Disney has revealed the Disney Believe’s inaugural season, which includes 29 sailings from Fort Lauderdale beginning December 18th, 2027, and ending May 6th, 2028. The ship starts with a five-night Bahamian maiden voyage, followed by four- and five-night cruises. Ports of call include Nassau, Cozumel, Disney Castaway Cay, and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. Rates start at $2,683 for two guests. Early booking opens October 12th for Castaway Club members, and the general public can book starting October 19th. Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know.
Disney Believe Inaugural Season Sailing Dates, Prices, and Itineraries
IN THIS ARTICLE:
- The six itineraries and 29 sailing dates in the Disney Believe’s inaugural season
- Ports of call and stateroom rates for every sailing
- Early booking dates and special policies for the December 18th, 2027 maiden voyage
The Disney Believe’s inaugural season stretches from December 2027 into early May 2028. Every sailing departs from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. Disney confirmed the December 18th, 2027 sail date during the October 7th livestream, alongside new lounges, restaurants, suites, and an Encanto stage show. Dates, ports of call, and stateroom rates now fill in the rest of the inaugural season details.
Disney lists six itineraries across the 29 sailings. Two are five-night Bahamian cruises, including the maiden voyage, and three are four-night Bahamian cruises. The last is a five-night Western Caribbean cruise.
Most four-night cruises sail Thursday to Monday. Five-night cruises mostly sail Saturday to Thursday or Monday to Saturday. Four sailings depart between December 18th and New Year’s Eve. Holiday travelers can choose from the maiden voyage, two four-night cruises, and a five-night Western Caribbean cruise.
Prices below cover two guests and include taxes, fees, and port expenses, and Disney notes that pricing and availability are subject to change. The lowest rate we found is $2,683 for an Inside stateroom on the four-night sailing departing January 20th, 2028. Holiday sailings cost the most, with the December 31st, 2027 Western Caribbean cruise starting at $6,030 and the maiden voyage starting at $6,444. For sailings departing in January or later, Inside rates range from $2,683 to $4,790.
The maiden voyage is a five-night Bahamian cruise to Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, Disney Castaway Cay, and Nassau.
| Dates | Inside | Oceanview | Verandah | Concierge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 18-23, 2027 | $6,444 | $6,764 | $7,134 | $17,074 |
A four-night Bahamian cruise to Disney Castaway Cay and Nassau follows on December 23rd, 2027.
| Dates | Inside | Oceanview | Verandah | Concierge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 23-27, 2027 | $5,211 | $5,467 | $5,763 | $13,715 |
Two four-night Bahamian cruises visit Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point and Disney Castaway Cay.
| Dates | Inside | Oceanview | Verandah | Concierge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 27-31, 2027 | $5,476 | $5,732 | $6,036 | $14,164 |
| March 30-April 3, 2028 | $3,220 | $3,476 | $3,916 | $7,956 |
Eight five-night Western Caribbean cruises visit Cozumel, Mexico, and Disney Castaway Cay, beginning on New Year’s Eve.
| Dates | Inside | Oceanview | Verandah | Concierge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2027-January 5, 2028 | $6,030 | $6,070 | $6,970 | $16,110 |
| January 15-20, 2028 | $3,180 | $3,540 | $3,920 | $7,910 |
| January 29-February 3, 2028 | $3,390 | $3,780 | $4,180 | $8,470 |
| February 12-17, 2028 | $3,760 | $4,070 | $4,520 | $8,840 |
| February 26-March 2, 2028 | $3,490 | $3,820 | $4,240 | $8,570 |
| March 11-16, 2028 | $4,730 | $5,110 | $5,760 | $11,730 |
| March 25-30, 2028 | $4,150 | $4,480 | $5,040 | $10,220 |
| April 8-13, 2028 | $4,790 | $5,170 | $5,830 | $11,880 |
Ten five-night Bahamian cruises visit Disney Castaway Cay, Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, and Nassau, with departures from January 10th through May 1st, 2028.
