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Disney Dream

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Dream class · refurbished 2024 · Caribbean & Bahamas

Disney Dream

OverviewCabinsDiningFacilitiesItineraries

Itineraries on this ship: 1

Regions
Caribbean & Bahamas
Departure months
Oct 2026Nov 2026Dec 2026Jan 2027Feb 2027Mar 2027Apr 2027
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The first Dream-class ship, launched in 2011. Known for the transparent tube-style waterslide AquaDuck that passes through the ship, it represents the generation that established Disney Cruise Line's family-oriented design. After the Mediterranean season, it will move to Southampton in summer 2026 and operate 3-, 4-, and 7-night Northern European and Norwegian fjord itineraries in August and September. It will then return to Florida via a transatlantic crossing, with 3- to 7-night Bahamas and Eastern Caribbean cruises from Port Canaveral as its focus from fall 2026 through spring 2027. Compared with newer Wish-class ships, its facilities are one generation older, but it has been refurbished and remains an easy choice for its balance of price and experience.

Family-friendlyFirst-time cruise friendlyEuropean cruisingShort cruises
129,690 GT
Gross tonnage
2,500
Guests
1,458
Crew
14
Decks
1,250
Cabins
339.8 m (1,115 ft)
Length
2011
Year built
9434254
IMO number
See the ship’s size (vs. Tokyo Tower and a bullet train)

Current position (external site)View on VesselFinder (IMO 9434254)External site. Position information has not been checked by Cruise Pitta.

Japanese language support and practical onboard information

A guide to public baths, Japanese food and language support, payment in yen, smoking, dress codes and power outlets, based on available official and other sources. Details may vary by itinerary and season. Check the official website for current information.

Public bath
Official

Similar facilities, such as a thermal suite

Checked Oct 4, 2026Source: disneycruise.disney.go.com
Japanese food
Official

Japanese food at extra cost

Checked Oct 4, 2026Line-wideSource: disneycruise.disney.go.com
Japanese language support
Secondary source

Confirmed services

Some Japanese language support

Checked Oct 4, 2026Line-wideSource: ytk.jp
Payment in yen
Official

Payment in yen not accepted

Checked Oct 4, 2026Line-wideSource: disneycruise.disney.go.com
Smoking
Official

Smoking in designated areas only

Checked Oct 4, 2026Source: disneycruise.disney.go.com
Dress code
Official

Formal nights

Line-wide details: A 3-night cruise has about 1 dress-up night. A 7-night cruise has about 1 formal night and 1 semi-formal night. Pirate Night is scheduled about once regardless of cruise length.

Checked Oct 4, 2026Line-wideSource: disneycruise.disney.go.com
Power outlets
Official

Plug types: A, B, F

Line-wide details: 110V/60Hz is standard. Newer ships also have outlets supporting 220V (as a guide, the output limit is about 1500W on the 110V side and 2000W on the 220V side).

Checked Oct 4, 2026Source: disneycruise.disney.go.com

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Official: confirmed by the cruise line or another official source / Secondary source: confirmed by other sources / Estimated: inferred by Cruise Pitta / Not stated: no information found in official sources

At a glance

Kids club: YesAdults-only areas: YesWaterpark: YesTheater and shows: YesSpa: YesCinema: YesAccessible cabins: YesJapanese support rating (editorial) 1/5Five-point rating of the scope of Japanese-language services

What is included and what costs extra

Included in the fare / extra
  • Meals (main restaurants)Included
  • AlcoholExtra charge
  • GratuitiesUnknown
  • Wi‑FiExtra charge
  • Specialty diningExtra charge
  • Shore excursionsExtra charge

This cruise fare includes main dining (three rotational restaurants), buffet meals (Cabanas), and services such as 24-hour room service. Alcohol, Wi-Fi, and venues such as Palo and Remy are charged separately. Shore excursions and tips (automatic charges) are also charged separately.

