The Disney theme parks have their own dose of pirates and adventures on the water. We have the classic Pirates of the Caribbean ride and plenty of merchandise from the awesome movie franchise starring Johnny Depp and Kiera Knightley. Soon enough even Ariel from The Little Mermaid will have her own dark ride and a new character meeting section when Fantasyland expands at the Magic Kingdom in 2012 to include all new princess-themed locations. It’s going to be great for Disney princess fans of all ages. But if you want to go take an adventure on the high seas you don’t need to head to the Orlando theme parks. You can take a wonderful journey on the Disney Cruise Line and enjoy the great perks of Disney customer care and magic while on a beautiful cruise ship that is both adult and child friendly with plenty activities for both.

There are shows for the entire family to enjoy featuring your favorite Disney characters performing songs from your favorite movies. Just like at the Walt Disney World Resorts in Orlando, there are character dining moments and babysitting. There are plenty of opportunities for the kids to have fun as well without any adults. Under the careful supervision of Disney cast members your kids can have fun in scavenger hunts and learning activities while adults get the chance to relax. Once the ships dock at Castaway Cay, Disney’s own private island, the fun continues with the cruise members. You have an entire island all to yourself!

Disney recently announced that a new ship will be added to the fleet with the Disney Dream in 2011. The Dream will be departing from Port Canaveral and cruising to Nassau, Bahamas and Castaway Cay. The Dream will even feature a rollercoaster! AquaDuck will have you zooming 13 feet over the edge of the ship and high above at 150 feet over the water as you zoom through a clear acrylic tube. If you’ve never taken a Disney cruise you might want to start planning one now, they’re great fun and a different way to enjoy the Disney experience.