Disney Cruise Line announces new Summer 2017 itineraries

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New destinations are on the horizon for Disney Cruise Line with the unveiling of itineraries for the summer of 2017.

The fleet will return to popular destinations in Norway, the British Isles, Bahamas, the Caribbean, and the Mediterranean according to the Disney Parks Blog, but they will also arrive at new stops in Europe and Alaska next year. And yes, there will be more opportunities for guests to visit Castaway Cay, their exclusive private island tucked away in the Bahamas.

Highlights from the announcement:

New Alaska Itinerary: Icy Strait Point and Hubbard Glacier

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For the first time, we’ll take guests to Alaska’s Icy Strait Point and Hubbard Glacier. These dramatic locations are part of a new nine-night itinerary on the Disney Wonder. Departing from Vancouver, British Columbia, on July 24, 2017, this itinerary also sails to KetchikanJuneauSkagway and Tracy Arm Fjord.

A new seven-night Alaska sailing from Vancouver, departing July 17, 2017, includes a call on Icy Strait Point, in addition to Tracy Arm, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan. On Aug. 2, 2017, the Disney Wonder will sail its first five-night Alaska cruise from Vancouver to Tracy Arm and Ketchikan.

New Europe Destinations: Amsterdam and Stonehenge

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On May 13, 2017, the Disney Magic embarks on a 15-night transatlantic crossing from Port Canaveral, Florida, to Copenhagen, with a stop in Amsterdam along the way. This itinerary also includes a call on Portland, England – another first-time port for Disney Cruise Line.

A visit to Amsterdam also will be part of a 10-night northern Europe itinerary that departs June 18, 2017, from Copenhagen, Denmark, to Dover, England. Other ports on this sailing include Warnemunde (Berlin), GermanyStockholm, SwedenHelsinki, FinlandSt. Petersburg, Russia; and Tallinn, Estonia.

The grand tour of Europe continues throughout the summer with limited engagements in the Baltic, Norwegian fjords, Iceland, British Isles and the Mediterranean.

New Disney Fantasy Itineraries: Southern Caribbean

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The Disney Fantasy will sail from Port Canaveral on longer itineraries for the first time – new 10- and 11-night cruises to the southern Caribbean.

On June 17, 2017, a new 11-night itinerary will visit Aruba, BarbadosMartiniqueSt. KittsTortola and Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay. On June 28, 2017, a new 10-night itinerary will call on Aruba, Curacao, St. Kitts, Tortola and Castaway Cay.

More Castaway Cay

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Special five-night sailings, departing June 2, 11, 16, 25, 30 and July 9, 2017, will call on Castaway Cay twice and include a stop in Nassau, Bahamas. Special four-night sailings, departing June 7, 21 and July 5, 2017, will visit Castaway Cay twice, also with a stop in Nassau.

For more info, you can visit disneycruise.com and the Disney Parks Blog. Bookings will become available on April 14, 2016.

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