Onboard costs (original currency)
  • Extra chargeDrinks (one beer)$6-8
  • Extra chargeSoft drinks and waterSoft drinks Free with meals; $2 to $3 when ordered separately / Water $3.25 (bottle); water dispensers are free
  • Extra chargeDrink packageNo unlimited drinks package is available. Only limited bundles, such as a $36.25 six-pack of canned beer and a $15.25 21 oz beer mug, are sold.
  • Extra chargeWi‑FiPurchasing Wi-Fi for the full cruise duration reduces the cost per day.
  • UnknownGratuities (automatic service charge)$16/person/night for standard cabins; $27.25/person/night for concierge cabins
  • Extra chargeSpa (60 minutes)$199 (50-minute massage; 18% service charge not included)
  • Extra chargeLaundrySelf-service laundry: washing $3.50/load, drying $1.25/load, and detergent $1/load. Multiple locations are available on each deck.
  • Shore excursionsShore excursions cost extra, although offerings vary by homeport and season. Snorkeling and parasailing are available at Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay, while optional tours to Rome, Mykonos, Santorini, and other destinations are offered during the summer 2026 Mediterranean season.

Prices are shown in the onboard currency; no currency conversion is applied.

Boarding, atmosphere, and links

Boarding and logistics
  • Japan departures: No
  • Home ports: Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale; regular season; moved from Port Canaveral in 2023), Barcelona / Civitavecchia (May-July 2026; Mediterranean summer season)
  • Departure ports: Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Barcelona, Civitavecchia (Rome)
Atmosphere and guests
  • All ages
  • Its Art Deco interior evokes a luxurious 1930s transatlantic liner, with a three-level atrium (lobby) and grand staircase. Unlike the futuristic fairy-tale presentation of the newer Wish class, it emphasizes the elegance of classic ocean travel.
  • Primarily families with preschool- and school-age children. During the summer 2026 Mediterranean season, more European Disney fans and multigenerational groups are expected. Concierge suites and Remy are also popular with couples celebrating anniversaries.
Find out more
Disney Dream Deck Plan

Equipped with conventional diesel propulsion engines and entered service in 2011. Unlike the Wish class, it does not use LNG (liquefied natural gas) fuel. Since 2020, it has used ultra-low-sulfur fuel (ULSF) to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions beyond international regulatory requirements, and its hull has a special coating that reduces frictional resistance and marine-organism attachment.

Ship character

Families
5
Adults
4
Luxury
3
First-time cruisers
5
Entertainment
5
Dining
4
Great for
  • • Family trips departing from Europe
  • • Short Bahamas itineraries
  • • Travelers balancing cost and content
  • • Families who enjoy waterslides
Less suited to
  • • People demanding the newest facilities
  • • Quiet adults-only trips
  • • Luxury-oriented travelers

Cruise stories and videos on external sites

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Official ship page

Cabins by category

Standard / Deluxe Inside Stateroom

Interior cabins without windows. When Disney Dream entered service in 2011, it became the first ship in the industry to be equipped with "Magical Portholes", which, instead of real windows, show real-time camera views from 4 directions outside the ship and add animated effects such as Tinker Bell. About 150 cabins, roughly 15% of all cabins, are of this type.

Size
15.8–19 m² (170–205 ft²)
Occupancy and beds
3–4 guestsQueen bed and single convertible sofa (an upper pull-down bed is available depending on the number of guests).

150 cabins Decks 2 and 5-10.

Disney Dream cabin overview

Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom (Standard / Family)

An outside cabin with sea views through a real window but no balcony. It has a "split bath" layout, with the washbasin and bathroom separated, and also includes a family type accommodating up to 5 guests (Deluxe Oceanview Family).

Size
19–22.3 m² (205–240 ft²)
Occupancy and beds
3–5 guestsQueen bed and convertible sofa (family types also have a pull-down upper bed).

199 cabins Decks 2 and 5-9.

Window: Yes
Disney Dream cabin overview

Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah

The standard family category with a seaview balcony. It accounts for the largest number, 362 rooms, among balcony cabins on Dream Class ships. Beds are raised on wooden frames so the space underneath can be used for storage.

Size
27.8 m² (299 ft²)
Occupancy and beds
4–5 guestsQueen bed, single convertible sofa, and pull-down upper bunk (the adjacent category differs only by approximately 30 square feet of space for the upper bunk)

362 cabins Decks 5-10.

