Disney Cruise - all other information

This is a post of all the little things you'll need to know before boarding a DCL

Passport:

For a US Citizen on a *closed loop cruise passports are not required, but we highly suggest one. If anything were to happen, you would be unable to fly home without one. Passport Cards may be used as identification cards. However, like any other state issued ID, they can not be used to fly home in an emergency from any foreign port. Therefore, book style passports are recommended. You can also use an original state issued birth certificate on close looped cruises (but cannot fly with one).

*a closed loop cruise is one that that both departs from and returns to a U.S. port

Transportation:

Disney Cruise Line Transfers from the Orlando Airport (MCO) to Port Canaveral are $70 round trip and $35 one way. If traveling to/from a Disney Resort, one way pricing is used. Transfers from Barcelona are $59 round trip from the airport and $30 one way. Transfers from London are $165 round trip from the airport and $85 one way. The price of transfers is per person. Disney Cruise Line provides transportation from all Walt Disney World Resorts except Fort Wilderness.

Archer Luxury Travel also has a corporate account for transfers in most cities that can save you money.

DCL Travel Insurance:

Minimum cost per person: $29

Maximum cost per person: $399

We always suggest travel insurance. It's a small amount of money to pay for peace of mind if something were to happen. Did you know travel insurance covers MORE than just the cost of your trip? We also offer 3rd party insurance, ask your Archer Luxury Travel Agent for further details.

Cruise Contract:

Your ticket is the Cruise Contract. Carefully read your Cruise Contract, as it contains important terms and conditions which govern your cruise vacation and affect your legal rights. It must be signed by all Guests prior to embarking any Disney Cruise Line vessel. In the event of conflict between the terms and conditions contained in the Cruise Contract, these Terms and Conditions, the terms of any Disney Cruise Line advertisement or offer, and the oral or written representations of any Disney Cruise Line representative, the terms and conditions contained in the Cruise Contract shall control.

Cruise Cancellation Fees:

CATEGORIES WITH RESTRICTIONS: Reservations for Inside, Outside or Verandah Categories with Restrictions are NONREFUNDABLE and NONTRANSFERABLE. A 100% cruise cancellation fee applies from time of payment.


Cruises 1 to 5 Nights Where Embark or Debark is U.S. Port (Excluding Suites and Concierge Staterooms)

Days Prior to Vacation Commencement

Standard Sailings	Holiday Sailings*
74-45 days	89-65 days	Deposit per Guest
44-30 days	64-43 days	50% of vacation price per Guest
29-15 days	42-15 days	75% of vacation price per Guest
14 days or less	14 days or less	100% of vacation price per Guest

*Holiday Sailings are sailings that include Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day (U.S.) or July 4.

Cruises 6 to 9 Nights Where Embark or Debark is U.S. Port (Excluding Suites and Concierge Staterooms)

Days Prior to Vacation Commencement

Days Prior to Vacation Commencement Date		Fee Amount
Standard Sailings	Holiday Sailings*
89-56 days	104-75 days	Deposit per Guest
55-30 days	74-43 days	50% of vacation price per Guest
29-15 days	42-15 days	75% of vacation price per Guest
14 days or less	14 days or less	100% of vacation price per Guest

*Holiday Sailings are sailings that include Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day (U.S.) or July 4.

Cruises of 10 Nights or More and Cruises Less Than 10 Nights Where Embark and Debark is Non-U.S. Port (Excluding Suites and Concierge Staterooms)

Days Prior to Vacation Commencement Date	Fee Amount
119-56 days	Deposit per Guest
55-30 days	50% of vacation price per Guest
29-15 days	75% of vacation price per Guest
14 days or less	100% of vacation price per Guest

Suite and Concierge Staterooms: All Sailings

Days Prior to Vacation Commencement Date	Fee Amount
90 days or more	Deposit per Guest
89-56 days	50% of vacation price per Guest
55-30 days	75% of vacation price per Guest
29 days or less	100% of vacation price per Guest

AIR CANCELLATION FEES:

Any changes or cancellations to your Disney Cruise Line air arrangements (including, but not limited to, sail date/air travel date changes and name changes/corrections) will result in cancellation fees assessed as follows:

All Flights Within North America (Including Canada)

Days Prior to Vacation Commencement

74 to 45 days 10% of the air supplement per Guest

44 to 31 days 50% of the air supplement per Guest

30 to 0 days 100% of the air supplement per Guest

Any Flights Outside North America

Days Prior to Vacation Commencement 

89 to 45 days 50% of the air supplement per Guest
44 to 0 days 100% of the air supplement per Guest

If at least one flight departs/arrives at an airport outside North America, the entire flight itinerary will follow the "Any Flights Outside North America" policy.

Tipping Guidelines:

Per Guest per cruise 3-Night 4-Night 7-Night Dining Room Server        $12.00 $16.00 $28.00 Dining Room Asst. Server $9.00 $12.00 $21.00 Dining Room Head Server $3.00 $4.00 $7.00 Stateroom Host/ Hostess  $12.00  $16.00  $28.00 Dining Manager Your Discretion Room Service Your Discretion Palo Your Discretion Remy Your Discretion Senses Spa & Salon An 18% gratuity will automatically be applied to all spa services Vista Spa & Salon An 18% gratuity will automatically be applied to all spa services Babysitting Gratuity not expected Port Adventures Optional; not included in Port Adventures price CASH There are no ATMs aboard a DCL. All purchasing onboard during your cruise duration is done via Key to the World card. Most transactions at ports of call will accept USD. If you need currency foreign transaction fees can add up, so it's a good idea to bring cash with you before you board. Source: https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/contracts-terms-safety/terms-conditions/united-states/