J_Keeble Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 Being from England I’ve been following the Iran issues with certain vessels being captured and controlled by the Iranian government and trouble with pirates. I spotted his link stating P&O have cancelled all their sailings. It makes me wonder if royal will follow?! https://www.cruisecotterill.com/cruise-news/po-cruises-cancels-all-dubai-and-arabian-gulf-cruises Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 I've been wondering about that. No word yet. Hardly a place to be sailing a number of foreign nationals through at the moment. First Cuba now this. Baked Alaska, The Cruise Junkie, J_Keeble and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Keeble Posted August 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 Sorry I put it in the wrong topic group, didn’t know where to put it. hmmm I haven’t heard anything yet from royal but the first sailings are in December I believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 The Cruises which have Oman as a port of call are the issue, the area leaving the Persian Gulf going into the Gulf of Oman that's where ships would be very near Iran, therefor at a high risk. The ports of Qatar and Bahrain wouldn't be an issue as its unlikely Iran would enter Saudi Controlled waters and risk starting a war with the GCC. 4ensic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Ray said: The ports of Qatar and Bahrain wouldn't be an issue as its unlikely Iran would enter Saudi Controlled waters and risk starting a war with the GCC. ...not to mention the US Navy’s 5th Fleet in Bahrain ! 4ensic, The Cruise Junkie and SteveinSC 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 15 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said: ...not to mention the US Navy’s 5th Fleet in Bahrain ! Yeah your right however my therapist said i shouldn't mention them! Lol While working in bahrain there was many a morning i woke up with an extremely sore head after bumping into some of those guys on a night out one night the MP's came round looking for those without passes or breaking curfew and tried to drag my 6ft 2" nephew back to ship..it almost got messy but hotel staff eventually managed to calm us scots down Okgladgal and JLMoran 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dxbb24 Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 19 hours ago, J_Keeble said: Sorry I put it in the wrong topic group, didn’t know where to put it. hmmm I haven’t heard anything yet from royal but the first sailings are in December I believe Apparently Royal Caribbean has no plans to cancel its Dubai season https://cruisearabiaonline.com/2019/07/23/royal-caribbean-says-iran-not-a-threat-to-cruise-ships-in-region-or-dubai-cruise-sector/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 19 hours ago, J_Keeble said: Sorry I put it in the wrong topic group, didn’t know where to put it. No worries, very easy to move topics around. J_Keeble 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clodagh Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 I am hoping it isn't as I am the Suez Canal sailing at the end of November. I think since P & O ships have the flag at the front it would be unwise for them to sail in that area. I am sure time will tell but I have already had Oasis TA cancelled on me this year so don't want another one cancelled! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveA Posted December 5, 2019 Report Share Posted December 5, 2019 Royal Caribbean have now cancelled Dubai cruises Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frieda Posted December 5, 2019 Report Share Posted December 5, 2019 7 hours ago, DaveA said: Royal Caribbean have now cancelled Dubai cruises we are booked for March which is not cancelled....yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanner Posted December 6, 2019 Report Share Posted December 6, 2019 Is the cancellation due to any type of "activity" in the area or was it just not selling well enough. Either way I really had my heart set on this so it is unfortunate news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Keeble Posted December 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2019 This recent cancellation is through low sales in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonor joglar Posted December 6, 2019 Report Share Posted December 6, 2019 I had reservation for Royal Caribbean cruise to Dubai on December 12 2020 and it was canceled. According to Royal Caribbean they will be remodeling the ship, however that was done in 2016. Wondering was is the. Real reason.. hope I get by deposit back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frieda Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 March Seems to be completely sold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingyyz Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 I was looking at the 9night from Dubai - I called in to ask and they all cruises from Nov - March were cancalled and they have no information as to why. The ship appears to be moving to Barcelona but doesn't seem to have any itineraries yet. Seems to line up close to what P&O cancelled in the region. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelleB1234 Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 I am scheduled to sailing on the Jewel November 2, 2020 out of Civi to the Holy Land Sailing. This one of two November 2020 Holy Land sailings. My sailing still has plenty of cabins available. Do you think this sailing will be cancelled, too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelleB1234 Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 7 minutes ago, MichelleB1234 said: In addition, does it make sense for Royal to do the 2 cruises out of Civi since she no longer us going to Dubai? