Day 2 was noticeably better than day 1. 1923, like Wish, is very crowded and close. But the service was pretty good. Everything else seemed to be smooth except that there is only half and half at the drink stations. Again, like the Wish. We have 5 more nights so no doubt it will keep improving.
Disney Cruise NEW Coronavirus policy allowing full refund for future cruises
Disney Cruise’s new policy from today
Guests scheduled to sail between now and May 31, 2020, can now change their reservation up until the day before embarkation and receive a 100% cruise credit to be used for a future sailing within 12 months of their original sail date by calling the telephone number above. The credit is non-refundable and standard prevailing rates will apply.
Given the uncertainties for people sailing this spring this was a wise change for Disney.
Without clear policies as to what happens to guests on a quarantined ship – as is shown in California the last few days – Disney needed to address this.
Disney Cruise Line Coronavirus questionnaire.
Disney Cruise Line has revised their health questionnaire to ask questions regarding Coronavirus as of the Magic Feb 6, 2020 sailing from PortMiami per Robert Saylors on Twitter.
The 2019 Novel Coronavirus threat has impacted cruise travel to the Bahamas recently and travel worldwide including prohibiting travel to the Bahamas if the passenger has traveled to China in the previous 20 days. The revised questionnaire reads as follows:
- Have you or any occupant of your stateroom travels from or through China, including Hong Kong or Macau, in the past 14 days?
- Have you or any occupant of your stateroom had cloys contact with, or helped care for, anyone suspected or diagnosed as having Novel Coronavirus, or who is currently subject to health monitory for possible exposure to Novel Coronavirus?
- The Bahamas will not allow anyone who has been in China in the past 20 days to disembark at any Bahamian port of call. Have you or any occupant of your stateroom been to China, including Hong Kong or Macau, in the past 20 days?
- Do you or any occupant of your stateroom have a fever (100.4ºF / 38ºC or higher), feel feverish, or have chills, a cough or difficulty breathing?
- Within the last 3 days, have you or any occupant of your stateroom developed symptoms of volition or diarrhea?
Updated health questionnaire with more questions (boarding today). pic.twitter.com/UEVv7UiPDE
— Robert Saylors (@RobertSaylors) February 6, 2020
The Diamond Princess cruise ship has been under a two week quarantine at sea near Tokyo, Japan and in all likelihood other ships will be impacted.
Updates on February 6-7, 2020: A Cruise ship bound for New Jersey will have the passengers tested for coronavirus. And as of Feb 7, it is occurring.
As of February 6, 2020, Disney has stated this, in part:
We previously asked guests who had traveled through mainland China within the 14 days prior to their arrival to contact us. In an abundance of caution, we are expanding this measure to include guests that have traveled through Hong Kong and Macau. Given the unique environment of a cruise ship, guests and crew members who indicate they have traveled from or through China, including Hong Kong and Macau, in the 14 days prior to embarkation will not be able to board. In addition, The Bahamas will not allow anyone to disembark in any Bahamian port of call if they have been to China in the past 20 days prior to their arrival.
Feb 7, 2020: Now Royal Carribean has announced it is banning all Chinese passport-holders from their ships:
“Any guests holding a Chinese, Hong Kong, or Macau passport, regardless of when they were there last, will not be allowed to board our ships,” Royal Caribbean said. “Regardless of nationality, any guest or crewmember traveling from, to, or through mainland China, Hong Kong, or Macau less than 15 days prior to their sailing will be unable to board any of our ships.”
Disney Cruise Line changes Fantasy destination to St Lucia instead of Martinique
Today Disney Cruise Line announced they are changing the July 1, 2020 destination for the Disney Fantasy from Martinique to St. Lucia due to changes in the Martinique passport requirements.
Martinique is very nice, having been there twice on the Fantasy, but this is the first trip to St. Lucia for the Fantasy.
St. Lucia is nice also, and the Pitons worth seeing, but the port itself isn’t as cruise friendly as Martinique in my view. I guess well see!
We are writing to provide you with important information regarding your June 27, 2020, 9-night sailing aboard the Disney Fantasy.
We recently became aware that Martinique now requires all Guests going ashore have a passport. Knowing the impact this change will have on our Guests without passports, we have made the decision to visit Castries, St. Lucia instead of Fort-de-France, Martinique on July 1, 2020. St. Lucia boasts mountainous peaks, lush rainforests and breathtaking vistas. We know our Guests will enjoy this popular port.
We look forward to welcoming you onboard and providing you with an exceptional cruise experience.
Bahamas prohibiting disembarkation of cruise guests due to coronavirus, including Disney Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line as of February 1 is stating that “The Bahamas will NOT allow anyone to disembark in a Bahamian port of call if they have been to mainland China in the past 20 days.” which impacts people going to Castaway Cay or Nassau (or other ports).
Other cruise lines have also been impacted.
Disney Wonder, Freeport, Bahamas 2003
Going through some older flashback photos – Freeport from the Disney Wonder, July 2003
Disney Cruise announces 3rd new ship #d23 #dcl #disney #cruise
“We decided two [new] ships wouldn’t be enough to hold all of the exciting new experiences we have been dreaming up to take family cruise vacations to a whole new level with immersive Disney storytelling, world-class family entertainment, and imaginative innovation.”
Disney Fantasy USB charging for iPhone and Android etc – Disney Cruise
The May 2017 Disney Fantasy dry dock brought some welcome upgrades to the Disney Cruise line stateroom charging situation. Instead of having to carry chargers about, the staterooms we saw (this one was on Deck 9) now include a clock radio with two USB charging ports and a wall plug that provides 2.1 amps and 1.05 amps.
The Disney Wonder has similar usb chargers on the wall, but they are 3.1 amps.
Don’t forget the cable to connect your iOS/iPhone/iPad, Android or other device to the wall!
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