Family on Alaskan Cruise
  • On Apr 24, 2026
    Usanisa from WA Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    We are setting sail to Alaska on the Magic this summer, and I was wondering if there are any shore excursions that would require a car seat for my 3 year old?

    Hello, Usanisa,

    Our family's first Disney Cruise Line vacation was a magical sailing to Alaska. At the time, we also had children still in car seats and boosters. We are very happy our children had the chance to grow up having those experiences of sailing with Captain Mickey and Captain Minnie.

    Most Port Adventures that allow young children utilize shuttles or motorcoaches that allow young children to board without a special child safety seat. There are a few Port Adventures options that would require that children under 5 years old have their own child safety seat. When researching excursions, you can usually find information about the types of transportation in the description. And when there is a special requirement for children, such as to bring their own child seat for children under 5 years old or to use a booster seat for children between 5 and 8 years old, you can usually see that in the "Know Before You Go" section of the Port Adventures pages. Port Adventures which may require child seats generally include those that utilize regular passenger vehicles. Some examples include the Alaska Hummer Adventure in Ketchikan and the Back Country Jeep Adventure in Icy Strait Point.

    If in doubt, you may inquire at the Port Adventures desk on board the Disney Magic. You'll find it on Deck 3, starboard side. Of course, you are more than welcome to bring your own child seats on board the Magic. You're likely to find that many large items like car seats fit nicely under your stateroom bed.

    Oo-de-lally, Usanisa! You're going to have a marvelous time on the Disney Magic. It's one of my family's favorite ships. We have enjoyed sailing through the Panama Canal and to Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point on the Magic. Perhaps our next adventure on that amazing ship will be to Alaska.

    Have a great cruise, Usanisa!
    ~Tony

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