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Keeble Posted December 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2019 14 hours ago, MichelleB1234 said: I am scheduled to sailing on the Jewel November 2, 2020 out of Civi to the Holy Land Sailing. This one of two November 2020 Holy Land sailings. My sailing still has plenty of cabins available. Do you think this sailing will be cancelled, too? at a guess I would think these 2 cruises are safe but never say never! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 10, 2019 Report Share Posted December 10, 2019 15 hours ago, MichelleB1234 said: I am scheduled to sailing on the Jewel November 2, 2020 out of Civi to the Holy Land Sailing. This one of two November 2020 Holy Land sailings. My sailing still has plenty of cabins available. Do you think this sailing will be cancelled, too? Holy land sailings don't go to Dubai. The sailings being discussed are ones that begin and end in Dubai. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelleB1234 Posted December 10, 2019 Report Share Posted December 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Matt said: Holy land sailings don't go to Dubai. The sailings being discussed are ones that begin and end in Dubai. No, I know that. I am just thinking that depending where they decide to reposition Jewel for the winter could affect the November Holy Land sailings plus the fact that the cruise still has plenty of unsold cabins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 10, 2019 Report Share Posted December 10, 2019 1 hour ago, MichelleB1234 said: No, I know that. I am just thinking that depending where they decide to reposition Jewel for the winter could affect the November Holy Land sailings plus the fact that the cruise still has plenty of unsold cabins. Gotcha, now I see what you mean. I doubt it since that Jewel sailing is part of the Med sailings from Rome. Not like there's an entire season of Holy Land sailings. Not that I have any insight into these decisions, but I wouldn't think your sailing is in jeopardy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingyyz Posted December 10, 2019 Report Share Posted December 10, 2019 4 hours ago, MichelleB1234 said: No, I know that. I am just thinking that depending where they decide to reposition Jewel for the winter could affect the November Holy Land sailings plus the fact that the cruise still has plenty of unsold cabins. They told me is was going to be repositioning to Barcelona but had no itineraries yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebb Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 We were due to cruise back to the Med from Dubai in March 2021 on Jewel and have just been told its been pulled. We checked their website and it seems Jewel has no cruises planned for it from end Nov 2020 to end May 2021 EXCEPT for a weird 7 day cruise from Barcelona to Amsterdam in April. Another weird fact is that, until yesterday, when we logged into the RC website our cruise planner STILL SAID we were booked on that Jewel Dubai-Med cruise. Now, it has changed to say we are still on Jewel, same March 2021 date, but now sailing from Galveston to Barcelona!! There is no record of any cruises from Galveston for Jewel around that time on the RC site. Maybe this is a sign that Jewel will be repositioned to Galveston for the summer. Who knows though at the moment!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen Posted December 27, 2019 Report Share Posted December 27, 2019 It appears the last dry dock I could find on line for Jewel was in 2016. Possibly during the December2020-April/May 2021 the Jewel will receive a little TLC in drydock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mworkman Posted December 27, 2019 Report Share Posted December 27, 2019 6 hours ago, Kathleen said: It appears the last dry dock I could find on line for Jewel was in 2016. Possibly during the December2020-April/May 2021 the Jewel will receive a little TLC in drydock. It will be done in 21, I asked when I booked Jewel on Serenade as to ensure that I wouldn’t get a cancellation letter for dry dock maintenance. I was trying to avoid the dreaded rebooking/cancellation fiasco. I couldn’t get the dates, so who knows where she will be to receive that updated maintenance schedule, however it could mean a repositioning cruise based on where she is at the time. Kathleen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princevaliantus Posted December 27, 2019 Report Share Posted December 27, 2019 3 hours ago, mworkman said: It will be done in 21, I asked when I booked Jewel on Serenade as to ensure that I wouldn’t get a cancellation letter for dry dock maintenance. I was trying to avoid the dreaded rebooking/cancellation fiasco. I couldn’t get the dates, so who knows where she will be to receive that updated maintenance schedule, however it could mean a repositioning cruise based on where she is at the time. I'm currently on a B2B on VotS and according to the Next Cruise Staff I spoke with stated that the dates and itineraries for December 2020 will be released in a month or two. mworkman and KristiZ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John W Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 How will latest conflict with America and Iran effect gulf cruises? