In just a few weeks, the Disney Magic will return to New York City for a limited time, with special sailings to the Bahamas and Canada through November. These extraordinary cruises are jam-packed with magic and adventure, giving you so many opportunities for memorable family fun.

Here are the top five reasons to join us on a cruise vacation from the Big Apple this fall …

1. Experience epic fun during Marvel Day at Sea.
On seven special sailings from New York City, your family will be immersed in the Marvel Universe during Marvel Day at Sea. Occurring on one action-packed day at sea during your seven- or eight-night cruise, you’ll encounter favorite Marvel Super Heroes and Villains and enjoy an extraordinary deck show spectacular, Marvel-themed family and youth activities, special merchandise, unique food and beverage offerings, and much more. Marvel Day at Sea departs from the Big Apple on Oct. 6, 14, 21 and 28, as well as Nov. 4, 11 and 18.


2. Celebrate the season with Halloween on the High Seas.
Get ready for spooktacular fun on Disney Magic cruises departing New York City from Sept. 27 to Oct. 28. On these special voyages, the ship transforms into a ghoulish wonderland for our Halloween on the High Seas celebration. From costume parties and eerie eats to ghostly movies, haunted stories and more, prepare for a wickedly good time!

All 2017 Disney Cruise Line sailings from Port Canaveral and Miami to the Bahamas and Caribbean will include a stop at Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island paradise. In a setting of crystal-clear turquoise waters, powdery white-sand beaches, and lush landscapes, the island offers activities for every member of the family. (David Roark, photographer)

3. Visit our private island and Walt Disney World on Bahamian sailings.
On each Bahamian cruise from New York, you’ll visit our award-winning private island, Castaway Cay, for a full day of family fun in the sun. You’ll also have the chance to visit Walt Disney World when the ship docks at Port Canaveral, Florida. Tickets and round-trip transportation to the parks are included, making for a hassle-free day trip. Seven- and eight-night sailings to the Bahamas depart New York on Oct. 6, 14 and 28, as well as Nov. 4, 11 and 18.

In early 2017, the Disney Magic will sail three-, four- and five-night Bahamian and Caribbean cruises from Miami, followed by four select seven-night Southern Caribbean sailings from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Disney Magic embodies the Disney Cruise Line tradition of blending the elegant grace of early 20th century transatlantic ocean liners with contemporary design to create a stylish and spectacular cruise ship. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)

4. Discover maritime charm during voyages to Canada and New England.
Three special cruises to Canada from New York take you to seaside cities brimming with picturesque scenery and maritime charm. A seven-night sailing includes the first-ever call on Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, in addition to two stops in Nova Scotia: Sydney and Halifax. Four- and five-night sailings visit Saint John, New Brunswick, with the five-night cruise also calling on the quaint New England town of Bar Harbor, Maine, another new port of call for Disney Cruise Line. Cruises to Canada depart Sept. 27, Oct. 2 and Oct. 21.

The newly re-imagined Animator’s Palate onboard the Disney Magic is now painting a refreshing new “Drawn to Magic” show, immersing guests in an animated show about a hero’s journey through Disney and Pixar animation from wishing upon a star to happily ever after. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)

5. Enjoy fun-filled entertainment for the entire family. 
On all Disney Magic cruises, you’ll be treated to incredible entertainment like only Disney can do. The ship is home to imaginative spaces for kids like Marvel’s Avengers Academy, adult-exclusive areas, one-of-a-kind dining experiences, the thrilling AquaDunk slide and much more! Live entertainment, from Broadway-caliber stage spectaculars such as “Tangled: The Musical” to the swashbuckling Pirate Night deck party and Disney character interactions galore, every moment on the Disney Magic is sure to be unforgettable.

An added bonus, four of these sailings from New York City include Marvel Day at Sea and Halloween on the High Seas. Experience both of these incredible celebrations on Bahamian cruises departing Oct. 6, Oct. 14 and 28, and the seven-night Canada cruise departing Oct. 21. Talk about the Disney cruise of a lifetime!