It’s time to deck the…deck?! Disney Cruise Line just announced booking dates and itineraries for holiday cruises this fall including Very Merrytime Cruises!
From mid-Novermber through December 2024, Very Merrytime Cruises will return to the Disney Cruise Line fleet. Characters get dressed up in their holiday attire and guests can enjoy festive activities throughout the journey. Disney just announced that a ton of new offerings will be available on these cruises this year and we’ve got all the details.
Looking to set sail during the holiday season? A cruise with Disney might be the answer! And, this year is the perfect time because new experiences have been announced for Very Merrytime Cruises! It all kicks off on the first night with a new Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Passengers will gather around the three-deck-tall tree in the atrium with Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy as everyone sings along to classic holiday tunes. Then, you’ll count down until both the party and the tree are lit. Plus, there might even be a special jolly guest appearance!
Another brand new offering is Mickey and Minnie’s Holiday Party on the upper decks! This celebration will be “filled with tidings of good cheer” and will also feature “favorite Disney friends…with a fresh mix of classic and original holiday songs. Of course, the entire ship will be decked out (see what we did there?) in holiday decor and there will be plenty of holiday merchandise and activities to explore. Oh, and did we mention there will be festive food and beverage items?!
Very Merrytime voyages set sail out of Florida and Galveston, Texas. From Port Canaveral, Florida, the Disney Wish will embark on Bahamian cruises, while the Disney Dream will set sail from Fort Lauderdale on cruises to The Bahamas and the Caribbean.
Bookings open to the public on June 26, 2023. But select groups of people can book early! Castaway Club Members, Golden Oak Club Members, Disney Vacation Club Members, and Adventure Insiders can book on the following dates:
- Pearl Castaway Club Members — June 19th, 2023
- Platinum Castaway Club Members — June 20th, 2023
- Golden Oak Club Members — June 20th, 2023
- Gold Castaway Club Members — June 21st, 2023
- Silver Castaway Club Members — June 22nd, 2023
- Disney Vacation Club Members and Adventure Insiders — June 22nd, 2023
Bookings start soon, so get ready! In the meantime, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news.
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