Chadster

Well, the fact that it's TMZ for one and a TMZ article without a byline or any actual named sources sets my "not the full picture" sonar getting lots of pings... ? Plus the editorializing at the end (I'm a huge fan of nurses, but c'mon, TMZ...way to bury the "no blame" thing...), well...
But yeah, guessing it was a charter company. But, you know -- TMZ readers aren't exactly known for being fans of journalistic accuracy or ethics.
 

All you need to know is from this paragraph (not that anyone reads that far down)
 

Back on Feb. 21, I booked a December cruise to Nassau/CoCoCay on Grandeur, and yesterday, I noticed there were $100 OBC rewards available -- so I grabbed one. Followed the instructions, emailing Club Royale with details of the cruise and my personal info -- verifying my contact info, my citizenship, and my age. This afternoon, I got an email stating that it's been applied to my cruise. Not too shabby for having an extra tab open in Facebook and/or letting my phone do something while it sits next to me while I'm at my desk. ?
If I end up deciding on a voyage  to "test cruise" one of the larger ships later this year, I'll grab another with my available loyalty points (you can use two rewards in a rolling 180-day period, so I could use another later this year).

Well, the fact that it's TMZ for one and a TMZ article without a byline or any actual named sources sets my "not the full picture" sonar getting lots of pings... ? Plus the editorializing at the end (I'm a huge fan of nurses, but c'mon, TMZ...way to bury the "no blame" thing...), well...
But yeah, guessing it was a charter company. But, you know -- TMZ readers aren't exactly known for being fans of journalistic accuracy or ethics.
 

Just thought I'd give MyVegas/MyKonami/PopSlots players a heads-up:
I was able to get a points refund on a reward I redeemed for a cruise I cancelled under "Cruise With Confidence". Now, I did book the cruise within the last 30 days, so I dunno if that had an impact, but I contacted PlayStudios support, they asked me for the redemption code for the award and a screenshot confirming the cruise was cancelled (I sent them a screenshot of it being cancelled in the "Cruise With Confidence" form), and they refunded the points to my account.
I dunno if any of y'all have rewards redeemed for cruises that have been cancelled by RCCL or that you've cancelled under "Cruise With Confidence", but if you do, I'd check with the support staff to see if they'll refund the points and cancel the award so you can redeem one later. The worst they'll tell you is no...which, of course, is not what we wanna hear, but...

Well, the fact that it's TMZ for one and a TMZ article without a byline or any actual named sources sets my "not the full picture" sonar getting lots of pings... ? Plus the editorializing at the end (I'm a huge fan of nurses, but c'mon, TMZ...way to bury the "no blame" thing...), well...
But yeah, guessing it was a charter company. But, you know -- TMZ readers aren't exactly known for being fans of journalistic accuracy or ethics.
 

Day 3,462 of working from home -- March 148th (Don't buy into the notion it's actually APRIL! ?)
9 a.m., and since I'm not on a cruise ship, it's not booze time. So, to further prove that soft drinks exist on cruises -- even the dry-docked kind...
Keen observers may notice a Carnival "ship on a stick" that I won on Fantasy for being awesome at trivia. I had 2, but on my way back to my cabin one night after my second victory, a fellow passenger asked me where I got the ship on a stick, and she told me how jealous she was...so I gave her one of my two.
Also, please ignore the hint of the bag of Peanut M&Ms on my desk. You do "stay at home" your way, I'll do mine!

DH just said he's going to start brewing again. Beer for everyone! Well in about 6 weeks. ?

I have a cruise for June, if it gets cancelled I probably can't cruise again until next summer. I bet my employer will not let me cruise during school breaks, without being in quarantine. So, it would have to be over summer until I cruise again.

