PREPARING FOR A CRUISE
DOCUMENTS AND VISAS
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the end of the cruise. Passports less than 6 months after the end of the cruise, as well as expired passports are not accepted. To visit most countries, you need to take care of obtaining an entry permit in advance, i.e. visas. The passenger is responsible for having the required visas.
CRUISE CONTRACT
Your ticket is a cruise contract. All forms necessary for your cruise are filled out online. Please read your cruise contract carefully as it contains important terms and conditions that affect your legal rights and determine your vacation. The contract must be signed by all guests at check-in before boarding the ship.
JUNIOR PASSENGERS
Passengers under 18 years of age without parents or must be accompanied by an adult 21 years or older living in the same cabin. A parent or guardian of a minor who is traveling without a parent or guardian must appoint an adult to supervise and supervise the minor and contract on his own behalf in connection with the Disney Cruise Line vacation.
A minor clearance form (available on the Disney Cruise Line website) must be signed by a parent or legal guardian prior to boarding the ship.
MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
Passengers must confirm that their physical condition and other medical conditions do not interfere with travel. If your medical condition requires you to take any medication, prescriptions or medical care you need while on vacation, you should consult your personal physician prior to cruising.
PASSENGERS WITH RESTRICTIONS
Disney Cruise Line offers comfortable cabins and suites equipped for guests with disabilities. Cabins' features: flat sill to the bathroom, open bed frames, additional telephone in the bathroom, handrails in the bathroom and shower, folding seat in the shower room, removable shower hose, lowered towel rails and in cupboards.
PREGNANT WOMEN
Pregnant women aged 24 weeks or more at the time of the cruise start will be denied boarding due to safety precautions. Medical approval by a physician or disclaimer is not accepted by the company. In addition, Disney Cruise Line cannot be held responsible for any complications related to pregnancy at any stage. Children under 3 months old are not permitted to travel on board Disney Cruise Line ships.
REGISTRATION AND BOARDING OF THE SHIP LUGGAGE, VALUES AND OTHER PROPERTY
Each guest can bring a certain amount of clothing and personal belongings on board for free, not exceeding 2 bags per person. All luggage must be in the guest cabin and be marked with Disney Cruise Line luggage tags. Dangerous or illegal items such as weapons, oxygen, explosives, flammables and explosives may not be brought to Walt Disney World or taken on board.
Any of the items listed must be checked in at boarding. Personal valuables should be under your personal control. Disney Cruise Line is not responsible for damage or loss of these items.
BOARDING PROCEDURE
The boarding time is indicated on your cruise ticket. Registration usually starts at 13:00. Guests are required to be on board at least one hour before scheduled departure.
PERISHABLE PRODUCTS
Do not use refrigeration containers. An exception is the need to store medicines, baby food, and diet products. Refrigeration containers containing food such as snacks or sodas should not be brought on board. Homemade preparations, semi-finished products or other perishable foods plus any open canned food with snacks are also prohibited from being carried on board the ship. Unfortunately, it is not possible to prepare, cool or store personal food and drinks.
REFUSAL OF CARRIAGE
Disney Cruise Line may refuse carriage or drop off at any port a guest who is infected, infectious, ill, or whose presence may cause discomfort and danger to the guests and crew around them. There may also be exceptions when landing at destinations by immigration or government authorities. In such cases, the passenger is not entitled to a fare refund or compensation at all.
TRAINING
TRAINING Coast Guard and international safety regulations require all passengers on board to participate in mandatory safety training prior to sailing. The ship's crew will notify you of this drill.
The presence of all passengers is required! Simply put on your lifejackets in the cabin after the training session begins and follow the instructions you
hear over the loudspeaker on the ship. Once this short training session is over, the ship will be ready to sail.
ON BOARD SERVICES ON BOARD SERVICE
The crew of the Disney Cruise Line ship is always ready to help you with your questions, needs and requests during your cruise. The Reception (Guest Services Desk, 3rd Deck, middle of the ship) and a telephone line are available 24 hours a day to take care of you and your family, provide services and guarantee a hassle-free vacation.
SHOPPING
While sailing with the Disney Cruise Line, enjoy shopping at the duty-free shops on board. Check store opening hours, special offers and events daily. Mickey's Mates (Deck 4, middle of the ship) - Disney merchandise, toys, T-shirts, swimwear, towels, etc. Treasure Ketch (Deck 4, middle of the ship) - Watches, jewels and stones, collectibles, branded clothing, chic European fragrances and tropical fashion. Radar Trap (Disney Wonder, Deck 3, Bow), Up Beat (Disney Magic, Deck 3, Bow) is a duty-free shop with a wide selection of perfumes, cigars and liqueurs. Please note that the purchased liquor cannot be consumed on board, it will be delivered to your cabin on the last evening of your cruise.
EXPERT ON SHORE STORES
An expert on board will advise and guide you to the best shops, markets and malls in each port. Attend seminars or watch on TV in your cabin. The time and place of the seminars held are indicated in the daily programs.
