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

[WishUponAStarryNight]

I just checked the website. No sailings available for booking before April 13. Looks like 30 day suspension in effect.

 

[BlueRibbon]

DW just got off the phone with DCL to get our credit based on our cancelled cruise. She asked if new itineraries would be crafted based on what's going on with Europe and Canada. The DCL agent said they are planning on releasing a whole new slate of itineraries in a few weeks.

Of course, that truly depends on when they can really start operations again.

Apologies if this has already been posted.

 

[WishUponAStarryNight]

DW just got off the phone with DCL to get our credit based on our cancelled cruise. She asked if new itineraries would be crafted based on what's going on with Europe and Canada. The DCL agent said they are planning on releasing a whole new slate of itineraries in a few weeks.

Interesting. I wonder if they keep the Magic in the US whether they could sail from NYC.

 

[Lawdawg]

We just tried to reschedule our 4/4 cruise on the Fantasy, and were told we could not at this time because notice was about to go out to cruises through 4/12 of their options due to cancellation. We had to wait until we had been given our official options through Disney.

 

[MinnieB]

Interesting. I wonder if they keep the Magic in the US whether they could sail from NYC.

We don’t yet know the fate of our late April cruise. However, if it were to be cancelled, then a late summer New England cruise might be one of the few things that could convince me to take a credit over a refund.

I hadn’t really considered this possibility. Thanks for giving me something to hope for!

 

[Naeher]

DW just got off the phone with DCL to get our credit based on our cancelled cruise. She asked if new itineraries would be crafted based on what's going on with Europe and Canada. The DCL agent said they are planning on releasing a whole new slate of itineraries in a few weeks.

Of course, that truly depends on when they can really start operations again.

Apologies if this has already been posted.

Thanks for updating. Guess that's confirmation they're not going to Europe. Hope for more news soon.

 

[smmco]

Interesting. I wonder if they keep the Magic in the US whether they could sail from NYC.

I don’t think they could sell cruises out of NYC.

 

[ramwitz]

Just got off the phone with a good friend of mine. Some food for thought for those that feel as though they are in the low-risk category and are dead-set on still cruising or ignoring social distancing advice. Her 45-year old brother (healthy, worked out regularly, no underlying medical conditions) tested positive for covid19. He is currently in the ICU on life support and they are being told that he will probably not make it.

It will most likely not get this drastic for most young, healthy people. But the point is that it could, and we all need to take this seriously and do our part.

 

[randumb0]

@ramwitz I am sorry to hear that. Which state?

 

[LovesBelle]

Just got off the phone with a good friend of mine. Some food for thought for those that feel as though they are in the low-risk category and are dead-set on still cruising or ignoring social distancing advice. Her 45-year old brother (healthy, worked out regularly, no underlying medical conditions) tested positive for covid19. He is currently in the ICU on life support and they are being told that he will probably not make it.

It will most likely not get this drastic for most young, healthy people. But the point is that it could, and we all need to take this seriously and do our part.

I am so sorry for your friend. I agree that we should all stay home as much as we can right now. I keep telling my kids that it’s not forever, and it’s a way we can help.

 

[ramwitz]

@ramwitz I am sorry to hear that. Which state?

Michigan

 

[_auroraborealis_]

The greater issue with Seattle is resupply. Also, Seattle is considered the US epicenter right now. The idea that they'll be taking cruises (that can't call in Canada), let alone expanding port capacity when they are in full blown emergency mode for at least the next month is unrealistic. They are dealing with rapid spread that is nowhere near peak.

FWIW Grand Cayman is now closing for 60 days.

 

[mmmears]

Just got off the phone with a good friend of mine. Some food for thought for those that feel as though they are in the low-risk category and are dead-set on still cruising or ignoring social distancing advice. Her 45-year old brother (healthy, worked out regularly, no underlying medical conditions) tested positive for covid19. He is currently in the ICU on life support and they are being told that he will probably not make it.

It will most likely not get this drastic for most young, healthy people. But the point is that it could, and we all need to take this seriously and do our part.

I am so, so sorry to hear this. I hope this will serve as a wake up call to those who think only the old have issues. Reports have been coming out of Italy regarding younger patients needing intubation and people just ignore them.

 

[tlprice]

I have not read this ENTIRE thread, but I have read a lot of it. I am just wondering if I booked my cruise that gets cancelled using an OBB, will that be able to be transferred to a later date as well?

As to the drive through testing: I saw someone ask if just anyone could be tested. At least here in Colorado, you cannot be tested at a drive through testing spot without doctor recommendation (which means you would have to call your doctor, report your symptoms, and somehow get some sort of authorization from them.) They will not test you without this.

 

[smmco]

I am so, so sorry to hear this. I hope this will serve as a wake up call to those who think only the old have issues. Reports have been coming out of Italy regarding younger patients needing intubation and people just ignore them.

We’re not Italy.

 

[WDWEPCOT]

I’m so very sorry to read about your friend just horrible
I have a young adult I keep stressing this to her and I may as well be talking to the walls! Scares me half to death to just think about it! She just won’t listen and thinks it is all hype most young people have lived with a pill or a shot for everything they just don’t understand these things and can’t comprehend there is no shot and this can kill you.

 

[SL6827]

Wow. I know this could send us into a recession if it is not contained soon, but I feel bad for all the TA who are experiencing a loss in commission right now. It could hit us all in the pocketbook soon, but it is hitting theirs first.

 

[mousefan73]

Just got off the phone with a good friend of mine. Some food for thought for those that feel as though they are in the low-risk category and are dead-set on still cruising or ignoring social distancing advice. Her 45-year old brother (healthy, worked out regularly, no underlying medical conditions) tested positive for covid19. He is currently in the ICU on life support and they are being told that he will probably not make it.

It will most likely not get this drastic for most young, healthy people. But the point is that it could, and we all need to take this seriously and do our part.

Prayers for him to pull through.. I also was texting with my friend in Rome.. I asked her what is up with all the deaths in Italy and mentioned I realize you guys have an old population.. she interrupted me and said.. there are young people in ICUs to. Granted it is the lower end of the statistical data thing.. but it's not just old people.

 

[lorimay]

Just got off the phone with a good friend of mine. Some food for thought for those that feel as though they are in the low-risk category and are dead-set on still cruising or ignoring social distancing advice. Her 45-year old brother (healthy, worked out regularly, no underlying medical conditions) tested positive for covid19. He is currently in the ICU on life support and they are being told that he will probably not make it.

It will most likely not get this drastic for most young, healthy people. But the point is that it could, and we all need to take this seriously and do our part.

Wow, this is scary to hear.

 

[ramwitz]

We’re not Italy.

Well, this specific case is in Michigan in the good ol’ USA in a top hospital.