Disney Cruise Line review

Disney Cruise Line is the specialist pick for families with young children. Its site lists nine ships, from Disney Magic and Disney Wonder to the newer Disney Wish, Disney Treasure, Disney Destiny and Disney Adventure, and two private destinations in the Bahamas, Disney Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. Onboard programs include separate kids, tween and teen clubs, character experiences and deck parties, and the Disney Wish is heading to Europe for the first time in summer 2027. We could not verify a USD fare, because Disney's US site refused requests from our location, so the price here is pending. In our scoring, value is lower than for mainstream family lines, since Disney runs fewer ships and dates. Check the fare on disneycruise.disney.go.com and compare it with Royal Caribbean for the same week before booking.

Who it is for

families with young children who want Disney characters and youth clubs

Price

See vendor pricing (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• Nine ships, including Disney Adventure, Disney Destiny and Disney Treasure
• Two private destinations: Disney Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
• Kids, tween and teen clubs on board
• Character experiences and deck parties
• Disney Wish sails in Europe for the first time in summer 2027

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Two private Bahamas destinations
• Strength: Youth clubs split by age group: kids, tweens and teens
• Strength: Character experiences only Disney can offer
• Weakness: Disney's site blocked our USD price check, so the price is pending
• Weakness: Usually priced above mainstream family lines
• Weakness: Fewer ships and dates than Royal Caribbean or Carnival

Key facts

• Ships: 9
• Private destinations: Castaway Cay, Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
• Youth clubs: Kids, tween and teen
• New in 2027: Disney Wish in Europe

Where it ranks

Disney Cruise Line is No. 8 in our Best Cruise Lines verdict.