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyraven Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 Um, yeah, considering that this is less than a week old, I think most will agree, it is WAY to early to know. Let me suffice it to say this, if things are dangerous, RC will not put it's passengers and crew in harms way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Wheatley Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 With the actions of President Trump in assassinating a top Iranian General in Iraq & Iran vowing retaliation, is it wise for Royal Caribbean to still be sailing American owned cruise ships through the Straits of Hormuz, just miles from Iran? I am due to be cruising from Dubai in February and am now very, very nervous about going. I want to cancel but the cost is 75% at this point, I am hoping they will cancel. I notice P&O cancelled their Dubai cruises last year when Iran were targeting British tankers, may RC do the same? I hope so! Epernay and bobroo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John W Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 Hope so we sail 11th Jan from Dubai. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantix2000 Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 Welcome to the forum. You'll probably get more views/responses if you change the subject of your post to something other than your name. I tend to agree that it's way too soon to make any predictions about future cruises in the area. However, I would not be surprised if Dubai cruises are canceled if the situation moves from increased tension to actual conflict. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epernay Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 We are due to join a cruise out of Dubai in ten days. We have been reading reports from many different sources and now feel very concerned about our safety. We have contacted our travel agent and Royal Caribbean, but are still waiting for responses. We are due to fly out on Monday, so time is tight. Trying to remain calm about the situation, but part of me feels we would be crazy to board a cruise in current circumstances - feel it would be totally wrong to be sailing in to a potential war zone. Has anyone heard about any cruises being cancelled? We would lose all our booking costs if we cancel. John W and Martin Wheatley 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John W Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 We are due to travel to Dubai on the 11th of January. We also would be happier if Royal Caribbean cancelled cruises around gulf .. . Too late for us to cancel with loosing 100% of cost . Martin Wheatley and Epernay 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Keeble Posted January 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 im going in march and don't see a problem with it, just make sure you have travel insurance! that covers cruises too Baked Alaska 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epernay Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 Travel insurance won't cover this unless a statement is issued by the Foreign Office advising against travel. If Royal Caribbean don't cancel the cruise we either go or cancel and lose all our payment. Martin Wheatley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John W Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 Yes Epernay that's the position we are in now ..got to make a decision over next few days . Cant see us being relaxed as we normally are on a cruise. I suppose it's what peoples attitude to risk is . Martin Wheatley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epernay Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 I see the latest FO update at 1.00pm advised British citizens in UAE to remain vigilant and to keep checking their website and following the news. Our agent told us to “try not to worry” - really? My husband wants to go, I don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flacruiser99 Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Epernay said: Travel insurance won't cover this unless a statement is issued by the Foreign Office advising against travel. If Royal Caribbean don't cancel the cruise we either go or cancel and lose all our payment. I say go if it becomes unsafe RCI will cancel it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Wheatley Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 I tweeted RC & they gave the following response: "We’re aware of current events in the region and we’re closely monitoring the situation along with our Global Security Team. Should the situation change we’ll update you immediately. Thank you for your understanding." Although I can't imagine Iran to be so stupid to target a cruise ship, in the last year in the very waters the ship is sailing the Iranian Revolutionary Guard have attached limpet mines to foreign vessels and have also diverted a British oil tanker into Iranian waters for bogus reasons and then held it captive for weeks. The General the Americans assassinated is described as an immensely powerful Dick Cheney/Darth Vader 'power behind the throne' type figure and the Iranians are absolutely seething about this, this is probably the most serious action the USA has taken in the Gulf since the 2003 Iraq invasion. You can guarantee the Iranians are plotting revenge for this. The defenceless Jewel of the Seas, which would be a floating prize, travels just miles from Iranian waters and can easily be intercepted by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. Out of 'an abundance of caution' RC should cancel. Epernay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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