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31 minutes ago, JLMoran said:

If (big if) what I heard about Northern European ports starting to reopen next month is accurate, I’m thinking (hoping) that’s a way for existing transatlantic sailings to move forward. We shall see!

That would be wonderful. I really do hope for your sake it does. I know you have been planning your cruise for a very long time. I am going to cross my fingers for you that it happens.. Actually when I made my statement above I kind of forgot Europe lol. I was more thinking I don't think Alaska, Canada New England, or ships leaving from New Jersey or Boston will be able to leave for a while. I Think they are just too strict up there.. I see so many people on these boards hoping for Oasis to leave from Jersey and I hope for those people's sake it does but my friends live in NYC and I am just not sure about Oasis from NJ this year... But I do hope your cruise will happen in Greenland and Iceland!!

7 hours ago, JLMoran said:

From CruiseRadio.net -

https://cruiseradio.net/norwegian-cruise-line-cancels-sailings-through-june-30/

https://cruiseradio.net/msc-cruises-cancels-sailings-through-july-10/

 

I imagine it won't be long until we hear from RCL and CCL.

But this is really weird when I just heard on this mornings Cruise Radio News podcast that Copenhagen and a couple other northern Europe cruise ports are planning to reopen in May. Maybe there are smaller / more boutique lines that will be allowed to sail due to much lower capacity and better ease of maintaining social distancing?

NCL made this announcement Last Week... I have a strong Feeling Royal and all cruise lines will Resume sailings on July 24 when the CDC order is lifted.. And I honestly think only cruises out of Florida will happen at first... Even Vicki Freed said not all cruises will resume at once and I just think cruises from Florida that go to Caribbean and Bahamas will start first.. 

24 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

Royal trademarks “Emuster”

https://uspto.report/TM/88881222

There are 2 things I like about this.. #1 if it means getting to watch the Muster video in my room then yippie!! #2.. This trademark and the one Matt posted makes me hopeful Royal is getting ready to actually sail again soon. Boy do I hope They start sailing in July so I can go on my cruise lol.. 

3 hours ago, Kcusack89 said:

@AGSLC5 every time I see south Florida's covid numbers a cringe and can't imagine anyone cruising out of port Miami or port Everglades any time soon. I'm thinking more September.

Have a cruise in October so def hoping for that

So I live about 15 min from Port Everglades and I obviously stay home as much as possible but here is where I think we have a problem. Florida was really behind in the testing game and we are now trying to catch up. I personally think that's why our numbers keep going up and up because our hospitalization is starting to plateau. I actually think cruising could resume mid July if cruise lines put the proper protocol in place.. I happen to have a cruise booked for end of July and hope to go but at this point who knows. If cruise lines resume and let me I am def going. I am not scared. I know the risks and willing to take them but I respect anyone who is afraid and does not want to go now. My feeling is our government won't allow cruises to resume until they feel its safe enough so once they give the OK I am willing to take the gamble. Will that be in July? I have no idea but I hope so. But like I said anyone who is nervous or doesn't want to go I totally get it I just know for me as soon as cruise lines reopen I am planning on going as well. 

1 hour ago, tcneal said:

I have the read the article 3 times and there isn't anything in there that says Disney announced they are not reopening.   The title says "may not" and "Wall Street analyst says".  I'm not finding this a credible article.   If someone finds an announcement from Disney, can you please post?

I live in South Florida and I am a big Disney Fan.. Disney has made NO announcement that they are not reopening until next year.. In fact the president of Disney Parks is on the Governor's task force along with the President for universal studios on how to RE Open their parks.. That article is pure speculation.. Also it pertains more to Disneyland because their governor is being far more strict than Florida's.. I could see Disney being open July 1 along with cruise lines.. I know Royal said June 11 but I kind of think Cruising won't open until about July 14... Anyway back to Disney if I hear any official Disney announcements I will post but like I said I think they are trying to open in July.. 

2 hours ago, whitsmom said:

Saw it on Fox News this morning and a two co-workers saw it on TV yesterday.  I will see if I can find a link.

Sorry but that's Disney LAND.. In California... Not in Orlando.. Disney World in Orlando is still planning to open this year. 

1 hour ago, Otis B. said:

Thanks!

 

Just so you know we all on this site are very well aware of the potential "dangers" of booking now. This is a fan site so if all you want to do is be negative your barking up the wrong tree.. 

2 minutes ago, tcneal said:

We are sailing the same week on the Harmony and the price was $49 also.

Very cool.. I also have a Symphony cruise Late July but that one is $65 I wonder how they decide which cruises to discount.. 

2 hours ago, deep1 said:

Quick refresher in case you havn't followed along; Booked for Indy cruise on board last year. They blatantly lied and said there were no rooms that could take four where we wanted to be. After getting home did a mock booking to check price and found loads of rooms that could take 4 where we wanted to be. Both same sq ft Ocean views. same deck even. Not in middle (premium) but they charged me 400 and took my obc  to change  rooms...  Some time later I paid big for upgrade to balcony... Then a little good luck with a price drop I was able to turn the one into two. Ok, thats more like it.

