Kids...Kids and more Kids

Disney Dream Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

lepoole3

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 77

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

Verified Review

3 Night Bahamas (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 17, 2017

Ship: Disney Dream

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 7682

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

My husband I booked this cruise as a surprise for our 9 year old son during spring break. Needless to say he had a wonderful time. We sailed on the Disney Dream. There was plenty for him to enjoy, large pool, Aqua Duck, Oceanaire Club and Lab, that had video games and plenty of other things to do. He wanted pizza, fries and ice cream which there was plenty of. However, for me and my husband the stringent eating times in an specific restaurant was a turn off. I'm a grown person on vacation I wanted to relax and eat when and where I want. Or have a buffet during dinner so I can choice when and what I want to eat. This is not available. Also they nickel and dime you for everything. For instance, on Disney's private beach Castaway Cay, they charge you $11 to rent an float. Like you could steal the float from the island as you board the ship. Really!!

There was other incidents, but lets just say I did not enjoy myself and will not be cruising with Disney. I gave the overall rating based on my son experience and enjoyment. This cruise line is definitely for children. Our joy came from seeing him elated and when he said "thank you mommy and daddy for this wonder surprise. I really had a great time".

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

Entertainment

1 out of 5

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Roomy enough. Verandah was enjoy able.

Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

5 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

3 out of 5

Castaway Cay (Disney Private Island)

3 out of 5

7 Comments

harlyri11323146 7 years ago

Cruised with my wife daughter son in law and my 2 grandsons , awesome , yes it twice the price of a lot of other cruises , but it's 5 star , of course they nickel dime you that ship cost a billion dollars yes that's right 1 billion dollars

Thumbs Up 0

Flag

glomarrone 7 years ago

I have never sailed on a Disney ship. It is great that this cruise line caters to kids.

Thumbs Up 0

Flag

Dvsdog76 7 years ago

Not sure why you didn't eat at the buffet in cabanas for supper that's one cure for your complaint and as far as float rental that's just the way vacations are about anywhere they nickel and dime you! That's not just Disney but anything.. you tell me where you can go and expect to pay one price for 3/4 nights and not have to pay any extra for anything.. if you can find somewhere like that please feel free to let us all know

Thumbs Up 0

Flag

dpayton974 7 years ago

that's funny. when i read the review i thought the negative was about Nickle and diming you and eating times. there was nothing about too many kids. but i guess any bad reviews on here will get backlash from people or payed commenters. trying to downplay anything bad said about the gods.

Thumbs Up 0

Flag

Johngold 7 years ago

I have recommended many time that my friends with rugrats cruise on Disney.

I would not myself based on the fact that the rugrats are all over the place.

I have not heard very much that has been negative about the line.

Thumbs Up 0

Flag

AuntPinkie 7 years ago

It is good to know that Disney does indeed make the children happy.

Thumbs Up 0

Flag

TERRI1962 7 years ago

Note to Self " lots of kids on Disney Cruises". Got it Really Wow

Thumbs Up 0

Flag