What’s Not Included In the Price Of Your Disney Cruise

There’s a whole lot included in the price for you Disney Cruise Line vacation.  You get your accommodations, food, and entertainment all in one price.  There are other expenses, some avoidable and others not, that you should keep in mind so you don’t have any unpleasant surprises.

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1. Travel Expenses

Disney Cruise, Disney Wonder
Time to board!

You’re going to have to get to the cruise terminal somehow, and unless you live very close to it, you will probably want to stay nearby overnight so you don’t have to worry about missed connections or delayed flights on the day of your departure.  It is possible to book flights, hotels, and transfers through Disney.  Though convenient, this will probably cost more than booking it yourself.  You’ll also need to budget for travel insurance and be sure to bring cash for tipping your driver and porters.

2. Tips

In addition to tips for taxis and porters as you travel to and from the cruise line terminal, you will have to budget for tips during the cruise.  You can prepay your tips for your stateroom attendant, dining room server, assistant server, and the dining room head server.  I recommend taking the prepay option if possible so you start the trip feeling like you’ve got everything covered.  You can always adjust the amounts at guest services.  In addition, it is customary to tip the room service attendant, the coffee shop baristas, servers at the nightclubs, servers at Palo and Remy, spa and salon service providers, the fairy godmothers at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, and the guides on your excursions.  Sometimes the gratuity has already been included in your bill, so read the check carefully.

Money-saving suggestion:  Notice that when you pay for something extra on the ship, you are probably also tipping someone.  If you can be happy with the stuff that comes for free, you have fewer tipping situations.

3. Drinks:  Coffee/Soft Drinks/Alcohol/Bottled Water

A cup of coffee with a Cinnamon-Shaped Mickey on Top, Cove Cafe, Disney Cruise

The Cove Cafe is a favorite adults-only coffee spot.  The food is all free, but you do pay for the coffee.  You also pay for soft drinks and bottled water ordered in the night-clubs or at the theaters.  It goes without saying that you will be paying for alcoholic drinks.

It is possible to bring your own bottled water and alcohol onto the ship in limited amounts.  The policies change from time to time, so be sure to check this out ahead of time in the cruise information packet sent to you.

Money-saving suggestions:  Soft drinks with your meals and serve-yourself beverage station are included in the price of your Disney Cruise.  The same goes for coffee, and you can drink regular water.  You can even take your free coffee from the beverage station, head over to the calm atmosphere of the Cove Cafe, and enjoy the free snacks.

4. Premium Snacks

Certain snacks are going to cost you.  If you want popcorn, candy, or drinks at the theaters, expect theater prices.  You’ll also pay for those things if you order them from room service even though most of room service is free.  There are also premium ice cream or candy shops such as Vanellope’s Sweets and Treats on the Dream.  Smoothies purchased at the on-deck bars or in the Vibe teen area will also cost you extra.

Money-saving suggestion:  There are all kinds of free snacks, all the time while you are on board.  These are already included in the price of your Disney Cruise.

5. Premium Adult Dining

Palo, Disney Cruise, Disney Wonder
Palo on the Disney Wonder

Dining onboard a Disney Cruise is great, but the adults only dining venues, Palo, Palo Steakhouse, Remy, and Enchante are extra in both meanings of the word.  Depending on the location, the meal, and the alcohol options you can be paying as much as $200 per person or even more.

Money-saving suggestions:  Don’t go.  You’ll have a great experience in the main dining rooms anyway.  Seriously.  However, if you’re looking for a splurge that doesn’t break the budget, consider the options.  For a treat at a more reasonable price point, try Brunch at Palo, it will be $50 apiece and you will have your choice of one complimentary mimosa or a glass of Prosecco in addition to all the delicious food you can stuff yourself with.

6. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique/Pirate’s League

The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique transforms kids into princes or princesses.  The same space changes into the Pirate’s League for Pirate Night with different pirate makeovers and fashions.  There are even special makeovers for both kids and adults if your cruise includes a Star Wars Day at Sea.  All this fancy starts around $99 and just goes right on up from there. Way up.

Pirate Night, Disney Cruise

Money-saving option: Bring princess dresses or pirate regalia from home. Get fancy in your Stateroom.

7. Babysitting for Small Children

The kids’ clubs for ages 3 and up are included in your cruise price, but babysitting for kids under 3 has to be reserved and will cost about $9 an hour for one child.  A second child in the same family will be an additional $8 an hour.

8. Royal Court Royal Tea

Princess, Character Meet, Disney Cruise

The Royal Court Royal Tea – which is both a “tea” and a pun – is an extra-fancy, princessy event for kids 3-12.  There are dainties, tea, princess interactions, and special keepsakes.  It is $220 for children, and $69 for their accompanying adults. Friends of our enjoyed this special treat with their child and said it was a magical event. For that price it better be.

Money-saving suggestion:  Sign up ahead of time for the princess meet-and-greet if they have them.  They’re free.  Make it special by dressing up your prince or princess in costume and take plenty of pictures.

9. Spa and Salon Services

Many people are aware that the Senses Spa and Salon offers massages, facials, and manicures but don’t realize that they also offer typical salon services such as haircuts.  Justin didn’t have time to get a haircut before we left on our first cruise, so he got a day-of appointment for a cut just in time for Formal Night.  He had a lovely view of the glacier we were viewing all during the cut.  Prices at Senses Spa vary from as low as $24 for some men’s haircuts to $589 for the Ultimate Indulgence for couples.

