Summer is just around the corner, and that means many of you are probably dreaming of a sunny getaway. A fan-favorite vacation for many Disney fans is a Disney Cruise, which allows them to experience all the magic of the Disney parks while lounging by the pool, soaking up some sun, and taking a dip in the ocean.
Even if summer isn’t your jam, there are fall and winter cruises that take you can take to various destinations where sun and san won’t be involved. No matter what your dream vacation entails, Disney Cruise Line (DCL) seems to have you covered. With a fleet consisting of five themed ships, and a new ship and port coming to Singapore in 2025, there is a seemingly endless array of cruise itineraries and destinations available to Disney fans. Whether your dream vacation is in the Caribbean or the European Riviera, a Disney Cruise can take you there.
So, if you’re interested in setting sail with DCL, keep reading to find out where in the world you can go. Grab your sun hat or your puffy coat, because we’re cruisin’ around the world starting NOW!
Bahamas Cruises:
When it comes to cruises in general, the Bahamas are a popular option because the trip there can be pretty quick if you live in the United States. Plus, the white sand beaches and endless sunshine make for a pretty awesome vacation for beach lovers. Wondering which DCL ports include a stop in the Bahamas? Here’s a list:
- Castaway Cay (Disney’s private island in the Bahamas)
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Galveston, TX
- Lighthouse Point (Disney’s private port on Eleuthera, Bahamas)
- Miami, FL
- Nassau, Bahamas
- Port Canaveral, FL (closest port to Walt Disney World)
Caribbean Cruises:
Similar to the Bahamas, the Caribbean makes for a relatively quick trip for those of you living in the States and will provide you with all the sun, surf, and sand your beach-loving heart desires. Here are the ports that’ll take you to the Caribbean:
- Castaway Cay (Disney’s private island in the Bahamas)
- Basseterre, St. Kitts
- Bridgetown, Barbados
- Castries, St. Lucia
- Costa Maya, Mexico
- Cozumel, Mexico
- Falmouth, Jamaica
- Fort-de-France, Martinique
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Galveston, TX
- George Town, Grand Cayman
- Kralendijk, Bonaire
- Miami, FL
- New Orleans, LA
- New York, NY
- Oranjestad, Aruba
- Philpsburg, St. Maarten
- Port Canaveral, FL (closest port to Walt Disney World)
- Progreso, Mexico
- Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
- Roseau, Dominica
- San Juan, Puerto Rico
- St. John’s, Antigua
- St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
- Tortola, British Virgin Islands
- Willemstad, Curaçao
Bermuda Cruises:
Slightly less popular but still a dream for many is a vacation in Bermuda! If you’re hoping to visit, these ports can take you there:
- Kings Wharf, Bermuda
- New York, NY
- Port Canaveral, FL
- Select ports also offered on Disney’s Caribbean or Bahamian cruises
Alaska Cruises:
Not a beach person? Trade the sun and sand for mountains, plains, and all the flora and fauna that the Pacific Northwest boasts. Yep, you can cruise to Alaska with DCL! Here are the ports:
- Glacier Viewing (sail-through without disembarking) at Dawe’s Glacier / Endicott Arm Fjord, Hubbard Glacier, or areas along the Stikine Icecap
- Icy Strait Point, AK
- Juneau, AK
- Ketchikan
- Sitka, AK
- Skagway, AK
- Vancouver (British Columbia), Canada
- Victoria (British Columbia), Canada
European Cruises:
Disney’s European cruises include specialty itineraries such as ones that include stops in the British Isles, Mediterranean, and more — all offering a diverse list of ports of call. Check them out here:
- Akureyri, Iceland
- Ajaccio (Corsica), France
- Alesund, Norway
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Barcelona, Spain
- Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Bergen, Norway
- Brest, France
- Cádiz, Spain
- Cannes (Monaco, Monte Carlo, Nice), France
- Cartagena, Spain
- Catania (Sicily), Italy
- Chania, Greece
- Cherbourg, France
- Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
- Cobh (Cork), Ireland
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Dover, England
- Dublin, Ireland
- Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Eidfjord, Ireland
- Frederica, Denmark
- Gdynia (Gdańsk), Poland
- Genoa (Milan), Italy
- Geiranger, Norway
- Gibraltar, United Kingdom
- Gothenberg, Sweden
- Greenock, Scotland
- Hamburg, Germany
- Haugesund, Norway
- Hebrides, Scotland
- Helsinki, Finland
