Incredible Trip!

Item: Disney Wonder
Rating: 4.8
Author: anniewil

Disney Wonder Cruise Review to Panama Canal, Central America

anniewil

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 50

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5

14 Night Panama Canal Westbound (Port Canaveral To San Diego)

Sail date: February 24, 2019

Ship: Disney Wonder

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

This was the most incredible experience of my life. Disney has a retired Panama Canal pilot captain on this trip. He gave us a series of lectures about the canal and what to expect, and on transit say, provided real time narration of each step of the transit. Cartagena was a wonderful surprise as was Puerto Vallarta. Will absolutely do this one again. Had the food been just a little better, it would have been 5 stars all the way.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Excellent as always

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Although the food was good, the MDRs and Cabanas Buffett were not up to the quality of its sister ships. Meat tended to be on the dry side. The buffet in Cabanas didn’t offer a lot of variety. The tea stations in Cabanas were not replenished as needed, even early in the cruise. Dinner at Cabanas was outstanding as was Palo brunch (didn’t have Palo dinner). Food overall was good but not the usual Disney high quality

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

I loved that Anyone Can Cook seminars, the character breakfast, and other activities I participated in.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

First class performances

Children's Programs

We have no children under 18

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Usual high quality we expect from Disney

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Yes

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Perfect.

Ship tip

Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

5 out of 5

Castaway Cay (Disney Private Island)

5 out of 5

Because there were not as many kids on thisnsailing, we were able to fully enjoy Castaway Cay.

Thumbs Up 0

George Town, Grand Cayman

5 out of 5

Been there before. Tender process went smoothly

Thumbs Up 2

Cartagena, Colombia

5 out of 5

First time visiting here. Did not know what to expect. We took a harbor/city tour that took us to the old city and the Castille De San Felipe. I wish we had more time to spend in the old city. Want to go back!

Thumbs Up 1

Panama Canal Transit

5 out of 5

How can I describe this?? Most incredible experience of my life. That’s all I can say.

Thumbs Up 5

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

5 out of 5

Would have like to have spent more time here. No excursion, but loved exploring the old Mercado.

Thumbs Up 4

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

4 out of 5

Too Americanized for me. The rock formations were cool.