How much does it cost to go on a Disney Cruise? (2023)

In this post, I’m going to answer a common question: How much does it cost to go on a Disney Cruise? I’ll breakdown, in great detail, how much you should expect to pay on staterooms, adult-exclusive meals, excursions, transportation, alcohol, shopping, and more.

Now before I get started, I just want to let you know that there isn’t a specific price that you should except to pay only because everyone’s situation and vacation style is different. Plus there are so many different cruises, dates, and destinations, that the prices will not be as accurate as I’d hope.

That said, I’ll try to average out how much you should expect to pay in every aspect of a Disney Cruise based on stateroom type.

And as a baseline, I’ll use a family of two (2 adults) as an example throughout only because I have the most experience cruising as a party of 2. But I’ll be sure to also add some price examples for a family of four (2 adults and 2 children)

Jump to:

• Total Disney Cruise Costs (to save you some time)
• Factors That Affect the Price of Disney Cruise
• What’s Included in the Price on a Disney Cruise
• What Costs Extra on a Disney Cruise?
• Staterooms
• Alcohol
• Adult-Exclusive Dining
• Port Adventures
• Extra Spending
• Transportation
• Are there any Disney Cruise Discounts?
• Example: Disney Cruise Costs for a Family of 4
• So is a Disney Cruise worth it?
• Frequent Asked Disney Cruise Price Questions

Total Disney Cruise Costs (to save you some time)

This is how much you should expect to pay on average per stateroom for a 3-Night Bahamian Cruise on the Disney Wish leaving out of Port Canaveral for a family of four (2 adults and 2 children):

• Inside: $3,196
• Oceanview: $3,358
• Verandah: $3,568
• Concierge: $6,557

I used this specific cruise because I believe as a first time cruise (or at least Disney Cruiser), this is one of the better options because it’s the shortest duration, it’s generally the cheapest, and it always falls on a weekend.

Don’t worry, I’ll also be sure to include examples of prices for cruises that go to Alaska, Eastern and Western Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, and Cabo.

Factors That Affect the Price of Disney Cruise

There are several factors that greatly affect the price of a Disney Cruise:

1. Time of year – prices are always higher during peak vacation times and holiday breaks
2. Destination – certain destinations are pricier than others
3. Length of cruise – A longer cruise will always cost more than a shorter cruise, regardless of stateroom type.
4. Stateroom – the biggest price discrepancy will always be your stateroom type (with Concierge Staterooms always being the most outrageously expensive)

One thing that I’ve started to notice is that Disney Cruise prices don’t change drastically the closer or further away that you book.

As you probably noticed for airplane tickets, the prices skyrocket the closer you are to your desired date. But when it comes to cruises, the prices don’t change as much. The only thing that may seem to affect the price is stateroom availability and stateroom type.

Especially nowadays, there are a lot more guests canceling cruises or moving dates that you might find a perfectly affordable room in a seemingly sold out cruise.

What’s Included in the Price on a Disney Cruise

Here’s everything that’s included in the price on every single Disney Cruise, no matter what stateroom you’re in:

Entertainment and Activities

• Broadway-quality shows (original Disney products or live acts)
• Fireworks at Sea (available on most itineraries)
• Character meet and greets
• Movie screenings (first-run and popular Disney movies)
• Pools, waterslides, splash zones, and wading pools

Food and Dining

• Three rotational table-service dining restaurants
• Buffet (for breakfast and lunch)
• Quick service bites
• 24-hour room service
• Unlimited soft serve ice cream
• Unlimited coffee, tea, and soda available on deck and at table service restaurants

Kids Clubs

• Disney’s Oceaneer Club (3 to 12 years old)
• Disneys’ Oceaneer Lab (2 to 12 years old)
• Edge (11 to 14 years old)
• Vibe (14 to 17 years old)

Adult-Exclusive Activities

• Nightclubs and lounges with live music
• Adults-only pool and whirlpool spa areas
• Gym and Fitness Center

Castaway Cay, Disney Private Island

• Family Beah
• Adult-Exclusive Beach
• Waterslides and splash zones
• Beach towels, beach chairs, and umbrellas
• Character meet and greets
• Kids and teens clubs
• Walking Paths
• Castaway Cay 5K Run with Finisher Medallion
• Adult-exclusive yoga
• Barbecue Lunch
• Unlimited soft serve ice cream
• Unlimited coffee, tea, and soda
• Tram transportation

What Costs Extra on a Disney Cruise?

