Beverage Tasting Seminars

Can book these once booking window opens up based on Castaway Club Level

Can cancel and get a refund if done 24 hours before event

Not every seminar is offered on all the ships

Of note gratuity automatically added to bill but worth it

• DCL will typically hold back reservations or not fully book the tasting therefore check again once on the ship

• Especially look when at port and connected to the ship’s Wi-Fi

  • That will typically be a second wave of opening up

  • Also check 3 days before sailing

• Sometimes once one is full, they could open another one

• Amari Tasting

  • Delve into a diverse menu of Italian Amari drinks as the perfect primer to this complex class of herbal spirits.

• Beer Tasting

  • Let’s make a toast to the world’s oldest alcoholic drink—from ales and lagers to stouts, wheats and beyond!

• Bourbon Tasting

  • Explore the history, flavor and styles of America’s most iconic whiskey.

• Champagne Tasting

  • Savor some of the best bubbly from Europe and beyond, with a crash course in creating amazing Champagne cocktails.

• Chocolate & Liquor Tasting

  • Indulge in the exquisite pairings of rich chocolates with premium Champagne and liquors—c’est magnifique!

• Cognac Tasting

  • Awaken your senses with the velvety drink referred to by the French as l’eau de vie—the water of life.

• Kick-Start Your Day Beverage Tasting

  • Celebrate the start of your vacation with our signature mimosa, Bloody Mary and 3 non-alcoholic, craft juice beverages during this 30-minute experience on the day you set sail.

• Martini Tasting

  • Luxuriate in the deliciously distinct flavors of a popular cocktail once referred to as the “elixir of quietude.”

• Mixology Class

  • Stir up popular cocktails during this bartending workshop—from layered shots to margaritas, martinis and more.

• Mojito & Caipirinha Tasting (photos attached)

  • Create, taste and learn the history of muddled drink classics straight from the Caribbean—it’s the perfect alternative for a day at the beach!

• Reserve Whiskey Bourbon Tasting

  • For the true whisky and whiskey connoisseur, our expert bartenders will guide you through a selection of high-end bourbons and whiskies from our reserve collection–complemented by the exquisite flavors of ETHEL M® Chocolates. Tastings include some of the most unique and rare selections from around the world—including Europe, Japan and the United States. Tastings may differ, depending on the availability of various distinguished spirits.

• Rum Tasting

  • Sail to the head of the class by mastering the right way to appreciate rum, the Caribbean’s sweetest nectar!

• Stem-to-Stern Wine Tasting

  • Pop the cork for an aromatic, new twist on one of the world’s favorite libations!

• Tequila & Margarita Tasting

  • Celebrate the culture, region and tradition surrounding Mexico’s most popular spirit.

• Whiskey Tasting

  • Navigate the art and science of tasting aqua vitae—from the nose and palate to the length of the finish.

• Old World Fashioned

  • When it comes to creating the perfect Old Fashioned, there’s a recipe to please nearly every palate—and therein lies its beauty. Whether tracing the cocktail back to its origins, with a sugar cube and splash of water, or taking a modern twist on the classic, with simple syrup and bitters, you’ll discover a highly enjoyable cocktail sure to delight all your senses.

If you cancel an onboard activity what happens?

If you need to change your onboard activity plans, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to the experience start time. Once an activity is canceled, there is no specific time frame at which the activity reenters the system for booking. Computer systems are a little like Donald Duck, great pals but also a little unpredictable!

Now, if you canceled an activity by accident and would like to rebook it, I have a couple of ideas:

On the Disney Cruise Line website, periodically check for the activity under the “Already Booked” tab, select “Book / Manage Cruise Activities” and perhaps you will find the activity available for booking.

If not, once onboard you can use the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app to peruse and book activities or stop by the Guest Services Desk. Often times fellow cruisers have a last-minute change in plans, and you will find just the activity you were looking for!

On my last cruise, we had hoped to book one of the beverage tastings onboard the ship but it was not available. A Crew Member encouraged us to try a different tasting during our day at Castaway Cay at Heads Up Bar instead, and I'm glad we did! We had such a great time soaking up the sunshine and a few rum cocktails.