Thread: Disney will start sailing in the Med in 2007

From the Disney website, announced yesterday:

Mediterranean Cruises in Europe

Embark on a family vacation thousands of years in the making. Travel the Mediterranean and experience the timeless allure of historic Europe — expertly planned and hassle free — as only Disney Cruise Line® can provide. Wander through the streets of quaint seaside villages and tour cosmopolitan cities brimming with unparalleled shopping, sightseeing and fine dining. Tour the cathedrals of Italy and soak up the sand on the beaches of the French Riviera. Whether you're searching for an illustrious past or a bustling modern metropolis, the Mediterranean has it all.

Book Mediterranean and Transatlantic cruises starting April 4, 2006.


10-Night Mediterranean Cruise in Europe

Travel through time and surround yourself in the ageless charms of the sun-kissed Mediterranean as you rendezvous with captivating locales such as Barcelona, Rome, Marseilles and the French Riviera.



11-Night Mediterranean Cruise in Europe

Experience the grandeur of historic European destinations like Naples, Rome, Barcelona and the French Riviera and immerse yourself in a land of seaside towns and cosmopolitan cities where fine food, picturesque sights and rich cultures converge.





14-Night Transatlantic Cruise - Eastbound

Depart on a majestic journey across the Atlantic reminiscent of the golden era of cruising and make waves at exotic ports in the Canary Islands, Gibraltar, Barcelona and Disney's own Castaway Cay.



14-Night Transatlantic Cruise - Westbound

Return back across the Atlantic and experience the adventure of a lifetime with a westbound cruise from the Mediterranean where alluring destinations like Barcelona, Cadiz and Tenerife are only the beginning.

These are priced a little steep.

I agree with you John.

but you know Disney, they believe that the "Disney" name and all the magic behind it will be enough to entice families especially who want to sail this route

It suddenly looks like everyone is sailing to the mde (Carnival, RCCL, Disney). Seems to be the new hot spot.

A little more detail on the itineraries:

Disney Magic, sailing out of Barcelona, Spain, summer, 2007, on 10 and 11 night itineraries. calling at:

• Palermo, Sicily
• Naples, Italy, with access to Pompeii
• Sardinia
• Civitavecchia, Italy, with access to Rome
• La Spezia, Italy, with access to Florence and Pisa
• Marseille, France
• Villefranche, France

From $2399 pp

Originally Posted by Cruise Cat

It suddenly looks like everyone is sailing to the mde (Carnival, RCCL, Disney). Seems to be the new hot spot.

That's because they are more profitable. There has been a slight decline in the Caribbean market, so cruise lines are diversifying and offering more European and Med'n itineraries.

Just checked these out...seem a little high priced.

Barbara

Mickey Mouse in the Mediterranean...hmmm...

I'll stick with another cruise line. Prices are way to high to cruise on a "Disney" ship. You're paying for the name. Not sure if it would be as fun as the other cruise lines are. And I'm not about to find out.

Has anyone ever done a Disney cruise/Resort package?

it is a bit high priced, but then again Disney generally is.