DCL has released part of it's 2014 Cruise Schedule! What do you think? Do any of these new itineraries sound like something you would enjoy? Will more sailings out of Miami make it less likely for you to book since it makes a Land/Sea harder?
Press Release CELEBRATION, Fla. (Dec. 4, 2012) " The white sand beaches and azure waters of Castaway Cay, Disney's private island, take center stage in the early half of 2014 voyages for Disney Cruise Line. With all four Disney ships sailing from Florida ports, not only will guests have more options to visit Castaway Cay, but they may combine their cruise with a visit to Walt Disney World Resort and experience the expanded Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom.
In the early part of 2014, the Disney Magic will return to Port Canaveral, Fla., joining the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, while the Disney Wonder will homeport in Miami. During this time, guests will have more opportunities than ever to enjoy a Disney cruise that visits Disney's private island in the Bahamas reserved exclusively for Disney Cruise Line guests, Castaway Cay.
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Caribbean and Bahamas from Port Canaveral
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In 2014, Disney Cruise Line will sail from Port Canaveral to the Caribbean and Bahamas on a variety of itineraries. Every cruise departing from Port Canaveral includes a stop at Castaway Cay. The itineraries also offer families magical days at sea to explore all of the fun aboard their Disney cruise ship and days in port to lounge on warm, golden beaches, swim and snorkel in azure waters or to shop to their heart's content in local marketplaces.
Three-night Bahamian sailings are perfect for a quick getaway.
Ports: Port Canaveral, Nassau, Castaway Cay
Dates: Disney Dream departures Jan.-Aug., 2014; Disney Magic departures Jan.-May, 2014
Four-night Bahamian sailings include a day at sea to sample the one-of-a-kind Disney Cruise Line shipboard experience.
Ports: Port Canaveral, Nassau, Castaway Cay
Dates: Disney Dream departures Jan.-Aug., 2014; Disney Magic departures Jan.-May, 2014
Seven-night Eastern Caribbean. The Disney Fantasy will sail out of Port Canaveral on seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruises, including St. Maarten and St. Thomas with three days at sea.
Ports: Port Canaveral, St. Maarten, St. Thomas, Castaway Cay
Dates: Disney Fantasy departures Jan.-Aug., 2014
Seven-night Western Caribbean. The Disney Fantasy will sail out of Port Canaveral on seven-night Western Caribbean cruises, including Grand Cayman, Costa Maya and Cozumel with two days at sea.
Ports: Port Canaveral, Grand Cayman, Costa Maya, Cozumel, Castaway Cay
Dates: Disney Fantasy departures Jan.-April, 2014
Seven-night Western Caribbean, including Jamaica. At Falmouth, Jamaica, guests can sample the city's history and culture, taste Jamaica's signature jerk recipes, enjoy lush tropical scenery on a bamboo raft river ride and visit the spectacular Dunn's River Falls located nearby.
Ports: Port Canaveral, Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Falmouth, Castaway Cay
Departure dates: Disney Fantasy departures May-Aug., 2014
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Bahamas and Western Caribbean from Miami (Jan.-May, 2014)
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In 2014, the Disney Wonder will sail from Miami on four-night Bahamian and five-night Western Caribbean cruises.
Four-night Bahamas Ports: Miami, Castaway Cay, Nassau, Key West Departure dates: Jan. 15, 29, Feb. 12, 26, March 12, 26, April 9, 23
Five-night Caribbean Ports: Miami, Grand Cayman, Cozumel Departure dates: Jan. 10, 24, Feb. 7, 21, March 7, 21, April 4, 18
Five-night Caribbean, including Castaway Cay Ports: Miami, Cozumel, Castaway Cay Departure dates: Jan. 19, Feb. 2, 16, March 2, 16, 30, April 13, 27