Here’s everything that will cost extra on a Disney Cruise:

• Port Adventures and Excursions
• Adult-exclusive dining (Palo, Remy, Enchante)
• Bottled water
• Alcoholic beverages
• 21+ Beverage Tasting
• Specialty drinks
• Specialty foods
• Gratuities
• Royal Court Tea
• Bibbidi Bobbed Boutique makeovers
• The Pirate’s League makeover
• Personal Fitness Training
• Senses Spa and Salon (massages and treatments)
• Virtual Sports Simulator
• Wireless Internet Access
• Ground Transfers
• Vacation Protection Plan
• Snorkel gear, floats, and rafts (Disney Castaway Cay)
• Bicycle Rentals (Disney Castaway Cay)
• Bottle water, alcoholic beverages and specialty drinks (Disney Castaway Cay)
• Cabana rental (Disney Castaway Cay)

Staterooms

There are 4 categories of staterooms aboard every Disney Cruise ship:

1. Inside
2. Oceanview
3. Verandah
4. Concierge

The price difference between Inside, Oceanview, and Verandah is actually pretty minimal. But that totally changes once you get to the Concierge Level of staterooms.

I won’t go into great detail about sailing in a Concierge Stateroom in this post, but instead I recommend that you check out this in-depth guide. All I can say is that if you can afford it, it’s 100% worth it, especially on the Disney Wish. It will, however, ruin cruising in any other type of stateroom ever again, so beware lol.

Here is a quick breakdown of each stateroom type as well as their average prices for a party of two on popular itineraries aboard the Wish, Magic, Wonder, Fantasy, and Dream:

Inside

Surprisingly spacious staterooms that don’t have a window or balcony. These inside rooms can accommodate 3 to 4 guests.

Here’s the average price for two guests in the cheapest room :

• 3-Night Bahama from Port Canaveral (Wish) = $2,099
• 7-Night Eastern Caribbean from Port Canaveral (Fantasy) = $3,551
• 7-Night Alaskan Cruise from Vancouver (Wonder) = $2,567
• 7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona (Dream) = $3,274
• 4-Night Western Caribbean from Galveston (Magic) = $1,902

Oceanview

Beautifully style rooms for 3 to 4 guests that features a stunning oceanview through an in-room porthole.

Here’s the average price for two guests in the cheapest room :

• 3-Night Bahama from Port Canaveral (Wish) = $2,289
• 7-Night Eastern Caribbean from Port Canaveral (Fantasy) = $3,976
• 7-Night Alaskan Cruise from Vancouver (Wonder) = $3,183
• 7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona (Dream) = $3,568
• 4-Night Western Caribbean from Galveston (Magic) = $2,086

Verandah

Spacious stateroom for 3 to 5 guests that offer private verandahs/balconies. These are the biggest non-concierge rooms aboard any Disney Cruise.

Here’s the average price for two guests in the cheapest room :

• 3-Night Bahama from Port Canaveral (Wish) = $2,527
• 7-Night Eastern Caribbean from Port Canaveral (Fantasy) = $4,942
• 7-Night Alaskan Cruise from Vancouver (Wonder) = $5,220
• 7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona (Dream) = $3,932
• 4-Night Western Caribbean from Galveston (Magic) = $2,302

Concierge

Concierge level staterooms are the most opulent and spacious onboard and the only level that you’ll actually find suites. Rooms can accommodate parties of 5 to 7, with most (except for a handful on the Wish) featuring a verandah (aka balcony).

The suites are incredible but the Concierge perks and extremely attentive service is what separates these rooms from any other class onboard.

