Disney Cruise Line will resume its Florida cruises on August 9, the cruise line announced on Friday.

“We are ready to welcome you aboard and set sail again,” said Thomas Mazloum, president of Disney Signature Experiences, all in one Video posted on Instagram. Mazloum oversees Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club and Adventures by Disney, among others.

First trips with paying passengers in the US since the corona pandemic started on board the Disney Dream. The three- and four-night cruises will set sail from Port Canaveral, Florida and visit Disney Castaway Cay, the cruise company’s private island in the Bahamas.

“We are resuming sailing in a step-by-step, step-by-step approach that highlights multiple levels of health and safety measures that have been developed in Consideration of the instructions from the USA Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other medical experts, “Disney Cruise Line wrote in a guidebook to the guests.

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The shipping company said it continues to prepare its Disney Fantasy and Disney Wonder ships for future voyages. Meanwhile, Disney Magic is offering UK short breaks this summer exclusively for UK residents.

New health and safety measures

  • Vaccinations are “Highly Recommended” but are not required on Disney Dream crossings from Florida. Guests who voluntarily provide proof of vaccination can skip required COVID tests.
  • Anyone who does not provide proof of vaccination must take a COVID-19 test before leaving home and in port and have negative results on both tests in order to board.
  • Face masks are required for all guests aged 2 and over in “most indoor public areas”.
  • There will be hand sanitizing stations throughout the ship and on the cruise line’s private island.
  • The ship’s capacity will be reduced to allow for more social distancing.

The shipping company also said that improved cleaning measures with twice-daily cabin cleaning, new air cleaning systems and special attention to touch-sensitive surfaces will be introduced.

“While some things may look a little different right now, you can be sure that the dazzling entertainment, impeccable service, and attention to detail that have long characterized Disney vacations will remain the same,” said Mazloum.

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What happens when COVID is on board?

Disney Cruise Line said experienced doctors and other medical personnel will be available on board to screen for and respond to coronavirus symptoms.

The website states: “If a threshold of COVID-19 is detected on board the cruise ship during a voyage, the voyage will be terminated immediately and the ship will return to the US port of embarkation and your subsequent voyage, including your return home, be restricted or delayed. … By sailing with Disney Cruise Line, you are voluntarily assuming all risks associated with exposure to COVID-19 and agreeing to follow all health and safety measures put in place by Disney Cruise Line and all relevant governments and agencies. “

Can i cancel my cruise?

The cruise line said guests with COVID-19 symptoms or exposure can cancel their bookings within 14 days of departure and receive a full refund or apply their tariffs for future departures without Disney’s usual cancellation fees. Guests without COVID concerns have a “relaxed cancellation fee regulations” this year.

In addition, guests who book crossings by July 31 this year can change their departure date up to 15 days before the scheduled departure.

Disney test cruise

Just days before the announcement of the return to sailing, Disney Dream closed two nights Test sailing, that was Postponed due to inconsistent COVID-19 testing under occupation.

That Simulation cruise, approves the CDC, including around 300 Disney Cruises employees and their guests.

It was the first cruise from Port Canaveral since the cruise was suspended in March 2020 due to the pandemic Florida today, Part of the USA TODAY Network.

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