Coronavirus and DCL Megathread - Suspension of Departures for the fleet until early November. Booking only available from early December.

[dclpluto]

Haven’t read most of this mega thread. I know it’s just peoples opinions but what do people think dcl will do with ship 6 and 7? Have we talked about it here. Hopefully it will still be on. Don’t know if they can back out now even if they wanted to.

 

[smmco]

Haven’t read most of this mega thread. I know it’s just peoples opinions but what do people think dcl will do with ship 6 and 7? Have we talked about it here. Hopefully it will still be on. Don’t know if they can back out now even if they wanted to.

I can't imagine why they would back out on ships that aren't going to set sail years from now. By that time people will have forgotten about this.

 

[Naeher]

Travel ban is about to be expanded to include the UK and Ireland.

 

[our two princesses]

I put this on the Carnival thread and even though it’s not DCL related, it’s cruise related... Our mayor just had a Columbus, Ohio press conference at 11:00 this morning. Last night a resident of our city was the first to test positive for Covid-19. He got off the Carnival Valor on 3/5.

 

[dclpluto]

I can't imagine why they would back out on ships that aren't going to set sail years from now. By that time people will have forgotten about this.

recession could be coming.

 

[fsjking]

Piece of mind speaks columns. I would want the ships cleaned. Probably have never been cleaned.

Based on that statement, I'm going to guess that you've never been on a cruise. Or if you have, you really don't pay attention. Cruise ships are constantly being cleaned. Every day of every cruise. Norovirus is constant concern and has been long before this mess. The cleaning procedures for that aren't a whole lot different. Maybe a different blend of cleaners, but the same general procedure.

 

[_auroraborealis_]

We sailed DCL to Alaska from Seattle. It was only there for 1 season, 2012. We jumped on it because Seattle flight prices and times were much better for us flying to Seattle.

8 years ago. DCL does not have rights or infrastructure in Seattle now.

 

[Naeher]

I just did a check for The Magic for May, the Transatlantic and the Med cruises are still on sale, no changes, so fThe Magic is still scheduled for Europe in the summer

Unfortunately, with the WHO calling Europe the epicenter of the crisis, I can’t see the Magic going to Europe unless it changes fast.

 

[CrusinDCL]

Scheduled to sail Wonder 4/28 to Hawaii. I have been checking available state rooms the past few days to watch cancellations. Not sure whether an oversight with the recent changes DCL made to their site last night as it relates to cancellations, or a sign of things to come, but as of now this cruise is no longer available to select. It is greyed out in the filters and in an old tab I have open, when I try to select a stateroom it says: "Staterooms Are Not Available or Staterooms for Your Party Size Are Not Available." My reservation still shows fine in the Disney Cruise Line App. Anybody else seeing the same?

A follow-up thought: while I fully expect to be cancelled, as of now my reservation still exists within the Disney Cruise Line App and website. Perhaps the reason that Disney took many of the cruises offline was to prevent people from last minute booking with the intention to be cancelled and ultimately receive 125% on their funds for a future cruise. Anyway, that's what I'm telling myself for now and it's more positive then wondering about the inevitable. I'll just keep checking the cruise line app every four minutes . . .

 

[_auroraborealis_]

I can't imagine any port in the Caribbean being able to survive without tourism. Most of the people on those islands are already dirt poor.

They all have survived hurricanes. They are better off self-isolating to avoid an island of medical catastrophe. Their medical capacity is a real issue.

 

[slmoy1016]

A follow-up thought: while I fully expect to be cancelled, as of now my reservation still exists within the Disney Cruise Line App and website. Perhaps the reason that Disney took many of the cruises offline was to prevent people from last minute booking with the intention to be cancelled and ultimately receive 125% on their funds for a future cruise. Anyway, that's what I'm telling myself for now and it's more positive then wondering about the inevitable. I'll just keep checking the cruise line app every four minutes . . .

I also supposed to be on that same cruise with my DH for our honeymoon that was planned over 10 months. Given how they removed the cruise from the website...it sounds like they're clamping down on what you mentioned too. DCL doesn't want to lose any more money than they have to. They're still making money of my first cruise, since I had to transfer it another one due to Zika virus a few years back.

