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My Nov Edge cruise is obviously at risk. We'll pay up when required. If cancelled we'll move the fare to the next one.

THANKS! Like reading from those who have sailed them. Sounds like the kind of change we're looking for once we get back to normal. Are they more formal on dress code? In the past we always enjoyed formal nights, and dressed accordingly, but as the standards loosened we no longer pack all the extras for those nights (now like packing light). Is it necessary to pack the extra formal wear for these cruises?

I believe you're right on. All these future cruise deposits are needed just to help with the minimum staff still working to process refunds for cancelled activities. They're hanging out on recent bond issues - think around $2B, which keeps the business alive maybe a year without operations. Selling off two ships they repossessed from Pulmanar. Surprised they bought the remaining interest in Silverseas, but high end lines can generate a lot more profit/per passenger. They're going to need to get something moving, even if its running some pilot cruises that just stay at sea for a few days or just visit private islands. I read Aida will start that way in Europe. Not sure we'll see things trend better until a vaccine is announced. There are nay sayers that are just ready to pounce on this industry.

Found out, FCC 125% incentive only applies to cruise fare. Extras are refunded to credit card,

noooo

Classic ships. Its too bad.

Anyone know if the 125% return on FCC includes pre-paid purchases such as excursions, dining/drink packages? Or are those given back at 100% OBC or credit card refund?

Really is a nice place. Great restaurants.

Hope not Key West is a great stop. Its a long drive, even if you live in FL, we found cruising there to be a great way to sample the locale.

Very helpful. We have 4 cruises booked over the next 12 months (starting Nov if that goes). And we do occasionally have add-on flights in between. I had already purchased individual policies, but in reading them, it appears they can be cancelled 14 days prior to the cruise. I did the preliminary math and appears I do come out ahead on an annual policy over the individuals. So may make the jump if I can. Thanks again!

Might be a silly question but would you have a recommendation on when it makes sense to go with the annual? Is it 2, 3 trips or more?

Curious, if the the cruises are initially restricted in length to - 3-7 days, will B2B cruises be prohibited?

Do not miss the bogged down elevators after a show, embarkation day, disembarkation day

Think if anyone has an upcoming cruise this year (that actually goes). Guests should isolate themselves 14 days before they leave for the airport/port minimizing the contagion vectors prior to travel. So if they get sick after the cruise, there's an indication it came from the travel event (and not brought on-board). And then at least high probability you become symptomatic after your trip and not during.

Wonder if Silverseas line is able to spin up faster (get back to sailing) with the smaller ships. They'll have penned up demand too.

That's interesting. Guess the return on investment (ROI) is better completely buying a high end line than completing amplification.

Feel better about being on a cruise ship than the aircraft to get me to the port.

Think everyone has heard first cruising will be done at reduced capacity. Rumor (just seen it in a couple of articles) that the break even point on a ship is about 30% - probably depends greatly on the class of ship and itinerary. We also probably know the entire fleet will not be sailing to begin with. Maybe 4-8 ships per line will start. Those who participate on this site alone will account for a lot of penned up demand. Also rumor that the rooms used for initial cruising will be the higher revenue rooms - balconies, suites upper decks. (And fuel is cheap so far). Therefore - there might be some decent profit even with operating at the reduced capacity. We'll have dollars chasing goods & services which is inflationary - prices don't have to be dropped. Just a theory

What's really cool on Oasis is go to Deck 7 (cabins on that deck) and walk to the front of the ship as far as it goes. Look toward the stern and you'll see a tiny light which is an exit leading to the Aquatheater. Its the one interior deck you can look unobstructed from bow to stern (no obstructions or bends/turns). You really get a feel for the size of the ship.

Nice summary

FUN!

That will be very interesting to read.

We use 2 agents (when not booking ourselves) One is an agent who I noticed on Youtube and the pitch made pushed me to give him a try. First cruise went well, was very responsive, able to give us a little OBC, Using him for second for a Nov cruise (if it happens),and again, was able to get us a little OBC that our non-Youtube agent could not. We're operating under strange times, so lots of churn with cancellations, bumps, L&S, FCC etc . I haven't had a cancellation (yet) so informed on how he'll operate under distressed situations. We haven't had to have those phone calls for contingency planning. We've had very good luck so far, but with the stuff that's going on - who knows.

If you travel a lot during a year. You can purchase an annual policy with some companies.

Ditto's. We ran into neighbors on a chef's table on the Equinox . Funny who you run into on ships.