Disney Cruise Line Returning to New York, Miami and Galveston in Fall 2016

[John]

Disney Cruise Line Returning to New York, Miami and Galveston in Fall 2016

In the fall of 2016, Disney Cruise Line will return to New York for a limited time with sailings to the Bahamas that include a visit to Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida. New seven-night Caribbean cruises from Miami, Florida and a return to Galveston, Texas round out the season.


Sailings from popular home ports return for limited-time engagements.
In the fall of 2016, Disney Cruise Line will return to New York for a limited time with sailings to the Bahamas that include a visit to Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida. New seven-night Caribbean cruises from Miami, Florida and a return to Galveston, Texas round out the season.

Return to New York

On Oct. 7, 2016, the Disney Magic will sail from New York on an eight-night Bahamian cruise that includes stops at Disney's private island, Castaway Cay; Nassau, Bahamas; and Port Canaveral, Florida, which is located just one hour from the Walt Disney World Resort.

On Oct. 15, 22 and 29, 2016, the Disney Magic will sail from New York on seven-night cruises that stop at Disney Castaway Cay and Port Canaveral.
Adding to the magic on each of these Bahamian cruises will be the opportunity to visit the Walt Disney World Resort when the ship stops at nearby Port Canaveral. Each Guest on these sailings will receive a 1-Day Theme Park Ticket with Park Hopper Option and round-trip transportation for the short trip between the ship and the Walt Disney World Resort.
On Oct. 2, 2016, the Disney Magic will sail from New York on a five-night cruise to Halifax, Nova Scotia and Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. In these charming Canadian ports, Guests can soak in splendid natural vistas, explore historic sites, visit quaint cafes and shops, and browse Canada's oldest farmer's market.

New Seven-night Cruises from Miami

For the first time, Disney Cruise Line Guests will be able to enjoy a season of seven-night voyages from Miami to the Eastern and Western Caribbean. On Nov. 20 and Dec. 4, 2016, the Disney Magic will sail from Miami to the Western Caribbean including Key West, Grand Cayman, Cozumel and Disney Castaway Cay. On Nov. 27 and Dec. 11, the Disney Magic will sail to the Eastern Caribbean including Tortola, St. Thomas and Disney Castaway Cay. On Dec. 23, the Disney Magic will sail to Tortola, San Juan and Disney Castaway Cay.

Additional Miami sailings include a four-night Bahamas cruise departing on Nov. 16, a five-night Bahamas cruise departing on Dec. 18, and a six-night Western Caribbean cruise departing on Dec. 30, 2016, Each sailing will include a stop at Disney's private island, Castaway Cay.

Return to Galveston

In late 2016, Disney Cruise Line returns to Texas with a lineup of seven-night itineraries, including Bahamian sailings that stop at Disney's private island, Castaway Cay. On Nov. 18, Nov. 25, Dec. 9, Dec. 23 and Dec. 30, 2016, the Disney Wonder will sail on a seven-night Bahamian itinerary from Galveston to Key West, Disney Castaway Cay and Nassau.

On Dec. 2, the Disney Wonder will sail on a seven-night Caribbean itinerary from Galveston to Falmouth, Grand Cayman and Cozumel. On Dec. 16, the Disney Wonder will sail from Galveston on a seven-night cruise to Cozumel, Costa Maya and Grand Cayman. Two four-night sailings to Cozumel on Nov. 10 and Nov. 14, round up the sailings from Galveston.

Most of the late 2016 cruises include either Halloween or winter-holiday events that bring special entertainment, activities and décor to the Disney Cruise Line ships.

[BrerGnat]

I find this announcement very perplexing. DCL basically bombed when they did cruises out of Galveston last time. And going out of Miami is strange as well, considering that next fall, RCL's Oasis of the Seas will be home ported at Canaveral, bringing some very strong competition for DCL.You would think DCL would want as many ships there as possible.

I guess this is a strategic way for Disney to increase demand out of PC once Oasis arrives, by diverting half the fleet to Miami and Galveston.

[Tink1]

I find this announcement very perplexing. DCL basically bombed when they did cruises out of Galveston last time. And going out of Miami is strange as well, considering that next fall, RCL's Oasis of the Seas will be home ported at Canaveral, bringing some very strong competition for DCL.You would think DCL would want as many ships there as possible.

I guess this is a strategic way for Disney to increase demand out of PC once Oasis arrives, by diverting half the fleet to Miami and Galveston.

The Miami sailings are HUGE with the Latin America market. They fly into MIA and stay in MIA.

Nanc

[buzznwoodysmom]

Since Galveston is only 4 hours from home, might be a good time to look into a Disney cruise for us. Could be a good Thanksgiving or Christmas trip!

If I remember correctly, the Galveston cruises didn't go to Castaway Cay last time. At least most of their cruises didn't. I remember looking into it when Disney first cruised out of Galveston and we decided against it because we really wanted to visit Castaway Cay.

[BrerGnat]

The Miami sailings are HUGE with the Latin America market. They fly into MIA and stay in MIA.

Nanc

Oh yeah, I imagine.

[Yungbuck73]

We already emailed Wendy at MJ. We are probably going to do the October 2, 2016 to visit Canada.
We loved the Magic when we were on it in January.

[Donald_Quackers]

Already booked on 10/29 New York sailing. Woot!

[Yungbuck73]

We are booked on October 2nd sailing to Canada. Thanks Wendy from MJ

[GrumpySue]

We did the NY-Canada cruise last time they were here, and while it was fun, it was not something I would do twice. I really wish they could do a NY-Bermuda cruise, that would be awesome !!

[BrerGnat]

We did the NY-Canada cruise last time they were here, and while it was fun, it was not something I would do twice. I really wish they could do a NY-Bermuda cruise, that would be awesome !!

My parents are avid cruisers and they also did that east coast to Canada cruise and said it was nothing special.

Bermuda is a tough one to do because there is nothing else around it so most ships go there and stay for 3 nights before heading back. Also, Bermuda isn't super kid friendly.

I wish they would do more Hawaii sailings. THAT would be great.