Cile
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I just did I got credit for my son's cruise. And it is weird.
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I try to explain and ask if he can give me credit on at least one of my cruises and he say no and then his manager said same thing. So I am canceling for my son not to . So I guess I will loose all deposit. And I will never do that again. Thank you anyway.
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I am not complaining about Next Sunday cruise . I am reading everybody's post and as I see nobody got money back even after 60 days . I was talking about cruise in October that I get for my daughter but she don't want to go on cruise and she say she never will. So credit is lost to then.
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13 minutes ago, Andrew72681 said:
I hate to sound like a travel insurance salesman, but examples like this are precisely why everyone needs to know what they are getting into. It’s why we all make the math work between refundable and non refundable deposits, as decides whether or not the 250$ deposit makes sense to potentially lose. As your cruise isn’t till October you aren’t fully paid, there’s people dealing with today potential August departures who have made final payment and because of work issues or other issues they aren’t going to be able to go.
My cruise for next week was cancel and I never get penny yet from RC . I am not even complaining about that , neater I call them and asking them for money. But it is more then month now since Royal cancel "Harmony of the Seas' for next Sunday. They didn't even give money for tips we pay upfront. But If we new about virus at the time when we book our cruise for October I am sure I will not pay non-refundable deposit . And I am only one in my family why still book 3 more cruises one for New Year and 2 next May.
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7 minutes ago, Andrew72681 said:
Unfortunately I think a lesson that may come out of this entire situation for many is to read agreements and contracts before agreeing with them.
I wouldn't complain if it is normal time, but with corona virus is totally different story.
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40 minutes ago, Atlantix2000 said:
How would you handle all of your customers trying to change and/or cancel all of their orders simultaneously? And you're dealing with some of the same customers over and over because they have multiple cruises booked or they don't/won't reschedule for far enough out. You really think you can do all that without wait times going to hell?
I am not talking about wait time. I am talking about money and for people why don't want to cruise in future it is just lost money?
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I know it is hard for them loosing so much business , but they need to be much better in costumer service and work with people why are repeat customers even more. I am in sales for years and I am very careful how I treat my old customers. I just don't understand there logic?
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Reason is bc I book first time for 4 people and then one didn't want to go so we cancel him. Still I was thinking they need at least to transfer credit to my cruise, my daughter will not go in future. But I was holding for 50 min waiting for supervisor and he just hang up! I have another 5 different reservations and it make me really mad now.
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I was waiting 2:10 minutes and I ask for supervisor and now I am waiting already 45 min. I am very unpleasantly surprise about all of this?
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I just cancel October cruise for my daughter and RC told me they will give only $100 back and rest will be credit for future cruises. My daughter is not big fan of cruising and I am not sure she will go in future . I think it is not fer now with virus to tied money or even let you transfer to other member of family ? Do you have same experience?
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I need you advise. My cruise for this months is cancel. Reading about possible bankruptcy I am afraid Royal can go try that to. Should I get money back or gamble and put 125% for cruise that I put deposit for next May?
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On 5/3/2020 at 8:21 PM, princevaliantus said:
This makes me think that there are troubled waters ahead for RCCL.
I hope not!!! But I have young man why is still on ship waiting to go home the end of this month and rest of the crew . Logically if they are all going home how they will operate cruising in June? I think the earliest they will resume cruising is late August or September?
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13 hours ago, Ray said:
You maybe need to read what i wrote again and try and understand it better, BECAUSE AT NO TIME do i mention Covid-19 in relation to ANY country!!! WHAT I did say was i couldnt live in US because people sue for any reason even the smallest of things, hence my joke about farting in the wrong direction......
And you are 100% correct with regards all countries not locking down completely, it was all over our news about those gUys standing outside some Michigan building waving their guns about demanding that lockdown be done away with! We may hold house parties but we dont take to the streets with firearms
I agree. I am European why live in USA for 40 years and I still didn't get used to it about firearms and like you say low suits about everything . It is just different culture .
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We book New Year cruise with Harmony of the Seas from Port Canaveral. Last payment is going to be September 28. It is still 5 months until final payment and just listening dr. Fauci saying this fall virus will come back. I guess they will not have vaccine until then. It make me happy to look forward to cruise and skeptical and same time. Did anybody book cruise for New Year?
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Mi Island Medical's C-FORTS platform with a built-in bathroom, priced starting at $350,000ICU pods backed by hospital ships proposed for Caribbean cruise ports
Anne Kalosh | Apr 23, 2020
As cruise lines face the possibility of having to provide full-fledged intensive care and isolation units on ships to cope with COVID-19, consultant Hugh Darley thinks he has a better idea.Destinations take control
Darley proposes a solution that would allow Caribbean destinations to have more control, protecting their citizens but also restoring confidence in cruising by ensuring travelers don't get stuck on a ship should someone aboard fall sick.
Mi Island Medical is an integrated system that would see destinations screening every person on arrival at ports of entry. If someone is symptomatic, they would be taken to a self-contained field hospital for further testing and care, in isolation.
Portable ICUs
This field hospital would be made of ICU pods manufactured by FORTS, a Florida-based company that provides portable shelters for emergency, military and hospitality uses. FORTS is a supplier to the US Navy.
Destinations would be backed up by a dedicated hospital ship, each with helicopter. The two ships would operate on a set itinerary, one from a US mainland port — Darley envisions Tampa — serving the northern region and the other from Puerto Rico, serving the southern Caribbean. These would collect people from the shoreside ICUs to be quarantined on board or accommodated in medical suites and returned to a US homeport.
