Disney Cruise Line Wins More Top Honors

The experts at CruiseCritic.com announced the winners on 2/23/2015 of the 2015 Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Awards. The awards name the best cruise ships of the year based entirely on consumer reviews posted to the Cruise Critic website.

The Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Awards are awarded in three ship classes, based on passenger capacity and are calculated using the ratings submitted with each Cruise Critic member review.

In total, Disney’s fleet won 12 awards, including “Best Entertainment” and “Best Cruises to the Bahamas” for Disney Dream, and “Best Cabins,” “Best Service” and “Best for Families” for Disney Fantasy.

For the third year in a row, Disney Cruise Line won the coveted “Best Overall” award, with Disney Dream winning in the large ship category and Disney Wonder in the mid-size category.

Here are a few of the Disney fleets first-place winners:

Disney First-place winners include:

Best Cruises Overall

Disney Dream (Large); Disney Wonder (Mid-Size)

Best Cruise Ship Cabins

Disney Fantasy (Large)

Best Cruise Ships for Embarkation

Disney Fantasy (Large); Disney Magic (Mid-Size)

Best Cruise Ships for Entertainment

Disney Dream (Large); Disney Magic (Mid-Size)

Best Cruise Ship Public Rooms

Disney Dream (Large)

Best Cruise Ships for Service

Disney Fantasy (Large); Disney Wonder (Mid-Size)

More winners and the complete list can be found at 2015 Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Awards.

Are you ready to plan your first or next cruise on the Disney Cruise Line? Contact us at Snapshot Getaways for FREE- no obligation pricing. We would love to help you make memories.

Amanda is a self-proclaimed Disney nerds who is raising two boys. Amanda will be taking her boys on their first cruise on the Disney Dream this December. Amanda loves to help plan Disney trips for others as an agent of Snapshot Getaways. You can follow her on Facebook or Twitter.

Early 2016 Disney Cruise Line Itineraries Announced!

It is never too early to book your Disney Cruise Line vacation.  Making your deposit early gives you first shot at picking your staterooms and dining times.  Certain itineraries fill up fast so you don't want to be left on Land!  Contact us at our website www.snapshotgetaways.com and complete a quote form for pricing for all cruises.

New for 2016

Itineraries:

• Southern Caribbean Itineraries — Back by popular demand, Disney Cruise Line returns to San Juan, Puerto Rico in early 2016 as the Disney Wonder sails four cruises to the Southern Caribbean, including to the French island of Martinique, a new port of call.

• Western Caribbean Itineraries — Explore glorious Western Caribbean stops on cruises from Miami and Port Canaveral.

• Eastern Caribbean Itineraries — Disney Fantasy will sail from Port Canaveral, Florida to the Eastern Caribbean with stops in—Tortola, British Virgin Islands.

• Bahamian Itineraries — Disney Cruise Line will sail from Port Canaveral and Miami to the Bahamas on a variety of itineraries. All of these cruises include a stop at Disney's private island, Castaway Cay.

New Ports:

• Port of Tortola — The British Virgin Islands are an idyllic escape for guests of all ages, from tranquil beaches and stunning scenery to exhilarating activities and authentic Caribbean fare. Guests can swim with dolphins, explore centuries-old ruins, sample local spices on Main Street and revel in the natural beauty of Sage Mountain National Park aboard most Eastern Caribbean sailings.

• Port of Martinique — Known as the "Flower of the Caribbean," Martinique offers breathtaking natural beauty and a cosmopolitan blend of French and Creole cultures. Nature lovers can explore lush rain forests  waterfalls and volcanos, while Guests looking for a more upscale experience can savor superb French cuisine and excellent shopping aboard four limited Southern Caribbean sailings.

Friday Freebie-Disney Cruise Line Phone Call from Mickey

This weeks Friday Freebie comes only after you've booked a cruise with Disney, but was too fun not to share!  In the Disney Cruise Planning Center where you check in and book all your excursions, set up a character call.  It's quick and easy and you can choose the time of your call.  It's a great way to announce to kids (big and small) that they are going on a Disney Cruise.  We told my sons we were taking a cruise after a pre-cruise night at Port Orleans.  Here is the video!

Maria aka Mickey Mom is mom to two boys and took them on their first cruise this past May.  Contact her to book your cruise and for more planning ideas from Disney Cruise Line.  Email maria@snapshotgetaways.com or follow her Facebook page.

Special Offer On Disney Cruise Line

October 6th -13th, 2014 is CLIA National Cruise Week! Each year during cruise week, the major cruise lines off extra incentives to book your cruise vacation during this time. Disney Cruise Lines is taking part by offering a $100 onboard credit per stateroom on select 7 Night Caribbean Cruises aboard the Disney Fantasy or the Disney Magic. That's $100 in onboard credits to enjoy on your already FABULOUS Disney Cruise!!

For travel departing from Port Canaveral:

January 3rd-March 28th, 2015 on 7 Night Western Caribbean sailings on the Disney Fantasy

January 4th-March 29, 2015 on 7 Night Eastern sailings on the Disney Magic

And now the rules and fine print:

*The offer must be booked through a CLIA member agency
*Valid only on new bookings made Oct. 6th-13th, 2014
*Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts
*One onboard credit per stateroom
*Onboard credit is non-refundable and non-transferable
*Offer subject to availability

Click to contact Snapshot Getaways or email us at Info@SnapshotGetaways.com to book your magical Disney cruise and take advantage of the $100 onboard credit! Remember, this is a VERY limited offer-get it before it sails away!!

A Day At Castaway Cay

As a fun follow-up to our Wordless Wednesday post about Castaway Cay, here is a link to the 3 Moms and the Mouse podcast. Lisa is one of the moms and they talk about what a day on Castaway Cay is like.

 We hope you enjoy it!

3 Moms and the Mouse: A day at Castaway Cay

Wordless Wednesday: Castaway Cay, Disney's Private Island

This Wordless Wednesday, spend a day with us on Disney's private island, Castaway Cay. Enjoy!

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**Besides being the owner and travel professional of Snapshot Getaways, Lisa is an avid traveler, food nerd, blogger & podcaster. Her answer to pretty much everything is food or travel, and is happiest when the solution includes both. You can contact her at Lisa@ SnapshotGetaways.com, to talk food, travel, Disney-whatever.