Disney Cruise Line·Disney Fantasy

Disney Fantasy - Southern Caribbean Adventure

4.5(490 reviews)
via U.S. News & Cruise Critic · Jun 2026
|10 Nights|6 Ports|3 Sea Days

A rare 10-night Port Canaveral round-trip that Disney Fantasy sails only once, in July 2026, reaching far deeper into the Caribbean than the ship's usual Bahamas loops. Four consecutive port days hit St. Maarten, St. Lucia, Antigua, and San Juan before the run home wraps with both of Disney's private Bahamas destinations, Lookout Cay and Castaway Cay.

FamiliesFirst-Time CruisersCouples

Price Range

$$$$

Luxury

DeparturePort Canaveral, Florida
Dress CodeCasual
MealsIncluded
WiFiPaid

*Prices vary by cabin type, sailing date, and availability. Confirm rates with Disney Cruise Line before booking.

Ship Details — Disney Fantasy

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Year Built

2012

Tonnage

129,690 GT

Passengers

4,000

Crew

1,458

Decks

14

Class

Dream

Itinerary & Route Map

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Onboard Amenities

AquaDuck Water Coaster
Character Dining
Broadway Shows
Kids Clubs
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
Spa
Adult-Only Areas
Multiple Pools
Sports Deck
Movie Theater

Cruise Highlights

One-off itinerary: Fantasy's only Southern Caribbean sailing of 2026
Four straight port days across St. Maarten, St. Lucia, Antigua, and Puerto Rico
Both Disney private destinations - Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point and Castaway Cay
Three sea days to enjoy the AquaDuck water coaster and Broadway-style shows

About the Ship

What Travelers Say About Disney Fantasy

Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every Disney Fantasy sailing. Based on 9,000 discussions.

The Disney Fantasy is the second and final ship in Disney Cruise Line's Dream class (sister to the nearly identical Disney Dream), and it's widely regarded as one of the best ships DCL has built. What sets it apart isn't a single feature but the relentless theming and storytelling baked into everything: the Art Nouveau atrium, the AquaDuck water coaster threading through the funnels, dinners that double as live entertainment, and a fireworks-capped Pirate Night you won't find at sea anywhere else. The vibe is unapologetically family-and-character-first, polished to a Disney shine, with enough adults-only carve-outs to keep parents sane.

What People Love

  • Rotational dining is the signature win: you rotate through three themed restaurants (Animator's Palate, Enchanted Garden, Royal Court) while keeping the same serving team every night, so they learn your kids' preferences and allergy needs once and carry them across all three rooms
  • Animator's Palate is genuinely interactive theater — screens around the room let Crush from Finding Nemo 'swim' over and chat live with diners as you eat
  • The AquaDuck is a 765-foot water coaster with a four-deck drop that swings out over the edge of the ship and loops through a funnel — included in your fare, an edge over many competitor slides

Common Complaints

  • The premium is steep — many guests flatly call it 'not worth the money' versus mainstream lines, with fares often running well above an equivalent Royal Caribbean family sailing
  • Pool-deck overcrowding is a recurring complaint — with ~4,000 guests, reviewers report chaotic pools and that it's 'impossible to find seating' on sea days
  • Elevators are undersized for the passenger load, with long waits to move between decks at peak times
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