Disney Cruise Line is Disney’s cruise line: nine ships listed on its site, with cruises mostly to the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Alaska and Europe, featuring Disney characters, shows and kids’ clubs. It has no embarkation port in France: in Europe, you embark notably at Barcelona, Civitavecchia (Rome), Copenhagen or Southampton.
This guide presents the fleet, the European itineraries, what is included and how to book, which is done on the line’s own website. We did not sail on board for this article and do not publish passenger reviews: the information comes from the official sites cited at the end of the page. To compare with other family lines, see our comparison of cruise lines.
Disney Cruise Line: the essentials
- Fleet: Disney Magic, Wonder, Dream, Fantasy, Wish, Treasure, Destiny, Adventure and Disney Believe (first sailing announced for 18 December 2027)
- Destinations: Bahamas, Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, and also Mexico, Hawaii, Australia, Singapore…
- Private islands: Disney Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, in the Bahamas
- Departures in Europe: Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Copenhagen, Southampton (depending on itinerary and period)
- Booking: on the Disney Cruise Line website, in English; not through disneylandparis.com
- Not included: alcoholic drinks and speciality drinks, notably
About the cruise line
Disney Cruise Line brings the worlds of Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars on board: themed restaurants where characters may appear, Broadway-style shows every evening, deck parties and, on most cruises, fireworks at sea. The line focuses on families, with clubs for children, tweens and teens run by Disney staff, but also adult-only areas (restaurants, pools, lounges).
The dedicated page on the Disneyland Paris site gives the essentials, then refers readers to the Disney Cruise Line booking site, which is in English and, according to that same page, subject to English law.
The Disney Cruise Line fleet
| Ship | What the line says |
|---|---|
| Disney Magic, Disney Wonder | Wonder has its own shows and restaurants, including Tiana’s Place |
| Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy | Fantasy has the AquaDuck, a water coaster; she sailed in Europe for the first time in summer 2025 |
| Disney Wish | Departures from Port Canaveral; arrival in Europe announced for 2027 |
| Disney Treasure | Entered service in December 2024 according to Disneyland Paris |
| Disney Destiny | Ship themed on Disney heroes and villains |
| Disney Adventure | 3- or 4-night cruises from Singapore |
| Disney Believe | First sailing announced for 18 December 2027, 4- and 5-night cruises from Fort Lauderdale to the Bahamas and the Caribbean |
Disney cruises in Europe
This is the most interesting part if you want to cruise without crossing the Atlantic. According to the line’s itinerary pages:
- Summer 2026: from Southampton, 3-, 4- or 7-night cruises to the Norwegian fjords, Western Europe or the British Isles; from Barcelona, 7- or 9-night Mediterranean cruises, some ending at Civitavecchia; 7-, 9- or 12-night Mediterranean and Greek Islands cruises, with Croatia, Malta and Italy on some
- Summer 2027: Disney Wish makes her European debut, with three new ports of call announced: Hellesylt (Norway), Trieste (for Venice) and Zadar (Croatia). Departures from Southampton (3 to 7 nights), Barcelona (6, 7 or 9 nights) and Civitavecchia (8 or 10 nights to Italy, Croatia and the Greek Islands)
- Transatlantic: eastbound crossings link Florida to Europe, for example via Ponta Delgada (Azores), Cádiz, Málaga and Cartagena to Barcelona
Disneyland Paris specifies that you reach these ports by your own means. See our guides to Barcelona and Rome for a stay before or after the cruise. For the Mediterranean with other lines, our page on the Mediterranean cruise compares the options.
Bahamas, Caribbean and private islands
Most Bahamas and Caribbean cruises, from Port Canaveral or Fort Lauderdale in Florida, call at one of Disney’s two islands, sometimes both: Disney Castaway Cay, with slides, an adults-only beach (Serenity Bay) and a teen area, and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, on Eleuthera. According to the line, the barbecue lunch, fountain drinks and ice cream are included there. See our pages on the Bahamas cruise and the Caribbean cruise, and our Florida guide to combine with Walt Disney World, about an hour from Port Canaveral according to Disney.
What is included, what is not
| Included according to Disney Cruise Line | Extra or to check |
|---|---|
| Breakfast, lunch, dinner, buffets and 24-hour room service (charges possible on some items) | Alcoholic drinks and speciality drinks (cocktails, wines, speciality coffees, smoothies) |
| Shows, deck parties, cinema, character meet-and-greets | Some restaurants and services: check the terms on the site |
| Pools, slides, water play areas | Photo packages, gifts delivered to the cabin |
| Clubs for children, tweens and teens | Shore excursions (“Port Adventures”) |
| Unlimited soft-serve ice cream, snacks | Gratuities (left to your discretion according to the “what’s included” page) |
Disney Cruise Line lets you book with a deposit of at least 10% and pay the balance in instalments, according to its Europe page. We did not note comparable prices: fares are shown on the booking site according to your dates.
Strengths and points to watch
- Strengths: the Disney world on board, supervised kids’ clubs, separate adult areas, the private islands in the Bahamas
- Watch out: no departure from France; booking in English; alcoholic drinks not included; some shows or characters may be changed or dropped, as Disneyland Paris specifies
- Comparison: Royal Caribbean also targets families with very large ships; MSC and Costa sail from French ports
Frequently asked questions
Can you take a Disney cruise from France?
No. Disneyland Paris states that there is no embarkation port in France; in Europe, you embark for example at Barcelona, Civitavecchia (Rome), Copenhagen or Southampton.
Where can I book a Disney cruise?
Booking is done on the Disney Cruise Line website, in English, or through a travel agency. The Disneyland Paris site does not sell cruises.
How many ships does Disney Cruise Line have?
Its site lists nine ships: Magic, Wonder, Dream, Fantasy, Wish, Treasure, Destiny, Adventure and Believe, the last with a first sailing announced for 18 December 2027.
Are drinks included?
Fountain drinks are included, notably on the private islands; alcoholic and speciality drinks are extra.
Where is Disney Wish going in 2027?
Disney announces her European debut in summer 2027, with new ports of call at Hellesylt, Trieste and Zadar.
Our sources
- Disneyland Paris, “Disney Cruise Line cruises” page (ports and booking FAQ), consulted on 14 October 2026
- Disney Cruise Line, disneycruise.disney.go.com (Europe version): fleet, Disney Believe, Disney Wish, Disney Adventure, departure ports, Disney islands, “What’s Included”, summer 2026 and summer 2027 itineraries, consulted on 14 October 2026
- Our methodology
Updated October 2026.
