Although most adults would jump at the chance to lie out on exotic island shores for a week or two, long-haul Caribbean cruises don’t always appeal to the entire family. That’s why a three- to five-night Disney Cruise Line (www.disneycruise.disney.go.com) sailing to the Bahamas is just the ticket for the whole gang to enjoy. These short cruise vacations are scheduled year-round from Port Canaveral, Florida, just 60 miles from Walt Disney World Resort, and incorporate stops in the Bahamian capital of Nassau, plus Castaway Cay – Disney’s own private island. (Select four-night sailings also depart from Miami.) The brand-new, 4,000-passenger Disney Dream offers character encounters and kids-only Oceaneer Clubs, as well as game rooms, teen and tween lounges, a nursery, sports deck, fully-loaded spa, Broadway-style shows, and a trio of pools.

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