Disney Cruise 2024 marks a new frontier for Adventures by Disney. For the first time for the vacation and entertainment company, ships will sail along the picturesque Adriatic Sea. This famed waterway filled with captivating history, with exquisite cuisine and views, provides the right setting at the right time for an enchanting adventure.
The Disney Cruise 2024 expedition will embark on a new route with two summer departure dates. Guests aboard the PONANT ship Le Bougainville, a small, purpose-built vessel specially designed to access remote locations, will sail along the beautiful coastline on an eight-day, seven-night round-trip sailing from Venice, Italy and enjoy stops at ports in Croatia and Montenegro. (Adventures by Disney)
Bookings are open to the public today. More details on Adventures by Disney expedition cruises, including the full lineup of itineraries in 2024, can be found on the Expedition Cruising with Disney page of AdventuresByDisney.com.
Disney Cruise 2024: Edifying Adriatic Adventures
As the 2024 Disney Cruise season gets underway, families can experience expedition cruising on the Le Bougainville, which has been designed to access remote locations. Along the Adriatic Sea coastline, guests will be immersed in the culture and stories of the region. Each day will offer new adventures curated by the travel experts at Disney, including:
+ Discovering the islands adorning the Adriatic coast with stops at Korcula to taste the famed Mali Stone oysters or Hvar to kayak along the Pakleni Islands.
+ Enjoying delicious food, Croatian wine, captivating architecture and culture unique to the region.
+ Biking through vineyards and lavender fields of the UNESCO Stari Grad Plain (also known as Hora or Ager).
+ Tasting local delicacies such as Dalmatian Prosciutto, aged by the bura, a northerly-blowing wind common in the winter months.
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+ Exploring picturesque Boka Bay in Montenegro by catamaran or strolling the cobbled streets of Old Town Kotor.
+ Wandering medieval Croatian port-towns awash in warm limestone and distinctive, red-tiled roofs, and visiting the world-famous Predjama Castle in Slovenia.
+ Delving into the massive underground labyrinth at Slovenia’s Postojna Cave and discovering the “dragons” that call it home.
+ Stepping back in time to learn about time-honored Croatian traditions including methods of pressing olive oil.
Signature service and storytelling are hallmarks of Adventures by Disney vacations. For the Disney Cruise 2024 lineup, these stories are brought to life by a team of Disney-trained Adventure Guides. In fact, up to six Adventure Guides will accompany guests on the Disney Cruise 2024 Adriatic Expedition Cruise and lead themed activities both aboard and ashore.
Disney Cruise 2024: Onboard the Le Bougainville
On the petite PONANT vessel, the fun continues with themed karaoke nights, game/trivia nights, a talent show and Disney movies. Adults-only activities include cocktail workshops and fitness classes. Junior Adventurers (adventurers 12 years and younger) have their own set of special programming led by the Adventure Guides, such as a “Pirates of the Adriatic” swim party, a pizza party, a Dalmatian Dash scavenger hunt, navigation lessons and more.
Disney Cruise 2024: Adventures by Disney Itineraries
Also in 2024, Disney cruise guests will have more opportunities to explore Antarctica, the Arctic and the Galapagos Islands with added expedition cruises to these destinations:
Antarctica and Patagonia Expedition Cruise:
This southern region itinerary offers the chance to discover the pristine splendor of Antarctica and Argentina’s beautiful Patagonia region. Here, the magic of wildlife takes the stage as guests observe animals such as penguins, seals and whales in their natural habitat. Dates: Dec. 17-28, 2023, and Feb. 17-28, 2024.
Arctic Expedition Cruise:
This expedition cruise in the northern polar region features the Arctic waters and surrounding landscapes of Svalbard. Guests will sail past deep fjords, discover the human history of the Arctic, marvel at massive glaciers and see amazing wildlife including polar bears, reindeer and walruses. Date: July 1-10, 2024.
Galapagos Islands Expedition Cruise:
This island-hopping expedition cruise through the Galapagos Archipelago is an immersive family adventure. Guided by expert naturalists, guests will discover more about the amazing ecosystems and unique species endemic to the islands as they experience the unmatched views of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Dates: March 17-25, June 9-17, July 14-22, Aug. 7-15, and Dec. 18-26, 2024.
Disney Cruise 2024 participants can also extend their expedition cruise vacations in select cities through various sidetrips offered. These Disney Cruise 2024 intriguing escapes plans often complement a scheduled trip either immediately before or after an existing itinerary — perfect for families and friends wishing for a deeper dive into a region’s culture, history and landscape. For instance, the four-day Buenos Aires Escape is a great way to discover the cosmopolitan capital of Argentina before embarking on the Antarctica Expedition Cruise. The six-day Amazon Escape takes guests on an exploration of the Amazon rainforest prior to the start of their Galapagos Islands Expedition Cruise.
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