Disney Vacation Club Announces 2025 DVC Member Cruise Aboard the Disney Dream to the Western Caribbean

Today, Disney Vacation Club filled in a missing Disney Dream sail date when they announced the 2025 Disney Vacation Club Member Cruise. The DVC Member Cruise will be a 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale on August 2, 2025, and will feature fun-filled stops in Cozumel, and Disney Castaway Cay.

The scheduled itinerary is as follows.

5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale

1. Saturday August 2, 2025 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida
2. Sunday August 3, 2025 – At Sea
3. Monday August 4, 2025 – Cozumel, Mexico
4. Tuesday August 5, 2025 – At Sea
5. Wednesday August 6, 2025 – Castaway Cay
   Thursday August 7, 2025 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida (Debarkation)

Booking will start on April 13, 2024. Disney Vacation Club members can find more information on the 2025 DVC Member Cruise webpage.

Below is some of the information posted on the official 2025 DVC Member Cruise page.

Embark on the 2025 Disney Vacation Club Member Cruise to the Western Caribbean! This 5-night, round-trip Disney Cruise Line sailing departs from Fort Lauderdale, Florida on August 2, 2025, charting a course for family fun in dazzling tropical destinations—plus a first-ever Member Cruise visit to Cozumel.

Along the way, delight in commemorative keepsakes and experiences created with Members in mind—including onboard entertainment planned just for the Member Cruise!

Booking begins April 13, 2024.

A Disney Vacation Club Member Cruise elevates the already spectacular Disney Cruise Line experience.

Disney Cruise Line sailings offer fun and excitement for everyone in the family, from Broadway-style stage shows and delectable dining to unique onboard activities and spectacular fireworks at sea.

And a Member Cruise brings this already exceptional experience to a new level. Some of the best and brightest from the incredible Disney family of studios and storytellers will come together to present amazing “insider” shows. Additional standout features include commemorative keepsakes, themed décor and more—all crafted with our Members in mind!

Embark on an exciting sailing to the Western Caribbean, with visits to 2 tropical islands brimming with activities for the entire family. Plus, enjoy 2 delightful days at sea—with access to signature Disney Cruise Line entertainment, imaginative themed dining, Broadway-style stage shows, refreshing pools, surprises for Members and more.

Explore the scheduled itinerary for the 2025 Member Cruise to the Western Caribbean:

• Saturday, August 2, 2025–Depart from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
• Sunday, August 3, 2025–Enjoy a day at sea filled with unique experiences and special shows created with Members in mind.
• Monday, August 4, 2025–Arrive in Cozumel, Mexico, an island paradise renowned for its beautiful beaches, turquoise water and protected coral reefs.
• Tuesday, August 5, 2025–Enjoy another leisurely day at sea filled with unique experiences and special shows created with Members in mind.
• Wednesday, August 6, 2025–Arrive at Disney Castaway Cay, a private island paradise exclusive to Disney Cruise Line.
• Thursday, August 7, 2025–Debark in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Before or after your cruise, consider adding a little extra magic to your vacation with a stay at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida—located approximately 3 hours from Fort Lauderdale.

Call Member Services at (800) 800-9800 or (407) 566-3800† to book your spot.

Dedicated Support for Member Cruise Bookings

Member Services will be open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time on April 13, 2024 to book reservations for the 2025 Member Cruise exclusively—as well as to assist with any Resort arrivals occurring within 5 days of the April 13 date. Due to the popularity of the Member Cruise, you may experience longer-than-usual wait times.

Member Services will reopen with normal operations at 9:00 AM Eastern Time on Sunday, April 14 to support all Membership requests.

Simplify Your Booking Phone Call

We have adjusted this Member Cruise Booking Day process to improve our ability to quickly secure your stateroom and collect payment during your initial inbound call. To make your booking phone call go smoothly, please have the following information on hand about yourself and each person sailing with your party, including:

• Member ID Number
• First, second and third stateroom category choices, as popular options sell out quickly for this event
• Special dietary needs
• Special medical needs
• Castaway Club Number (provided to repeat cruisers by Disney Cruise Line)

For each person sailing on the Member Cruise, please have the following information ready:

• Legal name and middle initial, spelled as it appears in print on appropriate citizenship documentation
• Physical home address (no P.O. boxes)
• Home telephone number
• Date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy)
• Citizenship/nationality

To assist in your planning, you may wish to visit Disney Cruise Line to view the ship layouts and general locations associated with the categories offered.

Find out the booking information and general rules concerning this 2025 Disney Vacation Club Member Cruise. Please keep in mind that all reservations are subject to availability.

Please note:

• Member Services will reach out to collect payment before May 13, 2023.
• Booking requests will not be accepted by fax, email, live chat or Member Online Booking—or in person at the Disney Vacation Club Member Lounge at EPCOT or the Disney Vacation Club Star View Station – a Member Lounge at Disneyland Park. Call Member Services at (800) 800-9800 or (407) 566-3800† to book your spot.
• Additional fees may apply for recreational activities and Port Adventures.
• Due to the unique nature of this special event, Disney Vacation Club has waived the policy of requiring at least one passenger to sail using Reservation Points for this Member Cruise voyage. If Members would like to pay by using both cash and Reservation Points, individual passengers must be paid for by using all cash or all Reservation Points.
• Disney Vacation Club will waive the initial transaction fee associated with booking your Disney Cruise Line reservation for this Member Cruise voyage.
• Disney Vacation Club will accept the following methods of payment for Members not using Reservation Points to book the cruise: Disney Gift Card, JCB, Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover. If paying by credit card, please have the credit card number, expiration date and the name that appears on the card available. Full payment is required at the time of booking.
• For the safety of our Guests, women who have entered their 24th week of pregnancy as of the embarkation date or who will enter their 24th week of pregnancy during the cruise will be refused passage due to safety concerns. Neither a physician’s medical statement nor a waiver of liability will be able to override the policy. Disney Cruise Line and Disney Vacation Club cannot be held responsible or liable for any complications relating to pregnancy at any stage.
• Disney Cruise Line policy prohibits infants less than 6 months of age on the date of embarkation to travel.
• Effective March 21, 2011, Members who do not purchase their ownership interests directly from Disney will not be able to use those Vacation Points to make reservations for the Member Cruise. If a Member wishes to pay entirely in cash, they must still own at least one Contract with ownership interests purchased directly from Disney Vacation Development, LLC. Effective June 3, 2021, to obtain a Disney Vacation Club Digital Membership Card, Members must accumulate a total of at least 150 Vacation Points purchased directly from Disney Vacation Development, LLC.
• Members may book a maximum of 4 staterooms per Membership.

2025 Member Cruise to the Western Caribbean as of March 15, 2024

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