'Cruise lines would be provided with a clear and simple strategy for dealing with a viral outbreak or other medical emergency,' Darley said. Ships would be able to arrive at their destination knowing that expert care is ready at the dockside. If a situation warrants, a helicopter transfer directly to the hospital ship can occur.
The port quarantine facilities/mobile ICUs would be suitable to care for people who need further screening or a higher level of care without having to ‘enter’ the country, while repatriation can be planned, or a transfer to the hospital ship.
The hospital ships
Mi Island Medical has identified two Italian-built fast ferries that could be repurposed into hospitals, with the cabins refitted as general ward accommodations and the upper car deck holding prefabricated ICUs with independent ventilation for isolation and critical care requirements. The lower car deck would house bulk equipment, additional deployable FORTS units and emergency vehicles.
All this also could enable the ships to be deployed in a disaster situation, if needed. Their 34-knot operational speed would allow rapid response in an emergency.
'No one should rely on the cruise lines or airlines to provide a solution,' Darley said. 'Our system allows the island port authorities to test at the gangway and determine if the passenger or crew member is healthy or ill. Our on-site ICU can then be used to further test and determine if the patient stays in the ICU and does not re-board the ship.'
Mandatory travel insurance
A new class of mandatory travel insurance would be needed to support the system.
According to Darley, up to 2m US citizens alone are in the Caribbean region on any given day. On many islands, hospital facilities can be limited and triage challenging. The Mi Island medical plan for the umbrella coverage of the region would allow partner cruise lines, airlines and resort operators to ensure their customers have access to US/internationally approved facilities and treatments as soon as possible.
Darley said five pods are recommended at each port, consisting of three ICUs, a check-in area and an electrical/mechanical unit, at a total cost of about $1m to $1.5m.
Franchise package
Ports or governments would purchase a franchise package that includes the pods, equipment and training for medical personnel, who would be sourced from the destinations.
Islands and countries that form the membership community would benefit from access to modern and safe facilities that are backed up by and enhanced by regular visits of the hospital ship, according to Mi Island Medical. These could be used for tourists and as part of the wider community health support, providing access to MRI scanners and other equipment. The cost would be borne through tourism taxes and hotel groups.
Initially, Darley is seeking discussions with officials on Grand Bahama and Jamaica.
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22 minutes ago, Newtorc said:
I’ve been patient. It’s been 40+ days since I requested and was told to wait another 45 days. It’s principle foe at this point. Southwest, American Airlines, and many hotel chains I had reservations with have all been very transparent and treated me well. They will get my business and money again. Disney Cruise Line is also only taking 2 weeks to refund. RC has handled this very poorly. They are either manipulating things or their CSRs are ill informed. RC can ban me, I have no desire to give them any money ever again. To each their own.
It is to bad. But I completely understand. I have no idea why they wait so long. I am waiting for my excursions money back and they say it will take 30-40 days?
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I just call RC asking abut my cruise May 24-th. They told me first they will give back taxes we pay for this cruise and then around May 15 -th to call so I can get 125% for future cruise minus taxes.
- WAAAYTOOO, Ogilthorpe and JohnK6404
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Health And Travel Alerts
UPDATED ON APRIL 16, 2020
Royal Caribbean Announces Global Suspension Of Cruising
At Royal Caribbean International, the safety and well-being of our guests and crew are always our top priorities. On March 13th, we made the decision to voluntarily suspend our sailings departing from US ports, and later on March 14th we decided to also suspend operations for the remainder of our sailings worldwide. Then on March 24th, we extended our voluntary suspension until May 11th, 2020. Now, after consulting with our partners at Cruise Lines International Association and in conjunction with the CDC, our global suspension has been extended – all sailings departing on and before June 11th, 2020 will be cancelled.
While our goal was to resume operations for most of our ships on May 12th, 2020, we will now resume our operation June 12th for the majority of our fleet. (Canadian ports will remain closed until July 1, 2020, due to port closures.)
As a result of this change, we’re providing you with a 125% Future Cruise Credit to come back and sail with us by April 30th, 2022. Please re-book using your FCC by December 31, 2021.
• This amount will be based on your total cruise fare paid (or Cruisetour, if applicable). And, we’re giving you a little extra, knowing that this is such a unique circumstance.
• We will automatically issue you your Future Cruise Credit (FCC) via email. So, there’s nothing for you to do! You can expect to receive your FCC by:
◦ Monday, April 13th, 2020, if your sail date was on or before April 10th, 2020, or on Ovation of the Seas April 11th, 2020, Radiance March 14, 2020, Jewel of the Seas March 19 – May 5, 2020, and all April 2020 Spectrum of the Seas sailings.
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I am surprise with RC. Why they are waiting with cancellation. NY, LA, Washington state all postpone until May 15 . RC still have cruising starting May 12-th?
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I think everybody should be realistic at this time. We all love to cruise but we have to see what is going on in the world and here with virus. And make rational decision .
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rt Worth-based American Airlines announced Tuesday that any customer who has purchased plane tickets through September 30, 2020 will be able to change their ticket without penalty. They can then keep the value of that ticket for future flights — as long as they travel by December 31, 2021.Apr 8, 2020
Richard Fain: “We’re Not Sure When We’re Coming Back”
in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
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My girlfriend just lost her aunt and 4 of her cousins are infected. In the beginning she was saying it is just like fly , and now she knows it is not a joke. But it is sad to realize how serious it is until it hit close to home. We live in Florida.