CruisingKitty

This is not true! BOFA 's in bed with "the enemy", namely RCCL. BOFA does NOT issue the credit, getting "the money back on your card right away". Rather, they change the statement amount due, but it still shows the disputed amount as being owed. I have disputed a little over $3k with BOFA.

@CynBeth welcome to the forums!
I've only heard this when people use big consolidated TAs. For those of use who have used MEI Travel, they have saved us so much time and hassle.  I'd never book a cruise again without using them.  That being said, they typically don't deal with Cruise Planner items.

Very sound reasoning. I almost always purchase excursions through the CP for that very reason....and with things so fluid at the moment, it’s reassuring to know that you will get your money back with no hassle if the cruise is cancelled. 

I’ve always believed that this will be the case. 

Very fair.  I was referring only to the United States and should have clarified that.  I guess I thought it was implied because I was talking about the upcoming presidential election.

https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/domestic-cruises-unlikely-to-resume-this-year-analysts-say-1.1465141?fbclid=IwAR3nvpnwJRjgoh8ikNy7nApprZUt8IcGXrv-WFu9sNFLh_n78hAFOu_KUo0

Hi @Jill and Everyone,
We just heard from Royal Caribbean- yes you will get that FCC back for the cruise planner credits for another cruise. 

Hey Jill, I did ask around and I have a question in to our sales manager with Royal Caribbean. Hopefully we will have a definite answer soon!
 

I asked this question too and no one was able to answer! I had spent $800 of my own dollars on a booking that got cancelled so even I don't get to keep the extra 25% they added to that amount, I would like to think they wouldn't just *&%^ you on the amount you had spent originally. That would be super messed up!  

I’ll send Sharla at MEI an email today. I can’t imagine they’d wipe out $1800 of cruise planner OBC if the cruise gets canceled by them. I would think they’d just reissue the certificate to be used on another. This isn’t like free OBC promotion. This was for all my purchases from our canceled May cruise plus an extra 25%. I applied this certificate to my upcoming October cruise which likely will get canceled. 

I too "re-priced" cruise planner items I purchased for (2) bookings. After having a long...on hold....explain again....on hold conversation with RC and got all except for $503.86 refunded which RC said they already gave it back to me. I filed a claim through RCCL BofA Card mid June.  Called the other days after mailing "hard copies" of proof of the purchases for each booking number...and I'm still waiting for them to review the documents which could take up to 90 days. My advice is to get a supervisor involved for all refunds with RC.  At this point I'm sick with disappointment and awaiting for the next round of cancellations. Good Luck getting anyone to care.

Back when I was a zoo keeper we had a White-Cheeked Gibbon we named "Bailey" who would get stressed out by various things.  We could tell when he was stressed because he'd put his arm/elbow up to his head and cover an ear.  I'm officially in "Bailey Mode".

I've been watching it for a week, and was to jump on it when it hit $26.  It did, then I realized I have NO idea how to go about doing it and closed my browser (the 2020 human version of the ostrich sticking it's head in the sand)

Cool, thanks for sharing!
Don't forget the live port cameras... just click on one and you'll see a drop-down at the top of the video feed for all of the other cameras...
 
https://www.portcanaveralwebcam.com/
https://www.ftlauderdalewebcam.com/
https://www.portevergladeswebcam.com/
https://www.portmiamiwebcam.com/
https://www.nyharborwebcam.com/
 
https://www.portnywebcam.com/
https://www.paradiseislandcam.com/
https://www.portstmaartenwebcam.com/
 

I just bought some RCL stock at $28 a share...Coronavirus is just a short-term blip creating a terrific price point for long-term investors to build a position.

It's complicated.  Just like the big automakers being multinational corporations is complicated.  While the asset value of a ship maybe carry a flag of convenience there are domestic taxation for certain aspects of the business just like with any American company that does business internationally.  
One thing to consider are the spin off jobs and supply chain of the cruise industry.  When the big automakers were bailed out it wasn't just because they were American companies, the fear was the impact to the supply chain that feeds the automakers.  That is what would hit so many Americans.  
Just like our own president is proud to pay no tax and calls that being "smart" many American companies work the tax code to their benefit to minimize tax burden.  All American companies do this, the bigger ones have more opportunity to do it better.

Royal currently has enough money to operate for quite some time.  They have just uncreased their line of credit by $500 million.  The US government will be there to help if it came to that
As well they many ships that if they had to they could sell a ship or two.  If everyone booking was to be refunded, then it may cause a major cash flow issue for all the cruise lines.  They are not currently operating so the expenses for the ships are drastically lower at the moment as well.

Do not think that is a worry at this point - but I get why people would be concerned !  they are a great and very supportive company

Doubt RCCI will go bankrupt for several reasons. The main being that the government will bail out, to a certain extent, at least Carnival and Royal. Cruising is good for the economy and a favorite among the older more well-off traveler. While millennial's mostly prefer to "gram" experiences, those with  actual sense want a vacation that provides a good time and value.
In the infinitesimal case of RCCi filing bankruptcy they may choose to do a few combined bon voyage cruises to appease those with FCC or current bookings.......or yes you will lose the money.  This is an unprecedented time, who knows how many businesses will have to restructure.

It's quite possible that the vendor who led the tour went out of business or there was some other issue out of Royal's control.

@Cat mom Book what you and wait for the next sale.

Any RC ship sailing Mexican Riviera is welcome!!!!!!!!
3&4 night sailings even better as it would give us Westcoast peeps an opportunity for short getaways that the Floridians enjoy!

Lol my bad!  Can I blame this on my concussion?  ?

Just sayin' LOL

Just wondering if the people who are quarantined on a cruise ship will receive cruise points from their respective cruise lines for being quarantined?