If you have never taken your family on a cruise before, consider taking them on a Disney Cruise.

We are seeing some fantastic rates for 4-nights and 3-nights aboard the Disney Wonder on the last week of August. Compare it to cruising any other time during the months of June, July and August, rates go as high as twice as much per person.

A family of four – 2 adults and 2 children 10&under – can sail to the Bahamas for $2335.00 US including taxes. This is based on Disney’s most economical inside cabin pricing for the August 26th 4-Night Sailing of the Disney Wonder This rate is without air arrangements, ground transportation and trip insurance. It’s a very good price considering that is a summer sailing on a 5 star ship.

We still checked around to see if we can get a better deal for the same sailing. After a thorough search through Cheaptickets.com, Vacationstogo.com, Travelocity, and Orbitz, they all yielded approximately the same price as booking your cruise directly with Disney. Disney also has an additional promotion you might possibly combine with your cruise – if you apply for your Disney Visa Credit Card, you might be able to save an additional $40!

The cruise starts and returns to Port Canveral. The itinerary will take you to Nassau and Disney’s Private Island Castaway Cay. Life aboard Disney Wonder is full of fun for kids of all ages – The Oceaneer Club (ages 3-7), The Oceaneer Lab (ages 7 – 12), Ocean Quest, Aloft, The Stack, Studio at Sea, Spa & Fitness, Three Pools, and Deck Activities. There are also Live Shows, Character Experiences, Night Clubs & Loungers, and Movies as part of the daily activies. A three day land extension stay at The Walt Disney World Resort before your cruise is also available at an additional cost.

Booking your cruise is very easy. You can book directly on line at Disney Cruise Lines, or you can talk to a cruise representative at 1-800-951-3532. At this time, only a deposit is only required to hold your cruise so that you can take advantage of the great rates. If your family vacation plans change before final payment – June 12, 2007, you can still cancel your cruise and receive 100% of your deposit back.

Most families do not give their summer vacations a serious thought until sometime in the Spring. Family staterooms that can accomodate 3+ passengers will be hard to acquire that close to the summer sailings. The last thing you want is to have to break your family into two separate staterooms, one floor away from each other. It looks like there are still midship cabins available that can accomodate quads, so don’t wait too long in securing yours! Booking early can also guarantee that you get your preferred dining times.