Disney Cruise Line introduced an extension of its coronavirus-related suspension on Wednesday, saying it canceled all sailings via May and that some routes could be affected even longer.
Sailings of the Disney Magic to Europe have been canceled via Aug. 10, 2021, Disney mentioned.
Moreover, the cruise line mentioned it was evaluating choices for Disney Wonder’s scheduled season in Alaska after Canadian officials mentioned that the nation wouldn’t allow ships with more than 100 passengers to dock in its ports till Feb. 28, 2022.
Affected voyages include sailings of the Disney Magic via Aug. 18, the Disney Marvel via July 7, the Disney Dream via June 4, and the Disney Fantasy via July 31. A specific list is available on Disney Cruise Line’s website.
“Our team at Disney Cruise line stays focused on the health and well-being of our guests and team members,” the company mentioned in its announcement.
Whereas the cruise ships stay docked without passengers, Disney mentioned it’s working to fulfill requirements set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The company is requiring cruise operators to demonstrate that they’ll run each aspect of a cruise, from embarking to disembarking and everything in between, with efficient COVID-19 safety protocols in place.
Disney mentioned it was continuing to refine its protocols and was ready on “further technical guidance from the CDC.”
Any guests who had already paid for a visit on one of the canceled sailings can have their choice of a full refund or a cruise credit for a future trip, according to Disney. Those who hadn’t paid fully but will automatically be refunded what they’d paid so far.
The Disney Cruise Line announcement came the same day that Carnival Cruise Line and different brands owned by its parent firm introduced they were also extending their own suspensions due to the pandemic.
In the meantime, Disneyland Resort in California is also largely closed due to the pandemic, with only the Downtown Disney District and Buena Vista Street currently open to guests. The park has also scheduled a reservation-only food and entertainment “experience” beginning March 18. And Walt Disney World Resort in Florida has reopened with limited capacity.