- Heraklion (Crete), Greece
- Ibiza, Spain
- Invergordon, Scotland
- Ísafjörður, Iceland
- Katakolon, Greece
- Kefalonia, Greece
- Kiel, Germany
- Kirkwall (Orkney), Scotland
- Kotka, Finland
- Kristiansand, Norway
- Kusadasi, Turkey
- La Coruña, Spain
- La Rochelle, France
- La Spezia (Florence, Pisa), Italy
- Le Havre (Paris), France
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Liverpool, England
- Livorno (Florence, Pisa), Italy
- Maloy, Norway
- Málaga, Spain
- Marseilles, France
- Mekjarvik (Stavanger), Norway
- Messina (Sicily), Italy
- Molde, Norway
- Mykonos, Greece
- Naples (Pompeii), Italy
- Newcastle upon Tyne, England
- Nordfjordeid, Norway
- Nynäshamn (Stockholm), Sweden
- Olbia (Sardinia), Italy
- Olden, Norway
- Oslo, Norway
- Palermo (Sicily), Italy
- Palma de Mallorca, Spain
- Peter Port, Guernsey
- Piraeus (Athens), Greece
- Plymouth, England
- Ponta Delgada (Azores), Portugal
- Portland (Stonehenge), England
- Porto, Portugal
- Reykjavik, Iceland
- Riga, Latvia
- Ringaskiddy (Cork), Ireland
- Rostock, Germany
- Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Salerno, Italy
- Sandnes, Norway
- Santorini, Greece
- Skagen, Denmark
- Skjolden, Norway
- Southampton, England
- Stavenger, Norway
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Toulon (Provence), France
- Valencia, Spain
- Valetta, Malta
- Vigo, Spain
- Villefranche (Monte Carlo, Nice), France
- Visby, Sweden
- Warnemünde (Berlin), Germany
- Zeebrugge (Brussels), Belgium
Mexico Cruises:
If you’re hoping to experience the beaches, cuisine, and culture of Mexico, these ports of call will take you there:
- Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
- Catalina Island, CA
- Ensenada, Mexico
- Mazatlán, Mexico
- Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
- San Diego, CA
Canada Cruises:
Hoping to take a unique trip to Canada? Yep, there’s a cruise for that! Here’s a list of ports for Canada cruises:
- Baie-Comeau (Québec), Canada
- Bar Harbor, Maine
- Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island), Canada
- Halifax (Nova Scotia), Canada
- New York, NY
- Québec City (Québec), Canada
- Saguenay (Québec), Canada
- Saint John (New Brunswick), Canada
- St. John’s (Newfoundland), Canada
- Sydney (Nova Scotia), Canada
Hawaii Cruises:
If you’re wanting to say ‘aloha’ to one of the most popular global destinations for beaches, scenery, cuisine, and wildlife, these cruises could be for you. Check out the list of ports of call here:
- Hilo (Hawaii / Big Island), HI
- Honolulu (Oahu), HI
- Kahului (Maui), HI
- Nawiliwili (Kauai), HI
- Vancouver, Canada
Pacific Coast Cruises:
Want to explore the entire Pacific Coast rather than just the Pacific Northwest? There are ports of call in the following cities:
- Astoria, OR
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- Seattle, WA
- Vancouver (British Columbia), Canada
- Victoria (British Columbia), Canada
Panama Canal:
There are cruise itineraries that can take you to several destinations along the Panama Canal, including the following:
- Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
- Cartagena, Colombia
- Cozumel, Mexico
- Galveston, TX
- George Town, Grand Cayman
- Miami, FL
- Panama Canal
- Port Canaveral, FL
- Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
- Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- San Diego, CA
Transatlantic Cruises:
In it for the long haul and hoping to cruise across the Atlantic? Transatlantic cruises have ports of call in these locations:
- Barcelona, Spain
- Bilbao, Spain
- Dover, England
- Halifax (Nova Scotia), Canada
- La Coruña, Spain
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Miami, FL
- New York, NY
- Ponta Delgada, Portugal
- Portland (Stonehenge), England
- Ringaskiddy (Cork), Ireland
- St. John’s (Newfoundland), Canada
- Sydney (Nova Scotia), Canada
- Plymouth, England
Australia/Transpacific/South Pacific Cruises:
If you’re still in it for the long haul but are hoping to cruise across the Pacific, there are options for you as well! While these are likely to change slightly when the newest ship and port of call in Singapore is complete, you can currently set sail to and from the following cities:
- Honolulu (Oahu), HI
- Kahului (Maui), HI
- Lautoka, Fiji
- Noumea, New Caledonia
- Pago Pago, American Samoa
- Sydney, Australia
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Brisbane, Australia
- Melbourne, Australia
- Sydney, Australia
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