Disney Cruise Line Returns To Greece and More in the Summer of 2020
Next Summer 2020, Disney Cruise Line will chart a course for adventure with magical itineraries including a long-awaited return to Greece and the addition of five first-time ports of call in Europe. Along with an expanded European season aboard the Disney Magic, adventures will continue across the fleet including sailings to Alaska, the Caribbean and Bahamas.
Bookings officially open on March 7th! If you’d like to get a jumpstart on your Disney Cruise Line Plans check out some of the exciting offerings that await!
Return to Greece
After a five-year break, the Disney Magic returns to Greece in summer 2020 as part of three special Mediterranean voyages departing from Rome. On offer will be one 12-night and two nine-night cruises. During this magnificent sailings guests can marvel at the beautiful landscapes and archaeological wonders of destinations like Piraeus (the gateway to Athens); Katakolon, near ancient Olympia; and the islands of Santorini, Mykonos and Crete.
Each of these unique Mediterranean itineraries combines stops in Greece with visits to other notable cities including a new port of call in Messina, Italy, where guests can visit landmarks in Sicily such as Mount Etna, the highest and most active volcano in Europe, or the Piazza del Duomo, the city’s historic center. The third features a return to the “Pearl of the Adriatic,” Dubrovnik, Croatia, for the first time in five years.
Additional new ports of call in Europe include Gdynia, Poland; Nordfjordeid, Norway; Plymouth, England; and Zeebrugge, Belgium.
All of these exciting new destinations are part of Disney Magic’s Grand Tour of Europe in the summer of 2020. The tour starts with sailings through the Mediterranean and Greek Isles before heading to northern Europe in late summer for cruises to the Baltic, British Isles and Norwegian fjords.
For more information on Disney’s 2020 sailings check out this article.
Here’s a look at some of the other exciting places Disney Cruise Line is heading to in the Summer of 2020
Alaskan Adventures
In the Summer of 2020, the Disney Wonder will return to Alaska opening up a world of breathtaking natural vistas, magnificent glaciers and awe-inspiring wildlife. On offer will be seven-night itineraries departing from Vancouver, Canada. Stops include Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point and Dawes Glacier. Each sailing features fun and adventure both in port and on the ship. Guests will be able to take in the stunning scenery and one-of-a-kind Port Adventures at each port of call bringing the splendor and spirit of Alaska to your Disney Cruise.
Tropical Travel to the Caribbean and Bahamas
In addition to seven-night eastern and western Caribbean cruises from Port Canaveral, near Orlando, Florida, the Disney Fantasy will also embark on a variety of itineraries to the Caribbean and Bahamas throughout the summer of 2020. These include five- and nine-night Caribbean sailings, along with three-, four- and five-night Bahamian cruises, three of which feature two stops at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay.
The Disney Dream will provide even more opportunities for guests to visit Castaway Cay in the summer of 2020 with three-, four- and five-night Bahamian sailings, including a series of itineraries with two calls on the private island paradise.
Each sailing aboard the Disney Fantasy and Disney Dream allows guests to experience the magic of Disney entertainment, which includes themed dining spaces, Broadway-style shows and more, while also immersing them in the charming island cultures of tropical destinations throughout the Bahamas and Caribbean.
NEW Guided Experiences with Adventures by Disney
Starting In Summer 2020, Disney Cruise Line guests can enhance your cruise vacation with a variety of add- on packages from Adventures by Disney, a leader in family guided group vacations. Highlights include brand-new ways to experience the Caribbean, a return to Alaska and popular packages in northern Europe and the Mediterranean.
With Adventures by Disney also offers Premium Cruise Packages where guests can book the ultimate Disney cruise experience on select sailings in Alaska, Europe and NOW the Caribbean. Throughout the voyage, knowledgeable Adventure Guides provide service both onboard and in port, as they lead guests on specially curated excursions, interactive activities and off-the-beaten-path adventures. Onboard the ship, guests enjoy unique experiences and premium amenities exclusive to Adventures by Disney, such as an intimate talkback session with Walt Disney Theatre cast members followed by a behind-the-scenes costume and prop activity.
Adventures by Disney also offers popular pre-cruise vacations in Rome; London; Barcelona, Spain; and Copenhagen, Denmark. These two- to three-night Escapes feature unforgettable experiences in iconic cities, such as a private, after-hours visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel in Rome. Plus, activities like flamenco dancing, mosaic making and preparing local cuisine immerse families in the culture of each region.
Bookings for these Adventures by Disney offerings open to the public on March 7, 2019. For more information, visit adventuresbydisney.com or fill out our form below to get your FREE, no-obligation quote from MickeyTravels.
For more information on adding Adventures by Disney to your cruise check out this article.
Disney Vacation Club Charter Cruise for 2020
Disney Vacation Club will host a members-only charter cruise in 2020: a seven-night Alaska sailing aboard the Disney Wonder on Aug. 24. Bookings open to Disney Vacation Club members on April 6, 2019.
More information on this exclusive sailing can be found here.
So what are you waiting for? Get a jump start on your 2020 Disney vacation plans by booking your Disney Cruise when packages go on sale this week. Book dates are as follows:
- Monday, March 4th: Platinum Castaway Club members (those who have sailed DCL over 10 times)
- Tuesday, March 5th: Gold Castaway Club members (those who have sailed DCL over 5 times)
- Wednesday, March 6th: Silver Castaway Club members (those who have sailed DCL once)
- Thursday, March 7th: First Time Guests
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