Do cruises return your money if their is hurricane the day that im suppose to leave?

Question

im going on the disney cruise with my Goddaughter ( shes 8) in September. Sept is usually hurricane season down here in Florida. Do cruise lines give u back your money if they have to cancel the cruise because of a hurricane?

Also, im a first time cruiser .. what can you tell me about a Disney cruise

Answer 1

No they do not refund money, unless they cannot go at all because the hurricane in in Miami/Florida at your departure time. If your cruise has begun and a hurricane is in your path or even just bad weather the cruise lines will steer around and away from it, sometimes changing the order of port stops. Last year we went on a cruise to the west coast of Mexico and the order of the port stops was changed because a hurricane was in the area of one the stops.

Here's what to expect on your cruise:

Once you are on ship the staff caters to you, its whatever you want. There is something to do all day every day. When you arrive at the port to check in you (each passenger) will receive a key card which will serve as your room key, charge card for anything you buy on ship (i.e.,drinks, souvenir) and its also your pass to get on and off ship in each port. When you first board the ship the security personnel will have you insert your key card into a scanner and then will take a photo of you that is included in the magnetic strip on the card. Each time you get off ship you will need this key card and many times also a photo ID (passport or driver's license). This card allows them to keep an accurate track of all passengers entering and/or leaving the ship. Infants and small children may be required to wear an ID bracelet (like in the hospital) in lieu of carry a card.

Each day of your cruise you will receive in your cabin a "newsletter" listing the time, place and particulars of everything happening for you on ship. There are generally activities like demonstrations of ice carvings, napkin folding and towel folding, and cooking demonstrations. Some ships may offer a galley (kitchen) tour or a tour of the bridge. There may be organized games and other activities around the pools. In the evenings there are generally shows, one show for those with an early dinner seating and another (same show) for those who eat late. There is always food available. Usually there is a place in ship where you can go get something. Or, you can always just pick up the phone in your cabin and order from the room service menu (food is free). If you want, you can order breakfast room service.

All ships except Disney ships have a casino with slots and table games. Ships have movie theaters, generally small but nice, and you can also see movies in your room. They have ATM’s and a purser’s desk where you can cash a check or exchange currency if you need to. There is a tour and activities desk so you can schedule land tours and activities.

Ships have free morning exercise programs, stretching and walking, etc, and on some you can pay for other things like Spinning. All cruise ships have gyms so you can go workout, usually any time from 6:00 AM to late at night. There is usually a walking/running track on one of the decks also. Some ships leave the gym open all night. They call the gyms Spa because they do promote getting pampered with things like wraps and massages with aroma therapy. They will also generally have a beauty salon to do hair and nails.

There are always pools. Some ships have more than one and the newer ships generally have an indoor pool as well as outdoor ones and all of these have hot tubs. There is generally a basketball court on the top deck, a place for scuffle board, and a mini-golf course.

There are places on ships to play cards and board games, and the cards and games are provided. If you want to just sit and read, there’s a library where you can bring your books or select one from the shelf. Ships have internet cafes and some offer WIFI if you bring your prefer to use your computer in your cabin (some ships offer notebooks for rent). There are cocktail lounges that feature a variety of music. Some have a piano bar with jazz. There is usually a disco that starts after 10:00 PM each night and last until everyone leave. On certain days ships will have special activities like a chocolate lovers buffet, or a midnight deck party .

Answer 2

Alright relax....... A lot of places from PA up to ME are not states that are hurricane ready like Florida and the Carolinas. But the fact is.... any state on the east coast has a chance at getting hit. The only thing there is to do is either evacuate, or ride it through... Keep canned foods and water handy. No milk or eggs since those go bad in power outages. You are not going to die, stay put and make sure you are not out side. I've been through many hurricanes in FL this will be my First in New Jersey, I'm a little worried too. ANd also this thing as the opportunity to shift more to the east, and by the time it hits philly it should be a cat 1.

Answer 3

I hope you purchased travel insurance along with your cruise. It is such a small amount for peace of mind and would cover cancellation and much more. Obviously, a cruise line is not going to make you pay for something they can't deliver, but they might give you credit for a different sailing instead of money back if you don't have the travel insurance.
Disney is one of my favorite lines and I've been on 7 different ones and over 20 cruises. It is not just for kids. Adults enjoy it too. If you have any other questions that your agent can't answer, feel free to e-mail me or post them in my group site -"cruising comments", and I will answer them.

Answer 4

I think they do, but just to be sure call the cruise line and check it out. I think they give you a certain amount of money back for the amount of days before the cruise. Good luck!

Answer 5

If they CANCEL I believe you Do get compensation for it. Whether it be a voucher for the cost of your cruise or a complete refund. Make sure you get ticket insurance.

We cruised out of Miami Aug '06 while Tropical Storm Ernesto was around. We were not canceled but our itinerary changed.

You might just get an itinerary change.