Balcony: YesWindow: Yes
Disney Dream cabin overview

Concierge 1-Bedroom Suite with Verandah

A 1-bedroom suite with a separate bedroom and living room. The ship also has a very small number of special suites of an even higher tier, such as the Royal Suite at the front of Deck 12 and the Tower Suite located inside the forward funnel structure.

Size
49.7 m² (535 ft²)
Occupancy and beds
5 guestsKing bed and convertible sofa bed in the separate living area, plus a pull-down bunk bed.

19 cabins Forward section of Decks 11-12.

Balcony: YesWindow: YesConcierge: YesConnecting: Yes
Disney Dream cabin overview

Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah

A non-suite category with the ship's largest interior area, offering concierge privileges at a lower price than suites. Lowering the upper bed reveals a playful ceiling mural featuring a Peter Pan motif and constellation artwork.

Size
28.4 m² (306 ft²)
Occupancy and beds
5 guestsQueen bed, convertible double sofa bed, and pull-down bunk bed.

20 cabins Decks 11-12.

Balcony: YesWindow: YesConcierge: YesConnecting: Yes
Disney Dream cabin overview

Approximate figures from official and reliable sources. Cabins vary by ship, category, and sailing.Links generally lead to official pages; some have not been verified.

Families, adults-only areas, and practical information

Children and families
  • • AquaLab — A small water-play area for young children, said to have been built by Huey, Dewey, and Louie from leftover AquaDuck materials. It covers approximately 1,800 square feet.
  • • Mickey's Pool — A pool area for young children with a shallow kids' pool approximately 60 cm deep and a small slide.
  • • Chill Spa — A dedicated treatment menu for teens aged 13 to 17, offered inside Senses Spa. It is installed only on Disney Dream, Fantasy, and Magic; some other ships, including non-sister ships, do not have this facility.
  • • Disney's Oceaneer Club — A free kids' club for ages 3 to 10, made up of several themed zones, including a Star Wars Millennium Falcon-style area. No reservation is needed, and there is no additional charge.
  • • It's a Small World Nursery — A paid childcare facility for children from 6 months to 3 years old. Unlike Oceaneer Club, it charges an additional time-based fee.
  • • Edge — A club for tweens aged 11 to 14. In addition to a game-focused lounge and a dance floor, guests can use outdoor decks (ball pool and more).
  • • Vibe — A lounge exclusively for teens aged 14 to 17, with video games, silent DJ karaoke, and a dedicated sundeck (with a pool and a table tennis table). Free smoothies are provided.
Adults-only areas
  • • Quiet Cove Pool — An adults-only pool for guests aged 18 and over, at the forward end of Deck 11. Together with the adjacent Cove Café, it forms a quiet area away from the family areas.
  • • The District — A nightlife area made up of five adults-only lounges clustered at the aft of Deck 4 (Pink, Pub 687, Skyline, Evolution, Metro). It consists of spaces with different characters, including a champagne bar, a sports bar, a bar where aerial footage of cities changes every 15 minutes, and a dance floor.
  • • Cove Café — An adults-only specialty coffee and light-meal spot directly adjacent to the Quiet Cove pool.
Practical information (line-wide)
Onboard currency
USD
Gratuities
Tips are added automatically to your onboard account. The amount can be adjusted or cancelled at Guest Services.
Payment
Cashless onboard
Medical facilities
Each ship has a health center staffed by doctors and nurses, equipped with basic testing equipment such as X-ray and ECG. Consultations and treatment are charged.
Bringing items onboard
On the first day of boarding only, you may bring 1 unopened bottle of wine (750 ml or less) or 6 cans of beer (12 oz or less) for consumption in your cabin. Bringing any other alcohol is not allowed, and about $20 in corkage is required if you open wine in a restaurant.
Mobile and connectivity
Using a mobile phone at sea (Cellular At Sea) tends to be expensive, so it is recommended to switch to airplane mode and use a Wi-Fi package.
Japanese support
Staff UnknownMenus UnknownAnnouncements No

Dining

Included Included in the fare (no extra charge)
Animator's PalateAmerican contemporary cuisine with visual effects

A theatrical main dining venue whose monochrome sketch-style decor transforms into a colorful space as the meal progresses. It features the Undersea Magic show, with Finding Nemo characters appearing through video and puppets, accompanied by dining.