Money-saving suggestions:  Some people will be perfectly happy forgoing the spa in favor of a fruity drink and a lounge chair by the adult pool.  In my case, it was actually french fries by the Goofy Pool watching 101 Dalmations on Funnel Vision, but parents take what they can get.

If you want a spa-like experience at a lower price, the Rainforest Room can get you a lot of relaxation for your money.  At around $39 a day on the older ships you have access to steam rooms, special showers, and a heated lounging area.  The larger ships include outdoor whirlpools with ocean views.  We’ve never tried these out ourselves, but some people swear by them.  The number of passes per cruise is very limited, and you sign up at the spa.  While the price is not necessarily low, you can have hours and hours of relaxation for less than the price of a single 90 minute spa treatment. On the Wish it’s actually $80 a day, and while it might be worth it for you, it certainly isn’t budget-friendly.

10. Fitness Activities

There are some classes such as pilates or boot-camp and services such as the metabolism or nutrition consultation that cost extra.  Group sessions can be about $12 per 45 minute class.  Individual sessions will run you more.

Money-saving option:  The workout equipment is free for anyone 18 and older to use. Walking laps on Deck 4 is free too.

11. Excursions

Los Arcos, Cabo San Lucas, Disney Cruise Excursion, El Arco
Excursion to see Los Arcos in Cabo San Lucas.

Going over budget is easy when it comes to Port Adventures.  These are off-the-ship excursions that you can pre-book through Disney.  Simple excursions like walking tours might be as little as $45 apiece, but helicopter rides or private limo-tours can be in the thousands.

In addition, ports are usually chock-full of restaurants, bars, souvenir stands, stores, and tourist attractions that are all eager for your business

Money-saving suggestions:  Depending on the port, it may be very easy and convenient to book your own excursion independently or to just set out to see the sights.  For example, in Juneau Alaska, you can pull out a map and do some sight-seeing on foot including the historic St. Nicholas church.  In some ports I wouldn’t feel comfortable doing that because of higher crime rates.  If you go it alone, just be sure to be back at the ship with time to spare.  They will leave without you.

12. Souvenirs

There are always shopping seminars on board, and ports are crowded with street vendors and tourist shops.  There are also shops on board with a broad assortment of Disney merchandise, some of which is not available anywhere else.  You could go wild, or you could not. 

Money-saving suggestion: You own snapshots make great souvenirs.

13. Professional Photography

There are professional photographers roaming around the ship for various events such as formal night and character greetings.  There are a variety of photo packages available, and they change from cruise to cruise.  In general, you’ll pay about $15 per picture that you decide to purchase.  You can even schedule a private photo session for your family.

Money-saving option:  It costs nothing to let them take the pictures around the ship, and you can view them on the monitors at Shutters.  If they took the best picture ever, and everyone in your party looks unusually attractive, then $15 is a bargain, so go for it.  If not, just give it a pass. 

14. Bingo

Disney Cruise line has no casino, but there is Bingo.  The cost per card is typically between $20 and $50, with lower prices at the beginning of the trip and higher prices and prizes toward the end.

Money-saving option:  There are lots of free games and competitions on-board, some with small (like a string bag or other trinket) prizes.  These are pretty fun and can get competitive. 

15. Laundry Services

Guest Laundry, Price, Disney Cruise
Guest Laundry

There are several self-service laundry facilities on board the ships.  Use your room card to pay $2 each to wash and dry a load.  For $1 each you can buy detergent or a dryer sheet.  You can use the iron for free.  Send-out laundry services including dry cleaning and pressing are also available.  A man’s suit would typically be around $7 for dry cleaning and half that to just be pressed.

16. Staying Connected

There’s no cost to use the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app on your phone, and you can even use this to send text messages to others on board.  You can use your Wave Phone to call any other Wave Phone on board for free.  If you want to check in with the dog sitter or send an email for work, that will cost you.  Pay-As-You-Go internet access is around 25 cents per MB.  If you are going to use the internet much at all, check out the internet packages.  100 MB is about $19, 300 MB is $30, and 1,000 MB is $89. Ship to Shore calls are about $7 or more per minute.  These prices could change at any time, so check your personal navigator when you board the ship. 

In addition, beware using your phone in foreign ports unless you’ve already got a package set up for that. You could rack up a hefty bill.

Money-saving option: Unplug. Bliss.

17. Cabanas at Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point

Cabanas at Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay cost between about $523 and $1,300 dollars.  Some people think they are heaven on earth.  Other people point out that a hammock in the shade is completely free and already included in the price of your Disney Cruise.  I’d love to have personal experience to draw on in this regard.

18. Equipment Rentals at the Private Beaches

Sand pail

For about $38 for ages 10 and up, or $22 for the smaller set, you can rent a mask, snorkel, snorkel vest, and a pair of fins at Castaway Cay.  Floats and tubes are $15 each.  More substantial watercraft are also available for rental.  Bike rental is $15 for an hour and includes a helmet.  If you’ve shelled out for a Cabana, equipment rentals are included.

Money-saving option:  Bring your own gear or share the equipment.  There is also plenty to do at Castaway Cay without paying extra.  You can play in the water, use the waterslides, or kick back in a lounger for free.

19. Postage

If you want to send postcards home, you’ll need postage for the country you are in.  Talk to guest services about this, or if you are on Castaway Cay, visit the small Bahamian post office located on the island.  Bring some small bills if you want to mail something from here.

What expenses have you encountered that weren’t included in the price of your Disney Cruise?  Please be sure to scroll down and leave a comment or question.

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