When it comes to planning a trip where the fun in the sun and beaches you only see on television are concerned, the Caribbean is one of the premier destinations in the world.
It is an area where people flock from all over to admire the beauty and fun the Caribbean delivers.
Often when people think about going to the Caribbean, they look into visiting St. Kitts, Grand Cayman, Saint Martin, or Antigua.
These are amazing places that have so much to offer visitors, but they are not the only choices. There is an island that tends to get overlooked by many: Curacao.
Nestled in the heart of the Caribbean Sea, the picturesque island of Curacao stands as a hidden gem waiting to be discovered by avid travelers and wanderlust enthusiasts.
With its vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and a blend of history and modernity, Curacao offers a unique Caribbean experience that sets it apart from its more popular counterparts.
While destinations like Jamaica and the Bahamas often steal the spotlight, Curacao quietly beckons those seeking an authentic and diverse island getaway.
In this article, we’ll delve into five compelling reasons why Curacao deserves a prime spot on every traveler’s Caribbean radar.
5 Reasons To Consider Curacao
Curacao is a beautiful island that is located just east of Aruba and just off the coast of Venezuela.
Curacao has so much to offer visitors, and here are five reasons why Curacao needs to be on anyone’s radar if they’re looking to take a trip to the Caribbean.
1.The Beaches
Anyone traveling to the Caribbean is going because of their desire for fun under the sun. There are 35 different beaches to hit while visiting Curacao. So many beaches considering that it only takes an hour and a half to drive the length of the island.Every beach has a personality of its own; there is a beach that will suit any visitors’ desires.
2. Affordability
Sticking to a budget is important to every traveler, and Curacao can help travelers stay within that budget.
Curacao is ranked as one of the most affordable of the Caribbean islands to visit.
Another great thing about Curacao is that it is located outside the hurricane belt, so traveling during storm season doesn’t pose a real issue.
3. Nightlife
For those who are looking to fill their days and nights with fun, Curacao has a hopping nightlife scene.
Live music is a staple of this multicultural island, and all types of music can be heard, from jazz to soca.
There is going to be the perfect bar or watering hole for any traveler.
4.Art
If you are looking to partake in a bit more of a sophisticated type of fun, there are plenty of arts across the island to enjoy.
From excellent art galleries to stunning murals across the cities, there is art to be enjoyed everywhere.
There are also multiple museums for visitors to see and enjoy.
5. Culture
The island of Curacao is a multicultural place that has a varied history.
Citizens of Curacao carry a Dutch passport, but from the native Arawak people to the Spanish, Portuguese, and Jewish peoples, there have been a lot of influences on this island.
Its proximity to South America also adds to its diversity.
Curacao is a place that every traveler needs to consider.
It is a beautiful island that has as much to offer travelers as any of the other more popular island destinations.
Maybe the fact that this island flies under the radar of many Caribbean travelers can be another reason why it is such a great place.
In a region renowned for its azure waters and sun-kissed beaches, Curacao emerges as a distinctive destination that promises an unforgettable Caribbean adventure.
From its rich cultural tapestry and architectural marvels to its vibrant underwater world and welcoming local communities, this island possesses a charm that captivates the senses and lingers in the heart.
As the world of travel continues to evolve, Curacao’s uniqueness remains a constant, offering a refreshing escape for those who seek more than just the usual sun and sand.
By embracing Curacao on your Caribbean radar, you open the door to a realm of exploration that promises enriching experiences and cherished memories—a testament to the island’s enduring allure.
I’d love to help you plan your next vacation, whether it’s to Curacao or somewhere else on your bucket list. Schedule a complimentary consultation with me so we can start planning your next adventure.
Destination weddings are becoming increasingly popular in recent years, with couples opting for picturesque locations to tie the knot. The Caribbean and Mexico are two of the most sought-after destinations for a wedding. With their beautiful beaches, warm weather, and vibrant culture, these destinations provide the perfect backdrop for a dream wedding.
However, choosing the right time of year to have your destination wedding is crucial to ensure that you and your guests have the best experience possible. You can spend hours researching locations and resorts online and compare services, food and drinks and prices…but you might overlook the most important detail: what time of year do you have to visit to avoid hurricanes and tropical depressions.
Here’s a breakdown of what to expect weather wise for your destination wedding in the tropics based on the time of year. I’ve even included some tips on choosing the best time of year for a destination wedding in Mexico or the Caribbean, if you’re considering tying the knot during hurricane season.
Let’s jump into the weather you can expect for your destination wedding in the Caribbean or Mexico based on the time of year that you travel.
If you want to know the best time of year to have a destination wedding in the Caribbean and Mexico, it is between December to April. This is the region’s dry season when rainfall is minimal, and the temperature is mild and comfortable, averaging around 78 to 82 degrees Farhenheit. Hello sunshine!
While the dry season is safer bet for a weather-friendly Caribbean or Mexico wedding, it’s not a guarantee. Rain and wind can still occur. Additionally, it’s essential to note that it’s also peak tourist season. This means that flights and accommodation are likely to be higher than at other times of the year. Bummer, I know.
Based on my experience, the most popular months to have a destination wedding are in May and November. This would be considered “shoulder season” where you aren’t really dealing with the higher “peak tourist” prices, but also don’t have as much concern with the weather. Hooray!
The struggle there is that the dates at the best resorts and venues book very quickly. So, if you want to plan a destination wedding in May or November, do not waste time or you’ll end up compromising on the venue.
So, what happens if the dry season months don’t work well for you and you are hosting your destination wedding in the Summer or Fall months, when hurricanes could develop?
First, let me put your mind at ease. Just because it is “hurricane season” doesn’t mean that a hurricane will develop.
Also, there are some destinations that are “safer” during the tropical season, so don’t throw in the towel quite yet!
Here are some tips on choosing the best time of year for a destination wedding in Mexico or the Caribbean to help avoid having your big day ruined by a storm.
Choose your wedding date wisely
As mentioned above, the best way to avoid hurricane season when planning your destination wedding is to choose a date outside of the peak months. If that isn’t possible, consider these general rules of thumb… Hurricane season runs from June to November, with the most active months being August, September, & October. If possible consider a wedding in June, July, Mid to Late November, or even early December.
Research the Weather Patterns
Each destination has different weather patterns during hurricane season, so do your research before choosing a location. Some islands or regions may be more prone to hurricanes than others. For example, the northern Caribbean islands are at higher risk than the southern ones. Consider speaking with a travel advisor who specializes in weddings to help you pick the right time and location.
Consider Wedding & Travel Insurance
Wedding insurance can provide a financial safety net in case of a hurricane or other natural disaster. It can cover unexpected expenses such as cancellations, postponements, or rescheduling fees. It’s important to note that not all wedding insurance policies cover natural disasters, so be sure to read the fine print before purchasing a policy.
Travel insurance is recommended for you and your guests. In case the weather prevents you from arriving to your destination, or requires you or your guests to depart early, it will protect your investment. Travel insurance is always recommended, but during the tropical season, it is much more imperative, so I encourage you to encourage your guests to have the right coverage.
