The dry dock schedule of Disney Fantasy has been up to date, prompting Disney Cruise Line (DCL) to cancel 4 sailings from late October to mid-November 2025.
“Because of an unplanned change within the scheduled dry dock dates for the Disney Fantasy, your crusing is now not out there,” the letter dated January 15 reads.
The cruises departing on the next dates onboard Disney Fantasy have thus been canceled:
- October 20, 2025
- November 2, 2025
- November 7, 2025
- November 12, 2025
The October 20 crusing is a 13-night transatlantic voyage from Southampton to Port Canaveral whereas the November cruises have been presupposed to take company from Port Canaveral to the Bahamas over 4 to five-night durations.
Refunds and Different Itineraries
Disney Cruise Line Weblog experiences the corporate has suggested company to guide related itineraries on different vessels.
In line with the cruise line, one other westbound transatlantic cruise will turn out to be out there by February 6, 2025, whereas various sailings to The Bahamas from Fort Lauderdale, Port Canaveral, and Southampton are already open for bookings.
Moreover, DCL is providing full refunds on reservation charges plus a 20% future cruise credit score that passengers can use on one other crusing.
Primarily based on the brand new dry dock schedule, the 2012-built ship will probably be out of service from September 29 to November 16, 2025.
Vessel Dry Docks: A Should for Cruise Traces
Routine dry docks are required for sustaining and upgrading ships. Typical cruise ships go into dry dock each 5 years.
As Disney said of their letter to passengers, “Our Disney Cruise Line ships endure a dry dock each few years for wanted upkeep and refurbishment.”
After Disney Fantasy’s 2017 dry dock, the ship re-emerged with important enhancements and new sights. The Dream-class vessel acquired a Marvel Tremendous Hero Academy the place kids may meet their favourite heroes, enroll in superhero classes, and play video video games. Different enhancements included the addition of latest retailers, meals and beverage areas, and a Star Wars-themed venue.
Princess Cruises additionally not too long ago introduced a dry dock for Regal Princess that may influence two of its sailings.
