This morning at 9:00 a.m. EST Disney Cruise Line released a new update regarding changes being made to their itineraries because of Hurricane Irma, prior to this announcement they had not addressed future Bahamian and Eastern Caribbean Sailings. Due to Irma the September 9 sailing of the Disney Fantasy, and September 8 and September 11 sailings of the Disney Dream were cancelled. Cast Members that live on Castaway Cay were evacuated from the island earlier this week. Currently, due to summer itineraries, the only two Disney Cruise Line ships sailing out of Florida are the Disney Dream and Fantasy. Both are currently in route to ports south of Florida that are out of Irma’s projected path. Below this morning’s latest update from Disney Cruise Line.
“Hurricane Irma Update for Disney Cruise Line
Released September 8, 2017 – 9:00 a.m. EST
Based on the projected path of Hurricane Irma, Disney Cruise Line is making the following adjustments to itineraries:
Disney Fantasy
The September 9 sailing of the Disney Fantasy is cancelled. Refunds will automatically be processed back to the original form of payment used for the cruise booking. Guests from this sailing are are invited to book a future cruise for at a 25 percent discount by calling Disney Cruise Line (1-855-347-2784 or 407-566-7054) from September 18, 2017, through October 18, 2017.
Disney Dream
The September 8 and September 11 sailings of the Disney Dream are cancelled. Refunds will automatically be processed back to the original form of payment used for the cruise booking. Guests from this sailing are are invited to book a future cruise for at a 25 percent discount by calling Disney Cruise Line (1-855-347-2784 or 407-566-7054) from September 18, 2017, through October 18, 2017.
Future Bahamian and Eastern Caribbean Sailings
At this time, there are no changes to other sailings on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy. However, we continue to closely monitor Hurricane Irma and assess its impact on the ports of call we visit in the Caribbean and Bahamas. Updates regarding any necessary itinerary changes will be posted beginning September 12. While we always strive to deliver magical cruise vacations, nothing is more important to us than providing a safe experience for our guests and crew. We will continue to closely monitor the weather and provide updates as necessary.”
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