Have a Backup Plan
Regardless of the date of your wedding, it’s always a good idea to have a backup plan in case of unexpected weather. When booking your venue and vendors, ask about their contingency plans in case of inclement weather. For example, some resorts may have indoor facilities or covered areas that can serve as backup locations for the ceremony or reception. It’s always a bonus when you love the back-up venue as much as your chosen outdoor venue.
Stay Updated on Weather Forecasts
If you’re planning a wedding during hurricane season, be sure to stay informed about any potential tropical storms or hurricanes that could impact your wedding plans. Sign up for weather alerts, monitor weather websites, and keep in touch with your vendors and venue. Be prepared to make changes if necessary and I advise to make a swift decision, getting the advice of the onsite wedding team, if things are not looking promising on your wedding day.
If the wedding team at your venue advises you to change to an indoor venue due the weather report, and you choose to move forward with an outdoor event, they will likely have you sign a contract. If weather does disrupt the wedding there will be a fee to set up the wedding decor again in the back-up location.
In conclusion, while the Caribbean and Mexico offer stunning wedding destinations, it’s important to be mindful of hurricane season. By following these tips for choosing the best time of year for a destination wedding and doing your research, you can plan a beautiful and stress-free wedding. It’s the perfect time to enjoy the region’s stunning beauty, indulge in outdoor activities, and create unforgettable memories with your loved ones.
Are you ready to start planning a tropical getaway next year? Fall 2021 Disney Cruise itineraries are now available and can be booked beginning Thursday, July 30, 2020 (and even sooner for Castaway Club Members)!
You can be among the first to book special, holiday-themed sailings with a tropical twist. You can celebrate the season during your vacation with one of the Halloween on the High Seas cruises or Very Merrytime cruises.
Guest favorite itineraries to the Caribbean and Bahamas will continue to depart from Florida and Texas, with most routes including a stop at Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island paradise. There will also be Baja and Mexican Riviera itineraries that will sail from California for a limited time. Or, you can explore Bermuda-bound voyages from New York.
The Caribbean
Get ready to island hop and soak up an invigorating mix of sun, sand and turquoise waters on a 4-, 5-, 6-, 7- or 8-night tropical cruise to some of the Caribbean’s most popular port ports of call.
WESTERN CARIBBEAN
2021 Disney Wonder 4-Night Very Merrytime Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston: 11/19, 11/29, 12/3, 12/13, 12/17
Day 1: Galveston, Texas Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Cozumel, Mexico Day 4: At Sea Day 5: Galveston, Texas
2021 Disney Wonder 4-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston: 12/27
Day 1: Galveston, Texas Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Cozumel, Mexico Day 4: At Sea Day 5: Galveston, Texas
2021 Disney Magic 5-Night Very Merrytime Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami: 11/8, 11/22
Day 1: Miami, Florida Day 2: Disney Castaway Cay Day 3: At Sea Day 4: Cozumel, Mexico Day 5: At Sea Day 6: Miami, Florida
2021 Disney Magic 5-Night Very Merrytime Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami: 12/11
Day 1: Miami, Florida Day 2: At Sea Day 3: George Town, Grand Cayman Day 4: At Sea Day 5: Disney Castaway Cay Day 6: Miami, Florida
2021 Disney Magic 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami: 12/29
Day 1: Miami, Florida Day 2: Disney Castaway Cay Day 3: At Sea Day 4: Cozumel, Mexico Day 5: At Sea Day 6: Miami, Florida
2021 Disney Magic 6-Night Very Merrytime Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami: 12/20
Day 1: Miami, Florida Day 2: Disney Castaway Cay Day 3: At Sea Day 4: Cozumel, Mexico Day 5: Costa Maya, Mexico Day 6: At Sea Day 7: Miami, Florida
2021 Disney Wonder 6-Night Very Merrytime Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston: 12/21
Day 1: Galveston, Texas Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Cozumel, Mexico Day 4: George Town, Grand Cayman Day 5: At Sea Day 6: At Sea Day 7: Galveston, Texas
2021 Disney Fantasy 7-Night Halloween on the High Seas Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral: 10/9
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Cozumel, Mexico Day 4: George Town, Grand Cayman Day 5: Falmouth, Jamaica Day 6: At Sea Day 7: Disney Castaway Cay Day 8: Port Canaveral, Florida
2021 Disney Fantasy 7-Night Very Merrytime Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral with 2 stops at Castaway Cay: 11/21
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: Disney Castaway Cay Day 3: At Sea Day 4: Cozumel, Mexico Day 5: George Town, Grand Cayman Day 6: At Sea Day 7: Disney Castaway Cay Day 8: Port Canaveral, Florida
2021 Disney Fantasy 7-Night Very Merrytime Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral: 12/5
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Cozumel, Mexico Day 4: George Town, Grand Cayman Day 5: Falmouth, Jamaica Day 6: At Sea Day 7: Disney Castaway Cay Day 8: Port Canaveral, Florida
2021 Disney Fantasy 7-Night Very Merrytime Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral: 12/19
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: Disney Castaway Cay Day 3: At Sea Day 4: Falmouth, Jamaica Day 5: George Town, Grand Cayman Day 6: Cozumel, Mexico Day 7: At Sea Day 8: Port Canaveral, Florida
EASTERN CARIBBEAN
2021 Disney Magic 4-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from San Juan ending in Miami: 11/4
Day 1: San Juan, Puerto Rico Day 2: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic Day 3: At Sea Day 4: Disney Castaway Cay Day 5: Miami, Florida
2021 Disney Fantasy 7-Night Halloween on the High Seas Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral: 10/2, 10/30
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: At Sea Day 3: At Sea Day 4: Tortola, British Virgin Islands Day 5: St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands Day 6: At Sea Day 7: Disney Castaway Cay Day 8: Port Canaveral, Florida
2021 Disney Fantasy 7-Night Very Merrytime Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral: 11/14, 11/28, 12/12
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: At Sea Day 3: At Sea Day 4: Tortola, British Virgin Islands Day 5: St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands Day 6: At Sea Day 7: Disney Castaway Cay Day 8: Port Canaveral, Florida
2021 Disney Fantasy 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral: 12/26
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: At Sea Day 3: At Sea Day 4: Tortola, British Virgin Islands Day 5: St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands Day 6: At Sea Day 7: Disney Castaway Cay Day 8: Port Canaveral, Florida
2021 Disney Fantasy 8-Night Halloween on the High Seas Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral: 10/16
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: At Sea Day 3: At Sea Day 4: Philipsburg, St. Maarten Day 5: St. John’s, Antigua Day 6: San Juan, Puerto Rico Day 7: At Sea Day 8: Disney Castaway Cay Day 9: Port Canaveral, Florida
The Bahamas
Cast off from Galveston, Miami or Port Canaveral to sun-drenched destinations designed for relaxation and fun—including Disney Castaway Cay, our private island paradise.
