Ahoy, Taylor! Thanks so much for sailing by planDisney with your question. I’m happy to help you navigate the sometimes tricky waters of
Disney Cruise Line pricing!
It sounds like you’re noticing a difference between the pricing you see when you’re logged into your account with a prepaid reservation versus the pricing that shows up when browsing cruises more generally. You’re definitely not alone in noticing this!
When you log in and view your reservation, you’re seeing the price that was locked in at the time you booked. That rate is guaranteed for your sailing and won’t increase, even if prices for similar staterooms go up later. Disney Cruise Line uses dynamic pricing, which means cruise fares fluctuate based on demand, availability, and the timing of your search, kind of like airline tickets. So when you’re browsing cruises without logging in, you’re seeing the current prevailing rates, which may be higher (or sometimes lower) depending on those factors.
There’s also a chance you might be referring to the
onboard booking offer, where guests place a $250 deposit while on a cruise to receive 10% off a future sailing. If you’ve made one of those “placeholders,” it will typically apply a discounted rate when you’re logged in and ready to book a qualifying future voyage. That could also be a reason you’re seeing different pricing depending on how you’re searching.
One more thing to keep in mind: if you’ve added
prepaid gratuities or
vacation protection to your cruise, your total cost may appear higher than the base fare. Those are optional but valuable additions, and they can definitely affect what you see when reviewing your trip details.
I hope this helped clarify things for you, Taylor! But if I misunderstood your question, please feel free to reach out again with more details. I’d be more than happy to dive deeper with you.
Wishing you smooth seas on your next voyage!
Eean