If you’re a grandparent going on a cruise with your family, you’ll want to keep reading. I’m sharing the top nine things to do for grandparents on a Disney Cruise, whether you always want to be near your kids and grandkids or when you need some time to yourself.
Activities to Do With Your Grandkids
There are endless possibilities of things to do on a Disney Cruise. You’ll want to keep an eye on the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app to see the full schedule of events each day, but these are some of the top activities for grandparents to do with their grandkids.
Enjoy Broadway-Style Shows Together
Princess Jasmine and Aladdin in the musical "Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular" aboard Disney Cruise Line.Photo by Steven Diaz, courtesy of Disney
My favorite shows are Tangled: The Musical, which is exclusive to the Disney Magic, and Disney Hercules, which is solely available on the new Disney Destiny. Tangled is a fun take on the Disney Animation Studios film, with some original songs (I love "Flower of Gold") and a take on the lantern scene that gets everyone in the theater teary-eyed. Disney Hercules is a modern retelling of the animated classic, with over-the-top costumes and a curtain call that will have you on your feet dancing.
Let’s be honest, did you really go on a cruise if you didn’t play bingo? I don’t think so. Throughout the cruise, Disney hosts a handful of bingo sessions, which can be played on traditional paper cards or on machines. Of course, grandparents and grandkids are encouraged to play together, but only the grandparents can actually win.
I’ve been in a few sessions where the kids get more excited than their winning family member, which always makes for a great memory, especially if you’re the one winning a few hundred or thousands of dollars.
Participate in Family Game Shows
Luna is a family-friendly entertainment space on the Disney Wish.Disney Cruise Line
This is where the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app will come in handy again so you know what time and where these games are being played.
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Meet Characters
Bluey and Bingo will be hitting Disney Cruise Lines in 2026.One of the highlights of a Disney Cruise for many families is the chance to see Disney characters without long wait times like in the theme parks. Throughout the cruise, you can see, get photos with, and get autographs from classic characters like Mickey Mouse and his pals, Disney Princesses, Marvel superheroes, and more. And if you're traveling with toddlers and young children, you can even meet Bluey and Bingo onboard select sailings.
Watch Fireworks from the Top Decks
Disney Cruise Line's Pirate Night is a long-running tradition featuring deck parties with performances and more.Photo by Kent Phillips, courtesy of Disney
Activities Grandparents can Enjoy Away From Kids
When the grandkids are out enjoying the kids club, it’s your time to sneak away and enjoy one of these adult-only activities.
Adult-Only Dining
Enchante is an adult-only restaurant on Disney's Wish Class ships.Disney Cruise Line
I particularly love Palo on the Disney Wonder and Disney Magic because it features a first-come, first-served bar where you can enjoy a cocktail and select items from the food menu. On a recent Disney Cruise to Alaska, after a long day of excursions, I opted to sit at the bar instead of going to one of the main dining rooms for dinner, and it was a quiet retreat that helped me reset for an evening of fun.
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Relax at Senses Spa
The Rainforest Room in Disney Cruise Line is a retreat for adults.Disney Cruise Line
In fact, the Rainforest is the one area I always go on a Disney Cruise, and often buy a length-of-cruise pass if I’m sailing on the Disney Dream or Disney Fantasy. On these two ships, you have access to a locker and changing room, and across the hall is the entry to the Rainforest. Inside the first room, there are saunas and steam rooms plus a handful of experience showers. But the real joy is the middle room, which features a line of tiled heated loungers and access to two hot tubs. The loungers and hot tubs also offer panoramic views thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows.
Adult beach at one of the islands
Disney Cruise Line's private island destination, Disney's Castaway Cay in the Bahamas, offers plenty of things to do for grandparents on a Disney Cruise.Photo by Matt Stroshane, courtesy of Disney
Both islands’ Serenity Bay offer oceanfront beach chairs and umbrellas, a dedicated bar, and an adult-only restaurant serving up beach BBQ favorites and island delights. I particularly love the ribs at both Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay.
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