House Bill 267 (2021): State Preemption of Seaport Regulations, a companion bill to Florida Senate Bill 426, aims to preempts state regulation of commerce in state seaports. HB 267 (2021) was originally filed in the Florida House on January 14 is working its way to a vote by the state’s Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee. Since the November election, individuals began work to … [Read more...]

As we sail into March it is time to take a look at this week’s batch of special offers from Disney Cruise Line which continues to hold with offerings of 3- and 4-night Bahamian cruises from Port Canaveral on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy. The sail dates remain for July and August 2021 cruises. Looking closer at this week’s offering, we see the Florida resident rate and the Military both … [Read more...]

On February 25, 2021, Ems -Dollart Media posted a new video of the conveyance of a mid hull segment block for the Disney Wish as it was towed through the Ems as well as the arrival at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. [embedded content] Special thanks to Ems -Dollart Media for continuing to keep us up to date on the progress of the Disney Wish. Disney Wish Construction … [Read more...]

Earlier this week, Cayman Islands Premier Alden McLaughlin spoke on the future of cruise tourism in the popular Western Caribbean port of Grand Cayman. First, the government decided not to proceed with what has been a controversial plan to develop a proper cruise berthing facility in George Town. The development would have reduced the need for ships to use tenders as there would be actual berths … [Read more...]

On February 24, 2021, Ems -Dollart Media posted additional video of the conveyance of sections of the Disney Wish‘s keel, bulbous bow, and bow thrusters through the Kiel Canal with the arrival at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. [embedded content] Special thanks to Ems -Dollart Media for continuing to keep us up to date on the progress of the Disney Wish. Near the end of … [Read more...]

Disney Cruise Line issued an updated travel alert today announcing cancellations across the fleet and included a statement on the Canadian government’s cruise ban which spans into early 2022. At this time, Disney Cruise Line is evaluating options for the Disney Wonder for the upcoming Alaskan season. The Canadian Government’s decision to ban cruise ships through February 2022 was announced on … [Read more...]

Today, Disney Cruise Line announced the extension of their cruise suspension for the Disney Wonder cancelling the remaining May Alaskan sailings originally scheduled to depart Vancouver through May 31, 2021. The cancellation of the Alaskan cruises comes as a result of the Canadian Government’s decision to ban cruise ships through February 2022. Disney Cruise Line removed the Alaskan sailings from … [Read more...]

Today, Disney Cruise Line announced the further extension of their cruise suspension, cancelling all Disney Magic sailings through August 10, 2021 due to the likelihood international borders will remaining closed for an extended period of time. Disney Cruise Line removed the select May sailings from further booking on February 12th and the balance last night ahead of today’s official … [Read more...]

Today, Disney Cruise Line announced the further extension of their cruise suspension, cancelling all Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy sailings through May 2021. Disney Cruise Line removed the these May sailings from further booking on February 12th ahead of today’s official cancellation. Our team at Disney Cruise Line remains focused on the health and well-being of our Guests and team members. … [Read more...]

Disney Cruise Line quietly removed additional Disney Magic European sailings from their online booking page through mid-August to prevent further bookings, but the cruises remain on guest reservations, therefore the voyages are NOT cancelled at this time. Earlier this month, Disney removed the remaining May sailings aboard the Magic, but those are still NOT cancelled. <img … [Read more...]

Disney Cruise Line quietly removed additional Disney Magic European sailings from their online booking page through mid-August to prevent further bookings, but the cruises remain on guest reservations, therefore the voyages are NOT cancelled at this time. Earlier this month, Disney removed the remaining May sailings aboard the Magic, but those are still NOT cancelled. <img … [Read more...]

On February 22, 2021, Unimedien captured some wonderful video of the conveyance of sections of the Disney Wish‘s keel, bulbous bow, and bow thrusters through the Kiel Canal. The blocks were prefabricated at a shipyard in Poland and towed to the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. [embedded content] Special thanks to Unimedien for graciously allowing us to share these images since … [Read more...]

Today, Disney Cruise Line informed guests who had a cruise cancelled due to the pandemic and received a future cruise credit that they are extending the use of the future cruise credit from sailings commencing prior to May 31, 2022 to sailings that depart by September 30, 2022. The following email was sent out to guests. <img data-attachment-id="48806" … [Read more...]

This week’s batch of special offers from Disney Cruise Line held with 3- and 4-night Bahamian cruises from Port Canaveral on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy. The sail dates remain for July and August 2021 cruises. Looking closer at this week’s offering, we see the Florida resident rate and the Military both held at 18 sail dates. The sailings featuring category with restrictions: Inside … [Read more...]

Here is a look at the two Bahamian ports of call for Disney Cruise Line – Nassau, and Castaway Cay from a cruising altitude pushing 40,000 feet. Looking down at Nassau, you can see some of the early work on the port redevelopment which is underway. Just a little north, the little island of Gorda Cay, better know as Disney’s Castaway Cay. Special thanks to my buddy @SkylinerPilot … [Read more...]

The 2022 Star Wars Day at Sea sailings have announced to return aboard the Disney Fantasy. The day-long celebration filled with unique character encounters, unforgettable live shows and Star Wars-themed activities for the entire family will take place between January and early March 7-night Disney Fantasy cruise departures from Port Canaveral to the Eastern and Western Caribbean. <img … [Read more...]

Disney Cruise Line revealed Marvel Day at Sea sailings will return for 2022 sailings aboard select Disney Magic voyages from Miami, Florida. The limited engagement sailings will be featured on select 5-night cruises beginning in early January through March. <img data-attachment-id="31443" … [Read more...]

Personal Navigators, and other handouts from the  4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral. The Disney Dream set sail from Port Canaveral, Florida on August 31, 2015. There are additional Personal Navigators from other sailings of this same itinerary for comparison. During this cruise, the ship was under the control of Captain Gustaaf … [Read more...]

Disney recently announced the popular Disney’s Magical Express bus service between Orlando International Airport and Walt Disney World will be ending beginning in January 2022. This news left some Disney cruisers to wonder the fate of the ground transfers between Port Canaveral and the various Walt Disney World Resorts and/or Orlando International Airport. The good news is the ground transfers … [Read more...]

This week’s batch of special offers from Disney Cruise Line held with the all of the sailings 3- and 4-night Bahamian cruises from Port Canaveral on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy. The sail dates remain mostly from July to August 2021 cruises with some new August dates appearing this week. Looking closer at this week’s offering, we see the Florida resident rate and the Military are both up 2 … [Read more...]