Travelers embarking on a Disney Cruise Line vacation should make sure to join Disney Cruise Line Castaway Club. This is the loyalty program for Disney Cruise Line. Once you sail your first time, you are a member. There are four levels of Castaway Club, each offering increasing benefits. The more you cruise, the greater the benefits.
Disney Cruise Line Castaway Club Levels
All Guests
For guests not yet members of Castaway Club, online check-in begins 30 days prior to your sail date.
Silver Member
Guests become a silver member after completing their first sailing with Disney Cruise Line. Silver Members of Castaway Club can book new itineraries one day earlier than the general public and are able to book excursions beginning 90 days prior to sailing.
In addition, Silver Members of Castaway Club receive:
- Online check-in 33 days prior to sailing
- Access to periodic Castaway Club communications and a special Castaway Club phone number for members-only direct communication
- Special cruise terminal check-in locations (depending on port availability)
- A welcome back gift to greet you in your stateroom upon your next sailing
Gold Member
Guests become a gold member after completing 5 sailings with Disney Cruise Line. Gold Members of Castaway Club can book new itineraries 2 days prior to the general public and excursions 105 days prior to sailing.
In addition, Gold Members of Castaway Club receive:
- All Silver Member benefits
- Online check-in 35 days prior to sailing
- Early access to select port arrival times
- Private onboard reception
- Special discounts
Platinum Member
Guests become a Platinum Member after completing 10 sailings with Disney Cruise Line. Platinum Members of Castaway Club can book new itineraries 3 days prior to the general public and excursions 120 days prior to sailing.
Additional Platinum Member Castaway Club benefits include:
- All Silver and Gold Member benefits
- Online check-in 38 days prior to sailing
- Complimentary dinner at Palo and Palo Steakhouse (one per sailing)
Pearl Member
Guests become a Pearl Member after completing 25 sailings with Disney Cruise Line. Pearl Members of Castaway Club can book new itineraries 4 days prior to the general public and excursions 123 days prior to sailing.
Additional Pearl Member Castaway Club benefits include:
- All Silver, Gold and Platinum Member benefits
- Online check-in 40 days prior to sailing
- No need to pick a Port Arrival Time. They will be automatically assigned the first boarding group for their cruise.
- Complimentary unlimited digital photo package. This benefit will be added to your stateroom account.