It's better to be safe than sorry than to cruise during this COVID 19 pandemic. I have a feeling this will be lasting longer than April given from news reports coming out of Italy and such. The best defense is social distancing and to try to help out our healthcare system to make it less inundated. We're trying not to create a sudden surge in the system!

I keep telling myself there is always a time to travel later. No one could've imagined this happening...it's just out of our hands. It's frustrating that yes with all the time spent in planning/money and trying to work out on schedules...but again, I want to stay healthy! I'm just playing chicken like everyone else in getting that email from DCL about Hawaii.

Word to the wise: 1. Patience is a virtue to anyone trying to contact customer service travel/DCL etc. They're doing their best as they can after listening to their customers. 2. Practice good hand hygiene / sing the Happy Birthday Song x 2. 3. Don't touch your face! 4. Social distancing! Please keep that in mind. When the warmer weather is out, go out and walk. Get some sunshine. It's great for mental health.

I will be looking forward to future DCL cruises...now is not the right time...no matter how sweet the deal is. I even told my college students that I work with...just don't travel during this pandemic. Be smart / be safe.

 

[Naeher]

UK & Ireland travel ban comes in midnight Monday.
After the 30 day cruise suspension there will be new restrictions announced at a later date.
from VP Pence.

 

[BadPinkTink]

UK & Ireland travel ban comes in midnight Monday.
After the 30 day cruise suspension there will be new restrictions announced at a later date.
from VP Pence.

The official confirmation will clarify if this means UK and Northern Ireland or UK and Republic of Ireland, as the Republic of Ireland is not the same country as UK.

 

[Naeher]

Wow, never knew that.
For anyone unsure, the ban is for: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
and
Eire, aka The Republic of Ireland.

 

[flstatenolefan]

I called and requested a cancellation for a March trip based on the email notice I received. She said I would receive a cancellation notice later; they were just submitting a form for cancellations to someone else. Is this different from normal procedure? I thought they usually email immediately? There is no confirmation email that I talked with her or anything that would verify that I wanted to cancel, so I'm concerned that it will actually go through.

 

[smmco]

recession could be coming.

The purpose of this experiment is too slow down the virus so we don’t get a surge and overwhelm are healthcare system. In realty most of will get infected or no someone that is. Hopefully Summer slows down transmission the virus weakens etc. people will develop immunity. Maybe will have a vaccine by Fall. At some point every new diagnosis won’t make the nightly news. . There’s going to be a lot pain that’s for sure, but we’re resilient. Our economy is good and we always bounce back .
When things are back to business. I hope everyone goes out and spends spends spends.
We’re used to dealing with national emergencies. Geez as soon as this is over will be on to hurricane season.

 

[plutolovr]

I called and requested a cancellation for a March trip based on the email notice I received. She said I would receive a cancellation notice later; they were just submitting a form for cancellations to someone else. Is this different from normal procedure? I thought they usually email immediately? There is no confirmation email that I talked with her or anything that would verify that I wanted to cancel, so I'm concerned that it will actually go through.

This is the "new normal" for now. This is to expedite the phone calls and keep hold times down.

 

[Ccll4]

recession could be coming.

IS here. Global too!

 

[AquaDame]

Haven’t read most of this mega thread. I know it’s just peoples opinions but what do people think dcl will do with ship 6 and 7? Have we talked about it here. Hopefully it will still be on. Don’t know if they can back out now even if they wanted to.

I think they have long enough to go that it should be OK depending on how many people really do swear off cruising after this. I'm still going to... just not in the next 6 months or however long it takes for this to settle down.

recession could be coming.

I think its already started based on the DOW... our 401Ks took a terrible beating last week and its not recovering for awhile. I also am afraid for the numerous shops and restaurants that won't be able to weather this storm. My husband and I are buying gift cards to some of our favorites in the hope it helps with their cash flow this month.

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

8 years ago. DCL does not have rights or infrastructure in Seattle now.

Everything is negotiable. It is not impossible. They dont need a lot of Disney-specific infrastructure. Besides PC we have sailed from Miami, NYC, Dover, Barcelona and Seattle. They sail from a very generic cruise terminal They set up their computers and some Disney decor such as welcome signs, backdrops for preboarding photos and it’s good to go.
Chances are this is their set up in Vancouver as well.