Here’s the average price for two guests in the cheapest room :

• 3-Night Bahama from Port Canaveral (Wish) = $5,093
• 7-Night Eastern Caribbean from Port Canaveral (Fantasy) = $10,603
• 7-Night Alaskan Cruise from Vancouver (Wonder) = $14,663
• 7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona (Dream) = $11,170
• 4-Night Western Caribbean from Galveston (Magic) = $4,574

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Disney Cruise staterooms are pretty expensive compared to similar ones from Carnival, Norwegian, and Royal Caribbean. But with the worldclass service, delicious dining, incredible kid clubs, and amazing included amenities, I think that the premium price is well worth it.

Alcohol

Disney Cruise Line, unlike most mainstream cruise companies out there, does not offer a typical alcohol package.

They do however, offer 6-pack beer packages as well as 3, 4, 5, or 7-bottle classic or premium wine package that you can purchase before your cruise or on board.

Cocktails and other adult beverages can be purchased a la carte throughout the entire duration of your cruise at all restaurants, bars, lounges, and even Castaway Cay. And honestly, price-wise, they are pretty affordable for Disney standards.

Currently a 6-pack of Beer costs $33.75. Options included Bud Light, Budweiser, Coors Light, Michelob Ultra, Miller Lite, Blue Moon, Corona, Guinness, and Heineken.

A 6-pack of Truly costs $25.

And lastly, here is the wine package pricing:

• 3-Bottle Classic Wine Package = $98
• 3-Bottle Premium Wine Package = $148
• 4-Bottle Classic Wine Package = $128
• 4-Bottle Premium Wine Package = $196
• 5-Bottle Classic Wine Package = $153
• 5-Bottle Premium Wine Package = $240
• 7-Bottle Classic Wine Package = $206
• 7-Bottle Premium Wine Package = $316

Guests staying in Concierge Staterooms will have a complimentary happy hour from 5 pm to 8 pm (sometimes 10 pm) every night inside of the Concierge Lounge.

Adult-Exclusive Dining

Disney offers adult-exclusive restaurants on all of their ships, all of which feature a both an a la carte and prix-fixe menu.

The adult-exclusive restaurants on board are:

• Palo
• Palo Steakhouse
• Remy
• Enchanté by Chef Arnold Lallement

Palo is offered on the Magic, Wonder, Dream, and Fantasy, and features classic Northern Italian cooking with a modern twist. Palo costs $45 per person for dinner or $70 for the wine pairing. Palo also offers a brunch for $45 per person.

Palo Steakhouse is offered on the Disney Wish and features time-honored Italian fare and modern steakhouse dining. Palo Steakhouse costs $45 per person for dinner or $70 for the wine pairing. Palo also offers a brunch for $45 per person. You can also order off of the à la carte menu which features A5 wagyu steak at an insanely low price.

Remy, the most luxurious dining experience on board the Disney Dream and Fantasy, features fine French fare. Remy costs $125 per person for dinner, $75 per person for brunch, $60 per person for the dessert experience, and $105 per person for the wine pairing experience.

Enchanté, the most luxurious experience on board the Disney Wish, features French-inspired cuisine. Enchanté costs $125 per person for brunch and dinner.

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If you have a cruise that’s 3 nights or more, I always recommend that you try one of the restaurants. The food is always one step above the rotational dining options and the service is top-notch.

If you are on a 4-Night Bahama Cruise, then I recommend you opt for at least Palo on your Castaway Cay night because the Pirate Night dinner is horrendous (well at least it was on the Wish).

Port Adventures

Generally, the most expensive part of your Disney Cruise will be port adventures, aka excursions.

Port Adventures, also known as shore excursions, are activities and tours located at each stop during your cruise. The best part is that these tours are arranged by Disney, meaning it’s pretty stress-free and you’ll be taken care of extremely well.

Port Adventures are optional and you are in no way obligated to purchase and participate in any during your cruise.

That said, personally, I believe that Port Adventures are one of the best parts of any Disney Cruise, especially if you’re going to incredible destinations like Europe, Alaska, and even some Caribbean islands.

Each cruise will have over 200+ different excursions to choose from, catered to every single type of person and budget.

