Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Daisy Duck dressed in their holiday attire while posing together on a Disney cruise ship
Very Merrytime Cruises

Create a new family tradition: celebrate the holidays at sea and be immersed in a winter wonderland of fun!

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Onboard Activities

Delight in seasonal magic at sea and discover a jolly fusion of holiday-themed entertainment, activities and décor.

Share in the magic with festive onboard decorations that include a 24-foot Christmas tree, garlands, poinsettias and shimmering lights, and experience numerous merriments sure to warm the hearts of the entire family!

Holiday activities and offerings are subject to change and vary by ship and itinerary.

  • Tree Lighting Ceremony
    Gather round the tree with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse for a time-honored Disney tradition at sea.
  • Mickey and Minnie’s Holiday Party
    Join your Disney friends on the upper decks for good tidings, music and cheer as you celebrate friendship, love and family during this special time of year.
  • Disney Characters in Their Holiday Finest
    See some beloved Disney Characters in jolly holiday attire and take one-of-a-kind pictures to cherish throughout the year.
  • Santa Claus Sightings
    Meet the one-and-only Kris Kringle himself—he’s looking forward to meeting you and is eager to hear all your holiday wishes.
  • Themed Activities and Crafts for Kids
    Have some festive fun and get creative with Christmas cheer for the young and young-at-heart.
  • Holiday Merchandise
    ‘Tis the season to pick up exclusive, holiday-themed Disney Cruise Line gifts for family and friends—and make Christmas wishes come true.

Holiday Fun in the Sun
Celebrate the season in paradise at our tropical retreats in The Bahamas. A wonderland of holiday cheer awaits at Disney Castaway Cay, as our private island is transformed with "snow" flurries, a Christmas tree and more.

A smiling little girl holding hands with her parents aboard a Disney cruise ship decorated for Christmas
Featured 2025 Itineraries

Cast off on a sun-splashed voyage from Fort Lauderdale to The Bahamas or the Western Caribbean, explore dazzling Bahamian destinations on a sailing from Port Canaveral, or chart a course from Galveston, Texas to the Western Caribbean. Whichever cruise you choose, larger-than-life thrills and heartwarming magic are sure to follow—with world-class entertainment, gourmet dining and all the award-winning attention to detail you’ve come to expect from Disney.

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