Disney is once again increasing its cruiseline suspension.
Mouse House said on Tuesday that all cruises departing from the US will be canceled through June and all European Sept 18 aboard Disney Magic will be canceled with the exception. Limited, short trips For UK residents this summer.
The decision comes days after the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention. [CDC] Issued further guidance How cruise lines enhance the process of returning to sea can be started with coronovirus health and safety measures.
The guidance includes COVID-19 testing onboard, implementing social disturbances, essentially wearing masks and promoting frequent hand washing, and the use of sanitizers.
Disney said on Tuesday that it is reviewing CDC Guidance And “working towards resuming operations.”
“As we continue to refine our protocol for our final return to service, we are canceling all Disney Dream, Disney fantasy and Disney Wonder Sailing departing through June 2021.”
Disney also said it was working on a plan to bring Disney Wonder back to operation in Alaska in light of Canada’s decision to ban ships with more than 100 passengers to dock in the nation’s ports by February 2022 is.
For customers who paid in full for the canceled cruise, Disney said they would be offered a full refund or credit for future cruises. Those who have paid only in part will automatically get back the money they paid.
This is not the first time Disney has suspended its cruises during an epidemic. Following plans to resume its popular family cruises in March, the company said in January that it was canceling all departures booked through April – as well as the May cruise on the ship Magic Magic and Disney Wonder Choose.
Despite Disney’s decision to extend its suspension, Norwegian Cruise Line announced on Monday that it plans to restart the cruise from the US in July.
As part of the resumption of business, Norwegian Cruise Line said it would require a full vaccination to all crew and passengers. The cruise line also plans to operate at 60 percent capacity by August, when it plans to increase capacity to 80 percent.
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