Orleans or New York that range from 3 to 8 nights.
Sample Itinerary:
3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
Ship: Disney Dream
April 30 – May 3, 2021
Sailing to:
-Nassau, Bahamas
-Disney Castaway Cay
Caribbean
The Caribbean offers a treasure trove of excitement for guests on Disney Cruise Line! Beautiful white sand beaches, ancient Mayan ruins and stunning blue water await you. Plus, most Caribbean itineraries will include a stop at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay!
For most of the year, the Disney Fantasy sails 7-night cruises to the Eastern and Western Caribbean, alternating. At times, other ships from the fleet will also be offering Caribbean cruises ranging from 4 to 9 nights to these destinations as well as the Southern Caribbean. Caribbean ports include Cozumel (Mexico), George Town (Cayman Islands), Costa Maya (Mexico), St. Thomas (US Virgin Islands), Falmouth (Jamaica), Tortola (British Virgin Islands), Bridgetown (Barbados) and Basseterre (St. Kitts).
Sample Itinerary:
7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral
Ship: Disney Fantasy
March 27 – April 3, 2021
Sailing to:
-Cozumel, Mexico
-George Town, Grand Cayman
-Falmouth, Jamaica
-Disney Castaway Cay
Alaska
Embark on a voyage to Alaska and discover the stunning scenery of this beautiful region! The mountains and glaciers offer unparalleled views, with plenty of opportunities to see incredible wildlife, too.
Disney Cruise Line sails Alaskan cruises departing from Vancouver onboard the Disney Wonder for the entire summer season. Almost all are 7-nights, however occasionally a 5- or 9-night cruise will be offered. Cruise ports for Alaskan itineraries will usually include Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan, as well as a Sea Day where guests get stunning views of Dawes Glacier as the ship sails up the Endicott Arm fjord.
Sample Itinerary:
7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver
Ship: Disney Wonder
August 31 – September 7, 2020
Sailing to:
-Dawes Glacier, Alaska
-Skagway, Alaska
-Juneau, Alaska
-Ketchikan, Alaska
Mexico
An exhilarating cruise to Mexico with DCL offers plenty of excitement, cultural opportunities and beautiful beaches. Sunbathe on the sand, head on a jeep safari adventure or hunt for gold aboard a pirate ship, the opportunities are endless!
Disney Cruise Line occasionally offers sailings to the Mexican Riviera which may include ports-of-call such as Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán, Puerto Vallarta and Ensenada. These sailings range from 2-7 nights and sail from San Diego aboard the Disney Wonder.
Sample Itinerary:
5-Night Baja Cruise from San Diego
Ship: Disney Wonder
April 2 – 7, 2021
Sailing to:
-Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
-Ensenada, Mexico
Europe
Discover the culture and beauty of Europe as you sail with Disney Cruise Line. From the beautiful beaches of the Mediterranean to the seaside villages of Northern Europe, the variety of sailings available make it hard to choose which amazing ports to discover!
Disney Cruise Line operates European cruises throughout the summer season onboard the Disney Magic. These cruises vary from 5-nights to 12-nights, and offer destinations like the Mediterranean, Scandinavia and the British Isles. Mediterranean cruises include ports such as Civitavecchia (Rome), Barcelona, (Spain), Livorno (Italy), Cannes (France) and Naples (Italy). Scandinavian, Norwegian Fjords and Northern European cruises include ports such as Copenhagen (Denmark), Stavanger (Norway), Reykjavik (Iceland), Bergen (Norway) and Stockholm (Sweden). Western European and British Isles cruises include ports like Barcelona (Spain), Lisbon (Portugal), Dover (England), LeHavre (France), Dublin (Ireland), Invergordon (Scotland) and many others. As you can see, all of Disney’s European cruises offer a different experience and it is difficult to describe them broadly since they are all so unique!
Sample Itinerary:
7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona
Ship: Disney Magic
May 30 – June 6, 2020
Sailing to:
-Naples (Pompeii), Italy
-Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
-Livorno (Florence, Pisa), Italy
-Toulon (Provence), France
Bermuda
Set sail for balmy, blue waters and sun-swept beaches on a cruise to Bermuda. Plenty of time in port allows you to explore this beautiful island and enjoy its stunning pink sand beaches.
Disney Cruise Line offers several sailings each year to the beautiful island paradise of Bermuda. Sailing from New York on the Disney Magic, these 5-night cruises visit the port of King’s Wharf in Bermuda where guests enjoy an overnight stay.
Sample Itinerary:
5-Night Halloween on the High Seas Bermuda Cruise from New York
Ship: Disney Magic
October 27 – November 1, 2020
Sailing to:
-King’s Wharf, Bermuda
Canada and New England
Set sail for beautiful seaside towns and experience the beautiful fall foliage as you cruise along the East Coast of Canada and New England.
