Sailing away for the happiest holiday at sea on a Disney Christmas Cruise?! Very Merrytime Cruises with Disney Cruise Line say may just be our favorite holiday event. With so much to get you in the Christmas Spirit, you’ll find no shortage of festive fun on a Very Merrytime Cruise! Here are the best things to do on a Very Merrytime Christmas Cruise.
With so much to do onboard, it can be hard to figure out where to spend your time, without feeling like you’re being rushed from place to place. If you’re ready to book, check out the itineraries on a Disney Christmas Cruise. Here are our favorite Things to Do on a Disney Christmas Cruise.
Sail Away Party on the Very Merrytime Cruise
We know everyone always recommends the sail away party. But there’s a good reason for it! This is the perfect little deck party to transition you from land to sea. And even if you don’t get into all the fun to be had there, which you definitely should btw, it’s fun to watch the boat set sail and leave the port. There are other deck parties during the cruise too, so be sure to enjoy them all! We also loved the Deck Party!
Mickey’s Tree Lighting on the Very Merrytime Cruise
Mickey’s Tree Lighting on the Disney Christmas Cruise was one of our favorite events on the Very Merrytime Cruise. And it happens on the first night. Mickey, Minnie, and their pals come out in their festive attire and light up not only the tree but the whole atrium! Garlands and wreaths throughout the ship get lit up and suddenly it feels just like Christmas. This is definitely not to be missed, but we will warn you, this fills up fast. This was right after our show for the night and we ended up taking a spot on the fourth floor to get an aerial view. But they do reserve a special section for little ones so they can see, so if your child is ok being away from you, they just might get a better view than you do!
Santa’s Winter Wonderland Ball
A Disney Christmas Cruise wouldn’t be complete without a ball. And what makes a Very Merrytime sailing on a Disney Cruise even more magical?! Santa of course! Santa is not just for kids folks, and if you disagree and skip this during your cruise, you will miss the snow in the Atrium. Snow that’s not cold, in the atrium, AND Santa?! Yes, that’s right. Don’t miss it. This gets packed too, so try to get there early if you can.
Meet the Disney Characters in Christmas Outfits
Even if you’re not a huge fan of character meets, you have to meet at least one character on the Very Merrytime Cruise! Ok, so technically you don’t have to do anything…. but we highly recommend it. When sailing a Disney Christmas Cruise you get to see your favorite characters in holiday outfits. And they are different than the ones you’ll find in the Parks! So consider these once-in-a-lifetime photo ops. Plus, who doesn’t love meeting Mickey?! In his Christmas sweater? What a swell guy!
Holiday Crafts on a Disney Christmas Cruise
Ok, hear us out on this. Yes, we know they’re just crafts, BUT, for the most part, the crafts are free! Which means free Disney souvenirs. Or cookies. Or whatever it is that you’re making. And if you’re traveling with little ones, this can be a great activity for your whole family to do something Christmas-y together.
We originally wanted to make gingerbread houses because we had heard it was amazing onboard. Unfortunately, on this itinerary anyway, it was no longer offered. So we instead chose to make gingerbread people and even though it only took a little bit to decorate them, they were fun, festive, and delicious. Since this is something we do together at home, it felt like being home during the holidays. It’s a simple thing, but sometimes the simple things are the things we enjoy the most.
Sailing on a Disney Christmas Cruise
These are just some of the things you can look forward to on a Disney Holiday cruise. Very Merry time Christmas Cruises with Disney Cruise Line have so many fun activities. From themed holiday trivia to holiday crafts. Characters dressed in their holiday best, holiday themed shows and more.
We highly recommend taking a Very Merrytime Cruise with Disney Cruise Line! We had so much fun and can’t wait to book another! Check out our full review of the Disney Very Merrytime Christmas Cruise Have you taken a Very Merrytime Cruise? What are your must-dos?!
Melanie Renee is a photographer, writer, designer and mom. Visiting Disney destinations since 2010, she is also an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. When she’s not creating her next coffee recipe, or designing apparel at Polka Dot Pixie Shop, she’s seeking beautiful sunsets and planning her next trip
