Disney Dream Sets Sail on August 9, 2021
Disney Cruise Line will resume sailing to the Bahamas on August 9, 2021. Here’s a helpful video that explains more.
The Disney Dream will once again set sail to the Bahamas from Port Canaveral, Florida starting on August 9, 2021. 3 and 4 night cruises will stop at Disney Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island in the Bahamas.
Disney Cruise Line will sail to Castaway Cay starting August 9, 2021
Disney Cruise Line: Know Before You Go:
Initially, 3 and 4 night sailings will not stop at Nassau, only Disney Castaway Cay. 4 night sailings will make 2 stops at Castaway Cay.
The Disney Dream will stop at Nassau, Bahamas beginning in September 2021.
Guests ages 2 and older are required to wear a face covering on the ship and at Disney’s terminals, except in designated areas and situations.
Travel protection is required for all passengers age 2 and up for cruises through December 31, 2021.
Guests who are fully vaccinated may choose to provide proof of vaccination in order to be exempt from pre-trip and embarkation testing requirements (unless arriving from outside the United States) and travel insurance requirements.
All Guests must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test (at the Guests’ expense) taken between 5 days and 24 hours prior to the sail date.
All guests will be required to take a COVID-19 rapid test provided by Disney, in the terminal prior to boarding and comply with other health and safety requirements. The $65 test fee will be charged to the folio of all Guests 12 years and older.
I recommend that you take a moment to watch this helpful video that explains more about the Disney Dream returning to sea:
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For over 12 years Darren Wittko has been helping people save money at Walt Disney World as both, a travel writer and a travel advisor with Magical Vacations Travel. He’s featured in the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren resides in Celebration, FL.
Recent Updates
Port Canaveral Cruises Likely to Restart in Mid-July
CDC says cruises may be able to resume starting in Mid-July. Disney Cruise Line posts offers for early August 2021
USA Today has reported that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sent a letter to the cruise line industry, including Disney Cruise Line, about possibly letting cruises set sail in Mid-July.
Disney Cruise Line posts offers for Early August 2021 Bahamian Cruises
“We acknowledge that cruising will never be a zero-risk activity and that the goal of the CSO’s phased approach is to resume passenger operations in a way that mitigates the risk of COVID-19 transmission onboard cruise ships and across port communities,” said Aimee Treffiletti, head of the Maritime Unit for the CDC.
The letter also said no test cruises would be necessary if 98% of crew members and at least 95% of passengers are vaccinated.
CDC spokesperson Caitlin Shockey gave a more specific timeline. Cruises could begin passenger voyages from the United States in mid-July, depending on cruise lines' pace and compliance with the CDC's Framework for Conditional Sailing Order.
Disney Cruise Line is planning to restart Bahamian cruises from Port Canaveral starting in early August, 2021. I already have special offers posted on the Disney Cruise Line page where travelers can save 25% on fares.
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For over 12 years Darren Wittko has been helping people save money at Walt Disney World as both, a travel writer and a travel advisor with Magical Vacations Travel. He’s featured in the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren resides in Celebration, FL.
Recent Updates
Disney is preparing for major refurbishments and new ideas, but some attractions will need to close.