2021 Disney Dream 3-Night Halloween on the High Seas Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral: 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: Nassau, The Bahamas Day 3: Disney Castaway Cay Day 4: Port Canaveral, Florida
2021 Disney Dream 3-Night Very Merrytime Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral: 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/10, 12/17, 12/31
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: Nassau, The Bahamas Day 3: Disney Castaway Cay Day 4: Port Canaveral, Florida
2021 Disney Dream 3-Night Very Merrytime Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral: 11/5
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: Disney Castaway Cay Day 3: At Sea Day 4: Port Canaveral, Florida
2021 Disney Fantasy 3-Night Very Merrytime Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral: 11/11
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: Nassau, The Bahamas Day 3: Disney Castaway Cay Day 4: Port Canaveral, Florida
2021 Disney Dream 3-Night Very Merrytime Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral: 12/3, 12/24
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Disney Castaway Cay Day 4: Port Canaveral, Florida
2021 Disney Magic 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami: 12/26
Day 1: Miami, Florida Day 2: Disney Castaway Cay Day 3: At Sea Day 4: Miami, Florida
2021 Disney Dream 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral: 12/31
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: Nassau, The Bahamas Day 3: Disney Castaway Cay Day 4: Port Canaveral, Florida
2021 Disney Dream 4-Night Halloween on the High Seas Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral: 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: Nassau, The Bahamas Day 3: Disney Castaway Cay Day 4: At Sea Day 5: Port Canaveral, Florida
2021 Disney Dream 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral: 11/1, 12/27
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: Nassau, The Bahamas Day 3: Disney Castaway Cay Day 4: At Sea Day 5: Port Canaveral, Florida
2021 Disney Dream 4-Night Very Merrytime Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral: 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/20
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: Nassau, The Bahamas Day 3: Disney Castaway Cay Day 4: At Sea Day 5: Port Canaveral, Florida
2021 Disney Dream 4-Night Very Merrytime Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral: 11/8
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: Nassau, The Bahamas Day 3: At Sea Day 4: Disney Castaway Cay Day 5: Port Canaveral, Florida
2021 Disney Magic 4-Night Very Merrytime Bahamian Cruise from Miami: 11/18, 12/2
Day 1: Miami, Florida Day 2: Disney Castaway Cay Day 3: Nassau, The Bahamas Day 4: At Sea Day 5: Miami, Florida
2021 Disney Dream 4-Night Very Merrytime Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral: 12/13
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: Disney Castaway Cay Day 3: Nassau, The Bahamas Day 4: At Sea Day 5: Port Canaveral, Florida
2021 Disney Magic 4-Night Very Merrytime Bahamian Cruise from Miami: 12/16
Day 1: Miami, Florida Day 2: Disney Castaway Cay Day 3: At Sea Day 4: Nassau, The Bahamas Day 5: Miami, Florida
2021 Disney Fantasy 5-Night Very Merrytime Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral with 2 Stops at Disney Castaway Cay: 11/6
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: Nassau, The Bahamas Day 3: Disney Castaway Cay Day 4: At Sea Day 5: Disney Castaway Cay Day 6: Port Canaveral, Florida
2021 Disney Magic 5-Night Very Merrytime Bahamian Cruise from Miami: 11/13, 12/6
Day 1: Miami, Florida Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Key West, Florida Day 4: Disney Castaway Cay Day 5: Nassau, The Bahamas Day 6: Port Canaveral, Florida
2021 Disney Magic 5-Night Very Merrytime Bahamian Cruise from Miami: 11/27
Day 1: Miami, Florida Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Nassau, The Bahamas Day 4: Disney Castaway Cay Day 5: Key West, Florida Day 6: Port Canaveral, Florida
2021 Disney Wonder 6-Night Very Merrytime Bahamian Cruise from Galveston: 11/23, 12/7
Day 1: Galveston, Texas Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Key West, Florida Day 4: Disney Castaway Cay Day 5: At Sea Day 6: At Sea Day 7: Galveston, Texas
2021 Disney Wonder 6-Night Bahamian Cruise from Galveston: 12/31
Day 1: Galveston, Texas Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Key West, Florida Day 4: Disney Castaway Cay Day 5: At Sea Day 6: At Sea Day 7: Galveston, Texas
Baja
Unwind on a short or long escape to the stunning Mexican beach towns of Ensenada and/or Cabo San Lucas. Each location offers countless activities for thrill seekers and nature lovers alike.
2021 Disney Wonder 3-Night Halloween on the High Seas Baja Cruise from San Diego: 10/8, 10/15
Day 1: San Diego, California Day 2: Ensenada, Mexico Day 3: At Sea Day 4: San Diego, California
2021 Disney Wonder 4-Night Halloween on the High Seas Baja Cruise from San Diego: 10/11, 10/18, 10/27
Day 1: San Diego, California Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Day 4: At Sea Day 5: San Diego, California
2021 Disney Wonder 5-Night Halloween on the High Seas Baja Cruise from San Diego 10/22, 10/31
Day 1: San Diego, California Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Day 4: At Sea Day 5: Ensenada, Mexico Day 6: San Diego, California
Mexican Riviera
This leisurely week-long sailing provides the perfect way to experience the culture, cuisine and recreational activities of 3 coastal destinations along Western Mexico—and the first-rate entertainment and amenities aboard your cruise ship.
2021 Disney Wonder Halloween on the High Seas Mexican Riviera Cruise from San Diego: 10/1
Day 1: San Diego, California Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Day 4: Mazatlán, Mexico Day 5: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Day 6: At Sea Day 7: At Sea Day 8: San Diego, California
Bermuda
Soak up the sights of the Big Apple before commencing your tropical adventure at King’s Wharf—home to the Gibbs Hill Lighthouse, the Royal Naval Dockyard and Crystal & Fantasy Caves.
2021 Disney Magic 5-Night Halloween on the High Seas Bermuda Cruise from New York: 9/29, 10/4, 10/9, 10/14, 10/19
Day 1: New York, New York Day 2: At Sea Day 3: King’s Wharf, Bermuda Day 4: King’s Wharf, Bermuda Day 5: At Sea Day 6: New York, New York
2021 Disney Magic 5-Night Halloween on the High Seas Bermuda Cruise from New York ending in San Juan: 10/30
Day 1: New York, New York Day 2: At Sea Day 3: King’s Wharf, Bermuda Day 4: At Sea Day 5: Tortola, British Virgin Islands Day 6: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Canada
Sail roundtrip from New York on a 6-night cruise that will bring you to the beautiful seaside cities of Halifax (Nova Scotia) and Saint John (New Brunswick), Canada during the most vibrant time of year.
2021 Disney Magic 6-Night Halloween on the High Seas Canada Cruise from New York: 10/24
Day 1: New York, New York Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Saint John (New Brunswick), Canada Day 4: Halifax (Nova Scotia), Canada Day 5: Bar Harbor, Maine Day 6: At Sea Day 7: New York, New York
Pacific Coast
Cross 2 bustling metropolis cities off your list during this 4-night cruise to San Diego, a locale famous for its historic Gaslamp Quarter, laid-back beaches and 1,800-acre zoo.
2021 Disney Wonder 4-Night Pacific Coast Cruise from Vancouver to San Diego: 9/27
Day 1: Vancouver (British Columbia), Canada Day 2: Victoria (British Columbia), Canada Day 3: At Sea Day 4: At Sea Day 5: San Diego, California
Transatlantic
Jump-start your 11-night journey in Dover, England before traveling on to scenic Bilbao and La Coruña in Spain, and sun-swept King’s Wharf in Bermuda.
