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Disney Cruise Lines FAQ's How do I book a Disney cruise? What information do I need in order to book a Disney cruise? Why does Disney Cruise Line® need birthdates for each member of my travel party? How far in advance should I book a Disney cruise? What is the best time of year to sail? What are the stateroom categories and how do they differ? Are there different types of verandahs? How many people can stay in one stateroom? Can I book multiple staterooms? How do I make dining arrangements when I book my cruise? How do I arrange air and/or ground transportation? What is Onboard Airline Check-In? How do I make special requests when I book my cruise? Should I buy travel insurance? Can I reserve a cruise with just a deposit? What are the specific guidelines for the refund of fuel supplements already paid? How do I book a Disney cruise? You can book a Disney online, or by phone at 1-800- 594-2279. What information do I need in order to book a Disney cruise?
First of all, you need to know
which cruise you want to book, including the itinerary,
departure date and travel party. Then you need to let us
know some travel details, including booking air travel
with your cruise. Next you let us know your preferences
for dining, special requests and vacation insurance. Why does Disney Cruise Line® need birthdates for each member of my travel party? Disney Cruise Line® requires birthdates to ensure that we provide the best possible services to each and every Guest. We use birthdate information to determine eligibility for onboard venues and activities (such Disney's Oceaneer Club and Lab for kids, Flounder's Reef Nursery for babies, and Vista Spa & Salon and Palo for adults) as well as onshore excursions. How far in advance should I book a Disney cruise? Booking early is always the best way to get a great price and your choice of available staterooms. For the best prices, we recommend you book one year in advance. Special cruises and itineraries, as well as our Category 1 and 2 suites, tend to sell out quickly. What is the best time of year to sail? Summer and holidays, including spring break, are the most popular periods. If you prefer these periods, it is recommended that you book the vacation a year in advance for the best price and stateroom availability. If your schedule is flexible, sailing during non-peak periods (such as the fall) offers a great value. As always, the farther in advance you book, the better the rate.
Consider the
stateroom that best suits your needs and budget. All
Disney staterooms are designed with the family in mind,
providing substantially more space for relaxation than
you'd find on most other cruise ships. Our staterooms
can accommodate three, four or five Guests and must
include at least one adult. What are the stateroom categories and how do they differ?
Suites offer
the ultimate in comfort and spaciousness, and meet all
your needs for both family time and alone time. Are there different types of verandahs? There are three types of verandahs. The standard verandah has a clear plexiglass below the railing, enabling you to see a full view of the horizon while seated. A second type of verandah has a solid white wall; most of these are on the aft side of the ship. The nautical verandah has a large open-air porthole above the railing. How many people can stay in one stateroom? All Disney staterooms are designed with the family in mind, providing substantially more space for relaxation than you'd find on most other cruise ships. Our staterooms can be occupied by four or five Guests and must include at least one adult. Can I book multiple staterooms? Larger families or groups of friends may request side by side or connecting staterooms (based on stateroom category and availability). Coordinating is easy; if you're sailing with friends and family, we'll link your reservations together and do our best to help you. When you're booking online, you can select "Multiple Staterooms" to book more than one stateroom. Coordinating is easy; if you're sailing with friends and family, we'll link your reservations together and do our best to help you. If you've already booked your cruises under separate reservations, you'll need to call our reservations desk at 1=800=594=2279 and we'll help coordinate your travel party details. (Note: At this time, we cannot link existing reservations online.) How do I make dining arrangements when I book my cruise? You can request one of two seatings for dinner at the time of booking. How do I arrange air and/or ground transportation? Leave your worries behind when you let us make travel arrangements for you. Optional items that can be added include Flights, and Ground Transfers What is Onboard Airline Check-In? Onboard Airline Check-In is a convenient service that provides Guests who have purchased Disney Cruise Line® air or ground transportation the ability to check in their luggage for their flights and receive their airline boarding passes before they disembark the ship. How do I make special requests when I book my cruise? You can let us know if you'll be celebrating any special occasions or have any special requests, like a crib or a highchair, at the time of booking. You can also purchase special packages to make your vacation even more memorable. Should I buy travel insurance?
We strongly recommend the purchase
of Disney Cruise Vacations Protection Plan. It provides
baggage, trip cancellation/interruption and medical
expense coverage for your vacation. Remember, most major
medical policies do not provide coverage outside the
U.S. Can I reserve a cruise with just a deposit? Yes. You may put a deposit on any cruise. The size of the deposit is determined by the cost of the cruise. Your full and final payment for Stateroom Categories 1-3 must be made 90 days prior to departure. Your full and final payment for Stateroom Categories 4-12 must be made 75 days prior to departure. You cannot make advance arrangements, such as booking shore excursions, making Palo reservations or registering for children's activities, until you have paid in full. You can also put your reservation "on hold." When you select this option, your reservation is held for a limited amount of time until you either put down a deposit or pay in full. The length of time that your reservation can be held -- as well as whether you will need a deposit only or full payment to secure it -- varies depending on the cruise package. As of December 1, 2008, Disney Cruise Line has stopped charging fuel surcharges for all new bookings. As any prudent business would do, we will continue to monitor fuel costs and may need to implement changes again in the future. The fuel surcharge no longer applies to new bookings. For previously booked cruises, the criteria for refund will be determined on a quarterly basis by the market. Reimbursements for fuel surcharges will be in the form of an onboard credit. What are the specific guidelines for the refund of fuel supplements already paid? For cruises that have already been booked, the following guidelines have been established for the refund of fuel supplements paid:
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