Disney offers select sailings to the East Coast of Canada and New England out of New York onboard the Disney Magic. Canadian ports such as Halifax, Charlottetown, St. John’s, Saint John and Sydney may be included alongside stops in New England such as Bar Harbor, Maine.
Sample Itinerary:
5-Night Halloween on the High Seas Canada Cruise from New York
Ship: Disney Magic
October 17 – 22, 2020
Sailing to:
-Halifax (Nova Scotia), Canada
-Saint John (New Brunswick), Canada
Pacific Coast
Embark on a cruise along the Pacific Coast and discover stunning seascapes, iconic architecture and cultural treasures.
At select times throughout the year, DCL offers cruises from 2 to 5 nights that sail along the Pacific Coast. These 4-5 night itineraries may include ports in California such as San Diego and San Francisco, and ports in British Columbia such as Victoria and Vancouver.
Sample Itinerary
5-Night Pacific Coast Cruise from San Diego ending in Vancouver
Ship: Disney Wonder
May 12 – May 17, 2021
Sailing to:
-San Francisco, California
-Victoria (British Columbia), Canada
-Vancouver (British Columbia), Canada
Hawai’i
Discover the beautiful culture, lush jungles and extraordinary jewels of Hawai’i on these exciting select voyages! These cruises also allow plenty of time to enjoy the ship as you sail across the ocean between Hawai’i and Vancouver.
Disney delighted guests when they announced they would be returning to Hawai’i in 2020 after a 5-year hiatus. Only two sailings are available for this destination in 2020, and they have been incredibly popular! One sailing departs from Vancouver and concludes in Honolulu, while the second sailing does the reverse. These 9- and 10-night cruises both visit the ports of Kahalui, Hilo and Nawiliwili.
Sample Itinerary:
9-Night Hawaiian Cruise from Vancouver ending in Honolulu
Ship: Disney Wonder
April 29 – May 8, 2020
Sailing to:
-Nawiliwili, Hawai’i
-Kahalui, Hawai’i
-Hilo, Hawai’i
-Honolulu, Hawai’i
Panama Canal
Set sail with Disney Cruise Line on a voyage through the Panama Canal, one of the greatest engineering marvels of the world.
The Disney Wonder sails two cruises through the Panama Canal each year as she crosses the continent on her way to and from her summer in Alaska. The westbound cruise in the spring and the eastbound cruise in the fall are very popular since they are each offered only once yearly. Panama Canal cruises may include ports-of-call like Cozumel (Mexico), Cartagena (Colombia), George Town (Cayman Islands), Puntarenas (Costa Rica), San Diego (California) and more.
Sample Itinerary
14-Night Westbound Panama Canal Cruise from New Orleans ending in San Diego
Ship: Disney Wonder
February 26 – March 12, 2021
Sailing to:
-Cozumel, Mexico
-George Town, Grand Cayman
-Cartagena, Colombia
-Panama Canal
-Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
-Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
-San Diego, California
Transatlantic
Lastly, set sail on a journey across the Atlantic Ocean with Disney Cruise Line!
Like the Panama Canal cruises, the transatlantic sailing is a unique repositioning itinerary that is only offered twice each year: as the Disney Magic moves to Europe for the summer season, and as she returns home at the end of September. The ports-of-call for these cruises can vary significantly each time, with the eastbound sailing often visiting ports such as Ponta Delgada (Portugal) and Barcelona (Spain), while the westbound sailing visit ports like Cobh (Ireland), St. John’s (Canada) and Halifax (Canada).
Sample Itinerary:
10-Night Westbound Transatlantic Cruise from Dover ending in New York
Ship: Disney Magic
October 2 – 12, 2020
Sailing to:
-Plymouth, England
-Cobh (Cork), Ireland
-St. John’s (Newfoundland), Canada
-Halifax (Nova Scotia), Canada
-New York, New York
Where will you sail with Disney Cruise Line?
With Disney Cruise Line sailing to so many exciting destinations, it can be so hard to decide where to travel next! We love exploring the world with Disney Cruise Line. Where will you sail next!?
Need help planning your Disney Cruise Line vacation? A travel consultant like Josh can help you choose the best sailing for your family, choose your stateroom, and answer any questions you have along the way! Contact him to learn more and to start planning your Disney Cruise vacation!
Further Reading:
- Why a Disney Cruise is NOT Just for Kids
- Complete Guide to Dining on a Disney Cruise
- All About Rotational Dining on Disney Cruise Line
- Our Disney Cruise Line Wedding
- Best Photo Spots on a Disney Cruise (+ Castaway Cay)
- Romance on Disney Cruise Line
- How to Choose the Right Vacation Planner for your Disney Vacation
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