| Dates | Inside | Oceanview | Verandah | Concierge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 10-15, 2028 | $3,444 | $3,784 | $4,164 | $8,144 |
| January 24-29, 2028 | $3,444 | $3,844 | $4,264 | $8,734 |
| February 7-12, 2028 | $3,644 | $3,954 | $4,394 | $8,664 |
| February 21-26, 2028 | $3,754 | $4,124 | $4,584 | $9,394 |
| March 6-11, 2028 | $4,344 | $4,674 | $5,294 | $10,824 |
| March 20-25, 2028 | $4,174 | $4,504 | $5,084 | $10,404 |
| April 3-8, 2028 | $4,014 | $4,334 | $4,894 | $9,984 |
| April 17-22, 2028 | $3,544 | $3,884 | $4,404 | $9,094 |
| April 22-27, 2028 | $3,564 | $3,824 | $4,364 | $9,064 |
| May 1-6, 2028 | $3,514 | $3,774 | $4,314 | $8,944 |
Seven four-night Bahamian cruises visit Nassau and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, with departures from January 20th through April 27th, 2028.
| Dates | Inside | Oceanview | Verandah | Concierge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 20-24, 2028 | $2,683 | $2,987 | $3,315 | $6,699 |
| February 3-7, 2028 | $2,827 | $3,155 | $3,491 | $7,083 |
| February 17-21, 2028 | $3,291 | $3,611 | $4,027 | $8,195 |
| March 2-6, 2028 | $3,019 | $3,267 | $3,667 | $8,355 |
| March 16-20, 2028 | $3,619 | $3,907 | $4,403 | $8,955 |
| April 13-17, 2028 | $3,331 | $3,467 | $4,099 | $7,691 |
| April 27-May 1, 2028 | $2,883 | $3,083 | $3,523 | $7,251 |
How to Book the Disney Believe Inaugural Cruises
Disney invites eligible members to “be among the first to book” the inaugural cruises. Pearl, Platinum, Gold, and Silver Castaway Club members, Disney Vacation Club members, and Adventure Insiders with Adventures by Disney qualify. Every window opens at 8:00am Eastern time:
- Pearl Castaway Club members: Monday, October 12
- Platinum Castaway Club members: Tuesday, October 13
- Gold Castaway Club members: Wednesday, October 14
- Silver Castaway Club members: Thursday, October 15
- Disney Vacation Club members: Thursday, October 15
- Adventure Insiders: Thursday, October 15
- General public: Monday, October 19
Castaway Club members log in to their MyDisney account to book online, or they can contact a travel advisor. Disney Vacation Club members call Member Services at (800) 800-9800 to book with Reservation Points. Adventure Insiders call (800) 951-3532 or contact a travel advisor, and the general public books online or through a travel advisor starting October 19th.
Maiden Voyage Booking Policies
Disney lists special booking policies for the December 18th, 2027 maiden voyage, the first sailing aboard the Disney Believe. The policies cover payment timing, travel insurance, and who stays on the reservation.
- Deposit: A non-refundable 10% deposit is due by 11:59pm Eastern time on the day of booking.
- Final payment: Suites and Concierge-level staterooms are due 120 days before sailing, and all other stateroom types are due 90 days before.
- Travel insurance: The Disney Cruise Line Vacation Protection Plan requires full payment at booking for all staterooms, and guests cannot add it after booking.
- Primary guest: The primary guest must remain on the reservation, or Disney will cancel the booking.
Final payment dates, cancellation fees, and additional terms also apply, and Disney points guests to its Booking Terms and Conditions for the details. Guests chasing the maiden voyage will want payment ready, since the deposit is due by 11:59pm on booking day.
Story So Far
- March: Disney announced the ship’s name, and the reveal video showed the stories shaping the Disney Believe.
- August: D23 brought a first look at the Moana-themed Grand Hall, the Tinker Bell bow, and the Woody and Buzz stern.
- September: The first gigablock floated out of the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany.
- September 29: The ship reached the keel laying milestone with a custom Tinker Bell coin placed under it.
- October 7: Disney confirmed the December 18, 2027 sail date and revealed the venues, suites, and shows during the livestream.
Disney has not yet posted sailings after May 6th, 2028, and we will keep watching for later itineraries and any changes to prices or booking dates.
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