This is the picture from our first cruise experience with Disney Cruise. It was one of the most memorable vacation with our kids. At first we didn’t know what to expect and weren’t sure if we would enjoy stuck in a ship for the full 4 days. I guess if we had to be stuck anywhere, Disney was a good bet to be stuck with.
The Disney ship is not as big as other more popular cruise lines like Carnival or Royal Carribean. But what lack in size, they made up in design, deco and services. As soon as we stepped on the ship, we almost forgot that we were on a cruise ship instead on another one of Disney Theme park except it was floating! There were plenty of activities everyday that we lost count and couldn’t possibly do everything. One of the fun activity that kids of all ages would enjoy was meeting the characters. It was like our little treasure hunt game.
When we went on the cruise, Mr. Z just turned 2. People might not feel like it’s worth the money to do the cruise when he was that young. But with Disney Cruise, it was well worth it. we didn’t have to pay for the kid price so we only had to pay for tax and port fee. Money saving alert!! :) There were plenty activities for him to do and they also provided baby sitting service if we required. Another big plus for parent with toddler was a separate pool that Disney built just for the baby and toddler who are still in diaper. In other cruise lines, kids in diaper are prohibited to use the pool and there are no other options for parents.
A private island – Castaway Cay was one of our favorite as well. We could roam the island and enjoy a relaxing day on the beach. There were food serving all day. There were plenty of water and beach activities for the whole family and there were also kids club lead by Disney employees for youngster to enjoy time alone from the parents.
I can’t wait till we plan for another cruise trip. This time I want to stay longer!
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Disney sure knows how to do something don’t they?! That is good to know that Disney cruises do not charge for the itty bitty ones…we have looked into other cruises and they want you to pay practically full price for the child that is still eating baby food and sleeping in your bed!
What a fun way to enjoy a cruise with kids!
Cruising is a great way to go with little ones. So easy…unpack once…someone else makes dinner…and so much to do!
Ahh, that island looks blissful and your kids look like they’re enjoying it as well. Still have to try my first cruise, good inspiration.
I’ve never been on a cruise, but I love Disney, so it sounds like a great way to do it.
I’ve got to get my son to disney! Although, lately I’m feeling that the happiest place on earth is where your family is:)
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My boyfriend keeps telling me that I need to do a Disney cruise. I guess he thinks that I would relate to this kind of fun and adventure. I think I may just go ahead and do it. At least I get to mix it up with the kids instead of listenting to older folks talk about their bridge game. Nice photos Amy.
Now I’m reminiscing about my family’s Disney Cruise to the Mediterranean a couple years ago…sigh! For us, it really was the happiest place on water!
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I’m going on my first cruise to Alaska in September on the HAL Westerdam. Looking forward to it.
How fun! We’ve been meaning to try this some day.
Amy @ The Q Family Reply:
June 27th, 2009 at 1:26 am
@Jen – You will love Disney Cruise. I actually love any cruise. Sometimes, I just don’t want to lift my fingers on my vacation and cruising is perfect for that. :)
@Bridget, @Kymri – Yup.. Cruising is easy as one-two-three. :)
@Carolina, @Asianmommy – You just have to try it to see if you will like it.
@Colleen – That is my next dream cruise – the Mediterranean!
@Nancy – You will have a blast. My ILs just came back from Alaska’s cruise with Princess. They loved it!
Can’t wait to take my daughter on her first cruise. It’s going to be Disney, for sure!
Do you know at what age they pay full price?
@Jen Laceda: At that time for us, kids under 3 just have to pay for port fee. You might want to double check. However, even so right now I think Disney run a promotion of Kids sail for 50% off. Since your kid is still not yet in school, you might want to consider off season sailing. The price will be much cheaper.
A Disney cruise is on my life list and I am soooooo jealous of you! Tomorrow, I will post about our ultimate vacation so far.
Sounds like a great time for kids :)
Good to see other family accounts of Disney Cruises. We have done two trans-Atlantic (east then west) and a Caribbean. Great shows. Great food. All around best cruises ever. I would do it with or with out kids. Fantastic post!