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We all know that the kids are going to be happy but what does a Disney Cruise offer for adults? Whether you are adults traveling with children or sailing with just grown ups a Disney cruise really can be a dream vacation.

So what does a Disney Cruise offer for the adults?

Quiet Cove Pool

We all have times when we just want to spend some kid free time. The Disney Wonder, Magic and Dream all have an adult only area which centers around the Quiet Cove pool. The pool is open to the over 18s only. On the Disney Magic and Wonder the pool is a maximum of 4 feet deep, heated to a very nice temperature all day, and has 2 jacuzzis. A nice feature of the jacuzzis is that they are shaded. The pool deck has plenty of upgraded sun loungers, and of course the Signals bar is right next to the pool.

The design of the pool on the Disney Dream goes even further in luxury by offering a 6 inch deep pool which has sun loungers and misters so that you can cool off and sunbathe. Needless to say this is a popular spot on the ship.

For those who want a quiet relaxing place to sit and enjoy a cocktail, glass of wine, or a coffee, then the Cove Cafe is a place just for the adults too.

Many cruise lines say that they have adult only spaces but I have to say that some I have experienced do not particularly enforce this and you will often find that children find their way into the adult ‘sanctuary’. This is not my experience of Disney ships. The rules just seem to be adhered to and, save for the occasional child passing through it is rare to see the under 18s in any adult reserved areas on a Disney ship. Perhaps it is because there are so many spaces for kids why on earth would they want to enter the places where the ‘boring’ grown ups are!

Palo

Palo is the fine dining adult only restaurant on the Disney Wonder, Magic and Dream cruise ships. You really do need to experience this at least once on your cruise.

On the Disney Wonder and Magic, Palo is located on Deck 11 and seats 130 guests in a beautifully designed restaurant with an Italian theme. Guests can book brunch, high tea and dinner. There is an additional charge of $20 per person for brunch and dinner, $10 for high tea.

If you only visit Palo once then I would recommend the brunch. An amazing selection of buffet and menu items. There is an excellent seafood selection, anti pasti, cheeses and hot food items. You will find it difficult not to sample at least one of the desserts! Brunch is offered on sea days of sailings 4 nights and longer.

Palo is also offered on Disney Dream but for this ship your options are even more plentiful for adult dining. If you want to enjoy the finest most exclusive dining aboard the Disney Dream then book a table at Remy. Named after the lovable rat chef on Disney Pixar Ratatouille this is fine dining at it’s best. The menu is French inspired and has a surcharge of $75 per person not including wine.

Vista Spa and Salon

Another area for the over 18s only is the Vista Spa, Salon and fitness area. Offering the usual range of spa and salon services as well as the Rainforest. If you are looking for the ultimate in relaxation then a visit here is a must.

The fitness area on the Disney Wonder and Magic is smaller than on many cruise ships of similar size, but it has a good range of equipment. Classes are also offered each day. The fitness center is open to the over 18s over. I did discuss this with a Cast Member as I have an aspiring ballerina daughter aged 13. She needs to maintain a high level of fitness and access to the gym was very important. The Cast Member kindly said that she could access the area from 8pm to 10pm.

Lounges and Bars

On all of the Disney ships you will find a number of bars and lounges to enjoy. Some are family friendly but a number are adult only, particularly past a certain hour of the day.

Don’t sail on a Disney cruise expecting a wild night life. That is simply not what Disney is about! But there are many places to enjoy a drink, sit back and relax and listen to live music.

A whole area of each ship is devoted to nightclubs. This is called Route 66 on the Wonder and the Magic. The Disney Dream has The District.

Activities for Grown Ups

Disney ships always have a strong and varied program of activities for the over 18s only. There is the traditional wine tasting of course as well as the particularly enjoyable The Art of Entertaining talks where a chef shows you how to prepare a dish featured in one the Disney restaurants.

The Disney Behind the Scenes talks are particularly informative and enjoyable. On my recent Disney Wonder cruise I particularly enjoyed the presentations by Leslie Iwerks, the grand daughter of Walt Disney’s business partner, exceptional animator and the acknowledged creator of MIckey Mouse.

Activities for All Ages

As well as all of the over 18s only areas and activities there are so many things on the ship which adults will enjoy. Disney has the best stage shows at sea. They are so superior you really will struggle to watch most others when you have experienced Disney.

If you are a movie fan then you will find something to watch in the Buena Vista Theater. Disney shows it’s movies all day and evening, and often shows new release and even premiers it’s own movies onboard.

The dining experience, whilst I know it doesn’t have the best food at sea, certainly has some of the very best service and interesting restaurant design you will encounter anywhere. No other restaurants I know change whilst you eat……

What About a Disney Cruise with No Kids?

Is a Disney cruise a good alternative for guests who do not have children coming along with them? Disney is very much known as a family cruise line but it has a huge amount to offer adults traveling without children too. the quality of the Disney cruise ships, the excellently designed staterooms, the itineraries, the entertainment shows which are the best at sea, the dining – all of this means that if you are looking for a high quality cruise experience then you should certainly look at Disney.

A word of warning though. In my view it is possible to go on a Disney cruise is you do not particularly know anything about or even particularly enjoy Disney.

You can walk around the ship and forget sometimes that the whole environment is built around the Disney theme. Yes really. Mickey Mouse is not going to approach you unless you approach him! But really a lot of the magic is because it is what it is. Disney. So if you actively dislike the Mouse (apparently there are such people) then of course this really isn’t for you. But if you are a Disney fan, or even curious to know what all the fuss is about, then this could be the ideal cruise experience for you.

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