2021 Disney Magic 11-Night Westbound Transatlantic Cruise from Dover ending in New York: 9/18
Day 1: Dover, England Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Bilbao, Spain Day 4: La Coruña, Spain Day 5: At Sea Day 6: At Sea Day 7: At Sea Day 8: At Sea Day 9: At Sea Day 10: King’s Wharf, Bermuda Day 11: At Sea Day 12: New York, New York
Panama Canal
Embark on an incredible expedition from San Diego to Galveston on a 14-night cruise through the Panama Canal. You’ll visit beautiful beaches in Mexico, Grand Cayman and Colombia.
2021 Disney Wonder 14-Night Very Merrytime Eastbound Panama Canal Cruise from San Diego to Galveston: 11/5
Day 1: San Diego, California Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Day 4: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Day 5: At Sea Day 6: At Sea Day 7: At Sea Day 8: At Sea Day 9: Panama Canal Day 10: Cartagena, Colombia Day 11: At Sea Day 12: George Town, Grand Cayman Day 13: Cozumel, Mexico Day 14: At Sea Day 15: Galveston, Texas
Are you planning a fall 2021 Disney Cruise Line vacation? Where would you like to visit?
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Disney Cruise Line has just announced their sailings for the beginning of 2021 so you can view departure ports and itineraries for an early 2021 Disney Cruise and even book your cruise beginning Thursday, October 3, 2019.
In early 2021, Disney Cruise Line plans to return to New Orleans, giving you even more opportunities to sail from the Crescent City with your family in early 2021. A limited-time engagement with cruises to the Bahamas and Caribbean, including visits to Disney’s private island paradise, Castaway Cay, highlight Disney Cruise Line’s early 2021 lineup of popular itineraries, while voyages will continue across the fleet to tropical destinations from Galveston, Texas; San Diego, California and both Miami and Port Canaveral, Florida.
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The Disney Wonder Returns to New Orleans
On sailings from New Orleans, you can experience the flavors and flair of the Big Easy both onboard the Disney Wonder and ashore. The sounds and sights of New Orleans will come to life at Tiana’s Place restaurant, where your family is transported to an era of southern charm, spirited jazz and street party celebrations with live music and other surprises inspired by the Disney animated film “The Princess and the Frog.” Before or after your cruise, savor the city’s distinct cuisine, visit family-friendly museums and parks, and take in the sounds of world-renowned live jazz music.
The series of magical voyages from New Orleans kicks off in late January 2021 with a pair of four- and five-night cruises to the Western Caribbean. The five-night voyage includes a visit to Progreso, Mexico, a new port of call for Disney Cruise Line on the Yucatan Peninsula. This quaint town is filled with treasures for your family to explore together, from ancient Mayan ruins to hidden swimming holes filled with crystal-clear water.
Three seven-night sailings to the Bahamas with a stop at Castaway Cay, plus a 14-night Panama Canal cruise, round out the departures from the Crescent City in early 2021.
The Disney Wonder sails from San Diego to Baja and the Mexican Riviera with visits to Cabo San Lucas, a Mexican destination famous for its dramatic rock formations, white-sand beaches and sparkling turquoise waters. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
Popular Itineraries from Texas and Californiaon the Disney Wonder
The Disney Wonder will also return to the popular home ports of Galveston and San Diego in early 2021. On sailings from Texas, you can enjoy the white-sand beaches of the Western Caribbean on a series of four- and six-night cruises to Grand Cayman and Cozumel. One seven-night departure will feature stops at Key West, Nassau and Castaway Cay.
Following the season in New Orleans, the Disney Wonder heads to the West Coast for a variety of sailings to Baja and the Mexican Riviera departing from San Diego. On cruises ranging from three to seven nights, your family can hunt for gold aboard a pirate ship in Cabo San Lucas, embark on an off-road adventure in Ensenada or sunbathe on glittering sand beaches.
Castaway Cay is Disney’s private island paradise in the tropical waters of the Bahamas, reserved exclusively for Disney Cruise Line guests. In a setting of crystal-clear turquoise waters, powdery white-sand beaches and lush landscapes, the 1,000-acre island offers one-of-a-kind areas and activities for every member of the family. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
Bahamian and Caribbean Getaways from Florida on the Disney Magic, Disney Fantasy, and Disney Dream
Disney Cruise Line will have three ships sailing to the Bahamas and Caribbean from Florida in early 2021, and every cruise includes a day at Disney’s private island paradise, Castaway Cay. This award-winning destination, reserved exclusively for Disney Cruise Line guests, is the ultimate escape for everyone in your family. A day at Castaway Cay offers opportunities for adventure and relaxation in a lush, tropical setting filled with classic Disney storytelling.
From Miami, the Disney Magic will sail three-, four- and five-night Bahamian and Western Caribbean cruises
From Port Canaveral, the Disney Fantasy will sail seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries
From Port Canaveral, the Disney Dream will sail three- and four-night Bahamian cruises
With a variety of options from Florida, your family can experience spectacular cruises full of fun and relaxation – featuring Broadway-style shows, immersive themed dining, imaginative kids clubs, character encounters and spaces for everyone in your family.
You can view all of the details for the early 2021 Disney Cruise Line sailings below including itineraries, dates, and more.
The Caribbean
Whether you’re looking for a short escape or a relaxing weeklong vacation at sea, our Early 2021 Caribbean lineup has you covered!
WESTERN CARIBBEAN
2021 Disney Wonder 4-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston: Departure Dates: 1/11 and 1/22
Day 1: Galveston, Texas Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Cozumel, Mexico Day 4: At Sea Day 5: Galveston, Texas
2021 Disney Wonder 4-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from New Orleans: Departure Date: 2/1
Day 1: New Orleans, Louisiana Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Cozumel, Mexico Day 4: At Sea Day 5: New Orleans, Louisiana
2021 Disney Magic 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami: Departure Dates: 1/9, 1/23, 2/20, 3/20 and 4/17
Day 1: Miami, Florida Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Cozumel, Mexico Day 4: At Sea Day 5: Disney Castaway Cay Day 6: Miami, Florida
2021 Disney Magic 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami: Departure Dates: 2/6, 3/6, 4/3 and 5/1
Day 1: Miami, Florida Day 2: At Sea Day 3: George Town, Grand Cayman Day 4: At Sea Day 5: Disney Castaway Cay Day 6: Miami, Florida
2021 Disney Wonder 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from New Orleans: Departure Date: 1/27
Day 1: New Orleans, Louisiana Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Progreso, Mexico Day 4: Cozumel, Mexico Day 5: At Sea Day 6: New Orleans, Louisiana
2021 Disney Wonder 6-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston: Departure Date: 1/5
Day 1: Galveston, Texas Day 2: At Sea Day 3: At Sea Day 4: George Town, Grand Cayman Day 5: Cozumel, Mexico Day 6: At Sea Day 7: Galveston, Texas
2021 Disney Fantasy 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral: Departure Dates: 1/2, 1/16, 1/30, 2/13, 2/27, 3/13, 3/27, 4/10, 4/24 and 5/8
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Cozumel, Mexico Day 4: George Town, Grand Cayman Day 5: Falmouth, Jamaica Day 6: At Sea Day 7: Disney Castaway Cay Day 8: Port Canaveral, Florida
EASTERN CARIBBEAN
2021 Disney Fantasy 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral: Departure Dates: 1/9, 1/23, 2/20, 3/6, 3/20, 4/3, 4/17, 5/1 and 5/15
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: At Sea Day 3: At Sea Day 4: Tortola, British Virgin Islands Day 5: St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands Day 6: At Sea Day 7: Disney Castaway Cay Day 8: Port Canaveral, Florida
2021 Disney Fantasy 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral: Departure Date: 2/6
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: At Sea Day 3: At Sea Day 4: Phillipsburg, St. Maarten Day 5: St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands Day 6: At Sea Day 7: Disney Castaway Cay Day 8: Port Canaveral, Florida
The Bahamas
Jump-start your tropical Bahamian getaway from Port Canaveral, Miami, Galveston or New Orleans. Select itineraries will whisk you off to a variety of idyllic destinations, including Disney Castaway Cay, our private island paradise.
