[COVID-19] DCL Sailings Canceled

[lostpro9het]

Also, I think they might be trying to give people the chance to cancel before they offer the 125% future credit.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

If so, it worked on us. :-(

This is good advice for everyone...let them cancel on YOU. A package is a contract...make them break it.

 

[TiggerDad]

This is good advice for everyone...let them cancel on YOU. A package is a contract...make them break it.

We had only made a small down payment. When we reached the drop dead date for payment in full, we decided that we needed our money (two cabins worth for a week in Europe) more than they did. If our financial situation were different... we could have held out for them to cancel on us, but given current events it was the right call for us.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

We had only made a small down payment. When we reached the drop dead date for payment in full, we decided that we needed our money (two cabins worth for a week in Europe) more than they did. If our financial situation were different... we could have held out for them to cancel on us, but given current events it was the right call for us.

Completely understandable...you made the right decision for your situation . My advice was in general terms for smaller investment type trips.

Though I always recommend not booking DCL because it’s so overpriced for the product.

I’m in a similar situation now for next year on an RCCL in Europe. Do I just sit it out and see what the world is like by then? Or just cut bait now and move on? What I’ve paid so far - which is a decent amount but not life altering - may not be worth the stress If the virus is hanging around this time next year.

 

[peter11435]

Also, I think they might be trying to give people the chance to cancel before they offer the 125% future credit.

They’ve been retroactively offering the increased credit to those who modified or altered cruise before they officially canceled and made the 125% offer.

 

[EOD K9]

FYI, I received my port and tax fee refund today from tomorrow’s sailing.

 

[durangojim]

Anyone have any info on the likelihood that the Mediterranean sailings in June? A good friend is booked for one of the departures that goes to Italy and Greece the second week of June and hasn’t heard anything. I’m thinking it’ll be cancelled.

 

[EOD K9]

100 day no sail order in US waters:

Coronavirus Disease 2019

CDC provides credible COVID-19 health information to the U.S.

www.cdc.gov

So I guess my July 20th cruise (100 days from today) is off?

 

[RememberWhen]

So I guess my July 20th cruise (100 days from today) is off?

My July 5th too?
Not necessarily 100 days, but seems possible.
“This Order shall continue in operation until the earliest of three situations. First, the expiration of the Secretary of Health and Human Services’ declaration that COVID-19 constitutes a public health emergency. Second, the CDC Director rescinds or modifies the order based on specific public health or other considerations. Or third, 100 days from the date of publication in the Federal Register.”

 

[DisKid]

Disney Cruise ‘Handful of Guests', 2 Crewmembers Test Positive for COVID-19

A Disney Cruise ship that pulled into the Port of San Diego last week reports a “handful of guests” and two crewmembers have tested positive for COVID-19 after not exhibiting symptoms during the cruise. Disney said Monday they have notified all guests and crewmembers about the positive COVID-19...

www.nbcsandiego.com

It is more than a couple of crew members with the virus.

Thirty-Eight Crew Members on Disney Wonder Reportedly Test Positive for COVID-19

Crew members employed on the Disney Wonder reportedly tested positive for COVID-19, according to several employees on the ship who wish to remain

www.cruiselawnews.com

And that was followed up by this article about the passengers becoming ill during and after the westbound Panama Canal cruise.

Former Guests on the Disney Wonder Test Positive For COVID-19 - Did Disney Know that a Guest on a Prior Cruise Tested Positive?

Yesterday we reported on an outbreak of coronavirus which infected thirty-eight crew members on the Disney Wonder, according to crew members who listened

www.cruiselawnews.com

 

[Kingdom Konsultant]

UPDATE: April 10, 2020 - Disney Cruise Line extending suspension of Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy and Disney Magic departures through May 17
Yesterday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced it would extend its suspension of cruise departures from the United States. In line with this direction and with the well-being of our guests and team members as our top priority, Disney Cruise Line is reaching out to all guests booked on departures of the Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy and Disney Magic through Sunday, May 17, 2020, to advise that these sailings have been cancelled.


This affects the following sailings:


Cancelled Sailings


Disney Fantasy

• 7-Night Eastern Caribbean from Port Canaveral 5/2
• 7-Night Western Caribbean from Port Canaveral 5/9
• 7-Night Eastern Caribbean from Port Canaveral 5/16

Disney Dream

• 3-Night Bahamas from Port Canaveral 5/1
• 4-Night Bahamas from Port Canaveral 5/4
• 3-Night Bahamas from Port Canaveral 5/8
• 4-Night Bahamas from Port Canaveral 5/11
• 3-Night Bahamas from Port Canaveral 5/15

Disney Magic

• 4-Night Bahamas from Miami 4/30
• 4-Night Bahamas from Miami 5/4
• 3-Night Bahamas from Miami 5/8
• 12-Night Transatlantic from Miami to Barcelona 5/11

Pam

 

[EOD K9]

Again, even if July is still on, I don’t know if I’m comfortable until the cases drop exponentially.

 

[RememberWhen]

Again, even if July is still on, I don’t know if I’m comfortable until the cases drop exponentially.

Agreed. For my family, it’s a waiting game right now.

 

[ChuckElias]

I suppose they could reposition without guests, but that would seem awkward.

I'm guessing they'll go with this option.

 

[DisneyJeff]

So I just booked a stay at WDW as a backup in case my cruise gets cancelled but the parks and resorts are open. If my cruise happens, I can cancel the reservation. If both the cruise line and the resort are still closed... I will be sad.

 

[Miss Bella]

So if the Transatlantic is cancelled, they either have to scrap the entire summer season in Europe or quickly put together a new Transatlantic in order to reposition. I suppose they could reposition without guests, but that would seem awkward.

The crew has been stuck on the ship without guests for weeks. I don't think sailing across the Atlantic would be awkward.

 

[Magic Feather]

So if the Transatlantic is cancelled, they either have to scrap the entire summer season in Europe or quickly put together a new Transatlantic in order to reposition. I suppose they could reposition without guests, but that would seem awkward.

I was recently told that DCL was investigating a backup plan to keep the Magic at Canaveral in lieu of sending it over to Europe, should cruising be allowed before the season was set to end.

 

[ToTBellHop]

I was recently told that DCL was investigating a backup plan to keep the Magic at Canaveral in lieu of sending it over to Europe, should cruising be allowed before the season was set to end.

Yes, but will there be demand for 3 ships in FL? They’ll need to make a decision soon if they want people to book it.

 

[Magic Feather]

Yes, but will there be demand for 3 ships in FL? They’ll need to make a decision soon if they want people to book it.

If I recall, Canaveral is one of the ports that heavily relies on locals. With the likely mandated reduction of capacity, and also likely discounts (which they can absorb. DCL’s profit margins are crazy) I’d bet they could find enough Floridians to go.

 

[ToTBellHop]

If I recall, Canaveral is one of the ports that heavily relies on locals. With the likely mandated reduction of capacity, and also likely discounts (which they can absorb. DCL’s profit margins are crazy) I’d bet they could find enough Floridians to go.

Locals and Land&Sea folks. They would need to coordinate it with WDW being open (which I assume would be the case, anyway).