In April 2011, Disney Cruise Line announced their itineraries for 2012. Although there are no Europe cruises offered, some new ports and itineraries have been introduced. Look for a cruise to Hawaii, Alaska cruises from Seattle and cruises from New York and Galveston. Here is a summary of Disney's itineraries for 2012.
2012 Caribbean Cruises on Disney Fantasy
Inaugural Cruise on Disney Fantasy – The maiden voyage will depart Port Canaveral on March 31, 2012 on a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise that includes four ports of call and two days at sea. Stops include Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Costa Maya and Castaway Cay.
Western Caribbean Cruises – Disney Fantasy offers 20 different departure dates in 2012 (including a Christmas cruise) for its Western Caribbean cruise. Sailing out of Port Canaveral, the cruise will visit Grand Cayman, Costa Maya, Cozumel, Castaway Cay and will include two days at sea.
Caribbean Cruises to St. Maarten – Disney Fantasy sails out of Port Canaveral on seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruises that visit St. Maarten, St. Thomas (VI), Castaway Cay and include three days at sea. There are 14 different departure dates from April to October 2012.
Caribbean Cruises to San Juan – During November and December 2012, the Disney Fantasy will offer a number of seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruises that will visit St. Thomas (VI), San Juan (Puerto Rico) and Castaway Cay. Departing out of Port Canaveral the cruise will include two days at sea.
2012 Bahamas Cruises on Disney Dream
In 2012, the Disney Dream will homeport in Port Canaveral offering a selection of Bahamas cruises. Throughout the year (with the exception of June, July and August 2012), three-night Bahamas cruises will depart on Thursdays with stops in Nassau and Castaway Cay. Four-night cruises include the same ports plus a day at sea. Five-night cruises are offered during June, July and August 2012 with a stop in Nassau, two calls at Castaway Cay and one day at sea.
Disney Magic Cruises 2012
Caribbean Cruises from Port Canaveral – During January, February, March and April 2012, Disney Magic offers a number of Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries.
Bahamas Cruises from Port Canaveral – During April and May 2012, Disney Magic will offer four- and five-night cruises to the Bahamas from Port Canaveral.
Bahamas Cruises from New York – The Disney Magic will sail an eight-night Bahamas itinerary with select New York departure dates in May, June, July and August 2012. Along with four days at sea, the cruise will visit Nassau, Castaway Cay and Port Canaveral before returning to New York.
New England Coast Cruises from New York – With New York departures in June, July, August and September 2012, this five-night cruise visits the Canadian ports of Halifax and St. John.
Weekend Getaway Cruises from New York – Disney Wonder will offer a few two-night weekend getaway cruises from New York during the summer of 2012.
Caribbean Cruises from Galveston – Disney Wonder will offer Western Caribbean cruises from Galveston, Texas during the months of September, October, November and December 2012. Stops include Grand Cayman, Costa Maya and Cozumel.
Disney Wonder Cruises 2012
Mexican Riviera Cruises from Los Angeles – The Disney Wonder will offer a selection of Mexican Riviera cruises out of Los Angeles from January to April 2012 and then again from October to December 2012.
Hawaii Cruise from Los Angeles – A 15-night Hawaiian cruise will depart from Los Angeles on April 29, 2012. Stops will include Hilo (Big Island), Kahului (Maui), Honolulu (Oahu), Nawiliwili (Kauai) and Ensenada (Mexico).
Los Angeles to Vancouver Cruise – The Disney Wonder will depart Los Angeles on May 14, 2012 for a seven-night cruise to Vancouver. Along with three sea days there will be stops in San Francisco and Vancouver.
Alaska Cruise from Vancouver – This seven-night Alaska cruise departs Vancouver on May 21, 2012 (Victoria Day holiday in Canada). Visits include Tracy Arm, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan with the cruise ending in Seattle on May 28, 2012.
Alaska Cruises from Seattle – The rest of the Disney Wonder Alaska season will sail roundtrip from Seattle. Along with a day in Tracy Arm and a day at sea, ports include Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan and Victoria.
Vancouver to Los Angeles Cruise – Departing from Vancouver on September 10, 2012, the Disney Wonder will sail a six-night cruise to Los Angeles that will include an overnight in San Francisco.
Pacific Coast Cruises from Los Angeles – In September and October the Disney Wonder will offer seven-night cruises from Los Angeles. Along with an overnight in San Francisco, the cruise includes stops in San Diego and Ensenada.
In addition to the above cruise itineraries offered by Disney Cruise Line for 2012, a number of other holiday cruises are offered on Disney's cruise ships. Disney Dream offers a five-night Bahamas cruise over Christmas. Disney Magic departs Galveston, Texas on December 21, 2012 for an eight-night Western Caribbean cruise. And, Disney Wonder departs Los Angeles on December 23, 2012 for a seven-night Mexican Riviera cruise.
Sources:
- Disney Cruise Line Website
Renee Ruggero - Renee is a published travel writer and cruise industry insider with more than 1,000 days on cruise ships, visiting over 50 countries.
