BREAKING NEWS: Disney Wonder Mechanical Problems Affect Alaska Sailing
The Disney Wonder is reporting mechanical difficulties and will be cancelling the final port day of her current cruise itinerary.
The ship is currently sailing on an Alaskan inside passage itinerary from Vancouver, British Columbia. The itinerary typically includes three port stops in Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan, Alaska. The final port in Ketchikan, scheduled for today, will be cancelled.
As you can see in the official ship communication below, the mechanical issue is with the ship’s propulsion system. This is not a safety concern but rather a timing one. The Wonder is running at a lower speed than normal. Saturday will be converted to an extra day at sea in order to return the ship and its near 2000 guests to the port in Vancouver on time Monday morning.
Port fees from Ketchikan and any scheduled Port Adventures will be refunded. In addition, Guests are receiving a $150 onboard credit per stateroom to use over the next two days. Each Guest will also receive a 20% discount on a future cruise with Disney Cruise Line, redeemable anytime within the next 2 years by contacting a Disney Vacation Planner or calling Disney Cruise Line directly.
While an itinerary cancellation is always a disappointment, the Wonder is on its first season return to Alaska since the pandemic cancelled all cruises. Many passengers are currently sailing on trips rescheduled from 2020, using the Future Cruise Credit they were issued by Disney. Any unused Future Cruise Credit will not be refundable.
No word if the Wonder’s Monday departure from Vancouver will be affected by this issue, but we will keep you up to date with all the latest info!
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