Castaway Club Adds Pearl Tier: Full Details on Disney Cruise Line’s New Top-Tier Loyalty Benefits

Disney Cruise Line is launching the Pearl tier of its Castaway Club loyalty program on May 1, 2023, as part of the Silver Anniversary at Sea celebration. Guests who have completed at least 25 Disney Cruise Line sailings will qualify, unlocking perks including unlimited complimentary digital photo downloads, a 123-day activity booking window, priority itinerary access, and a complimentary dinner at Palo. Pearl members will also receive exclusive pearlescent tumblers in their stateroom upon boarding.

Disney Cruise Line is introducing a new top tier to its Castaway Club loyalty program called Pearl, launching May 1, 2023 as part of the Silver Anniversary at Sea celebration. Guests who have completed at least 25 Disney Cruise Line sailings will qualify, gaining access to the most expansive set of member benefits in the program’s nearly 25-year history. The Pearl name draws inspiration from the natural process of pearl formation—a nod to the time and loyalty guests have invested in the cruise line.

Photography: Unlimited Complimentary Digital Downloads

On every sailing, Disney Cruise Line photographers capture family moments throughout the ship and at destinations. As a top-tier benefit, Pearl Castaway Club members will receive unlimited complimentary digital downloads from their voyage—an ongoing value that grows with each sailing.

Priority Itinerary Booking: Four Days Before the Public

Pearl members will gain exclusive early access to new Disney Cruise Line itineraries, with a booking window that opens four days before the general public. This advantage is significant as popular sailings—particularly shorter Caribbean itineraries and special themed cruises—can sell out quickly once availability opens broadly.

Activity Booking: 123-Day Head Start

Disney Cruise Line offers a wide array of customizable onboard and onshore experiences—from character dining and adult-only beverage tasting seminars to Port Adventures and Senses Spa & Salon appointments. Pearl members will be able to book these activities earlier than any other tier, with a dedicated window opening 123 days before their sailing date, launching later in summer 2023.

Stateroom Welcome Gift: Pearlescent Tumblers

Beginning summer 2023, all Castaway Club tiers will receive a refreshed assortment of welcome-aboard gifts in their staterooms. Pearl members specifically will find a pair of pearlescent tumblers waiting for them—one per stateroom, subject to availability. Gifts may vary and are not guaranteed.

Complimentary Dinner at Palo

Palo, the adult-exclusive restaurant known for its Italian-inspired cuisine and romantic ambiance, has long been a hallmark perk for Platinum Castaway Club members. The Pearl tier extends this benefit: Pearl members will receive a complimentary dinner for two at Palo during their voyage, based on reservation availability. This makes Pearl the second tier to enjoy hosted dining at one of the fleet’s most sought-after restaurants.

Who Qualifies and How to Join

Castaway Club membership is automatic—any guest who has sailed at least once with Disney Cruise Line is already a member. The existing tiers (Silver: 1–4 sailings; Gold: 5–9; Platinum: 10–24) remain unchanged, with Pearl now sitting above Platinum for those who have reached 25 or more sailings. Full details on all tiers and the Silver Anniversary at Sea celebration are available at DisneyCruise.com.