Family fun on board; grandparents; Pirate Night; Main Deck
  • On Jan 13, 2026
    Tisa from TN Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Does the Disney Dream Mediterranean cruise May 16-23, 2026 have a pirates night?

    Ahoy, Tisa, and welcome to planDisney! There's something extra enchanting about sailing through the Mediterranean with Disney Cruise Line. The historic and beautiful ports of call in Spain and Italy pair perfectly with the activities, entertainment, themed dining, and distinctly Disney fun you’ll enjoy aboard the ship. Let’s make sure you’re ready to set sail!

    I have good news for you, Tisa: It looks like your 7-Night Mediterranean Cruise will indeed have a Pirate Night! At the time of writing this, it is scheduled for Day 4, after departing Civitavecchia, Italy. While there won't be fireworks, you can expect themed activities, a special dinner menu, exciting entertainment, and more. Pirate attire is optional, though it’s a great way to fully embrace the swashbuckling fun!

    It looks like your cruise will also have a formal night (Day 2) and a semi-formal night (Day 6) – this is a special, optional opportunity to dress up! 

    Please note that this schedule may change, so you might want to check back as embarkation day approaches. Once you board the ship and connect to Wi-Fi, you can use the Disney Cruise Line Navigator App to see the most up-to-date schedules for entertainment, dining rotations, activities, and more. This is also how you'll confirm when the ship will transform for Pirate Night!

    Tisa, you should definitely build time into your trip to explore the art, architecture, and coastal charm of Barcelona before or after your time on the ship. You'll stop at four ports of call in Italy, including Livorno, Civitavecchia, Naples, and Cagliari. If you haven't already, look into the various port adventures available to book in advance. Wine tasting, sightseeing in Rome, seeing the ruins of Pompeii, biking through Naples, taking a cooking class, and climbing the Tower of Pisa are just a few of the exciting shore excursions that you can book for an additional cost.

    You'll love your time aboard the ship, too. The Disney Dream has uniquely themed rotational dining locations and lounges, Broadway-style shows, adult escapes, and more. Don't miss the Quiet Cove Pool, an adult-exclusive area with a glass-bottom whirlpool spa, walk-up bar, and more. I love the nearby Cove Café – ask for your hot latte to be topped with a fun Disney Character design!

    Tisa, I hope this information has sprinkled a little pixie dust on your plans. If you think of any other questions, please reach out – we're always happy to help here at planDisney. I hope your time in Europe is full of happy, exhilarating, and memorable moments!

    Happy cruising,
    Kriss
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