Can Adults Have Fun on Disney Cruises Without Kids?

Yes, you can have a great time on a Disney Cruise without kids! Since the Disney Cruise Line includes areas for kids and teens to enjoy, this gives parents the chance to enjoy time on their own. For adults enjoying a Disney Cruise without kids, this is a great way to enjoy the ship in adult atmospheres. You do NOT need to have kids with you to have a great time on a Disney Cruise.

All the Disney Cruise ships include adult-only areas and experiences with some variation in offerings. But most ships all include a spa, a private adult area pool and bar, a coffee bar, wine tastings or cocktail classes, and adult-only dining experiences. Let's get into why I think adults can have a great time on a Disney Cruise, no kids necessary.

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What Does Adult Exclusive Mean On A Disney Cruise?

Adult exclusive on a Disney Cruise means that these experiences and areas of the ship are reserved for guests ages 18 and older. And yes, Disney Cruise cast members might ask younger-looking guests to see their Key to the World card to verify they meet the age requirement.

These experiences exist so adults can have their own areas to relax because let's face it, the kids' pool has a much different atmosphere than a pool reserved for just adults! And that's just one example. The dining experiences, lounges, and entertainment will have a much different atmosphere since it's reserved for adults.

You can essentially go on a Disney Cruise and never even interact with kids. Which can be nice for adults without kids…. and for parents looking for a break from their kids.

Can Adults Enjoy a Disney Cruise With No Kids?

Adults might actually enjoy a Disney Cruise even more without kids! You will see plenty of adults on a Disney Cruise without kids of their own and it's totally normal.

It's also common for adults on cruises who have kids to hardly spend much time with their kids! This is because of the amazing kids clubs that Disney offers. I always joke that when I take my teen on a cruise I barely see him the entire time because he's having so much fun. I usually have to beg him to come have dinner with us and tear himself away.

So if you're worried about looking out of place as an adult without kids on a DIsney Cruise, don't worry about this at all. There's a large cruiser community of Disney Adults that sail without kids as well so no one is judging you one bit. Disney is for everyone of all ages- not just kids! And this is especially true on Disney Cruise Line.

There is even an adult-only exclusive beach and dining area on both of Disney's private islands which ensures you can lean into these adult-only areas the entire cruise! Now let's get into all the other cool things you can enjoy on Disney Cruises that are meant just for adults!

Disney Cruise Exclusive Adult Pool Areas

Each Disney Cruise ship will have an adult-only pool area that will include a pool, hot tub, and nearby bar.

This area can get crowded especially in the late afternoon. If you want to enjoy the area before it gets too crowded then showing up before lunchtime is the best bet. It will be most crowded after that point.

Disney Dream and Fantasy Have Best Pools for Adults

I loved this area of the ship on the Disney Dream, the hot tub was definitely the biggest perk as the hot tub in the kid's pool area is always filled with smaller kids splashing and jumping. This is the place to go if you want to enjoy a more relaxing hot tub experience!

The layout of the adult-only pool sections on each Disney Cruise ship will vary but every ship does have a dedicated pool space just for adults. But out of all the Disney Cruise Line ships I've sailed on, the adult-only areas on the Disney Dream are still my favorite.

Top Tier Dining and Lounges for Adults

All of the Disney Cruise ships have adult-exclusive lounges and dining options. This is also where many adult-only events take place during your cruise. Sometimes the lounges will offer all ages events but they will mainly be for adults only.

Adult Only Dining Options Offer Luxury Experiences

As for adult-exclusive dining options, these include:

• Enchanté by Chef Arnaud Lallement- Disney Wish
• Palo Steakhouse- Disney Wish
• Palo- Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy
• Remy- Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy
• Senses Juice Bar- Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy

Brunch is very popular at both Remy and Palo and books up quickly. Palo is on every Disney Cruise ship so it's the dining experience that most cruisers are familiar with. Senses Juice Bar is located in the Senses Spa & Salon which makes it an easy pick-me-up after a spa experience.

All of these dining experiences come at an additional cost and are not included in the cost of your cruise. I enjoyed both dinner at Palo and brunch and out of the two my favorite experience was brunch. I highly recommend it!

A Variety of Themed Lounges on Each Ship

For lounges, these will vary depending on your Disney Cruise ship. The newer ships like the Disney Wish and the Disney Treasure, feature Disney-themed options like a Star Wars lounge and Disney theme park attraction lounges.

This is part of the fun of trying different Disney Cruise Line ships is to explore the different lounges and offerings. One of our favorites has been the Haunted Mansion bar on the Disney Treasure along with the well-known Star Wars lounge on the Disney Wish!

While kids are welcome in these lounges during the day, you won't see too many as the day gets longer.