Here’s my breakdown of popular Port Adventure prices for Alaska, the Mediterranean, and the Bahamas:

(Please note that these prices are averages and can vary depending on specific port of calls.)

Alaska

• Ziplining = $229 per person
• Salmon Bake = $114 per person
• Best of [City] = $79 – $229 per person
• Dog Sledding = $744 per person
• Glacier Explorer = $260 per person
• Glacier Point ATV = $359 per person
• Halibut Fishing = $359 per person
• Whale Watching = $179 to $299 per person

Alaska, I believe, is the one cruise that you absolutely must go on excursions in order to get the full Alaskan experience. I can’t stress enough how important it is to do one at every stop. This is truly a bucket list worthy cruise.

Bahamas

• Atlantis Aquaventure = $239 per person
• Baha Bay Day Pass at Baha Mar = $199 per person
• Blue Lagoon Island Beach Day = $58 – $85 per person
• Castaway Ray’s Stingray Adventure = $56 per person
• Discover Nassau by Land and Sea = $92 per person

I very rarely do any excursions whenever we stop at Nassau, but we have done the beach day at Atlantis which was pretty fun. The stingray feeding on Castaway Cay is a must, at least once. And of course, if you are willing to splurge, renting a Cabana on Castaway Cay is a fantastic way to spend your beach day on Disney’s private island.

Mediterranean

• Amalfi by Boat and the Splendor of Sorrento = $175 per person
• Best of Athens = $159 per person
• Best of Rome = $399 per person
• Best of Santorini = $349 per person
• Dublin City Highlights = $99 per person
• Explore Athens on your own = $44 per person
• Scenic Amsterdam and Van Gogh Museum = $89 per person
• Value Package Nice and Monaco = $97 per person

I loved our Mediterranean Disney Cruise and thought the excursions were perfect. Rome, Nice, Monaco, Florence, and the Amalfi Coast were incredible day trips. The only downside is that some port of calls like Rome and Florence, were pretty far from the port so there was a lot of bus time.

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These prices are just the tip of the iceberg especially since there are so many destinations and different Disney Cruises to choose from.

And as you probably can tell, Port Excursions through Disney are pretty pricey.

Personally, I tried to budget around $1,500 to $2,000 for our 7 night Mediterranean Disney Cruise especially since we knew that we wanted to do something at every port of call. The same went for Alaska, which was actually more expensive than Europe. But when it comes to the Bahamas, I budget around $0-$150 only because there isn’t much worth spending money on, at least for me.

For the most up to date pricing for Port Adventures, please visit this page.

Extra Spending

There are a handful of things that you might find yourself spending extra money on during your cruise such as:

• Shopping
• Bingo
• Specialty food and drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) from lounges, bars, and pubs
• Tips and Gratuities
• Spending when on excursions or Port Adventures

Honestly, besides alcohol and shopping, you really won’t need to spend that much additional money on the ship.

By limiting some of the options, you can easily stay within your budget.

Transportation

Transportation costs is by far the biggest wildcard. Depending on where you live and where you plan on embarking on your cruise, the travel costs can vary greatly.

So to make things easier, I’m only going to focus on cruises leaving out of Port Canaveral and all of the transportation costs associated with it.

Getting to Port Canaveral from the Airport (and vice versa)

Disney still offers ground transportation between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and the Disney Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal.

The cost from MCO to the Disney Cruise Terminal is $39 per guest each way or $78 roundtrip.

You can also opt for an Uber or Lyft and that’ll cost you between $67 and $91 on average each way for up to 6 people. Ridesharing is by far the cheapest way to get to Port Canaveral with the biggest downside being surge pricing.

Parking at Port Canaveral

Prices for parking at Port Canaveral for a Disney Cruise are:

• $68 for a 3-Night Cruise
• $85 for a 4-Night Cruise
• $102 for a 5-Night Cruise
• $119 for a 6-Night Cruise
• $136 for a 7-Night Cruise

Cash is not accepted and you’ll be charged up front for the entire duration of your cruise.

Port Canaveral Bus to and from a Disney Resort

Disney also offers a bus service to and from a Disney Resort to Port Canaveral. Currently, the price from a Disney World Resort to the Disney Cruise Terminal is $39 per guest each way or $78 roundtrip.

