Disney Cruises - Tips For Choosing the Best One

Watching a scene in a movie where people are enjoying a luxury cruise makes one want to get on the same ship. Spacious decks lined up with tourists, women on their swimming attire and cocktails by the pool, elegant parties in the main hall - everything seems like very relaxing and a lot of fun. Double or triple that excitement with Disney cruises and one will probably book that luxurious holiday with the whole family immediately.

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Foremost is to select the Disney cruise liner you want to embark on. There is a Disney Wonder that takes one to Nassau in the Bahamas. The cruise may last for 3 or 4 days with an appetizing stay at the Walt Disney World Resort just before the sail. Meanwhile, the Disney Magic Cruise package offers a 7-night trip to the Eastern and Western Caribbean, St. Croix, Tortola as well as to the private Disney island Castaway Cay. Both Disney Cruise liners are 83,000-ton vessels with 875 staterooms.

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On board a Disney Cruise ship, one will marvel at the large staterooms and beautifully styled dining areas. The interior design for the Disney Wonder is Art Nouveau while the Disney Magic is styled with Art Deco. Meanwhile, there are secret porthole rooms that are nice options if you intend to make it an enjoyable but thrifty voyage.

A Disney cruise is not a Disney without fun-filled activities meant for children as well as adults. There are designated areas in the ship where adults can enjoy a Vista Spa or doing some partying at the nightclubs. On the other hand, well-arranged activities have been prepared for children to engage in through the Oceaneer Club and Lab.

Then again, the Studio Sea, which is placed in the mid-ship of deck 4 of the Disney liner, is a common ground for adults and children alike. The family can sing their hearts out and enjoy family karaoke, join in friendly dance competitions, or laugh together in a comedy stint. Of course, the famous Disney live or animated movies can be viewed at the Buena Vista movie house. In a stateroom, one can watch other movies as well.

If you are in for some real-life action, then the Walt Disney Theater could be the right entertainment for you. Different Broadway productions and variety shows are featured on both Disney liners including Toy Story Musical and Disney Dreams. For those who want to maintain their active fitness lifestyle while on a cruise, Disney liners have basketball courts, shuffleboards, ping-pong tables, and jogging areas.

In its stately entirety, a Disney cruise houses Mickey's Pool, Goofy's Family Pool, and the Quiet Cove pool on deck 9. The Mickey Pool is specially set up for the younger kids and is shaped in the popular Mickey contour. There is also a Mickey's hand-shaped slide, fountains, and splash areas for the children to indulge in. In the meantime, the Goofy Pool is more of a family pool where there are two big tubs for mommy and daddy to get immersed in while looking over the little ones. The Quiet Cove Pool is for adults only with pleasurable spas and poolside bars.

Disney cruises are certainly hard to forget so you should not get off the ship without spending some time in the Disney merchandise shops. Aside from all the pictures, these goodies are not only great memorabilia but more than enough physical evidence of the good times that were had.

The earlier, the better - this is the motto to follow when booking for your Disney cruise. Advanced booking is almost like getting a discount because it gives access to excellent staterooms during peak holiday seasons. So if you are planning on cruise on a summer, spring break, and the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, reserving way in advance will be to your advantage. You cannot wait for the last minute, as this will mean paying the highest prices.

At other months though, including January, May, September, and October, one can place a booking for less than 6 months in advance and nevertheless get great accommodations. The Magical Rates List has more specific details about some good deals and months for you. For instance, a 7-night Eastern Caribbean Cruise on April 25, 2009 is worth 9 aboard the Disney Magic. So book that cruise online now or with your travel agent, get a onboard credit, and make your cruise dreams come true.

Disney Cruises - Tips For Choosing the Best One

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Everyone on Board: Cruises For The Whole Family

Many people still have the image in their minds that a cruise is an adventure for adults, and that it is not suitable for kids. However several cruise lines are working on changing that perception by offering special activities and facilities for kids of all ages on board their ships. If you get excited by the idea of taking a fun cruise to some exotic location, just imagine how much more excited your kids will be with the idea. It could be an unforgettable adventure for the whole family.

While you, as the parent, enjoy the cruise activities you are interested in, like relaxing by the pool, enjoying a massage or working out in the fitness center, you can have the peace of mind to know that your kids are well taken care of, and safely playing in designated areas under careful supervision. And when night falls and it is time for the children to go to bed, you can still enjoy the pulsating nightlife offered on every cruise ship.

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In the mean time, in another part of the ship, you will be far from your kids' minds as they are having fun with new friends in the children's centers or playing in the kids' swimming pools or are being engaged in various activities designed to entertain and engage them. Certified staff will be keeping an eye on them and will lead them in recreational and educational activities.

If you have teenagers, you can rest in the knowledge that there will be plenty for them to do too. Most cruise ships offer teen centers, dance floors and bars serving non-alcoholic drinks. There are often jukebox stations, soft serve ice cream machines, video game and television rooms and other places designed to help teenagers feel independent and relish the cruising experience. The teen market is a fairly new area for cruise operators, but it is something that is fast gaining momentum.

A cruise vacation might sound expensive at first, but keep in mind that usually most of the amenities and activities on board are included in the price of your ticket, so kids will not be bugging you all the time for extra money. You can pre-pay for all their beverages, food and room service is often available free of charge, and all their activities are included. Obviously there will be some things that cost money, like video game arcades, but those are expenses that you can control. Now go ahead and find a cruise line that will offer the activities your family is looking for and have a vacation of a lifetime.

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When you want to get away and have fun at the same time, there is no better way than with a Disney Cruise. All the luxury and pampering of cruising are at your fingertips, while the little ones have activities on every deck to keep them busy. This ultimate in family-friendly cruising combines the best of every type of holiday and brings it together for you on your cruise ship.

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No other cruise line is set up to cater to the entire family like Disney Cruises. With its focus on family, you will find something for everyone, no matter your mood. There are activities available at a wide variety of onboard venues; from game shows to stage shows, cooking classes, and organised activities for the children and of course, wandering Disney characters for you to meet and greet.

Since children seem to be hungry all the time, there is onboard dining of every type at your fingertips. The main dining room is a swirl of colour, with waiters ensuring quick service and a thoughtfully prepared meal. There are also varieties of quick service locales like Goofy's Galley. This is where children can find fresh fruit, pizza, hot dogs, or a variety of other quick-serve snacks for those times you do not feel like a full meal. When mum and dad want to get away, there are adult-only restaurants where peace and quiet reigns.

What would Disney be without entertainment? Every Disney Cruise ship hosts several live shows that will enchant you as well as your child. From Toy Story come to life to Broadway style shows, there is action available every night. Mid-ship you will find Goofy's Pool, with an enormous movie screen placed in the centre stack of the ship. Float in the warm water while watching your favourite Disney movie. What could be more fun?

Of course, the Disney 'crew' of Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Pluto and friends want to see to it that you have fun on your cruise, so they organise Deck Parties. March around the decks, singing and clapping with your favourite characters! Join in for some children versus parents' contests, or parents'-only contests where the children have to explain the rules! There is no end to the fun onboard a Disney Cruise.

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Disney Cruise is a first sailing in many cases, and as such, Disney is better than most at providing discounts and deals. They know that once you see what cruising is all about, you will be back. You will find bargain rates on selected sailings and throughout the year various ships or venues offer a 'children sail free' deal, so long as the children share your stateroom. You will also find promotional onboard credit offered for select sailings, allowing you to do more once you are on the ship.

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