The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has issued a statement that all members will voluntarily suspend all sailings through September 15, 2020. Disney Cruise Line, which is a member of the CLIA, has since notified guests that they have cancelled all Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy itineraries through September 15, 2020.
A portion of the CLIA’s statement can be seen below. Click here to read it in its entirety.
Due to the ongoing situation within the U.S. related to COVID-19, CLIA member cruise lines have decided to voluntarily extend the period of suspended passenger operations. The current No Sail Order issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will expire on 24 July, and although we had hoped that cruise activity could resume as soon as possible after that date, it is increasingly clear that more time will be needed to resolve barriers to resumption in the United States.
Like we’ve seen with the previously cancelled cruises, guests impacted by this latest announcement may elect to receive either a full refund or a 125% credit good for a future cruise before March 31, 2022.
Disney has made it clear that they intend to use an abundance of caution when reopening its various resorts, theme parks and Disney Cruise Line. Disney CEO Bob Chapek mentioned in early May that he believes Disney Cruise Line could be the last segment to reopen, which is currently looking like an accurate prediction.