LAUNDRY SERVICE
A full range of laundry and dry cleaning services are at your service. Your washed items will be returned the next day or earlier after they have been collected from your cabin. 24-hour launderers are located on Decks 2, 6 and 7, center of the ship. Automatic washers and dryers at Disney Wonder are coin-operated.
MEDICAL CENTER
Nurses and doctors are always available to help if you need medical attention during your stay on board. The Health Center is located on Deck 1, bow of the ship. Opening hours from 9.30 am to 11 am in the morning and from 4.30 pm to 7 pm in the evening.
FOR YOUNG GUESTS
Disney Cruise Line offers a variety of activities that all family members can take part in. The programs are designed for children from 3 years old who are able to independently go to the toilet up to 12 years old who will feel comfortable in groups with a teacher (one group for 15 children aged 3 to 4 years old and another for 25 children from 5 to 12 years old) ...
POOL RULES
For the health of guests, only children who can independently go to the toilet are allowed to enter the pool on board. Children in diapers and bathing diapers cannot use the pool. However, children in bathing diapers can splash in the dedicated fountain (next to Mickey's pool).
THE PHOTO
Disney Cruise Line photographers are ready to capture the highlights of your cruise from the moment you step on board. Photographers can be on board or ashore during your cruise. You can get information on the location of the studios from the daily programs or at the reception (deck 3, middle of the ship). Do not hesitate to smile for the camera - photo shoots are free and do not oblige you to purchase.
GALLERY
You can view the results of photo sessions, get information and find out prices in the Shutters Gallery (deck 4, aft of the ship), which is open from 17 to 23 hours. Photos taken during the day are ready for demonstration after 17:00, photos taken after 17:00 will be ready the next day.
SPECIAL RULES FOR A CRUISE COMPANY PETS
No pets are allowed on board the ships with the exception of service dogs.
SMOKING
Disney Cruise Line cruise ships are non-smoking for guests' comfort. However, some passengers do smoke and smoking areas have been designated to create a welcoming atmosphere, which include designated outdoor deck areas and private balconies. Disney Cruise Line strongly urges all passengers to maintain order in non-smoking areas and to refrain from smoking pipes and / or cigars in any public area.
INTERNET CONNECTION
The ships have Internet access through which you can keep in touch with your family and friends during the cruise. You can check your mail, browse your favorite sites, play games in the Internet cafe in the Promenade Hall (deck 3, aft), where about 16 computers are installed. We draw your attention to the fact that in the Internet cafe you cannot connect any equipment to computers, incl. cameras, open / send attachments or download / download programs. An additional adult Internet café is located at Cove Café.
WIRELESS INTERNET
The ship has 10 wireless Internet access points that can be connected from your laptopukov
Disney wonder
Cadillac Lounge (Deck 3, bow)
WaveBands (Deck 3, bow)
Rockin 'Bar D (Deck 3, bow)
Promenade Lounge (Deck 3, aft)
Studio Sea (Deck 4, center of the ship)
Cove Café (Deck 9, Ship Center) -
open decks (9, 10)
Atrium (decks 3, 4 and 5, center of the ship)
Disney magic
Sessions (deck 3, bow)
Promenade Lounge (Deck 3, aft)
Studio Sea (Deck 4, center of the ship)
Cove Café (Deck 9, Ship Center)
open decks (9, 10)
Atrium (decks 3, 4 and 5, center of the ship)
The tariff plan can be used both on a laptop and on a computer everywhere on the ship. It should be noted that the purchased tariff plans cannot be changed, the credit for unused minutes is not refundable.
MOBILE CONNECTION
Making phone calls and sending messages while you are at sea is not only possible, but also convenient. Cellular services can be used in the same way as on the ground. Do not forget that international roaming rates will change during your trip. You can find out the details of the tariff plan by contacting your provider.
LANDING FROM THE SHIP
Disembarkation Procedure On the evening before disembarkation, you will receive paper tags. Indicate on them your name, home address and attach to your luggage. Late in the evening, put your luggage in the corridor outside your cabin door. It will be collected and unloaded at the pier upon arrival at the port of disembarkation.
Do not put in your luggage any fragile items, valuables, toiletries you need to wash your face in the morning, or items you plan to wear the next day. All things that remain in the cabin, you will have to take out on your own as hand luggage.
At this time, Disney Cruise Line continues to require that all eligible guests (as required by the US) be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as determined by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) during sailing time.
• This is a requirement for all Guests (US and international) aged 5 and over.
• Guests who are not eligible for vaccinations due to age must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test result (paid by the Guest) taken between 3 days and 24 hours prior to departure date.
• Guests aged 4 and under must meet testing requirements. The test must be a NAAT test, a rapid PCR test, or a laboratory PCR test. Rapid antigen tests are not accepted.
The main thing you need to know:
Vaccination against COVID-19
Based on recommendations from the CDC and the World Health Organization, Disney Cruise Line accepts the following types of vaccines:
Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca, Covisield, Novavax, Sinopharm BBIBP-CorV (VeroCell), Sinovac-CoronaVac and Covavaxin (Bharat Biotech).
