So you’ve booked your Disney Cruise and you’re all ready to set sail on one of Disney’s ships.
Disney Wish at Castaway Cay
Maybe you’ve even worked out travel details to get to your port, booked some additional dining, and more. But then something unpredictable happens just as you’re about to set sail: bad weather. What happens when bad weather could impact a cruise? Well, we’ve got an answer for you!
Right now, we’ve got a perfect example to illustrate how Disney handles cruises scheduled to go through areas where bad weather has been forecasted. The Disney Dream is supposed to set sail on December 14th to the Eastern Caribbean/Bahamas. However, the weather could bring high winds and rain that will impact the area.
There she is! The Disney Dream
Based on the storm’s forecast and estimated track, Disney has decided to change the itinerary for this particular cruise. So, instead of sailing to Nassau and Castaway Cay, the Disney Dream will now head to the Western Caribbean and visit Cozumel, Mexico. Here’s the new itinerary for that cruise:
- Thursday – Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
- Friday – Day at Sea (previously Nassau, The Bahamas)
- Saturday – Cozumel, Mexico (previously Castaway Cay)
- Sunday – Day at Sea
- Monday – Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale port
Disney shared a message with passengers via email, too.
©Disney
So when weather could impact a cruise, the cruise will get a new itinerary. Disney will also be sending emails with more information to travel agents and cruisers booked on that ship. So keep that in mind if you’re booked for this specific cruise.
But now you know how Disney handles things when bad weather could impact a cruise. Need help packing for a cruise? We’ve got that covered here. You can also visit our Amazon Disney Cruise Must-Haves Shop.
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But what happens to your port excursions? We’re on this cruise and all they said was that we’d have to book new excursions only once we’re boarded on the ship for the new itinerary.