Weather Closures Force Disney Wonder to Drop Two Hawaii Ports and Add Hilo
The disrupted 10-night Honolulu–Vancouver sailing is billed as Disney Cruise Line’s last Hawaii itinerary for the foreseeable future.
Overview
- Passengers learned at embarkation that two of four planned Hawaiian port calls were canceled, including Nawiliwili on Kauai.
- Harbor authorities closed ports due to unsafe Pacific swells, with reports emphasizing weather rather than Disney operations as the cause.
- Disney added an unscheduled stop at Hilo, issued refunds for affected shore excursions, and broadened onboard entertainment to offset the loss.
- Social-media accounts from guests reflected both disappointment over missed ports and praise for the company’s remediation.
- Multiple travelers described chaotic boarding in Honolulu, and recent Wonder sailings have faced similar weather-related disruptions.