brycemo Posted March 13, 2020 Report Posted March 13, 2020 Just announced: https://presscenter.rclcorporate.com/press-release/82/royal-caribbean-announces-voluntary-suspension-of-cruising/ A huge from me!! RWDW1204, JLMoran and rjac 1 2 Quote
Tanner Posted March 13, 2020 Report Posted March 13, 2020 lame, but bound to happen for the greater good. Ogilthorpe 1 Quote
WhiteSoxFan Posted March 13, 2020 Report Posted March 13, 2020 A no win situation for everyone. Shut it all down, slow the virus and "flatten the curve", and make it manageable and everyone will be bitching that it wasn't that bad and why'd we go to such extreme measures. Keep everything operating and have this thing rip thru the country taxing our health care system and everyone will bitch about not shutting everything down. I'd be curios to know how many cancellations they've had. Probably cheaper having these ships going no where with skeleton crews than sail at the occupancy levels they might have been seeing. mathbees and Baked Alaska 2 Quote
The Cruise Junkie Posted March 13, 2020 Report Posted March 13, 2020 At Least My Cruise On Indy Is 43 Days Away!! RWDW1204 1 Quote
Rene Desmarais Posted March 13, 2020 Report Posted March 13, 2020 Well crossing my fingers for my Sailing on Oasis May 3rd will be a go spiralqueen and RWDW1204 2 Quote
Christine 67 Posted March 13, 2020 Report Posted March 13, 2020 Sure hope this means we get actual refunds and not future cruise credit. Mljstr, Mrs. RoyalMoyal and mark52479 2 1 Quote
Ampurp85 Posted March 13, 2020 Report Posted March 13, 2020 Wow I never expected things to get this far. I guess since there is talk of a certain amount of government bailout it is easier to suspend operations than to garner any negative press. Quote
mark52479 Posted March 13, 2020 Report Posted March 13, 2020 1 minute ago, Christine 67 said: Sure hope this means we get actual refunds and not future cruise credit. There is such a big debate going on about this. I am curious too what they will give back now. Quote
Christine 67 Posted March 13, 2020 Report Posted March 13, 2020 Just now, Ampurp85 said: Wow I never expected things to get this far. I guess since there is talk of a certain amount of government bailout it is easier to suspend operations than to garner any negative press. I did notice a couple articles saying people felt forced to go because they were not getting refunds so the bad press was starting. Baked Alaska and DaiC01 2 Quote
Ogilthorpe Posted March 13, 2020 Report Posted March 13, 2020 We are the Oasis currently, and guest services told us FCC ... but details are still being worked out. A long awaited B2B interrupted . AIR2SEA has even more benefits than I imagined, immediate flight updates and they are covering the hotel on Sunday. Neesa, Christine 67, JLMoran and 1 other 4 Quote
Christine 67 Posted March 13, 2020 Report Posted March 13, 2020 5 minutes ago, mark52479 said: There is such a big debate going on about this. I am curious too what they will give back now. My SO and I would be fine using the credit but the 3 family members going with us would have been first timers and may not share a cabin if they rebook. It would just be easier if their money was returned. Quote
DaiC01 Posted March 13, 2020 Report Posted March 13, 2020 1 hour ago, brycemo said: Just announced: https://presscenter.rclcorporate.com/press-release/82/royal-caribbean-announces-voluntary-suspension-of-cruising/ A huge from me!! Sorry I'm a bit confused by the announcement does it mean they have pull the whole fleet or just ships that go in and out of the US? Quote
JohnK6404 Posted March 13, 2020 Report Posted March 13, 2020 79 days hopefully for us too! Fireman973 1 Quote
Ampurp85 Posted March 13, 2020 Report Posted March 13, 2020 @Christine 67 I don't really consider that bad press. The cruise contract basically tells you that there are associated risk and what would constitute as reasons to get money book or not. A national emergency had not been declared where it was said to be good practice NOT to travel. I meant bad press as in people actually getting COVID-19 on a RCCI ship. Quote
Ampurp85 Posted March 13, 2020 Report Posted March 13, 2020 I am more worried about how much higher fares will be after this pandemic. I was planning to update my balconies to suites for the double C&A points. The difference between the two staterooms is already more than $1000. I have 2 cruises scheduled for Oct/Nov and I am now worried that the ban may still be in affect and my 80 y/o grandmother may not be able to go. Baked Alaska 1 Quote
CherishH Posted March 13, 2020 Report Posted March 13, 2020 We are literally 30 days out from our cruise on Oasis of the Seas right now. How long do you think it will take them to contact us? Should we call customer service or wait since it’ll be flooded with calls? Quote
Mljstr Posted March 13, 2020 Report Posted March 13, 2020 I am waiting for an email. I guess that will have options for the refund or rebooking. Quote
elizbit Posted March 13, 2020 Report Posted March 13, 2020 Just confirmed with customer service that our sailing on vision of the seas scheduled to depart San Juan tomorrow is included in this. We arrived in San Juan yesterday. Currently changing our flights to return home tomorrow instead. Any thoughts on whether crown and anchor points will still be awarded for cancelled cruises? accio7 1 Quote
