Disney Cruise Line’s Very Merrytime Cruises: The Most Magical Holiday at Sea
Deck the (Grand) Hall! Go ahead and trim the (palm) trees! It’s time for the most wonderful voyage of the year.
If you are dreaming of making waves, and your holiday list includes things like “more days at sea,” then, oh does Disney Cruise Line have the itineraries for you! It’s never too early to get into the spirit of the season and book a Very Merrytime cruise!
What is a Very Merrytime Cruise?
A Very Merrytime sailing differs from a sailing during any other time of the year because…way more Christmas trees, along with festive holiday décor, holiday-themed entertainment, Mickey Mouse and the gang wearing their holiday best, and sweets that will be dancing in your head as you drift off to sleep after a sea day.
They are Disney Cruise Line’s way of bringing the joy and warmth of the holiday season to the high seas. The ships are transformed into a festive celebration filled with sparkling décor, seasonal entertainment, and magical touches around every corner.
Very Merrytime cruises start sailing in November and run through the end of the year. Available on select itineraries, there are sailings from Port Canaveral and Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Galveston, Texas; and San Diego, California.
Whether this is a bucket-list item or just a way to get your whole family together on one ship, this is why you will want this vacation neatly packaged under the tree.
What’s Included on a Very Merrytime Cruise?
First of all, magic. Stern-to-bow magic.
Very Merrytime cruises include everything you know and love about a Disney cruise. You will still get your nightly themed rotational dining, along with Broadway-style shows in the Walt Disney Theatre, plus a pool deck that has fun for all ages. Endless hot chocolate, and all the beloved soft-serve ice cream you can enjoy. And that’s just the start – Very Merrytime sailings add special deck parties, themed activities and crafts and a chance to meet the “big guy” himself.
The Very Merrytime cruises have dialed the holiday magic up to a solid 25, as the ships are fully decked out (no pun intended) with Christmas trees and decorations, characters in their merry best, and specialty snacks, food, and drinks throughout the voyage.
Mickey & Minnie’s Merrytime Tree Lighting: Gather round for a heartwarming, traditional celebration where Mickey Mouse and friends help light the ship’s holiday tree. It’s one of those quintessential Very Merrytime moments—equal parts cozy and spectacular—that sets the tone for the entire sailing.
Mickey and Minnie’s Holiday Party: Join Disney friends on the upper decks for good tidings, music and cheer as guests celebrate friendship, love, and family during this special time of year. Expect a lively atmosphere, festive décor, and a high-energy celebration.
Themed Activities and Crafts for Kids: Have some festive fun and get creative with Christmas cheer for the young and young-at-heart. Throughout the sailing, families can drop into holiday-themed activities that add a hands-on, memory-making element to all the magic happening around the ship.
Are you ready to set sail?