Do you have difficulty choosing between a relaxing cruise vacation and an active vacation? Do different people in your group have different ideas of the kind of vacation you would like? Are you excited about the possibility of a cruise, but wonder what you would do when in port?

Disney has the answer! Pair your Disney Cruise Line itinerary with a specialized Adventures by Disney vacation! To find out more about the Disney Cruise Line and Adventures by Disney, read my introductory blog posts: Why Cruise? Why Disney? and Adventures by Disney: An Introduction.

Adventures by Disney has itineraries that run in conjunction with Disney Cruise Line vacations to Alaska and the Mediterranean. Read more to find out the details!

Wonders of Alaska

When booking a 7-night cruise to Alaska on the Disney Cruise Line, guests have the option of also booking the Wonders of Alaska itinerary through Adventures by Disney. These guests will enjoy the following additional experiences:

2 Adventure Guides who stay with the group at sea and onshore
VIP privileges and special surprises at the various ports
private onboard receptions
unique onshore experiences (different from those offered to general Cruise Line guests)
photo CD with ship photographers' and Adventure Guides' photos, plus a slideshow
a case of bottled water per stateroom
water, snacks, and meals in port
early debarkation at each port

While at sea, guests can take advantage of all the Disney Cruise Line has to offer. In addition, here are some of the highlights at sea and in port:

welcome reception onboard
city tour of Skagway
2-hour scenic train through Yukon territory ride in a private car
visit the Yukon Suspension Bridge and the Jewell Gardens
glass-blowing demonstration with glass souvenir to keep
Junior Adventurer scavenger hunt
gold panning
private helicopter ride in Juneau
dog sledding experience
tour of Mendenhall Glacier
ziplining in Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary

Pre-Cruise Adventures in Spain

When booking a 7- or 12-night cruise in the Mediterranean on the Disney Cruise Line, guests have the option of also booking a 3-night pre-cruise vacation in Barcelona through Adventures by Disney. Highlights of this itinerary include:

visit to Gaudi's famous cathedral, La Sagrada Familia
visit to Parque Guell, also designed by Gaudi
walking tour of the Gothic quarter
tour of Montserrat basilica with alternate activity for Junior Adventurers
tour of Pueblo Español
farewell dinner and flamenco show

Sagrada Familia

When booking a 4-night cruise on the Mediterranean on the Disney Cruise Line, guests have the option of also booking a 4-night pre-cruise vacation in Barcelona or Madrid through Adventures by Disney. Highlights of the Barcelona itinerary include those listed above with the 3-night itinerary (except Pueblo Español), plus:

private cooking class
Junior Adventurers archeology experience
wine tasting
tapas tasting
visit to Serra de Collserola Natural Park
visit to Camp Nou, home of the FC Barcelona
visit to Museum of Chocolate

Barcelona

Highlights of the 4-night Madrid itinerary include:

visit to Royal Palace of Madrid
private cooking class
visit to El Escorial monastery
visit to Alcazar and Segovia
walking tour of Madrid
tapas tasting
bike riding or walking tour of Retiro Park
farewell dinner with flamenco show

Alcazar

Mediterranean Magic

When booking a cruise on the Mediterranean on the Disney Cruise Line, guests have the option of also booking one of the Mediterranean Magic itineraries through Adventures by Disney. While at sea, guests can take advantage of all the Disney Cruise Line has to offer. In addition,each Mediterranean Magic itinerary has extra experiences.

Guests on a 7-night Mediterranean Magic vacation will experience:

private welcome reception
private coach ride to Monaco
Prince's Palace tour
time in Monte Carlo
visit to Eze
gelateria tour in Florence, Italy
tour of the Vatican City Museum and Sistine Chapel
tour of Rome's ancient landmarks
Junior Adventurers visit to the Coliseum
farm visit in Naples
cruise tour of Capri
farewell reception

Rome, Italy

Guests on a 12-night Mediterranean Magic including Venice vacation will have all of the same experiences as on the 7-night itinerary, plus:

gondola ride in Venice
walking tour of Venice
Venetian Carnevale mask-making
Murano glass blowing
walking tour of Dubrovnik, a walled city in Croatia
biking in the hills of Croatia
kayaking in the Adriatic Sea
ferry to Gozo, Malta for a tour of the salt pans
glass blowing, swimming, and shopping

Venice, Italy

Guests on a 12-night Mediterranean Magic including Greece vacation will have many of the same experiences as on the 7-night itinerary (except Naples and Capri), plus:

visit the Panathenaic Stadium in Greece
Junior Adventurer Mini-Marathon
tour the Acropolis
tour Ephesus archaeological sites
visit the Grand Bazaar in Kusadasi, Turkey
participate in a private Greek cooking class
visit the beaches of Mykonos, Greece
ferry to Gozo, Malta for a tour of the salt pans
glass blowing, swimming, and shopping

Mykonos, Greece

Overview

As you can see, Adventures by Disney can supplement your Disney Cruise Line vacation, making it both relaxing on the ship and active on land! These combination can be perfect for the combination group of people, or for those who want the best of both worlds!