SteveinSC Posted March 13, 2020 Report Posted March 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Christine 67 said: Sure hope this means we get actual refunds and not future cruise credit. So....no air mailed Corona. Christine 67 and JLMoran 1 1 Quote
SteveinSC Posted March 13, 2020 Report Posted March 13, 2020 10 minutes ago, elizbit said: Any thoughts on whether crown and anchor points will still be awarded for cancelled cruises? That would be nice..... elizbit 1 Quote
karl_nj Posted March 13, 2020 Report Posted March 13, 2020 10 minutes ago, elizbit said: Any thoughts on whether crown and anchor points will still be awarded for cancelled cruises? I would assume the answer is no. accio7 and elizbit 2 Quote
karl_nj Posted March 13, 2020 Report Posted March 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Scatmanjack said: Hello trip insurance claim... Hopefully Royal offers refunds, and you will be able to cancel any flights/hotels/etc. Otherwise the insurance company may not cover losses due to pandemic. Quote
karl_nj Posted March 13, 2020 Report Posted March 13, 2020 Oh well, there goes my $18 mistake drink package. I guess i'll never find out what it's like to have the unlimited drink package... JLMoran, Chadster, SteveinSC and 2 others 5 Quote
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 13, 2020 Report Posted March 13, 2020 13 minutes ago, elizbit said: Any thoughts on whether crown and anchor points will still be awarded for cancelled cruises? No, I really have no idea if you will get any C&A points or not. I can tell you that for our shortened Feb Anthem cruise, we received all of the original 8 cruise points rather than the 5 points, which was the number of nights we actually cruised. But we actually sailed, where you will not. Truthfully, I’m thinking that you will not get any points for a cruise that never happened. elizbit and SteveinSC 2 Quote
Lehigh98 Posted March 13, 2020 Report Posted March 13, 2020 They waited an extra day just so they could announce on Friday the 13th right? Quote
Jill Posted March 13, 2020 Report Posted March 13, 2020 I’m still optimistic my May 2 Symphony will happen! RWDW1204 and Fireman973 2 Quote
Ogilthorpe Posted March 13, 2020 Report Posted March 13, 2020 The Oasis captain just made the announcement. Full refund or 125% FCC to be used by the end of 2021 with an option to change your mind in favor of a refund later. Chadster, Ndfan89, spiralqueen and 2 others 4 1 Quote
Ogilthorpe Posted March 13, 2020 Report Posted March 13, 2020 I nearly forgot to mention, the intended return to sailing date is 4/11 Quote
Lovestotravel Posted March 13, 2020 Report Posted March 13, 2020 So, does anyone know what they will do with cancelled cruises? Full refund? FCC? Will we lose the deposit no matter what (no fault of our own)? Quote
F1guynz Posted March 13, 2020 Report Posted March 13, 2020 6 minutes ago, Lovestotravel said: Will we lose the deposit You won’t lose your deposit. You will either get a fcc or potentially a full refund. Lovestotravel 1 Quote
DDaley Posted March 14, 2020 Report Posted March 14, 2020 3 hours ago, Rene Desmarais said: Well crossing my fingers for my Sailing on Oasis May 3rd will be a go Rene, every time I see your name I take extra note as I am on this same sailing! I just booked a 4-night on Oasis for November today (refundable) just in case we get the boot too. Now I've beat those 5,000+ people to the next available 4 night Oasis! Rene Desmarais 1 Quote
Matt V Posted March 14, 2020 Report Posted March 14, 2020 We took thur FCC a couple days ago. I got a dollar I don't get a refund or the 125% FCC I'm seeing. Argh. Quote
karl_nj Posted March 14, 2020 Report Posted March 14, 2020 So I missed Perfect Day at CocoCay in 2019 due to Hurricane Dorian. Now I missed it in 2020 due to COVID-19. Hopefully I have better luck in 2021! Fireman973, Chadster, accio7 and 4 others 2 4 1 Quote
RHR313 Posted March 14, 2020 Report Posted March 14, 2020 Cancelled Grandeur for April 4; scheduled for Oasis Sept. 27 then Grandeur again Oct. 29. I pray we can go on these. Chadster 1 Quote
SteveinSC Posted March 14, 2020 Report Posted March 14, 2020 That 125% future Cruise credit has me like ... Chadster, DDaley, WAAAYTOOO and 2 others 2 2 1 Quote
lalaB Posted March 14, 2020 Report Posted March 14, 2020 US operations AND Worldwide sails accio7 1 Quote
Flacruiser99 Posted March 14, 2020 Report Posted March 14, 2020 I wonder where they are going to put all the empty ships? I would guess they will anchor them all up. Quote
JimnKathy Posted March 14, 2020 Report Posted March 14, 2020 On 3/13/2020 at 4:25 PM, Ampurp85 said: I am more worried about how much higher fares will be after this pandemic. I was planning to update my balconies to suites for the double C&A points. The difference between the two staterooms is already more than $1000. I have 2 cruises scheduled for Oct/Nov and I am now worried that the ban may still be in affect and my 80 y/o grandmother may not be able to go. I think the industry will be focused on recapturing guests who may choose other forms of vacationing after this nightmare is over. Supply and demand will keep cruise fares at a reasonable level. Fireman973 1 Quote
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