Do you need a boarding pass for Disney Cruise?

Do you need a boarding pass for Disney Cruise? You do not need a boarding pass ahead of time, so you are not missing anything! Hopefully you received your “Mickey Mail” with your cruise information booklet and luggage tags in the mail.

Can you carry-on water bottles to Disney Cruise?

I'm excited to see that you have a Disney Cruise planned and I'd love to help you get prepped to sail. Yes! Guests are totally welcome to bring bottled water onto the ship as long as it is factory sealed in its original packaging. Water must be carried on with you—it can't be packed in your checked luggage.

What time can you start boarding a cruise?

However, as a general rule of thumb, you can expect the earliest embarkation time to be four to five hours before sailing. As most cruise lines leave port at around 4:00 pm or 5:00 pm, in most cases, you can anticipate the earliest time you can board to be at around noon.

How does boarding a Disney cruise work?

During your designated Port Arrival Time, representatives will verify your citizenship documentation and complete your check in. Guests will then be called by Boarding Groups to embark the ship. Please note that Boarding Group times may vary from Port Arrival Times.

What do you need before boarding cruise?

What documents do you need to check-in on a cruise?

Necessary cruise documents include acceptable official forms of identification, proof of your booking number and boarding information, and confirmation that you aren't ill. You must present these upon arrival at the port.

Is it better to board early or late on a cruise?

The best time to board a cruise ship is obviously when there are few lines and short waits. The trick is knowing when that will be. Unfortunately, it can vary from port to port and ship to ship, but I prefer arriving in the early afternoon, usually around 1 or 2 p.m.

Can you eat as soon as you get on a cruise ship?

Yes, a few select bars and restaurants will be open on that first afternoon, and all will be in operation in the evening. Cruisers tend to flock to the buffet for lunch upon boarding, so it tends to get overcrowded with passengers and all their carry-ons. Explore your other dining options, should any be available.

Are you allowed to bring snacks on a Disney Cruise?

You're welcome to bring unopened, commercially-packed, shelf-stable food and non-alcoholic beverages on board your Disney Cruise Line ship. Things like a bag of Goldfish crackers, cans of Pepsi, or sealed apple sauce pouches are perfectly fine.

Do you have to buy water on Disney cruise?

If you bring a water bottle, there are water bottle refilling stations for your use on the promenade deck of each vessel. Bottled water and canned sodas are available for purchase in lounges and bars throughout the ship.

Does Disney Cruise use wristbands?

DisneyBand+ is a waterproof wristband designed to enhance your Disney cruise experience.

Can you refuse to pay gratuities on a cruise?

(1). You have the right to refuse this automatic gratuity charge and may compensate cruise staff on your own terms. However, you will need to notify the front desk of this desire. Otherwise it will appear on your bill when your cruise ends and it will be charged to your credit card on file.