Just thought I'd give MyVegas/MyKonami/PopSlots players a heads-up:
I was able to get a points refund on a reward I redeemed for a cruise I cancelled under "Cruise With Confidence". Now, I did book the cruise within the last 30 days, so I dunno if that had an impact, but I contacted PlayStudios support, they asked me for the redemption code for the award and a screenshot confirming the cruise was cancelled (I sent them a screenshot of it being cancelled in the "Cruise With Confidence" form), and they refunded the points to my account.
I dunno if any of y'all have rewards redeemed for cruises that have been cancelled by RCCL or that you've cancelled under "Cruise With Confidence", but if you do, I'd check with the support staff to see if they'll refund the points and cancel the award so you can redeem one later. The worst they'll tell you is no...which, of course, is not what we wanna hear, but...

Just thought I'd give MyVegas/MyKonami/PopSlots players a heads-up:
I was able to get a points refund on a reward I redeemed for a cruise I cancelled under "Cruise With Confidence". Now, I did book the cruise within the last 30 days, so I dunno if that had an impact, but I contacted PlayStudios support, they asked me for the redemption code for the award and a screenshot confirming the cruise was cancelled (I sent them a screenshot of it being cancelled in the "Cruise With Confidence" form), and they refunded the points to my account.
I dunno if any of y'all have rewards redeemed for cruises that have been cancelled by RCCL or that you've cancelled under "Cruise With Confidence", but if you do, I'd check with the support staff to see if they'll refund the points and cancel the award so you can redeem one later. The worst they'll tell you is no...which, of course, is not what we wanna hear, but...

According to my account, I sail in 3 days! I better get packed! 

I really wish those disappeared when they're cancelled. It stinks to scroll past the 40 day countdown to the 228 day countdown. 

I just got notice of the expected itinerary change since I'm supposed to go to Canada. We're doing the New England ports, and then we'll head south for an overnight in Bermuda. They're offering  the 125% FCC or 100% refund if you wanna cancel, and if you press on with your sailing, $250 for interior, oceanview, or balcony rooms...or $450 for suites -- and the OBC is refundable.
I guess I upgraded at just the right time! ?

Aft JS snagged for my 6/4 cruise on Adventure for an extra $102. I'm gonna call that a good deal.

Day 3,462 of working from home -- March 148th (Don't buy into the notion it's actually APRIL! ?)
9 a.m., and since I'm not on a cruise ship, it's not booze time. So, to further prove that soft drinks exist on cruises -- even the dry-docked kind...
Keen observers may notice a Carnival "ship on a stick" that I won on Fantasy for being awesome at trivia. I had 2, but on my way back to my cabin one night after my second victory, a fellow passenger asked me where I got the ship on a stick, and she told me how jealous she was...so I gave her one of my two.
Also, please ignore the hint of the bag of Peanut M&Ms on my desk. You do "stay at home" your way, I'll do mine!

I agree. I think Zacks just did some poor editing/fact-checking, that Yahoo! Finance just passed on verbatim without checking things.
As a sometimes copy editor, this makes me bristle, and I'm just glad it wasn't me who made this mistake. ?

I agree. I think Zacks just did some poor editing/fact-checking, that Yahoo! Finance just passed on verbatim without checking things.
As a sometimes copy editor, this makes me bristle, and I'm just glad it wasn't me who made this mistake. ?

I agree. I think Zacks just did some poor editing/fact-checking, that Yahoo! Finance just passed on verbatim without checking things.
As a sometimes copy editor, this makes me bristle, and I'm just glad it wasn't me who made this mistake. ?

I've got a Christmas cruise planned. If that one's cancelled, we're in much bigger trouble than we all think. ?

So ready to press ahead with my June sailing to New England and Ca...er...Bermuda on June 4!

I've got a Christmas cruise planned. If that one's cancelled, we're in much bigger trouble than we all think. ?

RCL and Canada canceled our June  sailing to Alaska but just got it rescheduled for Sept.  Ready to go now?

Just as a frame of reference, I called Celebrity this morning regarding the refund of my deposit for the Alaska cruise I cancelled for next year. I cancelled through my TA 2 weeks ago; the Celebrity rep told me to expect the refund at the 4-6 week mark. So, I'm just kinda holding on and checking my bank and credit card balances every day.
No rush here, but I just like to keep myself updated.