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Castaway Club Tiers: Perks and Booking Windows

Silver at 1 cruise, Gold at 5, Platinum at 10, Pearl at 25. What each tier unlocks, how early you can book Palo and excursions, and which perks matter.

Looking for Castaway Club perks in 2026? Here’s the updated breakdown of tiers, early booking windows, and the benefits that actually save you time (and money) on board.

Castaway Club is Disney Cruise Line’s loyalty program. You automatically join after your first sailing and unlock better booking windows and onboard perks as you move up tiers. Benefits can change, so always double‑check the current DCL details for your sailing.

Castaway Club Tiers (2026)

  • Silver: 1–4 sailings
  • Gold: 5–9 sailings
  • Platinum: 10–24 sailings
  • Pearl: 25+ sailings

Early Booking for New Itineraries

  • Silver: At least 1 day before the general public
  • Gold: At least 2 days before the general public
  • Platinum: At least 3 days before the general public
  • Pearl: At least 4 days before the general public

Activity Booking Windows (Port Adventures & Dining)

  • First-time: 75 days before sail date
  • Silver: 90 days
  • Gold: 105 days
  • Platinum: 120 days
  • Pearl: 123 days

Pearl Highlights

Pearl members receive early booking privileges plus perks like a complimentary Unlimited Digital Photo Package and a complimentary Palo dinner, along with all standard Castaway Club benefits. (Perks can vary by sailing, so confirm in your DCL account.)

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Important Booking Detail

Castaway Club booking windows apply per stateroom. The highest tier in the stateroom sets the booking window for everyone in that stateroom.