When is the least crowded time on a disney ship?

[LuvDisney09]

I know this is probably a dumb question but is there a time when there are lower crowds on the the fantasy/dream ships.

Thanks in advance!!

 

[missyp]

I know this is probably a dumb question but is there a time when there are lower crowds on the the fantasy/dream ships.

Thanks in advance!!

The least crowded time is if you do not get off the ship when it is in port or if you come back to ship early. We did not book any excursions in the Bahamas we got off the ship for awhile to shop then we returned to a very empty ship. No lines for the aqua duck, kids loved it.

 

[TwinPrincessMermaids]

If you mean the least crowded time to cruise, all I can say was that we had a great time on our Mid April cruise and I didn't not think it was over crowded. I imagine winter might be even less crowded, but weather is iffy. (Holidays excluded from that of course.)

 

[PrincessBestDayEver]

We just returned from a 7 nt on the Fantasy and was surprised how many people pulled their kids out of school for the week...it was great to see as I was (almost) feeling guilty about taking my two kids out for the week. We were in good company! The cruise was full but never felt crowded. There is so much to do and so many activities to choose from that it didn't feel like too many people. Same for cabanas buffet. Always found a table no problem.

We also cruised in Janary on the Dream and had a similar experience. Never felt overwhelming. Happy Cruising!

 

[CruiseCrazy44]

We went early in November on the dream and it was in no way crowded. Even the pools, that I understand get dangerously crowded during peak months didn't have too many kids in it. There were enough children for it to be fun, and my children in the Club and Vibe had a wonderful time with the kids that were there. Now the water at CC was kind of chilly, but still enjoyable.

 

[ggriffith639]

I know this is probably a dumb question but is there a time when there are lower crowds on the the fantasy/dream ships.

Thanks in advance!!

We have been twice in January and once in May, I would prefer Jan as it was less crowded.

 

[ironwill1979]

In general, holiday weeks, spring break and summer time are more crowded. Early December is nice because it's less crowded and the ships are decorated for the holidays.

 

[DisneyTrek]

Between 2am & 5am.

 

[tvguy]

We just returned from a 7 nt on the Fantasy and was surprised how many people pulled their kids out of school for the week...it was great to see as I was (almost) feeling guilty about taking my two kids out for the week. We were in good company! The cruise was full but never felt crowded. There is so much to do and so many activities to choose from that it didn't feel like too many people. Same for cabanas buffet. Always found a table no problem.

We also cruised in Janary on the Dream and had a similar experience. Never felt overwhelming. Happy Cruising!

Yes, taking kids out of school for a Disney cruise is popular with many parents, and controversial on these boards.

 

[Beermam42]

We just returned from a 7 nt on the Fantasy and was surprised how many people pulled their kids out of school for the week...it was great to see as I was (almost) feeling guilty about taking my two kids out for the week. We were in good company! The cruise was full but never felt crowded. There is so much to do and so many activities to choose from that it didn't feel like too many people. Same for cabanas buffet. Always found a table no problem.

We also cruised in Janary on the Dream and had a similar experience. Never felt overwhelming. Happy Cruising!

Texas state law will not allow you to take kids out of school to go on cruise, unexcuied absents. They fine parents for unexcused absents and it gets to be a stiff fine. This hurt DCL in is attempt to spread its wings. Texas had large population and port and airport were very convient. They had to do everything to fill ship. We were able to take advantage of KSF. We were very sorry to hear after Wonder leaves in Jan 2014 that is the end for DCL out of Galveston. It was 5 hours from front door in LA. Well NOLA is bidding hard for a DCL ship, its 56 miles away.

 

[alaskanabbott]

Texas state law will not allow you to take kids out of school to go on cruise, unexcuied absents. They fine parents for unexcused absents and it gets to be a stiff fine. This hurt DCL in is attempt to spread its wings. Texas had large population and port and airport were very convient. They had to do everything to fill ship. We were able to take advantage of KSF. We were very sorry to hear after Wonder leaves in Jan 2014 that is the end for DCL out of Galveston. It was 5 hours from front door in LA. Well NOLA is bidding hard for a DCL ship, its 56 miles away.

We did our 3rd DCL cruise out of Galveston in January. The airport and port were the least convenient we have ever experienced in 20 years of family vacations. So bad dh said even with KSF and double obc he would never cruise from there again.

 

[Floridagram]

I think it is hit or miss if it is less crowded or not. Mostly MISS! They do everything they can to fill the ships, if it is not full they add VGT lower rates or military or FL resident rates near the last minute. They also email cast members and offer them a lower rate.

We sailed on 04/27, thinking that would be good, after spring break and before summer and the ship was full. And paid full price... and then watched the price drop.

 

[NFLDERS]

The least crowded time is if you do not get off the ship when it is in port or if you come back to ship early. We did not book any excursions in the Bahamas we got off the ship for awhile to shop then we returned to a very empty ship. No lines for the aqua duck, kids loved it.

Ditto, on the Wonder our 6 yr old DGS had not been able to get in the pool and go down the slide until that time. It was wonder"ful to have the pool to himself with 2 other little gals.