Stateroom - Disney prices its cruises based on categories of staterooms (just like a resort/hotel room) which are priced based on location on the boat, overall square footage, window (not all rooms have one), balconies (some have them, some don't) and room amenities (one bathroom vs. two).  Categories range from 1 to 12 with 12 being the most reasonably priced.  All stateroom categories enjoy the same benefits aboard, so consider how much time you'll actually be spending in your room when deciding which level of stateroom you prefer.  Most staterooms sleep four guests (some sleep three), but there are mid-range rooms which can accommodate five.  (*Tip! Children who sleep in cribs are not a part of the guest count. They can room, and sail for free, but are subject to the sailing tax.)

Occupancy - Cruises are priced at what they call double occupancy meaning that there must be two full priced fairs charged to book one stateroom (rather there is one guest or two).  The third, forth and fifth passengers receive a discounted rate (sometimes as low as 90% off the first two rates.

Time of Year - Like most vacations, cruises are least expensive during the low travel months and are most expensive during the peak travel months.  Peak travel times are the summer months, spring break and the Christmas and New Year holidays.  If you have the option of sailing during May, September or even October, these are the best months to find bargain rates.

Booking - The further out you book, the better the price.  Cruises get more expensive the closer to their sailing date, so book early to get in on the best prices.

Almost everything onboard: Your stateroom, meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks plus 24 hour room service), activities and entertainment (shows, etc.).  Spa treatments onboard and rentals at Castaway Cay are optional and are not included.  Your airfare, transfers and tipping are also not included.

Most of the 3, 4 and 7 day cruises sail year round, but some cruises sail only during the summer months while some special cruises sail only during the holidays.  Inquire for more info on a particular cruise or cruise sailing date.

Deck Activities - Stay active onboard as you run laps, play ping pong and shuffleboard, shoot hoops, practice your slap shot and tackle awesome arcade games. Go where the action is: on deck!

Movies - Take a break at the beautiful Buena Vista Theatre, a state-of-the-art cinema with a wide-ranging program of first-run features and Disney favorites.

Leave it to Disney to buy their own island.  Yep.  They did.  Most of the cruises make at least one stop at Castaway Cay where you can discover Disney's perfect private island paradise — for kids and teens, it's Never Land; for adults, it's Shangri-La. Step off the ship and you know, instantly, you've arrived at a magical place. Be as active as you want or simply find your place under the sun. The choices on this breathtaking Bahamian oasis are yours alone.