Disney Cruise Booking Tips

July 15th, 2011 · No Comments

Some More Disney Cruise Questions?

Hi Guys.

My vacation is approaching by, fast — in September — and I need all the pointers I can get.

1. How much many is typically used/given to tips (total)?
2. Is it better to book the on-shore excursions in advance (before the cruise)?
3. Please list some do’s and dont’s about cruising?
Ooopss, let me rephase question 1:
How much money is used/given to tips (total)?

I just came back from a Disney Cruise. Disney has “guidelines” that they publish and broadcast through out the cruise.

Essentially, they give you “recommended” tip amounts and a form you can fill out. Before the last day, just head on down to the main desk and give them your form. They’ll give you envelopes with a ticket equating to the tip amount. You can always put more cash in the envelope.

Again, these are recommeneded amounts for your dining room server and housekeeping attendant (each envelope is already labeled as well).

You can book your shore excursions in advance. I recommend you do so right way for September. Even if a particular event is sold out, you can always check later when you board the ship to see if anything has opened up. If enough demand is present, they could possibly add more shore excursion slots/buses/tours.

Disney did a great job organizing the cruise and taking care of everything. They’ll provide you with a daily newsletter of the next day’s shore excursions, lectures/seminars, shows, dining times, and activities for kids of all age groups, couples, singles/single parents.

Have Fun!