Here comes the first wave of cancellations and I'm nailed... Instantly get on phone to book something else.  Find out I can't use FCC for deposit, or really anything as the reservation gal doinked me for double the usual deposit at $2000 instead of 1000 (mind you it was only 400 deposit for original booking... )  That left only a grand to fill out the fare  and I would have 3500 FCC, 2500 of which I'd have to use within six months. So I opted on that cruise at that time to get full refund and the agent plugged me in. I never did get an email confirming so I called (several times) verifying it was in the process. Each time I was told it would be in my hands before April 13.

My new cruise final payment was due on the 15th...  The payment didn't come the 13th as promised. Called again and 'Promised" I would have it in time the 15th. I didn't so I paid the balance for the next trip also out of pocket.  Next day they cancel... Figures...  Today I call and ask about original refund. Three calls three different answers. First on tried to tell me that it had been done ????? Proved they didn't  he said they would call back with an answer, never happened . Second tried to tell me it was never 30 but 45 days to get payment?????... I pointed out friends that requested later and were refunded days or even weeks ago. Then showed him their 30 day statement when they notified me of cancelling... Told me they would call back... hasn't happened... Third one tried t tell me I ony started getting processed April 10th?????... I had guys mid March show me it was in process. I provided them that info ... They would call me back... Nope... 

For the second reservation they pretty much pushed me into the FCC. I don't mind as I'll have the cash from the first to pay the deposits when I do rebook... At this point I'm out $6000 cash and don't even have an existing reservation. Trying to stay loyal to royal but they are making it tough. Any suggestions about at least expediting the original refund?

That is extremely frustrating.. I am not out 6k but for the 4 cruises they canceled I am out about 1,500.. I am still waiting for taxes and fees from my March cruise they canceled. I called today and the Rep told me honestly it could be another 30-60 days before I see just the taxes and fees. I don't think there is anything anyone can do.. They claim its because they have to manually go in and fix the refunds.. Is that true? I have no idea. But I Love cruising so I just keep giving them more money and book more cruises.. I feel like there is nothing anyone can do they just keep giving the same answer.. Now I guess if another 60 days do go by I can call my credit card company and force the issue but I am not really sure what else could be done. I am so sorry you are in this position. Personally I am frustrated that I cant move my taxes and fees over to new reservations. They said if it wasn't during the pandemic with mass cancelations then it would be no problem and I could do that which leads me to think they just want to A hold my money as long as possible and B Need me to give them more money to stay afloat.. But since I love cruising and Royal I keep giving them more money.. I wish I knew what to tell you. Hang in there and hope for the best.  

Symphony Thanksgiving is at $49 for deluxe drink package.. I haven't seen $49 for Symphony for over a year. 

23 minutes ago, Boniface V said:

With all due respect.  It's mind boggling to me how anyone would book a cruise on any cruise line this year given the Pandemic.  People are dying and getting stranded on these ships for weeks in quarantine.  Most ports aren't accepting cruise ships.   Then if the cruise gets cancelled your out the money until the cruise company decides to refund it too you, if they refund it to you.

I love cruising, but for heaven sakes is it really worth it?  Wait till next year.

With all due respect Yes is is worth it to me. I feel if the cruise lines actually implement all of the plans they say they will implement then I do believe in July out of Florida it will be safe to sail. And to me it is worth the gamble. I LOVE cruises more than anything and I believe if cruise lines actually do all the health screening and require people to wear gloves and masks that its safe to go. If cruise lines aren't willing to make proper changes then No it won't be safe.. But the cruise lines know they cant screw it up again they are going to follow their own policies and procedures to the letter. As long as they do that I am going. I respect that you don't think its safe but I am willing to take the gamble. Some people agree with me and some people don't its all a matter of personal choice. 

1 hour ago, Chadster said:

I was feeling really good about having mapped out my cruise plans for the next 12 months to try and make up for the cruises I'm losing, but now...

I suffer from an anxiety disorder and a disorder that makes me obsess over every little detail to the point of sometimes making myself ill. I found a really good deal on the only 6-day itinerary offered on Oasis. Problem is, it sails on June 21. I really don't wanna go through the whole cycle with canceled cruises again, but this itinerary and price are perfect for me, and honestly, I'm kinda frozen right now, not knowing what to do.

I hate all of this. So, so much. I want my life -- and my leisure time -- back.

