Specialty & Fireworks Cruises

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Turn any occasion into a floating party! Take an evening Specialty Cruise around sparkling Disney waterways with brilliantly lit Theme Parks as your backdrop, then anchor just in time for one of the world famous Disney fireworks shows.

You can even turn a Specialty Cruise into a Celebration Cruise complete with cake and ice cream! Specialty cruises and Birthday Cruises accommodate a maximum of 12 persons.

Better still, climb aboard the Grand 1, a 45 foot Sea Ray Yacht, ready to cruise around Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake for your special occasion.

All cruises can be booked up to 90 days in advance, and very often get booked up very quickly.

Call 1-407-WDW-PLAY to book. All cancellations must be 24 hours in advance or your credit card will be charged.


Wishes Specialty Cruises

These are available from the Grand Floridian, Contemporary, Polynesian, Wilderness Lodge and Fort Wilderness.

Basic Cruise
21 foot pontoon boat with driver. The price includes water, soda and snacks .
Up to 8 guests - $266.25 tax included

Celebration Cruise
21 foot pontoon boat with driver. The price includes water, soda, snacks, and decorations.
Up to 8 guests - $291.25 tax included

Premium Cruise
25 pontoon boat with driver. The price includes water, soda, snacks and audio feed for Wishes soundtrack
Up to 10 guests - $319.50 tax included

Premium Celebration Cruise
25 foot pontoon boat with driver. The price includes water, soda, snacks, audio feed for Wishes soundtrack & decorations
Up to 10 guests - $344.50 tax included

Epcot IllumiNations Cruises

The boats sit under the International Gateway bridge for viewing IllumiNations. They are not close to each other so you feel like you're having a private viewing.

Basic
Pontoon boat and driver. The price includes water, soda and snacks.
Up to 10 guests - $319.50 tax included

Celebration
Pontoon boat and driver. The price includes water, soda, snacks, and decorations.
Up to 10 guests - $344.50 tax included

Breathless

"Breathless" is a reporduction of a 1930 mahogany Chris Craft boat, which is available from the Yacht and Beach Club Resort marina.

Seats maximum of 6 guests.

IllumiNations cruises - $308.85 tax included
Any other time - $101.18 per 30 minutes, tax included

Grand 1 Yacht

Grand 1, the most luxurious watercraft at Walt Disney World Resort, offers a pampered VIP boating experience on the waters of Seven Seas Lagoon just outside Magic Kingdom. A personal captain and deckhand launch the 45 foot Sea Ray yacht from the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

Morning and afternoon excursions on the Grand 1 offer guests a spectacular view of Magic Kingdom, Disney's Wedding Pavilion and several Walt Disney World resorts, including the rustic Wilderness Lodge and its faithful geyser that erupts in a shower of steam and water every hour.

For an elegant evening voyage, romantic music sets the mood as the sun sets over the gabled roofs of the Grand Floridian. And on select nights, guests can view "Wishes," a spectacular fireworks display above Magic Kingdom.

For the ultimate cruise, the Grand Floridian private dining staff can whip up a gourmet evening snack with fine wines. A private service butler also can cater to your every need; it is an experience not to be missed.

Dining service and private butler are available for additional fees.

There is a minimum 60 minute booking and it is available at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa with a maximum of 12 guests.
$480 per 60 minutes
$720 for 90 minutes
$960 for 2 hours

Reservations for Grand 1 can be made by calling 407- 824 -2682 90 days in advance and there is a 24 hour cancellation policy


Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage

Previously only available for Grand Gatherings, from July 13, 2009 it will be available to anyone, regardless of party size.

Enjoy an array of snacks and cookies before this moonlit voyage around the Seven Seas Lagoon, which provides the perfect viewing location for the "Wishes" fireworks spectacular at the Magic Kingdom®, as well as the "Electrical Water Pageant".

Upon arrival, enjoy a reception with snacks and beverages. Before boarding, Captain Hook and his fumbling first-mate, Mr. Smee, will join everyone for a meet-and-greet on the pier before this exciting journey! Playing host on the vessel for the evening is an unforgettable comedic pirate named "Patch", who guides everyone through the unpredictable waters of the Seven Seas Lagoon, while leading sing-alongs and Disney trivia games. After the fireworks show has ended, the ship heads back to the pier while Patch narrates the exciting story of Peter Pan, who just happens to be awaiting on the boat's return, ready to pose for photos and sign autographs. Guests who are celebrating special occasions, such as family reunions, birthdays and anniversaries, will be recognized.

PRICE: Adults $53.99 (inc tax)
Children (3-9) $30.99 (inc tax)

MEETING PLACE: Location confirmed at reservation time (from Disney's Contemporary Resort)

[Ali DeLargy - OTN Travel]

Had the opportunity to book Epcot's Illuminations Cruise last September for our family's Grand Gathering. I can easily say we found this experience to be the highlight of our trip!
We had two children & eight adults and thought the size of the boat sat everyone comfortably. The driver of our pontoon boat was fabulous - full of lots of great Disney trivia and kept us entertained as we circled around Crescent Lake before making our way over to Epcot's waterway in time for the show.
The viewing area where the pontoon boats sit for Illuminations is just under the bridge between France & the UK. It is unbelievable! You are so close that you could actually feel the heat from the pyrotechnics during the show.
This truly was a Magical Experience. I would highly recommend this excursion to all groups interested in viewing this beautiful show together aboard a boat all their own!