The Disney Cruise Line has announced that it is suspending all cruises through April 28th and any sailings from Vancouver through the end of June. A statement was posted on the Disney Cruise Line website with details. The decisions to suspend sailings are due primarily to the safety of both guests and cast members. They were made under the direction of health experts and government officials.
Canada is currently not allowing any ship with more than 500 passengers to dock in any of its ports until July 1st. Because of this, all Canadian cruises for the Disney Cruise Line have been cancelled through June.
Guests that were scheduled to cruise on any of the impacted cruises will get either a cruise credit or full refund. Disney will be reaching out to guests or travel agents with an email that will detail next steps. For those who booked through a travel agent, reach out to the travel agent for further guidance. For guests who booked directly through the Disney Cruise Line that still have questions after receiving their email, the following phone numbers will provide access to answers: (866) 325-6685 or (407) 566-7797.
Currently sailings for the Disney Cruise Line have been suspended through April 28, 2020. This continues and extension of suspension of cruises by Disney. There could be more suspended cruises in the future. Subscribe to DAPS MAGIC for future updates on this and other Disney and geek stories.
DISNEY CRUISE LINE STATEMENT
With the well-being of our Guests and team members our top priority, and in line with the direction from health experts and government officials, Disney Cruise Line has decided to extend the suspension of all new departures through Tuesday, April 28, 2020.
Additionally, the Canadian government has announced that it will not allow any ship with more than 500 passengers to dock in any Canadian port until July 1, at the earliest. Given that we have not been able to secure an alternate homeport, it is necessary for us to cancel sailings scheduled to embark and/or debark in Vancouver.
Guests currently booked on affected sailings will be offered the choice of a cruise credit to be used for a future sailing within 15 months of their original sail date or a full refund. These Guests and travel agents will receive an email from us outlining details and next steps.
Guests who booked their reservation through a travel agent should contact them directly with any questions. Those who booked directly with Disney Cruise Line and have questions after receiving their email from us should call us at (866) 325-6685 or (407) 566-7797.
Below is a list of impacted sailings:
Disney Magic
April 2-6
April 6-11
April 11-16
April 16-20
April 20-25
April 25-30
Disney Wonder
April 5-10
April 10-12
April 12-19
April 19-24
April 24-29
April 29-May 8
May 8-18
May 18-25
May 25-June 1
June 1-8
June 8-15
June 15-22
June 22-29
June 29-July 6
Disney Dream
April 3-6
April 6-10
April 10-13
April 13-17
April 17-20
April 20-24
April 24-27
April 27-May 1
Disney Fantasy
April 4-11
April 11-18
April 18-25
April 25-May 2
Disney Magic European Sailings
Currently, we have not made any changes to our European itineraries, which are not scheduled to begin until mid-May. We continue to monitor global developments and follow the guidance of public health authorities, as well as officials in our ports of call. We will notify Guests of any necessary itinerary changes.
Guests currently booked on our European sailings through our July 25 departure can change their reservation up until the day before embarkation and receive a 100% cruise credit to be used for a future sailing within 15 months of their original sail date. The credit is non-refundable and standard prevailing rates will apply. Alternatively, Guests currently booked on our July 13, July 18 and July 25, 2020 European sailings may delay their final payment to 30 days prior to their sailing. Guests who booked their reservation through a travel agent should contact them directly. Those who booked with Disney Cruise Line may call us at (866) 325-2112 or (407) 566-3510.
Temporary Cancellation Policy Update
Given the current situation, we are offering temporary adjustments to our cancellation policy to provide more flexibility for our Guests. These adjustments may continue to evolve as more information becomes available.
All Guests scheduled to depart on the Disney Magic between April 29, 2020 and May 8, 2020 and on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy between April 29, 2020 and May 31, 2020 can change their reservation up until the day before embarkation and receive a 100% cruise credit to be used for a future sailing within 15 months of their original sail date. The credit is non-refundable and standard prevailing rates will apply. Guests who booked their reservation through a travel agent should contact them directly. Those who booked with Disney Cruise Line may call us at (866) 325-2112 or (407) 566-3510.
Disney Cruise Line consistently receives among the highest public health inspection scores and has health and safety protocols in place. We also have a comprehensive plan that outlines protocols for managing illness and closely follow the guidance of public health officials. In light of COVID-19, Disney Cruise Line is operating at elevated cleaning and sanitation levels. Among the procedures currently in place include:
- Training for all of our Crew Members on how best to prevent the spread of illness on board.
- A health screening completed by all Guests and Crew Members to check for illness before they board the ship.
- Extensive cleaning and sanitation of high-traffic areas (e.g., handrails, doorknobs and elevator buttons) and children’s facilities.
- Cleaning of all staterooms twice a day and additional disinfection when necessary.
- Discontinuing self-service at buffet locations.
- Regular communication with Guests and Crew Members regarding how to prevent illness.
- Hand-washing stations and sanitizing wipes conveniently located throughout our ships.
- Medical clinics on our ships staffed with experienced doctors and nurses and stocked with supplies and medications to treat a variety of illnesses.
According to public health authorities, Guests can also help prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and many other illnesses by frequently washing their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after using the restroom and before eating. Parents can supervise their children to ensure they wash their hands thoroughly. Guests are also advised to cover their nose and mouth with a tissue (or upper sleeve) when sneezing, and avoid sneezing or coughing into their hands or without covering their nose and mouth. Guests or Crew Members who show any symptoms of illness are advised to contact their ship’s Medical Center immediately.
Updates will be posted online as new information becomes available and Guests with specific questions may reach out to our Call Center at (866) 325-2112 or (407) 566-3510 or contact their travel agent. Please note that call volumes may be high.
