Castaway Cay is Disney Cruise Line's private island in the Bahamas. Almost every DCL ship sailing in the Caribbean stops here and cruisers are guaranteed a day (or two) of fun in Castaway Cay. There's character meets, activities for all ages and incredible attention to detail as one would expect from Disney. Here's a few things you need to know before you make your way to … [Read more...]
9 Things to Do Before Your Next Family Cruise Vacation
Food, sun, art, culture and sand… cruising is my family’s preferred way to explore the world. Ninety percent of our family's travel has been by cruise ship and we’ve got most of the research and planning process down pat. Taking care of a few key details before we leave home makes our cruise vacations more enjoyable and there’s less to worry about once we’re … [Read more...]
7 Things to Know about Halloween on the High Seas Disney Cruises
If you've ever visited a Disney park, resort or cruised with DCL you probably already know Mickey Mouse and friends love to celebrate holidays and special occasions. From décor, costumes to themed events and parties - Disney goes all out to celebrate holidays and special occasions. Halloween is no exception. Families cruising with during the months of September and October … [Read more...]
Things to Do with Kids in Nassau Besides Atlantis Aquaventure – Cruise Itinerary Recommendations
One of the challenges when planning a cruise vacation is maximizing your time in port. Some itineraries allow an entire day - from sunrise to sunset in some ports - while other itineraries have cruise ships leaving the port in the early afternoon. We've visited Nassau a handful of times with our kids but we've yet to cruise on a ship that stays in port past 2:30 PM. We've … [Read more...]
Cruise Guide: Best Things to Do in St. Thomas, USVI with Kids
St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands is a beautiful island destination known for smooth, white-sand beaches and clear, turquoise waters perfect for swimming and water sports. Situated east of Puerto Rico and south-east of Miami in the Caribbean Sea, the island’s 32 square miles offer a lively and exceptional family friendly getaway. If your family is on an Eastern … [Read more...]