Uber and Lyft prices for the exact route is around $70 to $105 on average each way but this depends entirely on time of day and which hotel you’re staying at.

Are there any Disney Cruise Discounts?

There are actually quite a few Disney Cruise discounts that anyone can take advantage of, as well as a handful of deals reserved exclusively for select groups:

Currently, the best Disney Cruise discount for anyone is:

• Save up to 35% on select dates from Miami, San Juan, Port Canaveral, New Orleans, San Diego, and Vancouver. For all eligible cruise dates, visit this page.

Here are some deals for specific travelers:

• Military Discount = special rates for select sailings starting at $157 per person per night. See the full list here.
• Florida Residents = 35% off select sailings (limited time only)
• Southern California Residents = save up to 25% off on select cruises to Baja from San Diego
• Canadian Residents = up to 35% off on select sailings

There is also a special offer for Disney+ Subscribers where the 3rd and 4th guest can sail for free during select cruises on the Disney Magic, Disney Dream, and Disney Fantasy. However, this deal is only available from January 2023 to April 2023 for stateroom categories 4A-11C. You can book this deal here.

There are also Cast Member discounts that you can access via the Hub at any time.

And if you don’t qualify for any of these discounts, you can also try one of these money-saving strategies to cut costs on your next cruise.

To stay up to date on all current Disney Cruise special offers, be sure to bookmark this page.

Example: Disney Cruise Costs for a Family of 4

Here’s how much a 4-Night Disney Cruise on the Disney Wish leaving out of Port Canaveral will cost for a family of 4 that consists of 2 adults and 2 children.

I’m using August 21-25, 2023 as the example sail date.

Stateroom

• Inside = $4,709
• Oceanview = $4,932
• Verandah = $5,188
• Concierge = $7,923

I’m going to opt for the Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah which costs $5,188 total.

Excursions

• Castaway Ray’s Stingray Adventure = $202

Adult-Dining

• Palo Steakhouse Brunch = $90 ($45 per person)

Extras

• Bingo = $40
• Alcohol = $150 (Hyperspace Lounge can add up too)
• Special Food and Drinks = $80
• Shopping = $300
• Gratuities = $232 (not required but Disney recommends $14.50 per night per guest)

Transportation

• Roundtrip Bus Service from Airport (MCO) = $312 ($78 per person)

Total = $6,594 or $1,649 per person

If you instead opted for an Inside Stateroom and decided to skip the excursions, Palo, and all the extras (bingo, alcohol, special food and drinks, and shopping), your total cost for the exact same cruise would be $5,253.

In both scenarios, if you decided to drive and park at the terminal, your trip would be $227 less.

So is a Disney Cruise worth it?

Yes.

Frequent Asked Disney Cruise Price Questions

Here are some answers to some of the more popular Disney Cruise question on Google:

How much is a Disney Cruise per person?

A 3-night Bahamian Disney Cruise aboard the Disney Wish costs $984 per person.

How much does a 7-Day Disney Cruise cost?

A 7-day Western Caribbean Disney Cruise on the Fantasy starts at $2,558 per stateroom (2 guests)

How much does a Disney Cruise cost for a Family of 5?

A 3-night Bahamian Cruise for a family of 5 leaving from Port Canaveral aboard the Disney Wish starts at $4,347 per stateroom. In order for all the guests to be in one stateroom, they must stay in either a Verandah or Concierge class room.

How much is a Disney Cruise to Cabo?

A 4-night Disney Cruise to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico from San Diego starts at $2,330 per stateroom (2 guests).

How much is a Disney Cruise to Hawaii?

A 10-night, one way Disney Cruise to Hawaii from Vancouver starts at $7,541 per stateroom (2 guests).

How much is a Disney Cruise to Greece?

A 7- night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Disney Cruise leaving from Barcelona starts at $4,521 per stateroom (2 guests).

Currently, there is a 7, 8, 9, and 11 night cruise that stop in Santorini, Mykonos, and Chania, Greece.