Save time and money with in-depth reviews, ratings, and details from the trusted source for a successful Disney Cruise Line vacation. Planning a Disney Cruise Line (DCL) trip is a big deal. It’s too important to be left to chance, so put the best-selling independent guidebook to the DCL in your hands and take control of your vacation. Make every minute and every dollar count with this no-nonsense, consumer-oriented guide to the best (and worst) of Disney’s ships and itineraries. The Unofficial Guide to the Disney Cruise Line 2023 explains how the DCL works and how to use that knowledge to stay ahead of the crowd. Authors Erin Foster, Len Testa, and Ritchey Halphen know that you want your vacation to be anything but average, so they employ an expert team of researchers to find the secrets, the shortcuts, and the bargains that are sure to make your vacation exceptional! Find out what’s available in every category, ranked from best to worst, and get detailed plans to make the most of your time on and off your cruise ship. Choose the right stateroom, eat at the best restaurants, find top-notch children’s activities, and experience all the can’t-miss excursions—including those offered at Castaway Cay, one of the best vacation islands in the Caribbean. The guide also provides full coverage of the Disney-run European river cruises and includes itinerary and port guides. Stay in the know on the latest updates and changes on the DCL. Here’s what’s NEW in the 2023 book: Take in advice for first-time cruisers: money-saving strategies, packing tips and other pre-trip preparation, preferred ships and itineraries, and how to hit the deck running your first day onboard - Utilize suggestions for deciding whether a Disney cruise or a Walt Disney World vacation is the better choice for your family - Find out the scoop on different stateroom types and how to choose the best room for your needs - Get updates on COVID-era booking, boarding, and onboard procedures - Read detailed descriptions of DCL’s ports of call around the world - Learn about Castaway Cay, DCL’s private Bahamian island - Get complete coverage and unbiased opinions about the newest ship, the Wish - Uncover news about the development of DCL’s sixth and seventh ships and Disney's second private island - Enjoy discussion of Adventures by Disney river cruises and how they compare with DCL cruises Make the right choices to give your family a vacation they’ll never forget. The Unofficial Guide to the Disney Cruise Line 2023 is your key to planning a perfect stay. Whether you’re putting together your annual trip or preparing for your first visit, this book gives you the insider scoop on staterooms, dining, children’s activities, shopping, entertainment, and more. “If you’re looking for a reliable guidebook, the leader is the Unofficial series.” — The Mail (London) “A Tourist’s Best Friend!” — Chicago Sun-Times “Indispensable” — The New York Times “The Unofficial Guide is, without question, one of the best Disney travel guides available.” — MouseChat.net What’s NEW in The Unofficial Guide to the Disney Cruise Line 2023 : Complete coverage and unbiased opinions about the newest ship of the Disney Cruise Line (DCL), the Wish , including staterooms, dining, children’s activities, shopping, entertainment, and more - Analysis of the latest pricing trends - Details on DCL’s new stateroom classification system - News about the development of DCL’s sixth and seventh ships - News about the development of Disney's second private island - Updates on COVID-era booking and boarding procedures - Updates on onboard COVID-related procedures and other health and safety protocols - Profiles of new ports of call As a charter member of the official Walt Disney Parks Moms Panel, Erin Foster has researched and written answers to more than 10,000 guest questions about Disney travel. She lives in New York City. Len Testa is the coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World and The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland . He lives in Orlando, Florida. Ritchey Halphen is a project editor at AdventureKEEN. His two decades of publishing experience include editing stints at Cooking Light , Southern Living , and Health magazines. He lives in Birmingham, Alabama. Port Adventures on Castaway Cay Parasailing Guests looking for a bird’s-eye view of paradise should check out this excursion. Floating hundreds of feet in the air, you’re master of all you survey, or at least it seems that way for several minutes. You board a speedboat and travel several hundred yards away from land. Then, in singles or pairs, you stand at the back of the boat and are harnessed to a line-bound parachute that is slowly let out until you and the parachute are 600–1,000 feet above the water. Enjoy panoramic views of your ship, Castaway Cay, and beyond. Each excursion takes about 10 people onto the boat. There are no ride-alongs; every guest on the boat must pay. Your actual parasail event wi