Are Guaranteed Staterooms the Best-Kept Secret?

The cruise industry is back in full swing, and with summer just around the corner, this may be the perfect excuse for you to jump in head-first and reserve your spot on a Disney Cruise Line vacation.

Your first thought may be that it’s “too late” to find a room, or that you’ll pay sky-high prices for the last-minute booking. In reality, it’s the ideal time to ask your agent about getting the best rate with guaranteed staterooms.

Booking a guaranteed stateroom means that you’ll choose which level of room you’d prefer. If available, you can pick anything from a standard interior stateroom to a deluxe oceanview with a personal verandah. The catch? You simply won’t be able to select your particular room number, and you’ll receive your room assignment anywhere from a few weeks to a few days before you embark. Guaranteed staterooms ensure you’ll be assigned at the level you booked or higher, which means, in some cases, you may even be given a room above what you booked. Upgrades depend upon availability, but you’ll never be assigned a room below what you’ve reserved.

This may be a no-brainer if you’ve traveled with Disney Cruise Line before, since you generally know what to expect from your stay. You’ll still experience the personal Disney welcome as you board your ship, Sail Away deck parties, renowned shows and dining, and that distinctive Disney theming. You’re not limited to specific itineraries or ships, either. Guaranteed staterooms are generally offered on all sailings, no matter the destination or time of year.

Unlike typical reservations, guaranteed staterooms are non-refundable, and you’ll be expected to pay for your trip in full at the time of booking. However, if you’re booking last-minute, you’re less likely to encounter unexpected obstacles like shifting travel rules or regulations.

As an added bonus, you’ll even be gifted onboard credit with every Disney cruise you book through Magical Vacations Travel. Use your credit for an escape to the onboard spa, a date night at a signature restaurant, cocktails, souvenirs, or just about anything else you’d want to buy or try while at sea. 

Get a complimentary quote from one of our agents to see if a guaranteed stateroom is the right move for your family. New itineraries are released three times each year, so you’re bound to find a ship and destination that checks all the boxes. And if you’re as ready to scratch your travel itch as we are, you can still get a trip on your radar for this summer, at a stellar rate.

Be sure to ask your agent beforehand if you have any accessibility needs, or if you want to add a Disney Protection Plan to your reservation.