Disney Cruise Line has delayed the maiden voyage of its newest ship, the Disney Wish after delays occurred at the shipyard building this newest ship in the fleet.
Disney Cruise Line just released the following update:
It has been nothing short of magical to see the excitement build among our guests over the past year as each new detail about the Disney Wish is revealed. Our cast and crew, as well as our partners at the Meyer Werft shipyard, have poured their hearts into bringing this magnificent new ship to life.
While we are all eagerly awaiting the ship’s debut, today we must share that our anticipation will unfortunately have to extend a bit longer than initially planned. The shipyard has notified Disney Cruise Line that despite their very best efforts, they will need more time to finish the ship due, in part, to the pandemic and particularly the arrival of the Omicron variant in Germany at a critical point in the process.
As a result, Disney Cruise Line has no other choice than to delay the maiden voyage by a few weeks, which will regrettably affect sailings through mid-July. Guests who were booked on the original maiden voyage will be automatically shifted to a new sail date of July 14 at a 50 percent discount. If they are unable to move to the new sail date, they will have the option of either a 50 percent discount on a future cruise departing by December 31, 2023, with any originally paid funds converted to a Future Cruise Credit, or a full refund.
Guests who were originally booked on the other affected sailings will have the option of either a 50 percent discount on a future cruise departing by December 31, 2023, with any originally paid funds converted to a Future Cruise Credit, or a full refund.
We have temporarily paused the sale of all Disney Wish sailings while we process these changes. As a result, all affected sailings will no longer be visible online or in the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app. On February 8, Disney Wish sales will resume and new sailings may be booked online.
Updated Disney Wish Itineraries
| 3-Night Bahamian Disney Wish from Port Canaveral, FL • Nassau, Bahamas • Disney Castaway Cay *Day at sea instead of Nassau, Bahamas | 4-Night Bahamian Disney Wish from Port Canaveral, FL • Nassau, Bahamas • Disney Castaway Cay • Day at sea |
| 2022 SAIL DATES: Jul 22, 29 Aug 5, 12, 19, 26 Sep 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Oct 7, 14, 21, 28 Nov 4*, 11, 18, 25 Dec 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 2022 SAIL DATES: Jul 25 Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Sep 5, 12, 19, 26 Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Nov 7, 14, 21, 28 Dec 5, 12, 19, 26 |
| 2023 SAIL DATES: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Apr 7, 14, 21, 28 May 5, 12, 19, 26 | 2023 SAIL DATES: Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 Mar 6, 13, 20, 27 Apr 3, 10, 17, 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
If you’re interested in a Disney Cruise Line vacation on any of the ships in the fleet, our friends at Mouseways Travel are here to help you plan a magical time. In situations such as this, it’s especially helpful to have a travel professional handling your arrangements so you can relax worry-free about what changes need to be made and how to make them.
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