2021 Disney Dream 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral: Departure Dates: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21 and 5/28
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: Nassau, The Bahamas Day 3: Disney Castaway Cay Day 4: Port Canaveral, Florida
2021 Disney Magic 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami: Departure Date: 5/6
Day 1: Miami, Florida Day 2: Key West, Florida Day 3: Disney Castaway Cay Day 4: Miami, Florida
2021 Disney Dream 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral: Departure Dates: 1/4, 1/18, 2/1, 2/15, 3/1, 3/15, 3/29, 4/12, 4/26, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24 and 5/31
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: Nassau, The Bahamas Day 3: Disney Castaway Cay Day 4: At Sea Day 5: Port Canaveral, Florida
2021 Disney Dream 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral: Departure Date: 1/11
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: Disney Castaway Cay Day 3: Nassau, The Bahamas Day 4: At Sea Day 5: Port Canaveral, Florida
2021 Disney Dream 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral: Departure Dates: 1/25, 2/8, 2/22, 3/8, 4/5, 4/19, 5/3
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Nassau, Bahamas Day 4: Disney Castaway Cay Day 5: Port Canaveral, Florida
2021 Disney Dream 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral: Departure Date: 3/22
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: Nassau, The Bahamas Day 3: At Sea Day 4: Disney Castaway Cay Day 5: Port Canaveral, Florida
2021 Disney Magic 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami: Departure Date: 1/14
Day 1: Miami, Florida Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Disney Castaway Cay Day 4: Nassau, The Bahamas Day 5: Miami, Florida
2021 Disney Magic 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami: Departure Dates: 1/28, 2/25, 3/11, 3/25 and 4/22
Day 1: Miami, Florida Day 2: Key West, Florida Day 3: Disney Castaway Cay Day 4: Nassau, The Bahamas Day 5: Miami, Florida
2021 Disney Magic 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami: Departure Dates: 2/11 and 4/8
Day 1: Miami, Florida Day 2: Nassau, The Bahamas Day 3: Disney Castaway Cay Day 4: At Sea Day 5: Miami, Florida
2021 Disney Magic 5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami: Departure Dates: 1/4 and 2/15
Day 1: Miami, Florida Day 2: Key West, Florida Day 3: Nassau, The Bahamas Day 4: Disney Castaway Cay Day 5: At Sea Day 6: Miami, Florida
2021 Disney Magic 5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami: Departure Dates: 1/18, 2/1, 3/1, 3/15, 3/29, 4/12 and 4/26
Day 1: Miami, Florida Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Key West, Florida Day 4: Disney Castaway Cay Day 5: Nassau, The Bahamas Day 6: Miami, Florida
2021 Disney Wonder 7-Night Bahamian Cruise from Galveston: Departure Date: 1/15
Day 1: Galveston, Texas Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Key West, Florida Day 4: Disney Castaway Cay Day 5: Nassau, The Bahamas Day 6: At Sea Day 7: At Sea Day 8: Galveston, Texas
2021 Disney Wonder 7-Night Bahamian Cruise from New Orleans: Departure Date: 2/12
Day 1: New Orleans, Louisiana Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Key West, Florida Day 4: Nassau, The Bahamas Day 5: Disney Castaway Cay Day 6: At Sea Day 7: At Sea Day 8: New Orleans, Louisiana
2021 Disney Wonder 7-Night Bahamian Cruise from New Orleans: Departure Dates: 2/5 and 2/19
Day 1: New Orleans, Louisiana Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Key West, Florida Day 4: Disney Castaway Cay Day 5: Nassau, The Bahamas Day 6: At Sea Day 7: At Sea Day 8: New Orleans, Louisiana
Baja and Mexican Riviera
Choose from a handful of round-trip Mexican escapes departing from San Diego, a laid-back, coastal city worth touring before or after your cruise.
2021 Disney Wonder 3-Night Baja Cruise from San Diego: Departure Date: 3/12
Day 1: San Diego, California Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Ensenada, Mexico Day 4: San Diego, California
2021 Disney Wonder 3-Night Baja Cruise from San Diego: Departure Dates: 4/23 and 4/30
Day 1: San Diego, California Day 2: Ensenada, Mexico Day 3: At Sea Day 4: San Diego, California
2021 Disney Wonder 4-Night Baja Cruise from San Diego: Departure Date: 3/15
Day 1: San Diego, California Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Catalina Island, California Day 4: Ensenada, Mexico Day 5: San Diego, California
2021 Disney Wonder 4-Night Baja Cruise from San Diego: Departure Date: 3/24
Day 1: San Diego, California Day 2: Catalina Island, California Day 3: Ensenada, Mexico Day 4: At Sea Day 5: San Diego, California
2021 Disney Wonder 4-Night Baja Cruise from San Diego: Departure Dates: 4/7, 4/26 and 5/3
Day 1: San Diego, California Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Day 4: At Sea Day 5: San Diego, California
2021 Disney Wonder 5-Night Baja Cruise from San Diego: Departure Dates: 3/19, 3/28, 4/2, 4/18 and 5/7
Day 1: San Diego, California Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Day 4: At Sea Day 5: Ensenada, Mexico Day 6: San Diego, California
2021 Disney Wonder 7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise from San Diego: Departure Date: 4/11
Day 1: San Diego, California Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Day 4: Mazatlán, Mexico Day 5: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Day 6: At Sea Day 7: At Sea Day 8: San Diego, California
Pacific Coast
Soak up the sights and sounds of California in San Diego and San Francisco before making your way to Canada, where you’ll encounter an exciting blend of outdoor and cosmopolitan adventures in the maritime cities of Victoria and Vancouver.
2021 Disney Wonder 5-Night Pacific Coast Cruise from San Diego ending in Vancouver: Departure Date: 5/12
Day 1: San Diego, California Day 2: At Sea Day 3: San Francisco, California Day 4: At Sea Day 5: Victoria (British Columbia), Canada Day 6: Vancouver (British Columbia), Canada
Panama Canal
Explore the charms of New Orleans before you embark on this 14-night cruise to San Diego. You’ll pass through the famous Panama Canal and enjoy plenty of sightseeing in exotic locations throughout Mexico and beyond.
2021 Disney Wonder 14-Night Westbound Panama Canal Cruise from New Orleans ending in San Diego: Departure Date: 2/26
Day 1: New Orleans, Louisiana Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Cozumel, Mexico Day 4: George Town, Grand Cayman Day 5: At Sea Day 6: Cartagena, Colombia Day 7: Panama Canal Day 8: At Sea Day 9: At Sea Day 10: At Sea Day 11: At Sea Day 12: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Day 13: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Day 14: At Sea Day 15: San Diego, California
Early 2021 Disney Cruise Line bookings open to the public Thursday, October 3, 2019.
