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Best Disney Cruise Line Secret: The Rainforest at Senses Spa

Sherry Boswell, Date Posted - October 21, 2017

Best Disney Cruise Line Secret? Shhh....the Rainforest at Senses Spa!
Best Disney Cruise Line Secret? Shhh....the Rainforest at Senses Spa!

Awaken the senses in a Rainforest…on a cruise ship! It’s no riddle, but rather the best kept secret on Disney Cruise Line’s fleet of ships. Book a Rainforest pass at the Senses Spa either for a day or the length of cruise and prepare to be pampered with aromatherapy showers, saunas, steam room, and heated stone loungers. Not only is it my favorite guilty pleasure on a Disney cruise, it is also a really big hack because I dare say most cruisers are not aware of this gem in the Senses Spa and Salon.

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Best Disney Cruise secret? Book a Rainforest pass at Senses Spa with Disney Cruise Line and aromatherapy showers, saunas, and loungers await.
The Rainforest on the Disney Wonder includes this serene heated loungers zone. Photo by Sherry Boswell, Melodious SheBuysTravel.

My guilty pleasure on a Disney cruise? Getting a Rainforest pass at the Senses Spa, which is really a steal! Hey, it’s no coincidence that the word SPA sounds like SPAAAAH! The Rainforest gives you unlimited entry to the scented showers, aroma steam, sauna rooms, private jacuzzi, and the coveted heated stone loungers, an area off limits to other spa guests. For a spa experience that sets guests on a sail for serenity and calm, I’d categorize the Rainforest as a must do on a Disney cruise. Here are all the details about the Rainforest and why it’s the best Disney Cruise secret and my favorite splurge.

Best Disney Cruise Line Secret? The Rainforest at Senses Spa

I’m letting you in on my favorite spa selection onboard Disney Cruise Line: the Rainforest, a members-only access area with jacuzzis, heated loungers, sauna, and showers. Makes you feel like a spa VIP and a surefire way to chill after an excursion-filled day. It’s a true Disney Cruise Line hack because new cruisers will likely not have heard about it.

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When to Book the Rainforest

Disney Cruise Line has a Senses Spa and Salon on all four of its ships, including this special area known as the Rainforest. Score! Keep in mind that there are a limited number of these passes available, so if you want one, jump all over it.

SheBuysTravel Tip: Head to the Senses Spa Open House on the first day of the cruise (usually around 3:00 pm before embarkation). Passes to the Rainforest Room are limited and they WILL sell out. In hindsight, I can say that I liked it even better than a single spa treatment. Probably because I could spread it out over several days instead of a few hours.

Rainforest in the Senses Spa on the Disney Cruise Line differs on every ship. The Disney Magic has a Roman bath design.
The Rainforest on the Disney Magic has a rolling fountain and dolphin mosaics. Photo by Melodious SheBuysTravel Sherry Boswell.

For Type-A planner types, pre-purchase a day pass online while available for $16 a day. However, I highly recommend a length of cruise pass because it will encourage you to slow down and unwind.

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The Rainforest is not specifically detailed on the Disney Cruise Line website, so many first time cruisers and even those who have cruised Disney before might not even know about it. That is why I find it is my civic cruising duty to tell you how awesome it is!

All Rainforest rooms on Disney Cruise Line have aromatherapy showers and saunas.
These aromatherapy showers on the Disney Magic bring the thunder and the fog! Photo by Sherry Boswell, Melodious SheBuysTravel.

What’s Included in the Rainforest

The Rainforest has the following amenities that can only be used by passholders:

  • Tropical Showers with multiple “rain” programs
  • Warm Ceramic Loungers
  • Steam Hamam
  • Warm Sauna
  • Traditional Steam Room
  • 2 Jacuzzis overlooking the ocean (on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy)
Soothing fountains and water stations are some of the amenities you'll find in the Senses Spa Rainforest on Disney Cruise Line.
The entrance to the Rainforest on the Disney Dream sets the tone for relaxation to come. Photo by Sherry Boswell, Melodious SheBuysTravel.

Since I was already at the spa to use the Rainforest, I ended up using the showers there more than in our cabin. I actually preferred this because the spa showers are much bigger and more luxurious when paired with the sauna/steam room/jets.

Rainforest Pricing

In 2017, a one day pass was less than $20 and a 7-day pass costs about $140. Senses Spa will also add an automatic 18% gratuity to the price.

SheBuysTravel Tip: Instead of paying individually, girlfriends should go in together and take advantage of the couples rate to save even more money! My friend and I booked a length of cruise Rainforest couples pass on a 4-night cruise on the Disney Magic for $144, which is less than if we both booked single passes.

Rainforest Favorite Spots

My favorite Rainforest spot on every Disney cruise is the ceramic stone lounger. I could have stayed on one all day!

