Disney Cruise Line Extending Final Payment And Cruise Date Flexibility Options
Beginning today, Jan. 22, 2021, Disney Cruise Line is extending their existing options in order to give their guests more peace of mind. A temporary final payment extension was added to Disney Cruise Line sailings through Aug. 31, 2021. In addition, they are temporarily relaxing their cruise cancellation fee schedule for sailings through Aug. 31, 2021.
In addition, Disney Cruise Line has also extended its temporary Cruise Date Flexibility option, allowing them the option to change their sail day up to 15 days prior to their cruise. This means that for any new or existing cruises booked prior to March 31, 2021, for sailings through Aug. 31, 2021, they can change their sail date up to 15 days prior to departure.
SeaMails about this will be going out today. Below are samples of the messages being sent.
SEAMAIL TO GUESTS WITH RESERVATIONS ON AUGUST SAILINGS
Dear Guest,
All of us at Disney Cruise Line hope you and your family are staying well. We realize these are uncertain times for many of our Guests, and want to let you know we’ve temporarily modified our final payment and cancellation policies to provide you with greater flexibility.
For sailings through Aug. 31, 2021, we are temporarily extending final payment until 60 days prior to sailing for Guests booked in unrestricted stateroom categories. This means that those Guests who have not yet reached their final payment due date can wait until up to 60 days prior to sailing to pay for their cruise vacation. Onboard cruise activities can be scheduled within your Castaway Club booking window once final payment is received.
In addition, we are temporarily relaxing our cruise cancellation fee schedule for sailings through Aug. 31, 2021, as described below.
Cruises 1 to 5 Nights (Excluding Suites and Concierge Staterooms)
Days Prior to Vacation Commencement Date Fee Amount
60 days or more No fee
59 – 45 days Deposit per Guest
44 – 30 days 50% of vacation price per Guest
29 – 15 days 75% of vacation price per Guest
14 days or less 100% of vacation price per Guest
Cruises 6 Nights or More (Excluding Suites and Concierge Staterooms)
Days Prior to Vacation Commencement Date Fee Amount
60 days or more No fee
59 – 56 days Deposit per Guest
55 – 30 days 50% of vacation price per Guest
29 – 15 days 75% of vacation price per Guest
14 days or less 100% of vacation price per Guest
Suites and Concierge Staterooms
Days Prior to Vacation Commencement Date Fee Amount
60 days or more Deposit per Guest
59 – 56 days 50% of vacation price per Guest
55 – 30 days 75% of vacation price per Guest
29 days or less 100% of vacation price per Guest
Categories with Restrictions
Reservations for Inside, Outside or Verandah Categories with Restrictions remain nonrefundable and nontransferable.
These temporary changes are in addition to our Cruise Date Flexibility* Option that already allows Guests the flexibility to change their sail date up to 15 days prior to departure for any cruise booked by March 31, 2021, for scheduled sailings on or before Aug. 31, 2021. Additional details on the Cruise Date Flexibility Option can be found on our website at DisneyCruise.com.
We look forward to welcoming you aboard for your sailing and hope that this added flexibility is helpful.
Sincerely,
The Cast & Crew
Disney Cruise Line
*This temporary Cruise Date Flexibility is valid for new and existing reservations booked prior to March 31, 2021, and allows Guests to change their departure up to 15 days before their sailing for any cruise departing through Aug. 31, 2021. Guests that wish to change their sail date must move to a future sailing that commences prior to May 31, 2022. Prevailing rates apply and Guests are responsible for any balance due after the reservation has been modified. Guests are unable to return to their original sail date once the reservation has been changed. Should you cancel your new sail date, any cancellation fees applicable to the original sail date will be deferred and applied as a minimum cancellation fee to the future sailing. Standard air cancellation fees apply for Guests who booked flights through Disney Cruise Line.
SEAMAIL TO GUESTS WITH RESERVATIONS ON JULY SAILINGS
Dear Guest,
All of us at Disney Cruise Line hope you and your family are staying well.
Disney Cruise Line has extended its temporary Cruise Date Flexibility* option, allowing Guests the option to change their sail date up to 15 days prior to their cruise. This means that for any new or existing cruises booked prior to March 31, 2021, for sailings through Aug.31, 2021, you can change your sail date up to 15 days before departure.
If you would like to explore an alternate sailing, please contact your travel agent. Sailings are currently available through spring 2022 with additional eligible sailings to be released at a later date.
We appreciate the planning that goes into a cruise vacation and hope you enjoy this additional flexibility. We look forward to welcoming you aboard as soon as we can and making magic for you and your loved ones.
Sincerely,
Cast & Crew
Disney Cruise Line
*This temporary Cruise Date Flexibility is valid for new and existing reservations booked prior to March 31, 2021, and allows Guests to change their departure up to 15 days before their sailing for any cruise departing through Aug. 31, 2021. Guests that wish to change their sail date must move to a future sailing that commences prior to May 31, 2022. Prevailing rates apply and Guests are responsible for any balance due after the reservation has been modified. Guests are unable to return to their original sail date once the reservation has been changed. Should you cancel your new sail date, any cancellation fees applicable to the original sail date will be deferred and applied as a minimum cancellation fee to the future sailing. Standard air cancellation fees apply for Guests who booked flights through Disney Cruise Line.
Disney Cruise Extends Options Credit: Disney Cruise Line
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