Which Disney Ship Is Best For First-Time Cruisers?

[JJZMgailey]

Selecting the ideal Disney Cruise Line ship as a first-time cruiser, given the variety of options available, can be challenging. Each Disney ship provides unique experiences, but certain ships are more suitable for those new to cruising due to their size and features. The goal is to choose a ship that allows you to experience that Disney magic we all know and love while offering an easy-to-navigate layout, making it enjoyable for first-time cruisers.

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Which Disney cruise ship is your favorite and why?

 

[dreamer17555]

The Dream and the Fantasy IMO are the best for a DCL newbie. Enough bells and whistles with things like Aquaduck, and mid ship detective agency, but the layout makes so much more sense than the Wish class ships.

 

[disney2you]

I would say length is more important. 4 days seems like the magic number to me to be able to experience everything on the ship. That way you don't find out you hate cruising day 1 and still have 6 more days left if you do a 7 day cruise.

 

[WinterSolider]

5 nights on the Magic with stops at Lookout, Castaway, and Nassau (but stay on the ship in Nassau) is the perfect first-time cruiser itinerary.

I like the Dream and the Fantasy too but they're just a bit more overwhelming.

 

[dreamer17555]

I would say length is more important. 4 days seems like the magic number to me to be able to experience everything on the ship. That way you don't find out you hate cruising day 1 and still have 6 more days left if you do a 7 day cruise.

I fully agree. 4 is the sweet spot for new cruisers. Long enough to try stuff, not long enough to do it all so they will want to return if the love it, and not so long if you find out you get very seasick that you are trapped for a week.

 

[OKW Lover]

I always suggest a 4-night cruise for those who have never cruised before. It's about the right length for you to know if you like or dislike cruising. It's not too short or too long.

Which ship doesn't really enter into it. At least for DCL ships. You'll get the Disney touch on all of them. So go with the one that best suits your schedule and pocketbook.

 

[jimmymc]

Dream and Fantasy by a slim margin, but I don't think any of them would be bad. Go with the itinerary that works for you.

I would least recommend the Wish. In my opinion, the short itineraries are too hectic and don't give you enough time on board.

 

[JM_97]

The Wonder is my favorite because it was my first cruise ever. I hate that she is on the West Coast these days.

But for me, the length is more important for a first timer. 4-5 nights is perfect. I feel like with 3 nights, you don't have enough time for anything.

 

[JM_97]

5 nights on the Magic with stops at Lookout, Castaway, and Nassau (but stay on the ship in Nassau) is the perfect first-time cruiser itinerary.

I like the Dream and the Fantasy too but they're just a bit more overwhelming.

That itinerary on the Dream or Fantasy would be perfect for me! The Magic is a great ship too but if I'm between a larger and smaller ship, I'm picking the larger one most likely.

 

[Cfabar1]

First cruise vs. first Disney cruise might also give you different answers

Idk... I feel like you can't go wrong with any of them... but I would probably say the Dream/Fantasy if you're new to cruising, and the Triton class if you're new to DCL but have cruised before.

 

[Joanna71985]

The Dream was my first cruise, and I loved it (plus it's also become my favorite ship)