Hours: Dinner only (rotating schedule, two seatings at around 18:00/20:00).

Soft drinks Included with meals ($2–3 when ordered separately)

Royal PalaceFrench-influenced contemporary cuisine themed around Disney Princess films

A main dining venue with a palace-style interior full of homages to classic princess films such as Beauty and the Beast and Cinderella. Character greetings and dance performances may take place beneath the chandeliers, and it serves a 4-course menu.

Hours: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner service (rotation applies to dinner; two seatings at around 18:00/20:00).

Soft drinks Included with meals ($2–3 when ordered separately)

Enchanted GardenAmerican contemporary cuisine with garden motifs

The interior is inspired by the gardens of the Palace of Versailles, with ceiling glass lighting that changes color to portray the passage from day to night. It is the only one of the three venues to operate normally for breakfast and lunch.

Hours: Breakfast and lunch; dinner is served as a rotational dinner (rotational seating applies to dinner).

Soft drinks Included with meals ($2–3 when ordered separately)

CabanasInternational buffet (extensive seafood selection)

A casual beach-themed buffet. At lunch, all-you-can-eat peeled shrimp and crab legs are specialties. It does not operate at night, so guests use rotational dining or room service.

Hours: Breakfast: around 7:00-11:00; lunch: around 12:00-14:00 (dinner is not served).

Soft drinks Free (self-service drink station) • Water Free (water dispenser)

Extra charge Specialty dining (prices in the onboard currency)
Palo$55 (brunch/dinner, per person; new price from June 26, 2026; 18% service charge extra)
Northern Italian cuisine (18+ only)• Brunch: around 11:00-13:00 on sea days (closed on embarkation day). Dinner: around 17:00-21:00 (reservations required; open on embarkation day as well).

An adults-only Italian restaurant with large windows overlooking the stern. Pasta, pizza, steak, and other à la carte dishes can be added to the prix fixe course. A signature paid venue on the Dream class.

  • 6-ounce choice Angus beef filet (a la carte add-on)$28
  • 8-ounce prime Angus beef filet (a la carte add-on)$42
  • Chocolate souffléIncluded in the set-menu price
Disney Dream Dining Overview

Beer $6-8 (standard bar price) • Soft drinks $2–3 • Water $3.25 (bottle)

RemyDinner $135 per person; brunch $85 per person (special dates only); welcome champagne included; +18% service charge
French gastronomy (18+ only)• Dinner only, from around 18:00 to 22:00 (reservations required). Brunch is also served on some longer voyages.

The ship's finest French restaurant, inspired by the film Ratatouille. Dress code is polished casual or above, and guests must be at least 18. Wine pairings cost extra.

  • Lobster and mango appetizer (brunch)Included in the set-menu price
  • Wagyu steak (brunch)Included in the set-menu price
  • Petite Assiette de Remy (dessert experience)$50
Disney Dream Dining Overview

Beer $6-8 (standard bar price) • Soft drinks $2–3 • Water $3.25 (bottle)

Facilities and activities

Highlights
AquaDuck: The world's first water coaster passing through a funnel, installed when Disney Dream entered service in 2011Magical Portholes: Virtual windows projecting live exterior camera footage and Disney character animation in inside staterooms without real windows (originated on Disney Dream/Fantasy)Animator's Palate: Effects transitioning from a monochrome style to a colorful space, plus Finding Nemo video and puppet effectsMidship Detective Agency: An interactive mystery game involving a search for clues throughout the shipDisneyBand+: A wearable device combining room key and payment functions in one wristband
AquaDuckIncluded
Waterslides

A water coaster first installed in the world when Disney Dream entered service in 2011. It is 765 feet long (approximately 233 meters), spans four decks of vertical difference, and runs through the funnel toward the bow.