Plus, if you book your early 2021 Disney cruise with Siera by October 31, 2019, you will receive your choice of an onboard credit or in-room gift! Call her at 734-771-1290 or email her at siera@destinationsinflorida.com today for more information.
Get ready to set sail with Disney Cruise Line to visit exciting destinations including Greece, Alaska, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean! Disney has just announced summer 2020 Disney Cruise Line itineraries and the Disney Magic will be returning to Greece after a five year break!
You can view all of the summer 2020 Disney Cruise Line itineraries and sailing dates below:
The Caribbean
Whether you’re looking for a short escape or a weeklong vacation at sea, our 2020 Caribbean lineup has you covered! The Disney Fantasy will be sailing a variety of new itineraries in the summer of 2020! In addition to seven-night eastern and western Caribbean cruises from Port Canaveral, the Disney Fantasy will embark on five- and nine-night Caribbean sailings.
Western Caribbean
2020 Disney Fantasy 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral: 6/6, 6/20, 7/18, 8/1, 8/15
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Cozumel, Mexico Day 4: Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands Day 5: Falmouth, Jamaica Day 6: At Sea Day 7: Disney Castaway Cay Day 8: Port Canaveral, Florida
2020 Disney Fantasy 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral: 7/6
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Cozumel, Mexico Day 4: At Sea Day 5: Disney Castaway Cay Day 6: Port Canaveral, Florida
2020 Disney Fantasy 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral: 9/7
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: Disney Castaway Cay Day 3: At Sea Day 4: Cozumel, Mexico Day 5: At Sea Day 6: Port Canaveral, Florida
2020 Disney Fantasy 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral: 9/19
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Cozumel, Mexico Day 4: At Sea Day 5: Disney Castaway Cay Day 6: Port Canaveral, Florida
2020 Disney Fantasy 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral: 9/29
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Cozumel, Mexico Day 4: At Sea Day 5: Disney Castaway Cay Day 6: Port Canaveral, Florida
Eastern Caribbean
2020 Disney Fantasy 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral: 6/13, 7/11, 7/25, 8/8, 9/12
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: At Sea Day 3: At Sea Day 4: Tortola, British Virgin Islands Day 5: St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands Day 6: At Sea Day 7: Disney Castaway Cay Day 8: Port Canaveral, Florida
2020 Disney Fantasy 9-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral: 6/27
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: At Sea Day 3: At Sea Day 4: Basseterre, St. Kitts Day 5: Forte-de-France, Martinique Day 6: St. John’s, Antigua Day 7: St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands Day 8: At Sea Day 9: Disney Castaway Cay Day 10: Port Canaveral, Florida
The Bahamas
Set sail on the Disney Dream or Disney Fantasy for a tropical Bahamian getaway from Port Canaveral. Select itineraries will whisk you off to a variety of idyllic destinations, including Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island paradise.
2020 Disney Dream 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral: 6/1, 6/8, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 9/14, 9/28
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: Nassau, Bahamas Day 3: Disney Castaway Cay Day 4: At Sea Day 5: Port Canaveral, Florida
2020 Disney Dream 5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral with 2 Stops at Castaway Cay: 6/12, 6/26
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: Disney Castaway Cay Day 3: Nassau, Bahamas Day 4: Disney Castaway Cay Day 5: At Sea Day 6: Port Canaveral, Florida
2020 Disney Dream 5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral with 2 Stops at Castaway Cay: 6/21, 7/5
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: Disney Castaway Cay Day 3: Nassau, Bahamas Day 4: Disney Castaway Cay Day 5: At Sea Day 6: Port Canaveral, Florida
2020 Disney Dream 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral: 6/5, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 9/18, 9/25
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: Nassau, Bahamas Day 3: Disney Castaway Cay Day 4: Port Canaveral, Florida
2020 Disney Dream 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral with 2 Stops at Castaway Cay: 6/17, 7/1
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: Disney Castaway Cay Day 3: Nassau, Bahamas Day 4: Disney Castaway Cay Day 5: Port Canaveral, Florida
2020 Disney Fantasy 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral: 8/22
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Disney Castaway Cay Day 4: Port Canaveral, Florida
2020 Disney Fantasy 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral with 2 Stops at Castaway Cay: 8/25, 8/28
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: Disney Castaway Cay Day 3: Disney Castaway Cay Day 4: Port Canaveral, Florida
2020 Disney Fantasy 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral: 8/31
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: Nassau, Bahamas Day 3: Disney Castaway Cay Day 4: At Sea Day 5: Port Canaveral, Florida
2020 Disney Fantasy 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral: 9/4
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: Nassau, Bahamas Day 3: Disney Castaway Cay Day 4: Port Canaveral, Florida
2020 Disney Dream 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral: 9/21
Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: Disney Castaway Cay Day 3: Nassau, Bahamas Day 4: At Sea Day 5: Port Canaveral, Florida
2020 Disney Fantasy 5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral with 2 Stops at Castaway Cay: 9/24 Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Disney Castaway Cay Day 4: Nassau, Bahamas Day 5: Disney Castaway Cay Day 6: Port Canaveral, Florida
Alaska
In 2020, the Disney Wonder will return to “The Last Frontier” for the summer season, opening up a world of breathtaking natural vistas, magnificent glaciers and awe-inspiring wildlife. These seven-night itineraries depart from Vancouver, Canada, with visits to Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point and Dawes Glacier. Each sailing features fun and adventure both in port and on the ship, from stunning scenery and one-of-a-kind Port Adventures in each destination to special touches that bring the splendor and spirit of Alaska to life onboard.
Day 1: Vancouver (British Columbia), Canada Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Dawes Glacier, Alaska Day 4: Skagway, Alaska Day 5: Juneau, Alaska Day 6: Ketchikan, Alaska Day 7: At Sea Day 8: Vancouver (British Columbia), Canada
2020 Disney Wonder 7-Night Alaskan Cruise from Vancouver: 7/20, 9/7
Day 1: Vancouver (British Columbia), Canada Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Dawes Glacier, Alaska Day 4: Icy Strait Point, Alaska Day 5: Juneau, Alaska Day 6: Ketchikan, Alaska Day 7: At Sea Day 8: Vancouver (British Columbia), Canada
Europe
If Europe is on your bucket list, the summer of 2020 is the time to go!
Three special Mediterranean cruises from Rome offer a selection of destinations in Greece, combined with visits to other notable cities in the region. Stops in Piraeus, the gateway to Athens; Katakolon, near ancient Olympia; and the islands of Santorini, Mykonos and Crete highlight these itineraries. Two of the sailings give you the opportunity to visit Sicily, where you can visit landmarks such as Mount Etna, the highest and most active volcano in Europe, or the Piazza del Duomo, the city’s historic center. The third cruise features a return to the “Pearl of the Adriatic,” Dubrovnik, Croatia.
