Ahoy, Tayler! Thanks so much for sailing by planDisney with your great question. A Mediterranean cruise is such a dream, and adding time in Barcelona and Rome before and after your sailing is a fantastic idea!
Like you, I’m actually planning my own European adventure on the Disney Dream next summer, sailing in and out of Civitavecchia, so I’ve spent a lot of time researching this exact topic. When you factor in jet lag and the excitement of exploring two iconic cities, choosing the right hotel location can make a big difference in how relaxed and refreshed you feel.
Disney Cruise Line partners with several wonderful hotels in Barcelona, including:
• Hilton Diagonal Mar
• Renaissance Barcelona Hotel
• Sofitel Barcelona Skipper
These hotels are well-located and make it easy to explore the city while also offering the convenience of Disney Ground Transfers to the port on embarkation day.
For post-cruise stays, Disney partners with beautiful hotels in Rome, such as:
• Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
• The Regency Rome
• Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel
One of the biggest perks of staying at a Disney partner hotel is the convenient transportation. You can book
Disney Ground Transfers (for a fee) from the port directly to your hotel on debarkation day, which makes traveling with luggage and jet lag so much easier. We personally booked the Rome Cavalieri for our own stay, but all of Disney’s partner hotels are carefully selected for their comfort, quality, and great locations.
You can explore these hotel options on the Disney Cruise Line website by searching under the port cities for
Barcelona and
Rome, and bookings can be made through your travel agent or by
calling Disney Cruise Line directly.
Tayler, I hope this helps you start planning an unforgettable pre- and post-cruise stay! If any other questions pop up along the way, you know where to find us.
Sea ya real soon,
Eean