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) specifies a full vaccination 14 days after receiving:
• A single dose of a single-dose vaccine received;
• Second dose of the 2-dose vaccine you received;
• Complete batch of active (not placebo) COVID-19 vaccine in US COVID-19 vaccine trials by AstraZeneca or Novavax.;
• Second dose of any combination of current COVID-19 vaccines (given at least 17 days apart);
Testing for COVID-19
• Pre-travel COVID-19 testing: Guests who are ineligible for vaccination due to age must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test (paid by the Guest) taken between 3 days and 24 hours prior to departure date. Guests aged 4 and under must complete testing requirements.
• The test must be a NAAT test, a rapid PCR test, or a laboratory PCR test. Rapid antigen tests are not accepted. Disney Cruise Line secured a special price of $98.33 per PCR test (including a 3.5% processing fee) through a third party provider, Inspire Diagnostics. Guests can also get their test from any independent test provider.
• Upload proof of vaccination or COVID-19 test results: To sail, all guests (adults and children, regardless of age) must upload their vaccination proof or negative COVID-19 test results on the Inspire Diagnostics Safe Passage website . The parent or legal guardian will need to use their account to provide this information on behalf of the minor. To learn more about how to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test result, visit Before Leaving Home: Know Before You Go.
• Guests who have recently recovered from COVID-19: In some cases, people who have recently recovered from COVID-19 may still test positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. If guests test positive for SARS-CoV-2 within 11 to 90 days prior to their sailing date, they may be considered 90-day recovered. Subject to proper documentation and subsequent approval, Guests deemed '90 Day Recovered' are not required to participate in pre-departure, embarkation or disembarkation testing for COVID-19. For details on what documentation is required, see . on the Before You Leave Home: Know Before You Go page.
• COVID-19 testing upon boarding: All guests, regardless of age or vaccination status, must complete a COVID-19 test (paid by Disney Cruise Line and performed by Inspire Diagnostics) at the terminal prior to boarding. This will be the second of two COVID-19 PCR tests required for unvaccinated Guests. Guests who test positive for COVID-19, those sharing a cabin, and their close contacts will be denied boarding.
• Disembarkation Day COVID-19 Testing: All unvaccinated guests traveling for 5 nights or more must undergo a COVID-19 antigen test (paid for by Disney Cruise Line) on board the day prior to disembarkation.
• Post-Cruise Testing Service for Returning Guests: Their country or state health authorities may require some Guests to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 antigen test or PCR test prior to flight home. Inspire Diagnostics, Disney Cruise Line's third-party testing provider, offers this add-on service for $98.33 per person for PCR testing and $41.40 per person for antigen testing. Guests are responsible for knowing what type of test is required in their country/state (PCR or antigen) and the time frame within which it must be performed. Testing is carried out at the terminal after disembarking from the ship. Getting a result The test takes between 45 minutes and 2 hours, depending on the type of test. This service is available for cruises starting January 31, 2022 or later. For more information and to book an appointment, visit the Safe Passage website.
Face masks
All guests (ages 2 and over, including those fully vaccinated against COVID-19) must wear face coverings indoors. Exceptions are when Guests are in their cabins or actively eating or drinking (while still and maintaining appropriate physical distance). Face coverings are not required for Guests outdoors, on board the ship and in designated areas. Face coverings may be required at ports of call as required by local authorities.
Neck gaiters, open-chin triangular bandannas, and face coverings containing flaps, mesh material, or openings of any type are not currently acceptable face coverings as directed by health authorities. Costume masks are not considered appropriate and are not allowed to be worn.
The use of face coverings is not a substitute for physical distancing.
Disney Cruise Line Navigator App
Download the latest version of our app on your mobile device with location services and notifications enabled.
Help maintain physical distancing with these helpful features in the new and improved Disney Cruise Line Navigator app:
• Live Chat for Guest Services: Chat directly with members of the Guest Services team—in addition to our Dining and Port Adventures teams—using our new live chat feature.
• Virtual Queue: Use our new Virtual Queue to easily disembark a vessel at all ports of call.
• The details you need: View digital menus, event schedules, place and location descriptions, and more.
• Explore the ship: Find what you're looking for with deck plans showing restaurants, shops and more near you.
If you haven't already, be sure to download the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app today!
Available for iPhone®, iPad® and Android™ smartphones. Message, data and roaming charges may apply. Availability is subject to mobile phone limitations and features and may vary by mobile phone or service provider. Coverage and app stores are not available everywhere. If you are under the age of 18, first get parental permission.
Online registration
Be sure to complete your online check-in at least one day before your departure date. This step-by-step process includes filling out important cruise paperwork as well as choosing your port arrival time, which you will need to complete before heading to the terminal. Please note that all guests, including Platinum members, must select a port arrival time before proceeding to the cruise terminal. Checking in online early helps with physical distancing and shortens the time spent at the cruise terminal before boarding the ship. Please note that Guests will not be allowed to enter the terminal or car park until the scheduled arrival time. Guests who arrive early will be asked to return at their scheduled arrival time, and Guests arriving after their scheduled time may be delayed and asked to wait after those who arrive at their scheduled time. Start online registration.