The Mediterranean cruises aren’t the only European itineraries with new ports of call. The Disney Magic’s grand tour of Europe in the summer of 2020 includes new stops in Gdynia, Poland; Nordfjordeid, Norway; Plymouth, England; and Zeebrugge, Belgium, offering you new ways to see the Baltic, British Isles and Norwegian fjords.
2020 Magic 12-Night Eastbound Transatlantic Cruise from Miami to Barcelona:5/11
Day 1: Miami, Florida Day 2: At Sea Day 3: At Sea Day 4: At Sea Day 5: At Sea Day 6: At Sea Day 7: At Sea Day 8: Ponta Delgada (Azores), Portugal Day 9: At Sea Day 10: Lisbon, Portugal Day 11: Cadiz, Spain Day 12: At Sea Day 13: Barcelona, Spain
2020 Disney Magic 7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona: 5/23
Day 1: Barcelona, Spain Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Salerno (Pompeii), Italy Day 4: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy Day 5: Livorno (Florence, Pisa), Italy Day 6: Villefranche (Monte Carlo, Cannes, Nice), France Day 7: At Sea Day 8: Barcelona, Spain
2020 Disney Magic 7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona: 5/30
Day 1: Barcelona, Spain Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Naples (Pompeii), Italy Day 4: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy Day 5: Livorno (Florence, Pisa), Italy Day 6: Toulon (Provence), France Day 7: At Sea Day 8: Barcelona, Spain
2020 Disney Magic 7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona to Civitavecchia (Rome): 6/6
Day 1: Barcelona, Spain Day 2: Toulon (Provence), France Day 3: Villefranche (Monte Carlo, Cannes, Nice), France Day 4: Genoa (Milan), Italy Day 5: Livorno (Florence, Pisa), Italy Day 6: At Sea Day 7: Naples (Pompeii), Italy Day 8: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
2020 Disney Magic 9-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome): 6/13
Day 1: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy Day 2: Messina (Sicily), Italy Day 3: At Sea Day 4: Santorini, Greece Day 5: Piraeus (Athens), Greece Day 6: Mykonos, Greece Day 7: Heraklion (Crete), Greece Day 8: At Sea Day 9: Naples (Pompeii), Italy Day 10: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
2020 Disney Magic 9-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome): 6/22
Day 1: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Dubrovnik, Croatia Day 4: Katakolon, Greece Day 5: Santorini, Greece Day 6: Piraeus (Athens), Greece Day 7: Mykonos, Greece Day 8: At Sea Day 9: Naples (Pompeii), Italy Day 10: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
2020 Disney Magic 12-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Barcelona: 7/1
Day 1: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy Day 2: Messina (Sicily), Italy Day 3: At Sea Day 4: Santorini, Greece Day 5: Piraeus (Athens), Greece Day 6: Mykonos, Greece Day 7: At Sea Day 8: Naples (Pompeii), Italy Day 9: Olbia (Sardinia), Italy Day 10: Livorno (Florence, Pisa), Italy Day 11: Cannes, France Day 12: At Sea Day 13: Barcelona, Spain
2020 Disney Magic 5-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona: 7/13
Day 1: Barcelona, Spain Day 2: Cannes, France Day 3: Livorno (Florence, Pisa), Italy Day 4: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy Day 5: At Sea Day 6: Barcelona, Spain
2020 Disney Magic 7-Night Western Europe Cruise from Barcelona to Dover: 7/18
Day 1: Barcelona, Spain Day 2: Cartagena, Spain Day 3: At Sea Day 4: Lisbon, Portugal Day 5: Vigo, Spain Day 6: At Sea Day 7: Portland (Stonehenge), England Day 8: Dover, England
2020 Disney Magic 11-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Dover to Copenhagen:7/25
Day 1: Dover, England Day 2: Amsterdam, Netherlands Day 3: At Sea Day 4: Rostock, Germany Day 5: Gdynia (Gdańsk), Poland Day 6: At Sea Day 7: St. Petersburg, Russia Day 8: St. Petersburg, Russia Day 9: Tallinn, Estonia Day 10: Stockholm, Sweden Day 11: At Sea Day 12: Copenhagen, Denmark
2020 Disney Magic 8-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Copenhagen: 8/5
Day 1: Copenhagen, Denmark Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Stockholm, Sweden Day 4: Helsinki, Finland Day 5: St. Petersburg, Russia Day 6: St. Petersburg, Russia Day 7: Tallinn, Estonia Day 8: At Sea Day 9: Copenhagen, Denmark
2020 Disney Magic 7-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Copenhagen: 8/13
Day 1: Copenhagen, Denmark Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Tallinn, Estonia Day 4: St. Petersburg, Russia Day 5: Helsinki, Finland Day 6: Stockholm, Sweden Day 7: At Sea Day 8: Copenhagen, Denmark
2020 Disney Magic 10-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Copenhagen to Dover:8/20
Day 1: Copenhagen, Denmark Day 2: Gothenburg, Sweden Day 3: Oslo, Norway Day 4: Stavanger, Norway Day 5: At Sea Day 6: At Sea Day 7: Reykjavik, Iceland Day 8: At Sea Day 9: Kirkwall (Orkney Islands), Scotland Day 10: At Sea Day 11: Dover, England
2020 Disney Magic 7-Night Norwegian Fjords Cruise from Dover: 8/30
Day 1: Dover, England Day 2: Amsterdam, Netherlands Day 3: At Sea Day 4: Nordfjordeid, Norway Day 5: Alesund, Norway Day 6: Stavanger, Norway Day 7: At Sea Day 8: Dover, England
2020 Disney Magic 7-Night British Isles Cruise from Dover: 9/6
Day 1: Dover, England Day 2: Plymouth, England Day 3: Cobh (Cork), Ireland Day 4: Liverpool, England Day 5: Greenock, Scotland Day 6: Dublin, Ireland Day 7: At Sea Day 8: Dover, England
2020 Disney Magic 5-Night Western Europe Cruise from Dover: 9/13
Day 1: Dover, England Day 2: Amsterdam, Netherlands Day 3: Zeebrugge (Bruges), Belgium Day 4: Le Havre (Paris), France Day 5: Le Havre (Paris), France Day 6: Dover, England
If you’re currently a Platinum, Gold or Silver Castaway Club member, take advantage of the opportunity to book one of these new cruises before they go on sale to the general public on March 7, 2019. You’ll be able to book early 2020 itineraries online or by phone during a designated booking window.
When to Book
March 4, 2019: Platinum Members
March 5, 2019: Platinum and Gold Members
March 6, 2019: Platinum, Gold and Silver Members
March 7, 2019: All Guests
Did you know that you can even take your Disney Cruise Line vacation to the next level with Adventures by Disney? Whether it’s a premium cruise upgrade complete with curated port excursions or an immersive city escape before the ship sets sail, these expertly tailored Adventures by Disney packages are the perfect way to create an unforgettable land-and-sea Disney cruise vacation.
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Premium Cruise Packages in Alaska, Europe and the Caribbean Guests sailing on select Disney Cruise Line itineraries can book an Adventures by Disney overlay to maximize port time, enhance onboard experiences and streamline logistics – it’s like an “easy button” for your vacation!