AquaLabIncluded
PoolFor children: Yes

A small water-play area for young children, said to have been built by Huey, Dewey, and Louie from leftover AquaDuck materials. It covers approximately 1,800 square feet.

Donald's PoolIncluded
Pool

A family-oriented main pool amidships on Deck 11, with a depth of approximately 1.5 meters.

Mickey's PoolIncluded
PoolFor children: Yes

A pool area for young children with a shallow kids' pool approximately 60 cm deep and a small slide.

Quiet Cove PoolIncluded
PoolAdults only: Yes

An adults-only pool for guests aged 18 and over, at the forward end of Deck 11. Together with the adjacent Cove Café, it forms a quiet area away from the family areas.

Senses Spa & SalonExtra charge
Spa50-minute massage from $199 (18% service charge extra)

A paid spa on Deck 11 offering various treatments such as massages and facials.

Chill SpaExtra charge
SpaFor children: YesAccompaniment by a parent or guardian and a consent form are required

A dedicated treatment menu for teens aged 13 to 17, offered inside Senses Spa. It is installed only on Disney Dream, Fantasy, and Magic; some other ships, including non-sister ships, do not have this facility.

Disney's Oceaneer ClubIncluded
KidsFor children: Yes

A free kids' club for ages 3 to 10, made up of several themed zones, including a Star Wars Millennium Falcon-style area. No reservation is needed, and there is no additional charge.

It's a Small World NurseryExtra charge
KidsFor children: Yes$9 per hour for the first child; $8 per hour for each additional child from the same family

A paid childcare facility for children from 6 months to 3 years old. Unlike Oceaneer Club, it charges an additional time-based fee.

EdgeIncluded
KidsFor children: Yes

A club for tweens aged 11 to 14. In addition to a game-focused lounge and a dance floor, guests can use outdoor decks (ball pool and more).

VibeIncluded
KidsFor children: Yes

A lounge exclusively for teens aged 14 to 17, with video games, silent DJ karaoke, and a dedicated sundeck (with a pool and a table tennis table). Free smoothies are provided.

Walt Disney TheatreIncluded
Theater

The main theater presenting Broadway-style original musical shows every night.

Buena Vista TheatreIncluded
Cinema

A movie theater on Deck 4 showing the latest Disney and Pixar films, as well as classic films.

Goofy's Sports DeckIncluded
SportsThe 9-hole mini golf course and basketball court are free. Sports simulators are by advance reservation and cost extra.

An open-air outdoor activity area on Deck 13. It has a 9-hole mini golf course decorated with Disney characters, a basketball court and more.

The DistrictIncluded
NightclubAdults only: YesAdmission is free; drinks are charged separately

A nightlife area made up of five adults-only lounges clustered at the aft of Deck 4 (Pink, Pub 687, Skyline, Evolution, Metro). It consists of spaces with different characters, including a champagne bar, a sports bar, a bar where aerial footage of cities changes every 15 minutes, and a dance floor.

Cove CaféExtra charge
BarAdults only: YesCoffee and light meals are charged separately

An adults-only specialty coffee and light-meal spot directly adjacent to the Quiet Cove pool.

Midship Detective AgencyIncluded
Signature attraction

An interactive mystery game for families, in which guests search for clues hidden around the ship and help Mickey, Donald and Goofy with their investigation. Guests can choose from 3 cases.

Deck 4 Walking/Jogging TrackIncluded
Jogging

A jogging track encircling the Deck 4 outdoor promenade. Its circumference is about 0.4 miles (about 640m).

Mickey's Mainsail & Sea TreasuresExtra charge
Shop

An onboard shop selling Disney character goods and exclusive cruise merchandise.

Self-Service LaundryExtra charge
OtherWashing $3.50 per load, drying $1.25 per load, detergent $1 per load

Coin-operated laundromats installed at several locations on each deck.

Itineraries on this ship

Caribbean & BahamasOct 2026 – Apr 2027

4-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

Disney Dream/ Disney Cruise Line
Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)›Nassau›Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point›Disney Castaway Cay›Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)
Indicative fare
From $937.00
Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
Fare level: Standard
4 nightsRound trip · 3 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

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