Disney's £30k suite fit for a princess

On the Disney Wish cruise ship, Julie Delahaye discovers the jaw-dropping luxury cabin and perks in a funnel that requires some deep pockets

- Edited by JULIE DELAHAYE

A tour of a £30,000-per-cruise suite is about as close as I'm going to get to experiencing how the other half lives. So when I was offered a sneak peek at Disney Cruise Line's beautiful Tower Suite hidden away in the funnel of the Disney Wish cruise ship, I jumped at the chance.

While the cost depends on the itinerary and length of sailing, prices for the suite reportedly start at £15,000. But despite that, it’s often booked out.

It's not difficult to see the appeal. The luxury starts early, with a dedicated check-in area and a private entrance to the suite and a lift in the funnel itself if you don’t want to take the stairs.

As soon as you enter, it’s clear this is no ordinary cabin. The suite is inspired by the beloved animated film Moana, with beautiful artwork and an eye-catching sculpture greeting you.

The main area is a huge open plan living and dining area with a few sofas, sideboards and a coffee table as well as a large dining table.

The whole room was bigger than my house, and the floor-to-ceiling windows (which are tinted so you can see out but fellow passengers can't peer in) just added to the grandiose feel.

There’s an island in the middle that hides a retractable TV, so when you're not watching it, it doesn't block out those ship views.