5 Tips for Choosing Your Port Adventure

“I want adventure in the great wide somewhere…I want it more than I can tell…” Belle sang it best and this may be your song when your Disney Cruise is finally booked. You’re prepared for getting onboard but pulling into port is an entirely different story.

To venture, or not to venture…that is the question!

Disney Cruise Line offers a wide variety of port adventures for each port of call, so how do you know which one is right for you?

You may find that there are several port excursions that are very similar for the same or different ports on any given itinerary. For example, in Nassau alone Disney Cruise Line offers at least 4 different Dolphin excursions, so how do you know which one to choose?

1. Filter by age: If you want the whole family to be able to participate then filter by age to eliminate extra bulk of excursions you won’t be able to enjoy as a family.
2. Read the descriptions carefully: many of the excursions read very much the same, don’t be tricked into skipping over the similar parts because sometimes the devil is in the details! For example…many of the dolphin excursions are quite tricky…did you know that of all the choices only one excursion offers the actual “Swim with a dolphin”, also knows the “Dorsal pull” where you hold onto the dolphin fin as they propel you through the water.
3. Check the price: There is usually a wide variety of price range on excursions be sure to check the price and note that the price listed is for EACH person. Some rates may lower for children of certain ages.
4. Check the time: Keep in mind your time at port is not indefinite and the “all aboard” time is not optional. While the back of Disney’s ships are super cute I doubt you’d enjoy them from the dock as your ship sails away without you. Set your watch to “ships time” so you’ll be back intime. Some excursions seem to offer a day full of aactivitiy until you read the description and realize you have a 3 hour ride to do the 15 minute excursion you paid for.
5. Read reviews: many people have made the same mistakes you’re about to make with your shore excursion. Don’t spend your hard earned money on an excursion that’s less than sub-par. Read what others have had to say about your excursion choice before you click “book now”. Passporter’s Disney Cruise Line is a great resource for all things Disney Cruise Line, including port adventures. First hand reviews and trip reports are very helpful so you can determine which is best for your family.

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