Hello,
I am writing this because since we have come back from our cruise many people have asked me how the cruise was -- and we absolutely loved it. We went me and my husband (in our 30's) and my mom (late 50s). This is not to say that a disney cruise is not excellent for families - I just wanted to write this to let others know that adults cruising without kids will have a great time. We are big Disney fans and cruise fans. Here are some things adults will love, and reasons why you will find (as we did) that Disney actually ends up being better than other lines for adults:
1. The adults only pool - read my prior post (excellent). The pool is comfortable with a great wading type area. The hot tubs are not crowded and the area is the best. For those who have been on other cruise lines, you will appreciate the peace and pleasant area.
2. Palos - on the 4 night cruise we did the brunch and the dinner. Both worth every last penny - and I would say the greatest bargain on the cruise.
3. Adult activities - the evening activities are great (70s and 80s night) plus the adult piano sing alongs. Not that crowded and top entertainment.
4. Spacious rooms. The split bath may have been designed for families but its great for couples, too.
5. The ESPN lounge had a free video game machine with "our games" - centipede, millipede - I forget what else but it was classic. We had a ball playing and getting on the high score list. Plus, again, we did not find it too crowded.
6. Great first run movies - we saw the Village this summer, which was just out. So while they have the fun disney family movies (which we like anyway), the adult movies are better and in a more comfortable theater than on other cruise ships.
7. the SPA - for about $15 or so you can spend a great hour lounging around in the fancy tiled steam room/sauna area. What a bargain. Try it the first day if you can because if you buy for more days it is a little less expensive.
8. The shopping - the stores were excellent with what I would call fair prices. In fact, I got some really cute items 50% off (great soft white cotton spa like slippers with the cruise line logo embroidered in a really cute tote was reduced to about $10 or so).
9. Yes there are huge lines for character pictures, but so what - we didn't wait on them!
10. Serenity Bay - this was so excellent I can't even describe it. We staked out an area with a hammock, lounges, and an umbrella near the bar. No kids are at the beach and it is tranquil and beautiful beyond all expectations. there is food right there so you can spend the whole day. I had beautiful fruit, ice-cream and a great sandwich. Also you can rent a pool mat right there. Everything is right there - and the tram will take you in maybe 5-10 minutes. Serenity Bay was really fabulous and the best port stop of any caribbean cruise I have been on.
11. You can bring drinks on the ship. Unlike other lines, they did not seem so desparate to get every last penny -- they let you bring on beverages! Plus they even give you a refrigerator in the room at no extra charge.
Anyway, I wanted to write this to give adults cruising without children confidence in their decision to give Disney a try!
I am writing this because since we have come back from our cruise many people have asked me how the cruise was -- and we absolutely loved it. We went me and my husband (in our 30's) and my mom (late 50s). This is not to say that a disney cruise is not excellent for families - I just wanted to write this to let others know that adults cruising without kids will have a great time. We are big Disney fans and cruise fans. Here are some things adults will love, and reasons why you will find (as we did) that Disney actually ends up being better than other lines for adults:
1. The adults only pool - read my prior post (excellent). The pool is comfortable with a great wading type area. The hot tubs are not crowded and the area is the best. For those who have been on other cruise lines, you will appreciate the peace and pleasant area.
2. Palos - on the 4 night cruise we did the brunch and the dinner. Both worth every last penny - and I would say the greatest bargain on the cruise.
3. Adult activities - the evening activities are great (70s and 80s night) plus the adult piano sing alongs. Not that crowded and top entertainment.
4. Spacious rooms. The split bath may have been designed for families but its great for couples, too.
5. The ESPN lounge had a free video game machine with "our games" - centipede, millipede - I forget what else but it was classic. We had a ball playing and getting on the high score list. Plus, again, we did not find it too crowded.
6. Great first run movies - we saw the Village this summer, which was just out. So while they have the fun disney family movies (which we like anyway), the adult movies are better and in a more comfortable theater than on other cruise ships.
7. the SPA - for about $15 or so you can spend a great hour lounging around in the fancy tiled steam room/sauna area. What a bargain. Try it the first day if you can because if you buy for more days it is a little less expensive.
8. The shopping - the stores were excellent with what I would call fair prices. In fact, I got some really cute items 50% off (great soft white cotton spa like slippers with the cruise line logo embroidered in a really cute tote was reduced to about $10 or so).
9. Yes there are huge lines for character pictures, but so what - we didn't wait on them!
10. Serenity Bay - this was so excellent I can't even describe it. We staked out an area with a hammock, lounges, and an umbrella near the bar. No kids are at the beach and it is tranquil and beautiful beyond all expectations. there is food right there so you can spend the whole day. I had beautiful fruit, ice-cream and a great sandwich. Also you can rent a pool mat right there. Everything is right there - and the tram will take you in maybe 5-10 minutes. Serenity Bay was really fabulous and the best port stop of any caribbean cruise I have been on.
11. You can bring drinks on the ship. Unlike other lines, they did not seem so desparate to get every last penny -- they let you bring on beverages! Plus they even give you a refrigerator in the room at no extra charge.
Anyway, I wanted to write this to give adults cruising without children confidence in their decision to give Disney a try!
I could not agree more.. Our last cruise was June 2002 as a family of 4... the next one will be May 2005, the last 7 day cruise will by my DH & me...we're looking so forward it, as the last trip with two teenagers... had it's moments.
We've had soooo many friends and family members question why we chose a 
Thanks!
). There are folding chairs in the back of the theatre. We sat back there all by ourselves and did not have to deal with people getting up, walking in front of us, fussing............... But don't tell anyone else.