Throughout the voyage, knowledgeable Adventure Guides provide dedicated service both onboard and in port, as they lead guests on specially curated excursions, interactive activities and extraordinary adventures. Onboard the ship, guests enjoy unique experiences and premium amenities exclusive to Adventures by Disney, such as an intimate talkback session with Walt Disney Theatre cast members followed by a behind-the-scenes costume and prop activity.
Photo: Disney Parks Blog
For the first time ever, Adventures by Disney packages can be booked for Caribbean cruises aboard the Disney Fantasy in summer 2020. These all-new offerings provide the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation with exclusive receptions and entertainment onboard and privately guided excursions in St. Thomas, Grand Cayman, Jamaica and more.
Best of all, Adventures by Disney guests on these special Caribbean sailings will enjoy enhanced recreation and entertainment, plus all-inclusive premium food and drinks, at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay.
Other highlights in 2020 include a return to Alaska and popular packages in northern Europe and the Mediterranean, with the addition of experiences in the Greek Isles.
In 2019, Adventures by Disney will offer a brand-new Short Escape itinerary in London, where adventurers will revel in the royal treatment with VIP experiences in one of the world’s most iconic cities. The itinerary includes a private viewing of the royal Crown Jewels at the Tower of London, a high-speed boat ride along the River Thames and a privately guided tour of Westminster Abbey, the revered site of royal coronations and weddings. (Mark Ashman, photographer)
Pre-Cruise Escapes in Europe Adventures by Disney also offers pre-cruise vacations in Rome; London; Barcelona, Spain; and Copenhagen, Denmark. These two- to three-night Escapes feature unforgettable experiences in iconic cities, such as a private, after-hours visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel in Rome. Plus, activities like flamenco dancing, mosaic making and preparing local cuisine immerse families in the culture of each region.
Bookings for these summer 2020 Disney Cruise Line sailings and Adventures by Disney add-on packages open to the public on March 7, 2019.
Grab your cameras, sunscreen, and passports and start planning your summer 2020 Disney cruise today!
Sandals is opening its newest location in Grenada, the new Sandals LaSource Grenada Resort and Spa. What was already picture perfect is being transformed into “The Most Alluring Destination in the Caribbean”. An exotic, unspoiled hideaway, Sandals LaSource Grenada will offer guests a romantic, authentic Caribbean vacation while providing the Luxury Included amenities and exceptional service that have come to be associated with the Sandals Resorts experience.
Here are some of the amazing features you will find at the new Sandals LaSource Grenada Resort and Spa:
231 rooms and suites
3 Villages: Pink Gin Village, South Seas Village, & Italian Village
Just minutes from the airport
9 restaurants, including a Sandals first – a steakhouse
3 pools plus 2 river pools
State-of-the-art fitness center and spa
Meeting facilities
A total of 75 professional butlers suites
Ultra luxurious Millionaire, Rondoval and Skypool suites
Romantic soaking tubs in all South Seas & Italian Village rooms
Grenada is known as “the island of spice” and is a mesmerizing island with some of the most incredible natural wonders in the Caribbean from stunning beaches and waterfalls to lush rainforests and pristine mountain lakes.
You can now book your tropical getaway for the new Sandals LaSource Grenada Resort and Spa for stays after December 12, 2013. Email spreadingmagic@gmail.com for more information!
Do you want to plan your next vacation, but you don’t have the money to pay for it yet? Don’t worry! Now, you can book your next vacation for as little as $150 per person! For as little as $150 per person, you can book your getaway to some of the best resorts in Hawaii, Mexico & the Caribbean! Your next vacation is closer than you think! There’s no need to wait to book your next vacation!
You can lock in your vacation package and pay less upfront on bulk and published airfares, charter/value flights and hotel only bookings with Funject Vacations. It’s now easier than ever to book your next vacation with new lowered deposit requirement.
Bulk/Published Fares
NEW! Delta Air Lines: $150 per person
NEW! US Airways: $150 per person
American Airlines: $150 per person
AirTran Airways: $200 per person
Alaska Airways: $150 per person
Frontier Airlines: $200 per person (only to Mexico)
United Airlines: $150 per person (only from IAH, SAT, AUS, TUL, and OKC)
Charter/Value Flights and Hotel Only
Only $50 per person
This offer is valid for bookings made more than 45 days prior to departure. Europe deposit is $300 per person. Some published/contracted hotels may require additional deposit at time of booking. Deposit requirements may vary during airline fare sales.
Are you ready to book your next vacation for as little as $150 per person? Contact Siera at spreadingmagic@gmail.com for more information!
In 2014, Disney Cruise Line will add new itineraries and ports, including an expanded collection of European cruises highlighting the Greek Isles. Plus, Disney Cruise Line will depart for the first time from home ports in Venice, Italy, and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Mediterranean from Venice and Barcelona
Departures from May 31 – Aug. 30, 2014
Disney Magic® returns to the Mediterranean with exciting new ports and popular destinations, treating your Clients to the best of Europe.
For the first time, Disney Cruise Line will use Venice, Italy, as a homeport for select sailings. During these cruises, the ship will overnight in Venice, giving your Clients the opportunity to experience an evening in the spectacular city.
Other new destinations include Katakolon, Rhodes, Heraklion (Crete), Santorini and Corfu, Greece, and Catania, Sicily.
Caribbean from San Juan
Departures from Sept. 20 – Oct. 11, 2014
Disney Cruise Line will homeport in San Juan for the first time in 2014, sailing four cruises to the Southern Caribbean, including Grenada – a new port of call for Disney.
Known as the “Spice Isle,” Grenada offers your Clients a lush and lively destination filled with spice estates, tropical gardens, beautiful beaches, thrilling diving, snorkeling, fishing and exploration through mountain landscapes and waterfalls.
Alaska from Vancouver
Departures from May 24 – Sept. 1, 2014
Disney Wonder® will sail 7-night cruises from Vancouver to Tracy Arm, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan, Alaska. One special 9-night cruise calls on Sitka, Alaska – a first for Disney Cruise Line.
Disney Cruise Line will continue to offer a variety of sailings from Port Canaveral and Miami, Florida, in 2014. Most itineraries include a visit to Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay.
Email spreadingmagic@gmail.com today to book your Disney Cruise Line vacation!
This is the perfect opportunity for you to discover why The Reef is the ultimate island vacation. The Reef is an intimate resort in the quiet East End of Grand Cayman. As Grand Cayman’s only full-service beachfront resort – you are absolutely guaranteed an ocean view suite.
The Reef is Grand Cayman’s only full-service resort with all beachfront suites. They’re all about simple relaxation, and their talented and dedicated staff will do everything possible to exceed your expectations. They even offer a series of guarantees for the best value, the best rates, and the best holiday to ensure you will be delighted with your stay at Grand Cayman’s best beach resort. You can book with peace of mind, guaranteed!
The resort’s location on Grand Cayman’s tranquil and picturesque East End makes it the perfect spot for relaxation. Combine this with the area’s reputation for the best diving in the Caribbean and being away from all the hustle and bustle of Seven Mile Beach, and you will know you have selected the right spot for the Ultimate Island Vacation.
With sweeping views of the turquoise Caribbean, 1600 ft of private white sand beach, and rates starting at $139, this is the perfect vacation for you!
This offer is available for travel now through December 21, 2013. Email spreadingmagic@gmail.com today for your free quote or more information!