I also have anxiety. major anxiety.. I honestly think you are making a mistake booking Oasis on June 21... My friends live in NYC. I honestly cant imagine NY and NJ allowing cruise ships to leave at all this year from their ports. I honestly only think Florida will be having ships leave this year.. Please know that I say this hoping and praying for cruises. I am dying for them to open and I hope I am wrong about NY and NJ but I really really think considering your anxiety its a mistake and I say this with kindness and respect please don't take it the wrong way. Are there any Florida cruises that would work for you? I honestly think its your best bet.. I am also taking a gamble and have a cruise booked for the end of July but mine leaves from Florida.. 

4 hours ago, Morganno said:

With Europe being weeks ahead of the US with this virus what is your reasoning behind them not opening ?  

As I said in my above post my feelings are not factual based just personal gut feelings.. I feel that way because I think logistically I cant see them being able to open in Europe. Too many ports that cant open. Plus to deploy ships to Europe for like 1 or 2 months I cant see them wanting to do that. I could be totally wrong my feelings aren't factual but I see Carnival Canceling Europe and I just think Royal might too

37 minutes ago, Jill said:

Pretty sure this is quite accurate. I know someone who was pretty high up with RC (hotel Director on Oasis class) that told me he felt Oasis class ships will come back first. Europe/exotic probably not happening. 
 

It’ll be interesting to see it unfold. I’ve got an October Symphony to replace my May cancelled one. Fingers crossed  

Do you have any knowledge that the 3 night Navigator and 4 night Indy cruises to The Bahamas would also come back with Oasis Class Ships? I would think 3/4 nighters out of Florida would also start up in July but I have no clue what Royal will do lol. 

I have a feeling they will do one more round of cancelations and I think cruises will really resume July 14.. I have no proof of this just a feeling based on the CDC order. I honestly think they didn't extend it until that date because they cant afford to give 2 months worth of refunds. I also think cruises out of Florida will open First.. I cant see NJ, Alaska, or Europe opening this year. Again I have no factual proof of this its just a feeling. I do hope cruises open by July. I am dying to go and I have a cruise booked for the end of July so I do hope it happens. 

If its Mid to Late July I wonder why Carnival only paused sailings until June 27th? What is the point of that? Shouldn't they of just made it sometime in July? 

8 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

I don't suppose this will be compatible with any casino discount/rate....

My guess will be No lol. But maybe.. It might be combinable with Dollar off comps because those I always get to put my crown and anchor number in for an extra discount but who knows lol they make up new rules everyday. 

This is something special Royal is doing for the next few days.. It was just sent to Travel Agents Yesterday... Here is the verbiage from Royal:  

I think You have a good chance.. I think cruising will be back July 1

52 minutes ago, melmar02 said:

Looks like no cruises from SF for all of 2020 - I'm not sure where the Sunshine, Legend, and Radiance were supposed to be but they are cancelled into Oct and Nov.  I didn't have high hopes for my Enchantment sailing at the end of next month, but I thought my Nov 1 back on Liberty would be safe...not so sure now.

I think you should be good for Nov 1.. Liberty is out of Galveston that's not a big hot spot.. NY on the other hand is a huge hot spot so I think that's why carnival did that.. 

Its very frustrating.. I was going to Vegas and spirit canceled my flight obviously lol They refunded me within 3 days of requesting it. So if an airline can do it why can't Royal? Honestly a lot of my refunds are taxes and fees.. I have almost $1500 in taxes and fees from various cruises and I would be happy if Royal would just move the money over to other cruises I want to book but they won't. That bothers me the most.. They owe me that amount of money AND expect me to give them more money to rebook.. 

I said this before but about 2 weeks ago the casino sent out offers for July and August.. Once they did that and didn't send one for June I knew that Royal knew they would start sailing again in July.. 

1 hour ago, Flacruiser99 said:

Can't you just look at your reservation on their website and if it's still there it's not canceled.

you would think so lol but for my symphony cruise in march even though it said canceled I still could see it in my cruise planner so I am not sure I would trust that. Its better to call so they can actually look it up in the computer system and give a specific date that it got processed. 

22 minutes ago, Mljstr said:

I haven't been on this blog for several weeks for obvious reasons-no cruise in sight! Without having to troll through hundreds of posts, my April 12 cruise was cancelled and I applied for a refund. My understanding is that the refund will show up 30 days after my cancellation date. I would appreciate hearing from people who receive their refunds before me. Isn't today the day, the first round of cancellation refunds are due to be sent? TIA

Unfortunately its not 30 days from when you cancel. Its 30 days from when their computer system cancels you. My March 21 cruise got canceled and I have called a few times and they told me the computer didn't officially cancel me until March 20 so I have until April 20 to get it.. Yours might not have been "canceled" in the system until this past Friday. I really don't know but its 30 days from whenever it got "canceled" in their system.. My May 7th cruise got canceled on March 24 but still shows active in the system. Its very frustrating but that's the way it is. I suggest you call Royal and ask what date you got canceled in their system so you know when your 30 days starts. 

I just counted this would put us in July... I had a strong feeling when the Casino department put out offers for July and August that they figured that would be when we would be allowed to sail again.