In 2024, guests can set sail on the new Adventures by Disney expedition cruise along the Adriatic Sea. The eight-day, seven-night round-trip sailing from Venice, Italy, will visit seven ports in Croatia and Montenegro before returning to the Venice.
The Adventures by Disney expedition voyage on a chartered Ponant ship is planned for two sailings in 2024 (departures set for 25JUN and 02JUL).
Bookings open to the public on 27OCT.
Ponant's Le Bougainville is a small, purpose-built intimate ship, specially designed to access remote locations. The ship will sail along the Adriatic Sea coastline, where families can be immersed in the culture and stories of the region. Each day will offer new adventures and excursions curated by the travel experts at Disney, including:
- Discovering the islands adorning the Adriatic coast with stops at Korcula to taste Mali Ston oysters or Hvar to kayak along the Pakleni Islands.
- Enjoying food, Croatian wine, architecture and culture unique to the region.
- Biking through vineyards and lavender fields of the UNESCO Stari Grad Plain (also known as Hora or Ager).
- Tasting local delicacies such as Dalmatian Prosciutto, aged by the bura, a northerly-blowing wind common in the winter months.
- Exploring Boka Bay in Montenegro by catamaran or strolling the cobbled streets of Old Town Kotor.
- Wandering medieval Croatian port-towns awash in limestone and red-tiled roofs and visiting the Predjama Castle in Slovenia.
- Delving into the underground labyrinth at Slovenia's Postojna Cave and discovering the "dragons" that call it home.
- Stepping back in time to learn about time-honored Croatian traditions including methods of pressing olive oil.
Service and storytelling are provided by a team of Disney-trained Adventure Guides. Up to six Adventure Guides will accompany guests on the Adriatic Expedition Cruise and will lead unique, themed activities both aboard and ashore.
Onboard Activities for Everyone in the Family
On board, guests can enjoy themed karaoke nights, game/trivia nights, a talent show and Disney movies. Adults-only activities include cocktail workshops and fitness classes.
Junior Adventurers (adventurers 12 years and younger) have their own set of special programming led by the Adventure Guides, such as a "Pirates of the Adriatic" swim party, a pizza party, a Dalmatian Dash scavenger hunt, navigation lessons and more.
2024 Itineraries
Also in 2024, guests will have more opportunities to explore Antarctica, the Arctic and the Galapagos Islands with added expedition cruises to these destinations:
- Antarctica and Patagonia Expedition Cruise: This southern region itinerary offers the chance to discover Antarctica and Argentina's Patagonia region. Here, the wildlife takes the stage as guests observe animals such as penguins, seals and whales in their natural habitat. Dates: 17-28DEC 2023, and 17-28FEB 2024.
- Arctic Expedition Cruise: This expedition cruise in the northern polar region features the Arctic waters and surrounding landscapes of Svalbard. Guests will sail past fjords, discover the human history of the Arctic, marvel at glaciers and see wildlife including polar bears, reindeer and walruses. Date: 01-10JUL 2024.
- Galapagos Islands Expedition Cruise: This island-hopping expedition cruise through the Galapagos Archipelago is an immersive family adventure. Guided by expert naturalists, guests will discover more about the ecosystems and unique species endemic to the islands as they experience the views of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Dates: 17-25MAR, 09-17JUN, 14-22JUL, 07-15AUG, and 18-26DEC 2024.
Guests can also extend their expedition cruise vacations in select cities through an Adventures by Disney Escape, a series of short-stay getaways. Escapes often complement a trip — immediately before or following an existing itinerary — for those wishing for a deeper dive into a region's culture, history and landscape. The four-day Buenos Aires Escape offers an opportunity to discover the cosmopolitan capital of Argentina before embarking on the Antarctica Expedition Cruise. The six-day Amazon Escape takes guests on an exploration of the Amazon rainforest prior to the start of their Galapagos Islands Expedition Cruise.
For more information about Adventures by Disney, visit its web site.
