Canada cruising info update on DCL site!

[mousefan73]

Here is the link so everyone can read the details https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/why-cruise-disney/experience-updates/canada-protocols/

 

[mousefan73]

I take from it, is that more details will follow as they finalize plans.. and not to call to get additional information from a poor CM as they wont know moe than what is updated on that page as more infos follow.

 

[lanejudy]

I noticed only the "Canada Protocols" page is updated -- if you click to Embarkation Day, Debarkation Day, etc. you get US information.

So far it basically mentions the need to do ArriveCAN and upload vaccination proof and negative test (molecular test or professionally-administered or professionally-observed antigen test) OR 10-180 day recovery. And the fact that DCL will provide for antigen testing needed for debarkation back into Canada.

 

[PsylockeSmythe]

I don't so much mind the testing. It is having to come up with a plan if we have to Quarantine Plan that is the stumbling block.

Psy

 

[Disneypeach]

It says that DCL will be helping with the quarantine plan.

• A quarantine plan should you test positive while in the country. (Note: Disney Cruise Line is finalizing arrangements with local hotel operators to provide options for isolation/quarantine should the need arise.)

 

[HeatherLassell]

It says that DCL will be helping with the quarantine plan.

• A quarantine plan should you test positive while in the country. (Note: Disney Cruise Line is finalizing arrangements with local hotel operators to provide options for isolation/quarantine should the need arise.)

Huh interesting. Where's the DCL quarantine plan if I test positive in the US (and need to come back to Canada)?

 

[jr6431]

This all seems like information to get INTO Canada, and not necessarily once we're already in Canada (prior to the cruise). So I'm wondering if we will need to do any testing or anything at the port on Embarkation Day. It didn't mention anything about that unless I missed it.

 

[mousefan73]

This all seems like information to get INTO Canada, and not necessarily once we're already in Canada (prior to the cruise). So I'm wondering if we will need to do any testing or anything at the port on Embarkation Day. It didn't mention anything about that unless I missed it.

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Huh interesting. Where's the DCL quarantine plan if I test positive in the US (and need to come back to Canada)?

The US doesnt enforce quarantines, that is the difference. If tested positive at port, they send you on your way as you are in the US and the rules are different. Most people will get a negative antigen test before 10 days of first testing positive. Just take a second test.

 

[KGmomoftwins]

I’m optimistic that by June all of this will change and seems to me DCL does too as they state keep checking Canadian requirements…. Here’s hoping otherwise all this planning I’ve done in last week will be for not. We can’t risk getting stuck in Canada dh runs/owns his business and I’m a teacher who starts school the following week.

 

[HeatherLassell]

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The US doesnt enforce quarantines, that is the difference. If tested positive at port, they send you on your way as you are in the US and the rules are different. Most people will get a negative antigen test before 10 days of first testing positive. Just take a second test.

I just meant that if I test positive after my cruise... Canada won't let me in until I've waited 10 days and got a negative result. lol Just ignore me.

 

[LeiaOfAlderaan]

I just meant that if I test positive after my cruise... Canada won't let me in until I've waited 10 days and got a negative result.

If they won’t let you in isn’t the only alternative staying on the ship? (Which obviously won’t happen.) Wouldn’t they have to make an exception for cruises?

ETA: never mind, I assumed you were talking about an Alaskan cruise, which would disembark in Vancouver. You are probably talking about cruises from other ports, in which case I think you are on your own to find a place to quarantine until Canada lets you in.

 

[HeatherLassell]

If they won’t let you in isn’t the only alternative staying on the ship? (Which obviously won’t happen.) Wouldn’t they have to make an exception for cruises?

haha I wish! Disney doesn't test you to get off the ship in US ports. However I must have a negative test to put in the ArriveCan app to go home. Heaven forbid our test is positive. I booked our flight home for the day *after* the cruise just so that the testing part isn't stressful. Hoping they drop the requirement for fully vaccinated people asap.

Sorry didn't mean to hijack the post.

 

[LeiaOfAlderaan]

haha I wish! Disney doesn't test you to get off the ship in US ports. However I must have a negative test to put in the ArriveCan app to go home. Heaven forbid our test is positive. I booked our flight home for the day *after* the cruise just so that the testing part isn't stressful. Hoping they drop the requirement for fully vaccinated people asap.

Yes, right after I posted I realized I was assuming you were talking about an Alaskan cruise in Vancouver and edited my post lol.

 

[HeatherLassell]

Yes, right after I posted I realized I was assuming you were talking about an Alaskan cruise in Vancouver and edited my post lol.

lol Gotcha!

 

[KdKyA]

"For sailings longer than 72 hours, you will need to submit this information during your voyage or on arrival day. Wi-fi packages are available on the ship, and standard mobile device connectivity may be available in ports of call and ports of arrival. Disney Cruise Line will work with its testing partners to conduct the antigen test required at disembarkation into Canada for sailings longer than 72 hours"

This bothers me. So we have to purchase an internet package to submit testing to Canada's travel website. We shouldn't have to pay a bunch extra to submit a test. That should be automatically done by Disney.

 

[lanejudy]

This all seems like information to get INTO Canada, and not necessarily once we're already in Canada (prior to the cruise). So I'm wondering if we will need to do any testing or anything at the port on Embarkation Day. It didn't mention anything about that unless I missed it.

You didn’t miss it - the Embarkation Day and Debarkation Day pages haven’t been updated for Canada yet.

 

[MomOTwins]

"For sailings longer than 72 hours, you will need to submit this information during your voyage or on arrival day. Wi-fi packages are available on the ship, and standard mobile device connectivity may be available in ports of call and ports of arrival. Disney Cruise Line will work with its testing partners to conduct the antigen test required at disembarkation into Canada for sailings longer than 72 hours"

This bothers me. So we have to purchase an internet package to submit testing to Canada's travel website. We shouldn't have to pay a bunch extra to submit a test. That should be automatically done by Disney.

I think the Canada system requires each person to have their own account though. Don’t think that is Disney’s fault.

 

[lanejudy]

That should be automatically done by Disney.

Probably because Canada requires that info to go to your ArriveCAN account, and DCL can’t access it. DCL does offer 50mb (?) free wifi if you sign up embarkation day. So you should be able to use that.

 

[Starwind]

This all seems like information to get INTO Canada, and not necessarily once we're already in Canada (prior to the cruise). So I'm wondering if we will need to do any testing or anything at the port on Embarkation Day. It didn't mention anything about that unless I missed it.

On the first page they state


ArriveCAN
Before sailing or entry into Canada, Guests must create a profile and upload required documentation to ArriveCAN, Canada’s entry requirements program.

 

[Starwind]

"For sailings longer than 72 hours, you will need to submit this information during your voyage or on arrival day. Wi-fi packages are available on the ship, and standard mobile device connectivity may be available in ports of call and ports of arrival. Disney Cruise Line will work with its testing partners to conduct the antigen test required at disembarkation into Canada for sailings longer than 72 hours"

This bothers me. So we have to purchase an internet package to submit testing to Canada's travel website. We shouldn't have to pay a bunch extra to submit a test. That should be automatically done by Disney.

THey already allow access to Disney and a few other websites, you would think they could open up their firewall to allow access for the ArriveCan app/website for people connecting using the free wifi. Otherise it becomes a guaranteed moneymaker for DCL, which isn't right.