Disney Cruise Line annouces 2026/27 sailings, expands in California and Texas

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Disney Cruise Line cruise ship near the coast - image courtesy of Disney Cruise Line

Disney Cruise Line has unveiled fall 2026 and spring 2027 itineraries that expand seasons for families sailing from ports in America.

The latest program revisits guest-favourite destinations across Mexico, The Bahamas, and the Eastern and Western Caribbean.

Select voyages will also call at Disney's private island resorts Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay.

The Disney Cruise Line is opening its early bookings for 2026/27 cruises next week, available from 25 August for Castaway Club members, and, then from 2 September for general public bookings.

Florida departures

Cruises departing from Florida include itineraries on the fleet's newest addition, Disney Destiny, which debuts in November.

Disney Destiny will sail from Fort Lauderdale, while the Disney Dream will be split between departing cruises from Fort Lauderdale and Port Canaveral.

The Disney Fantasy will focus on short Bahamian runs, plus stops at both Disney island destinations.

Disney Wish also carry guests on three and four‑night Bahamian itineraries, and Disney Treasure offers seven‑night Caribbean voyages from Port Canaveral.

West Coast departures

On the West Coast, Disney's first cruise ship (which launched in 1998, and was refurbished in 2018) will begin San Diego sailings from October 2026, with three‑ to seven‑night cruises.

Disney Magic will later reposition to Galveston, Texas, from November that year. Ports on select Magic itineraries include Catalina Island plus Cabo San Lucas, Ensenada, and Puerto Vallarta.

Once operating out of Texas, Disney Magic will operate four, five, and seven‑night cruises between November 2026 and April 2027, with stops including Cozumel and Progreso in Mexico and Bahamian favourites such as Castaway Cay or Nassau.

Disney Wonder also heads to San Diego in October 2026, running sailings through April 2027.

In a notable first, Disney Cruise Line announced it will be adding a new port to its roster, with a call at Puerto Plata, in the Dominican Republic, joining certain itineraries.

Holiday cruises

Disney also confirm today that holiday favourites return across select domestic itineraries, with 'Halloween on the High Seas' scheduled from September through October 2026, and its Very Merrytime Cruises will run from early November.

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When do Disney Cruise Line bookings open for these itineraries?

Disney Cruise Line bookings open August 25, 2025 for Castaway Club members and September 2, 2025 for the general public.

Which ships are sailing from San Diego and Galveston?

Disney Magic sails San Diego from October 2026 then Galveston November 2026–April 2027, with Disney Wonder also in San Diego October 2026–April 2027.

Are there any new or special port calls on these cruises?

Disney Cruise Line adds Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, and features select sailings visiting both Disney Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay.

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