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Best Disney cruise line secret? Chilling out in the Rainforest on a heated stone lounger on Disney Cruise Line.
Searching for namaste on a stone lounger in the Rainforest on the Disney Dream. Photo by Melodious SheBuysTravel Sherry Boswell.
One of my top picks in the Rainforest: the jacuzzis on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy.
A close second is the outdoor jacuzzis overlooking the ocean on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy. Photo by Sherry Boswell, Melodious SheBuysTravel.

Rainforest FAQs

You must be at least 18 years of age to utilize the spa services. Senses Spa also has an area called the Chill Spa for teens to get treatments.

No appointments are necessary to use your Rainforest Room pass.  Check-in is simple: they hold your stateroom key at the front desk.  A Rainforest bracelet allows you access to the Rainforest.  The locker room is available to change into your swimwear with towels, cotton robes, and sandals.  Lockers are available free of charge for securing personal belongings.

I’m not alone in my love for Disney Cruise Line! Check out all the SheBuysTravel resources for other ideas of kid-free activities onboard, why you should dine at Palo, and 6 Things that are included in the price of your Disney Cruise (and 9 things that are not).

Best Disney cruise line secret? Relax in the Rainforest, my not-so-secret find in Senses Spa on Disney Cruise Line.

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  1. Kim says

    September 15, 2019 at 10:47 am

    The price has gone up! Just ordered mine for the fantasy- for my husband and I for a one day pass with taxes included- it was $68

    Reply
  2. Cara B. says

    July 10, 2018 at 9:20 am

    What are the hours for the Rainforest pass?

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  3. Carol says

    July 1, 2018 at 11:39 am

    Going on our 1st Disney cruise in October 2018 and find on the DCL website at the Gifts & Amenities section a one-day pass to Rainforest for $16.00. In reviewing your post, this seems to be a good deal…so do I get to go just one time for the day or could go multiple times in the one day?
    Thanks,

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  4. Michelle coleman says

    June 12, 2018 at 12:38 pm

    I have heard that if you decline the scrub the price is cheaper. Do you know if this is true? We love the rainforest

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  5. Linda M says

    May 19, 2018 at 3:29 pm

    Thank you for this great hidden gem. If I do nothing else, this will be it. I’m still trying to understand the booking process, since you are correct that it doesn’t mention it on the website. I’m really concerned about it selling out and would like to know exactly what to do so I don’t miss out. Do I book a 1x treatment and then change to a weekly pass after boarding. We’re going on the Halloween cruise on the Fantasy in October. (FYI, My travel agent is able to book all activities 120 days prior to the cruise)
    Thank you so much!!

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    • Sherry Boswell, SheBuysTravel with Teens says

      May 21, 2018 at 9:43 am

      I would suggest when you board the ship that you head to Senses Spa to book the Rain Forest pass. Most cruisers either will not know about the pass or will wait to get it during the spa open house, usually scheduled around 3pm. I think you will be one of the first to grab a pass with this strategy. FYI: Having a spa treatment already scheduled will not help you one way or another. Although you may want both depending on your budget! Your TA would be able to book the spa treatment in advance for you, but not the Rain Forest. Hope this helps and that you have a fabulous cruise!

      Reply
  6. Jodi Kelly says

    March 30, 2018 at 7:39 pm

    This may br a dumb question. Lol are the showers private ? I was trying to figure out if you arr supposed to use them w a swim suit or if you have privacy to shower as per the norm?

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    • Jen says

      May 15, 2018 at 8:15 pm

      You need to wear your suit. You can be in the shower alone or with your partner, but it is open for others to see– there is no door.

      Reply
    • Sherry Boswell, SheBuysTravel with Teens says

      May 17, 2018 at 8:30 am

      There are no dumb questions! The RainForest showers are public and do not have doors/curtains. So go with a bathing suit. Robes and towels are available. FYI: there are private showers in the spa bathrooms, which make a great place to get ready after a spa treatment or Rain Forest time.

      Reply
  7. Becky says

    December 27, 2017 at 4:45 pm

    I love the Rain Forest! Have purchased on the Winder and Magic! We will be on the Fantasy, if I do the week/7 day, am I able to go into the spa more than once a day?

    Reply
    • Sherry Boswell, Melodious SheBuysTravel says

      December 27, 2017 at 4:59 pm

      Yes-you can use your Rain Forest pass as much and as often as you like! It’s especially fun to try the spa at different times of day. One of my favorite experiences was on the Disney Dream stone loungers at sunset.

      Reply
  8. Liana Moore says

    October 21, 2017 at 1:54 pm

    Oooh, sounds wonderful! I am putting this on my to-do list for the Disney Cruise we are planning.

    Reply

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