Disney Offers New Cruise Ports and Itineraries

Disney Cruise Line has some exciting news. For the first time in the company's history, Disney Cruise Line ships will set sail from three new ports in 2012: New York, Seattle and Galveston, Texas. This will make the Disney cruise vacation experience easier and less expensive to access for families and cruise lovers around the country. In addition, the cruise line has announced some exciting new itineraries for 2012.

Here are all the details:

2012 New York City Schedule

Beginning May 25, 2012, the Disney Magic will sail 20 cruises from the port of Manhattan, including eight-night cruises to the Bahamas and five-night cruises up the New England coast to Canada. In addition, families in the Tri-State area will have the chance to try out the line on two-night weekend cruises that will provide a flavor for the Disney Cruise Line experience.

2012 Galveston Schedule

Beginning September 22, 2012, the Disney Magic will sail 12 seven-night cruises from the Port of Galveston to the Western Caribbean. Ports of call for these Disney Magic Western Caribbean cruises will be Grand Cayman, Costa Maya and Cozumel.

2012 Seattle Schedule

Disney Cruise Line's first season in Alaska starts in 2011. From May through August of this year, the Disney Wonder sails seven-night Alaska itineraries from the port of Vancouver, British Columbia. Beginning May 28, 2012, the Disney Wonder will sail 14 seven-night cruises from the Port of Seattle, Washington to Tracy Arm, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan, Alaska, as well as Victoria, British Columbia.

2012 Los Angeles Schedule

The Disney Wonder sailed seven-night Mexican Riviera cruises from the Port of Los Angeles during the winter of 2011. During 2012, the Disney Wonder is scheduled to continue sailing seven-night Mexican Riviera cruises from Los Angeles in the winter, spring and fall. In addition, the Disney Wonder will sail four seven-night Pacific Coast cruises from Los Angeles in September and early October, calling on San Francisco, San Diego and Ensenada, Mexico. The Disney Wonder will also be adding a Hawaii itinerary in 2012. For the first time in the company's history, the Disney Wonder will offer a special 15-night voyage to Hawaii from Los Angeles, calling on Hilo; Kahului, Maui; Honolulu, Oahu; Nawiliwili, Kauai and Ensenada, Mexico.

2012 Port Canaveral Schedule

Port Canaveral is a popular home port for Disney Cruise Line. Disney Cruise Line's new ship, the Disney Fantasy, and the Disney Dream will continue to sail assorted Bahamian itineraries departing from Port Canaveral. The Disney Fantasy will sail on her first voyage on March 31, 2012. The new ship will sail out of Port Canaveral on seven-night Caribbean itineraries – alternating between the Eastern Caribbean (St. Maarten and St. Thomas) and the Western Caribbean (Grand Cayman, Costa Maya, Cozumel). Special Eastern Caribbean sailings in November and December 2012 will stop at St. Thomas and San Juan, Puerto Rico. All of the Disney Fantasy itineraries include a visit to Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay. The Disney Dream will sail three-, four- and five-night cruises from Port Canaveral to the Bahamas and Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay. The Disney Dream's five-night sailings include two stops at Castaway Cay on the itinerary.

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