Upscale Lounges Offer Elevated Experiences

There are also lounges that, while still themed, offer a more upscale experience like The Rose on the Disney Wish. This lounge is located right outside of the Disney adult-only dining experience Palo.

Chance to Experience New Cocktails

But if you're looking for places to enjoy good drinks, all the Disney Cruise ships offer that too! You can get a great variety of cocktails on the ships including the neat champagne cocktail flight (seen above) I enjoyed with friends during our last cruise. They even served it with chocolate to pair which was a nice touch.

Cocktail Classes and Experiences

I enjoyed one of the wine tasting experiences during my last Disney Cruise which was a fun way to spend the evening at sea. The wine tasting cost $55 and included six different wines to try, a bottle of water, and a pin. The wine tasting lasted about an hour and the cast member leading the tasting was extremely knowledgeable about wine.

Live Music in Lounges at Night

The Disney Cruise Line app is your go-to place for locating all these adult-only activities during your Disney Cruise! There will be events going on each night in the lounges so make sure to look at the schedule and see what's available.

Adults Even Get Their Own Coffee Shop

Cove Cafe is an adult-exclusive coffee and bar lounge which is a nice getaway for adults to enjoy a peaceful cup of coffee. And of course, you can find the lattes with Disney artwork here too!

Disney Cruise Activities Focused on Adults

There are plenty of adult-only activities on the Disney Cruise ships to enjoy during your cruise. These range in variety from Disney character drawing classes in the lounges to nightclub events to wine tasting. There is so much to do for adults on a Disney Cruise!

I especially appreciate how a Disney Cruise makes the adult-exclusive events not just focused on alcohol. It was fun to draw a Disney character with other adults in a more serene setting than the family drawing classes.

Repeat Dinner Shows with an Adult Only Twist

Depending on the entertainment lineup, there may even be an adult-exclusive version of the dinner shows. During my last Disney Cruise, one of the dinner shows featured Eric Jones Magic from America's Got Talent and Penn & Teller.

The same evening, there was an adult-exclusive show with Eric Jones Magic that was a similar version of the earlier show but with more adult humor. This was a really cool offering. I happened to run into Eric Jones before he performed which was a fun ‘meet and greet' in its own right.

Disney Cruise Senses Spa & Salon

Each Disney Cruise Line ship features the Senses Spa & Salon. Senses offer an immensely wide range of services from massages, basic salon services like haircuts and pedicures, and even teeth whitening.

There's also a wide selection of cosmetic body and facial treatments offered like dermal filler, skin tightening, cool body sculpting, and Dysport (similar to Botox).

All of these services come at an additional cost and are not included in the cost of your cruise. You can also expect to pay more for these services than you would at a local salon or med spa so that's also something to keep in mind. The cosmetic treatments require a free 30-minute consultation and they will give you a price depending on that. It does appear you have some room to get the price down in those meetings so keep that in mind if you're interested.

There are also many free classes and consultations available at the spa throughout the cruise. Some of these will provide you the chance to sample the products sold in the spa (the brand of choice for most cruise lines, including Disney, is Elemis) which can be a fun way to fill an afternoon at sea. Keep in mind that these mini-free classes often come with a sales pitch at the end either to purchase the products or book a spa treatment.

Guests 13 to 17 years of age can have services and treatments under 2 conditions: a parent or guardian must book the services and treatments, and a parent or guardian must accompany them for the duration of the treatment. I didn't see any teens in the spa during my time there so I am unsure how common it is but it's nice to give them the option. They do offer teen-specific facials according to one of our friends on the cruise which is a nice luxury for teens to enjoy.

Disney Cruise Rainforest Room Is Perfect for Adults

One area that is worth splurging in during your stay is access to the Rainforest Room! You can book this per day or for the duration of your stay but it gives you access to the spa's rainforest-themed aromatherapy steam rooms, a dry sauna fashioned after a Roman bath, stone-heated beds, hot tubs, and more.

Hot Tubs in Rainforest Room are the Best

On some cruise ships, the hot tubs overlook the water and make for such a tranquil experience.

Heated Stone Beds to Lay On

The heated stone beds were heaven to lay on!

Prices change depending on the duration of your cruise but a Day Pass to the Rainforest Room is usually around $39 per person and a voyage length pass could be as high as $189 for an eight-night sailing. Passes are extremely limited in order to keep the area peaceful and not crowded. If you are interested in booking, visit the Senses Spa & Salon on embarkation day and sign up.

Disney Cruises Are Worth It for Adults

Adults can find plenty to do onboard a Disney Cruise ship whether you partake in some of the additional cost experiences or activities or just enjoy the complimentary entertainment for adults.

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I would not hesitate for one minute to book a Disney Cruise Line experience as an adult without kids!