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Preparing for your time in Germany

When packing personal clothing, please keep the weather in mind. Average temperatures in Germany can range from 10 to 30 degrees Celsius (50 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit) from May through October, and rain can occur frequently in the summer and early autumn. Please check the local weather before you travel and remember that you might be packing for more than one season. Crew will not be required to wear costumes during their time in Germany, so it is important to pack a sufficient amount of comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing. Please remember to also pack closed-toe shoes and thick socks to wear with the steel-toed shoes that DCL will provide for wearing at the shipyard.

Vessel Commissioning Team members with construction site responsibility will wear site-appropriate attire. Those not required to be on-site as part of their responsibilities will be able to wear personal clothing, including jeans. All individuals will be required to follow the Disney Look once individuals are living on the ship. Please see the Disney Look Book for additional details.

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Don't forget your nametag! It is important to bring your Disney Cruise Line name tag with you, as neither the shipyard nor the ship will have the capability to issue a new one immediately upon your arrival.

 

Preparing for your full contract

As you begin to pack for your upcoming journey, take time to prepare and ensure you have the appropriate documents and personal belongings that you will need for your full contract.

Due to limited space within each crew cabin, it is suggested that you pack conservatively for your time onboard.
  • Once you embark the ship, everything you bring will be stored only in your cabin.

Please be mindful of the size of your luggage. The designated storage area underneath the beds in each cabin is approximately 80 cm wide by 38 cm high.
  • You must be able to carry your own belongings; it is recommended that you use wheeled luggage.
  • Soft-sided bags and suitcases are quick and easy to store.
You will be representing the company while working and also during your personal time in guest areas and in ports of call. For those reasons, please choose your clothing with care.
  • Comfortable, casual clothing such as jeans, shorts, and t-shirts of good taste can be worn in crew areas.
  • Pack clothing that you can layer based on the weather. Temperatures will fluctuate through the seasons in different ports of call. A sweater or jacket is recommended for cooler evenings.
  • You will also need a swimsuit to participate in Personal Survival Techniques (PST) safety training (known as "wet drill"), and for your personal relaxation time.
  • In addition to casual clothing, we suggest you bring at least one nice outfit to wear for special occasions or crew events. Sunglasses, suntan lotion and/or bug spray are also strongly recommended.
  • Long sleeve and/or pants are recommended for winter months and to prevent bug bites and/or sunburn. A sweater, wind breaker and/or light jacket for cooler mornings and evenings is also recommended. 

You should bring toiletries (i.e. shampoo, deodorant, toothbrush, hair spray, etc.) onboard with you. Please know that once sailings begin, prices may be higher for toiletries and other personal items in some ports of call, so you will want to ensure you have what you need to last at least two weeks.

Posters, small decorative items, personal mementos, photographs, a calendar, books, and other personal items can be brought onboard. However, tape and/or nails cannot be used to hang items. Magnets are acceptable. You will be living in your cabin for several months, and we want you to feel at home. For safety reasons, candles and incense burners are not allowed. Remember that your cabin has limited space and your roommate(s) will also bring items.
Bed linens, a bed cover, towels, and a small amount of coat/clothing hangers are provided in your cabin. Should you desire, you are allowed to bring personal linens and towels. The laundering of your personal linens is your responsibility; there will be a laundry facility available onboard.
If you are currently taking medicine as prescribed by your own personal doctor at home, you should bring a supply to last for the duration of your contract. Once onboard, you are required to register all prescriptions and/or medicines with the medical team. All new and returning crew must present any new medication to the medical center upon embarkation. If you become ill or injured while on vacation, please report to DCL-Crew.Medical.Services@disney.com before returning to your contract.
Please note: Medications containing controlled substances such as codeine, even if they are readily available without a prescription at home, are not allowed onboard due to compliance with flag state laws.
Visit the shoe resource guide to learn about what work shoes you need for your role onboard. Some shoes are provided and others require that you purchase them prior to your arrival.
For crew members that are 21 or older, you will have availability to purchase alcohol onboard. As you complete your onboard training, you will learn more about what alcohol purchases are allowed on the ship, as well as in our ports of call. You may purchase alcohol onboard or in the Castaway Cay crew store if you are 21 years or older. Failure to comply could result in disciplinary action, not excluding termination.

Smoking, alcohol and drug consumption is generally prohibited throughout the shipyard premises, including in vehicles. Individual sub-areas may be exempted from the general smoking ban; these areas are marked accordingly. It is prohibited to bring alcoholic beverages, drugs and other addictive substances to the site or to consume them there. It is prohibited to enter the yard in an intoxicated state.

This includes onboard the ship. While the vessel is docked at the shipyard (i.e. in Papenburg, Bremerhaven, or Wismar), you may not bring or consume alcohol onboard.
Voltage is 110 and 220 volts in crew cabins on most vessels; the Disney Adventure has 220 volt Type C (Europlug) outlets only. Items using 110V should not exceed 1500W; items using 220V should not exceed 2000W. All electronics must be checked and cleared for use by the Engineering team for safety reasons.
  • Appliances such as hair dryers and razors from most parts of the world will work on the ship
  • A small radio or portable/personal audio player with headphones is recommended.
  • We recommend you bring a watch and a battery-powered alarm clock.

Clothing irons, kettles, blenders, or heat-producing equipment may not be brought on board. Disney Cruise Line will provide access to those items. UL, CE, CSA or equivalent approved coffee or hot drink machines that make single cups from capsules may be used in cabins.

If you have any questions regarding whether or not you can bring a particular item onboard, please contact us before leaving home.

The requirement to wear a facial covering for Guests and Crew will be based upon ship and/or itinerary. Requirements will also be influenced by current health advisories. While today, masking is optional for Crew in Guest and Crew areas, all Crew must be receptive to wearing a facial covering if/when required.