Future of 2021 Disney Cruise Line Alaskan Sailings, Canadian Departures Remains Uncertain
Earlier today, Disney Cruise Line announced another round of cruise cancellations. But, if you an Alaskan Cruise scheduled with Disney Cruise Line this Summer or maybe the Disney Magic Canadian Cruise that departs this Fall, there is still a glimmer of hope!
Earlier this month, Canada announced that they would not be allowing ships with more than 100 passengers into their ports until February 28, 2022. This would definitely impact the 2021 Disney Cruise Line Alaskan Cruise Season that departs from Vancouver as well as the Canadian sailing aboard the Disney Magic this Fall. However, Disney Cruise Line released a statement today that these impacted cruises are under review.


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Here is the official statement from Disney Cruise Line regarding 2021 Canadian departures:
In light of the Canadian government’s announcement that they will not allow ships with more than 100 passengers to dock in any Canadian port until February 28, 2022, we are evaluating various options for the Disney Wonder’s scheduled season in Alaska. Once a decision is made, we will reach out to Guests booked on these sailings.


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Scheduled Disney Wonder Alaskan Cruises that are impacted by this include:
- Monday June 7, 2021 7-Night Alaskan Cruise from Vancouver
- Monday June 14, 2021 7-Night Alaskan Cruise from Vancouver
- Monday June 21, 2021 7-Night Alaskan Cruise from Vancouver
- Monday June 28, 2021 7-Night Alaskan Cruise from Vancouver
- Monday July 5, 2021 2-Night Seattle Cruise from Vancouver
- Wednesday July 7, 2021 5-Night Alaskan Cruise from Vancouver
- Monday July 12, 2021 7-Night Alaskan Cruise from Vancouver
- Monday July 19, 2021 7-Night Alaskan Cruise from Vancouver
- Monday July 26, 2021 7-Night Alaskan Cruise from Vancouver
- Monday August 2, 2021 7-Night Alaskan Cruise from Vancouver
- Monday August 9, 2021 7-Night Alaskan Cruise from Vancouver
- Monday August 16, 2021 7-Night Alaskan Cruise from Vancouver
- Monday August 23, 2021 7-Night Alaskan Cruise from Vancouver
- Monday August 30, 2021 7-Night Alaskan Cruise from Vancouver
- Monday September 6, 2021 7-Night Alaskan Cruise from Vancouver
- Monday September 13, 2021 4-Night Pacific Coast Cruise from Vancouver


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In addition, the Disney Magic Halloween on the High Seas Canada and New England Cruise scheduled to depart on October 24, 2021 from New York City but with multiple stops in Canada is also in limbo.
So, you might be wondering what can Disney Cruise Line do to make these Alaskan sailings happen. One idea is that they could move their departure port to one in the Pacific Northwest of the United States like Seattle, Washington. If they did this though, per the “Jones Act,” they still would have to have a stop in a foreign port. They could request that Canada allow them to make a “service stop” where they ship would dock for a period of time but passengers and crew would remain onboard.


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There is a ton that would have to happen to salvage the 2021 Disney Alaskan Cruise Season, but there is still hope! These cruises are not bookable right now as we wait to see what Disney Cruise Line and the Canadian government can work out. Make sure to keep it here with us at MickeyBlog as we continue to monitor the status of all cruises.
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