Ahoy, Moran! Thanks for sailing by planDisney with your question, and how exciting that your
Very Merrytime cruise is almost here!
You absolutely can book
it’s a small world nursery! in advance. The nursery is available for little ones ages 6 months to 3 years old, and you’ll reserve your time in the Cruise Activities section of the Disney Cruise Line website or in the
Disney Cruise Line Navigator app. Your booking window will open based on your
Castaway Club level, so I always recommend booking that first set of hours as soon as your window opens because spots do fill quickly. Since you are probably already within your booking window, no worries, as I'll explain more below.
You are allowed to book up to 10 hours before sailing, but it does not mean you’re limited to 10 hours total. Once you’re on the ship, you can stop by the nursery during the Open House (it's also a great time to see the space and meet the counselors) on embarkation day and book as many additional hours as you need, pending availability. If you have plans that you definitely need childcare for, like for a date night, a spa appointment, or even just enjoying a little grown-up time at a lounge, I recommend heading straight there after boarding to get the times that are most important to you.
Also, during your cruise, you can always check availability, adjust your reservations, or add more time either in person at the nursery or right in the Navigator app.
I HO-HO-Hope this helps, Moran, and I’m wishing your family the most magical sailing!
Sea ya real soon,
Eean