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  • On Sep 22, 2025
    Theresa from MD Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    I am sailing on a cruise leaving Sydney Australia on February 2nd. I am trying to figure out when I can book activities and excursions. February 2nd in Australia is February 1st in Florida. Which date do I use to calculate my booking day?

    Ahoy Theresa!

    It looks like you will be aboard the Disney Wonder as she makes her way to Hawaii! What an amazing adventure you will have! If I were you, I would want to book activities and excursions as soon as possible, too.

    You can book Port Adventures and activities for sailings from Australia right when the clock strikes midnight Eastern Time (Orlando, Florida) on the day your advance window opens. For first-time sailors, that window opens 75 days before you sail. Castaway Club members get a head start: Silver at 90 days, Gold at 105 days, Platinum at 120 days, and Pearl at 123 days before embarkation. Concierge Guests may begin at 130 days. 

    When your window opens and your reservation is paid in full, log into My Reservations on the Disney Cruise Line website or open the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app to choose your Port Adventures, adult-exclusive dining, spa time, and more. If something you hoped for is unavailable, keep checking! Plans change, and openings often appear. 

    Bon Voyage!
    Anne
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