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Port Guides

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What to actually do at each Disney Cruise Line port when you have kids under four. Castaway Cay, Lighthouse Point, Nassau, and beyond.

Philipsburg and Great Bay in Sint Maarten, the Dutch Caribbean port Disney Cruise Line just added Port Guides
July 13, 2026 7 min read

St. Maarten Is Disney Cruise Line's New Port: A Guide for Toddler Families

Disney Cruise Line just expanded to St. Maarten. Here is which sailings go there, how the dock and beaches work, and whether it makes sense with a toddler.

Nassau Bahamas waterfront as seen from a Disney cruise port stop Port Guides
January 13, 2026 7 min read

Nassau on a Disney Cruise: Should You Stay on the Ship or Explore?

An honest take on Nassau as a Disney cruise port. What staying on the ship is like, what exploring looks like with toddlers, and how to decide what's right for you.

Aerial view of cruise ships docked at the Nassau cruise port in the Bahamas Port Guides
May 31, 2025 8 min read

Disney Cruise Port Adventures: How to Pick Shore Excursions With Toddlers

How to choose port adventures on a Disney cruise with young kids. DCL excursions vs independent options, what works with toddlers, and how to plan port days.

Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point tropical beach with turquoise water Port Guides
March 17, 2025 8 min read

Castaway Cay vs Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point: An Honest Comparison for Families

Comparing Disney's Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point with toddlers. What's actually different between the two islands for families with little kids.

Families swimming at the Castaway Cay family beach with the Disney ship docked behind the palm trees Port Guides
February 17, 2025 8 min read

Castaway Cay With Kids Under 4: Practical Tips That Actually Hold Up

Practical tips for Castaway Cay with toddlers. Timing, what to bring, which areas work best for little kids, and the mistakes families make once and never again.

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