Top 10 BEST Disney Cruise Day at Sea Activities
If you are taking a Disney Cruise, you will most likely experience at least one day at sea. This is a great time to get to fully experience all that makes this cruise line #1 in the industry. Wondering how you’ll stay busy? There are plenty of Disney Cruise day at sea activities to keep you busy.
Top 10 Disney Cruise Day at Sea Activities
If you are trying to decide how to spend your Disney Cruise day at sea, we have a few ideas for you to consider.
1. Spend Time at the Pool
You won’t want to spend too much time out in the sun because there will be so much else to do with your day.
Besides just catching some rays, you can enjoy poolside trivia and movies on the Funnel Vision screen.
Most ships also have slides, so there is plenty of fun to be had both in the pool, by the pool, and on the waterslides!
One tip you should know about going to the pool is that there are daily drink specials.
These drinks are far cheaper than any other drink on board, and they are delicious!
2. Watch a Movie
There are always movies playing on the Disney Cruise ships. Either venture to the Buena Vista theater or watch one poolside.
Remember, there is no extra fee for movies on the Disney Cruise Line, and they even show first-run movies!
3. Character Meet & Greets
There are a ton of opportunities for you to meet characters, and a Disney Cruise day at sea is where you will find many. You may even find some characters you’ve never seen before!
Don’t forget to bring your Disney autograph book!
Most Disney Cruise character meet & greets are posted on the Disney Navigator App.
4. Play Putt-Putt
Each Disney Cruise ship has a mini golf course! It is small but fun and built around a Goofy theme.
It’s just play as you go, no reservation needed! Best of all, it is free.
5. Play Outdoor Games
Grab a ball and shoot some hoops. You might even make a new friend in a pickup game.
This basketball court is open for play and surrounded by a net (so no worries about a ball going overboard!)
There are several ping pong tables and even a couple of foosball tables for you to play on the sports deck.
There is no reserving the tables; just look for an available one and enjoy your time.
6. Shuffleboard
One game that everyone seems to enjoy (even if they don’t know all the rules) is shuffleboard.
You will find them on just about every floor, and they are hardly ever used, but so much fun to play!
How to Play Shuffleboard
Your goal is to get the puck as far down the board as possible, without having it fall off the far end. The rules usually require that you alternate taking turns.
As you play, you may bump or knock off your opponent’s pucks. That is okay! It prevents them from scoring!
Usually, the most common games are played to 15 or 21 points.
7. Browse the Vista Gallery
Even if you can’t afford to buy a piece of Disney art, enjoy some time looking at all the amazing artwork!
You will find beautiful Disney-themed pieces, like ones painted by master artist Thomas Kinkade.
8. Play Disney Trivia
One of the most popular Disney Cruise day at sea activities is Disney Trivia.
There is at least one trivia game going on each day of a Disney Cruise and typically, there are several trivia games when you are not at port.
Check the Navigator App for a full list!
9. Play Bingo
While many of the things you can do during your day at sea on a Disney Cruise don’t cost money, Bingo does.
Even though it is a bit pricey, it is a lot of fun!
One Disney Cruise tip that I can give is to splurge on the handheld device. That is how most people win.
10. Arts & Crafts
While on board, you may find that there are art & crafts opportunities, learn-to-draw events, and even some cooking opportunities.
Most of these are FREE, and you usually walk away with something you can take home with you.
We really love it when we get a day at sea on a Disney ship, and it’s even better when we get two days at sea.
The ships have so much for your family to do that you will NEVER get bored!
What are your favorite Disney Cruise Day at Sea Activities?
I loved the towel making class. It was so much fun making all the cute animals we saw all week in our stateroom!
Spa day!!!