A gap in the itinerary schedule for the new cruise ship Disney Destiny suggests that another Disney Vacation Club exclusive is planned.
Update: Disney Vacation Club has confirmed the "First Wave" sailing with reservations set to take place on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 8:00am eastern.
With the launch of recent Disney Cruise Line vessels, Disney Vacation Club owners have been granted access to an early "first wave" sailing. The same appears true for the Disney Destiny, which is set to launch in late 2025.
The ship will make its debut on November 20, 2025 with a 4-night sailing that stops at both Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. However, according to Scott from DisneyCruiseLineBlog.com, there is a 5-night gap in the itinerary running from November 28 to December 3, 2025. In all likelihood, this represents another exclusive sailing offered to Disney Vacation Club owners.
DVC has confirmed the following itinerary for this member-exclusive voyage:
- November 28 Fort Lauderdale, FL
- November 29 At Sea
- November 30 Disney Lookout Cay
- December 1 At Sea
- December 2 Disney Castaway Cay
- December 3 Fort Lauderdale, FL
Reservations will open on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 8:00am eastern. This is a noteworthy change from other member cruise bookings which usually happen on a Saturday. Additional details and costs will be provided closer to the booking date. DVC owners were previously able to book just the second sailing of the Disney Wish during summer 2022, and will be aboard the Disney Treasure January 4-11, 2025 shortly after its launch.
Itineraries for the Destiny are now published for dates through May 2026. See DisneyCruiseLineBlog.com for details. The ship is sailing out of Port Everglades in Ft Lauderdale, FL. It will run a variety of 4- and 5-night itineraries with stops that include the two Disney islands as well as Cozumel, Mexico and Nassau, Bahamas. Reservations for the non-DVC sailings open next week with priority given to higher Castaway Club levels. DVC owners can book one day before the general public.
- September 6: Pearl Castaway Club members
- September 9: Platinum Castaway Club members
- September 10: Gold Castaway Club members
- September 11: Disney Vacation Club members, Silver Castaway Club members, Adventure Insiders
- September 12: General public
The Disney Destiny features bars themed to popular theme park attractions including Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean, as well as Marvel's Dr Strange. Black Panther is featured in the ship's atrium while Spider-Man will adorn the stern. Other exclusive offerings include a 'Hercules' stage show and a dinner performance at Pride Lands: Feast of the Lion King. See our prior coverage for additional details.
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