• Always follow safety precautions to protect your valuables when traveling and while ashore. Please keep the following tips in mind while off the ship or traveling to or from the vessel.
  • Be vigilant in crowded places where tourists and large crowds gather. Airports, metro stations, open air terraces and lines to enter buildings can be attractive locations for pickpockets who are very skilled using distraction techniques.
  • If you do need to carry a bag, please carry money, passports, and other important documents in a money belt or other secure carrying case.
  • Do not keep large amounts of cash with you or show money in public.
  • And remember, never leave your bag unattended and always maintain constant visibility of all bags, backpacks and carry-ons.

Exercising caution, public vigilance, and awareness of surroundings remains of the utmost importance to maintain personal safety. 

• Make sure you know what to do once you arrive. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the information below before you travel, so you will be prepared once you arrive. We strongly recommend you screenshot and/or print this page as Wi-Fi access could be limited while you are traveling.

• Keep your important documents with you at all times. When packing, make sure your passport, visas, and required certificates are readily accessible. You may be asked to present your documents at the airport before boarding your flight and upon arrival at your destination at Immigration or Customs. Please be sure that you know where these documents are and keep them secure.

• Know who to contact in case of any challenges while you are traveling. For police, fire, or medical emergencies after you arrive in Vancouver, call 911. For other assistance, review key contacts on this page below.

Before You Travel

☑ Complete the Pre-Travel Checklist to ensure you have all of the documents you need to travel. 

☑ Locate and bring your Returning Crew Letter. This may have been included in your debark packet at the end of your last contract, or if you received a digital copy by email, use your Crew Member ID number (PERNR) as the password to open the document and print a copy.

☑ Review your travel itinerary and check for travel advisories. Check with your airline and destination's embassy if health info, departure testing, or other documents specific to your nationality are required to board your flight as well as successfully arrive at your final destination without travel interruptions or delays.

☑ Depending on the ship itinerary, location and the season you are sailing, temperatures can vary between warm, tropical climates to colder climates. Make sure to check the local weather prior to traveling to start your contract.  A sweater or jacket is recommended for cooler temperatures. 

If you have any questions regarding what is required before you travel, please contact us:

Click here to contact the Crew Operations team 

Concerns?

If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms (such as fever or chills, cough, difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, or diarrhea) or are unable to travel as scheduled for any reason, please reach out to the Labor team by clicking here.

For non-medical emergencies while you are traveling, such as flight challenges or cancellations, contact the Crew Emergency phone line.

DCL CREW EMERGENCY PHONE: +1-407-566-6999

EMAIL:  DCL.Crew.Travel@disney.com

If you experience fever, cough, difficulty breathing, or any other health concerns, please contact the DCL Medical Services Team via phone at: +1-407-566-3605. They will provide you with support and advise of next steps, as needed.​

For any other questions before you travel, please submit the contact us form on this page above, or by using the following link:

Click here to contact the Crew Operations team 

For assistance with any urgent matters after your arrival in Vancouver, please speak with the front desk at your hotel or contact the port agent, Intercruises Shoreside & Port Services, at +1-206-441-3300.

Collect your luggage from baggage claim. 

Please refer to your flight itinerary for your hotel assignment.

Airport Shuttle to the Hilton Vancouver

Please take the hotel shuttle located at the International Departures area on Level 3 (top floor). The shuttle will have the Hilton/Sheraton/Marriott logo on the side of the bus.

The shuttle will operate every 30 minutes for pick-ups and drop-offs.

Shuttle times can be checked by calling the hotel at +1-604-273-6336. Courtesy phones are located on Departures Level 3 of both the International and Domestic Terminals.

Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel

Hotel Address:

5911 Minoru Blvd, Richmond, BC V6X4C7 CA​

Hotel Phone Number:

+1 604-273-6336

Please ask the front desk for a "Hotel Welcome Letter" if you don't receive one at check-in. This letter contains important information about your stay and includes a health screening form, which you'll need to fill out for embarkation day.

