ScottinFLA1

Just trying to be positive .. and nice

Much tougher with the international aspect since you now have to factor in all kinds of different governments potentially interfering.
I have a mid-september domestic cruise (Indy out of Lauderdale) and feel increasingly pessimistic on that one ... 

Firstly I want to say that I am keeping everything crossed for all the folks who are on tenterhooks regarding 2020 cruises out of the US ?; however one benefit you have is that cruises in waters outside of US jurisdiction are not subject to the same CDC restrictions that appear to be the main sticking point for the US itineraries.
I am hopeful therefore that - providing of course the European countries are accepting cruise ships again by then (which I believe to be a distinct possibility given all the recent talk of an impending relaxation of borders in the region) - Europe features highly in the schedule for the expected phased return to cruising.
I am holding on to my Anthem October sailing from Southampton, although I admittedly have an additional month grace before I need to make a decision (final payment date 21st August). This said I am also mindful that she is currently in Mumbai repatriating crew, so RCCL may take the decision to send her directly back to the US when done rather than wait until November. ?

Our flights are Lufthansa also, but booked through United.  They don't show cancelled.   Bummer.  Maybe the cancellation is coming?  I hope so.  We booked business class, so they weren't cheap.  I would love to get a refund and not be tied to one airline choice for next year's trip.

Hi @ScottinFLA1.  My husband and I were supposed to sail out of Rome on Explorer on 9/8/20.  We decided before making our final payment that we were not going (even if Royal didn't cancel), so I moved it to Rome September 2021 on Odyssey.  I did pay for our airfare back in December, so I'm waiting to see what the airline does.  If they cancel, I will take a refund.  If they don't cancel, I will take the future credit and use it for the cruise next year.

its a waiting game at this point and they definitely have alot of our money in their pocket.  if another round of cancelled cruises happens i cant even imagine wondering time frame Royal will say for this batch of FCC/refunds when they havent even got mess from back in April til now cleaned up.  i just dont see cruises in Europe happening at all this season if go back to what Mr Fain said that will start out with short sailings and limited ships sailing; however, there is final payment due dates approaching for many of us so what is one to do...........thus more money put in Royal pocket and just wait to see what happens.

@ScottinFLA1 lol I am sorry

If you don't want to L&S, I think your best bet is to just wait it out. That's the only way you'll have the full refund option -- if Royal cancels.

So sorry to hear your cruise got cancelled! We are booked on the same itinerary (Rome to Greek Isles) but sailing on Sept 27. Now I'm wondering if ours will get cancelled too??? 
Hoping you get all funds owed back to you asap!!