Your room has been designated as a smoke-free room. Smoking or vaping is not allowed during your stay.

Your room will not be serviced during your stay; however, if you need fresh linens or towels, you may request them.

Complimentary high-speed internet and Wi-Fi will be available.

Complimentary meal information will be provided upon hotel check-in.

Dining Information DCL Crew Members are entitled to breakfast, lunch, and dinner each full day of their stay. Your meal allotment is based on anticipated time of check-in to the hotel. The exact allowance will be provided by the front desk. Please keep in mind alcohol is not included in your meal allowance. If you purchase alcohol or go over your allowance you need to pay for this at check-out.​ When paying for meals, please add a tip in accordance with local customs if a gratuity is not already included.

Restaurant Information:

• CAVU Kitchen Bar Breakfast: 06:30 AM to 10:30 AM; Dinner: 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Please be aware that you'll be responsible for the cost of long-distance telephone calls. If you charge any expenses to your room during your stay, please settle the payment at the Front Desk before checking out.

If you have a true medical emergency, please dial 911.

Please note that your room may not be ready until the designated check-in time. Please see the Front Desk upon your Hotel Check-In for more details.

For any hotel amenity questions, please contact the front desk.​

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The bus to the port is scheduled to depart at 7:00 AM. 

☑ Check out before 6:45AM. ​

☑ Complete the Health Questionnaire Form provided at check-in. If you select “yes” to any question on this questionnaire, do not leave your room and contact the DCL Medical Team.​

☑ Breakfast will be served in the CAVU Kitchen Bar starting at 6:00AM. Please plan your time accordingly to have breakfast and be ready for bus pick-up at 7:00AM. ​

☑ You must stop at the front desk to check out in person. You are responsible for paying any additional charges you signed to your room. ​

☑ The scheduled bus departure is 7:00AM. Bus pick-up will be found outside the main lobby entrance to the right in the surface parking lot.​ 

PLEASE DO NOT BE LATE FOR THE BUS! ​

Please be sure you have your passport and all safety certificates placed in your hand luggage. This will ensure they are easily accessible as you are required to turn them in upon boarding the vessel.​

ALL Crew must dress within Disney Look guidelines.​

Port Address:

Canada Place Cruise Terminal
999 Canada Place
Vancouver, BC V6C 3E1, Canada

Please note this is not the address to use for personal mail or package delivery. Please speak to the Crew Services office onboard for the appropriate address.

Disney Cruise Line cares about your safety and wants your experience at work to be a safe and enjoyable one.

According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), there has been an increase in the number of crew members who have absconded in U.S. ports, across the cruise line industry. When a crew member fails to join a ship or departs a ship with no intention of returning, and stays in a country illegally, this is known as absconding. Disney Cruise Line works closely with CBP to reduce the number of absconders and reports missing or suspected absconding crew members immediately.

In addition, CBP has reported an increase in human trafficking among the people involved in these cases. This is a serious safety concern. In some cases, crew members may be promised a better job on shore with more pay or certain housing conditions, in return for the crew member entering the country illegally. Instead, they are put in a dangerous situation.

Crew are encouraged to visit the DHS Blue Campaign site for more information and resources.

See something? Say something.

Report suspicious activity immediately to your leader, Human Resources or Security. If you ever find yourself in a difficult or dangerous situation while at work, reach out to Disney Cruise Line so we can help you. If you are on shore and need help or are in danger, contact local law enforcement immediately.

If you have questions or concerns while you are on board, please contact:

• Your leader 
• Shipboard Security: x 2901 
• Shipboard Human Resources: x 2910

If you are on shore and feel that you are in danger, contact local law enforcement immediately.

National assistance is available:

• National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
• DHS Blue Campaign

Pre-Arrival Checklist

Joining Documents

Travel Visas

Health & Wellness

Crew Resources