Matt S Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 My cruise is in June... I know they have only cancelled for 30 days, but with all of this info do you think even June is a reality to cruise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 Hopefully as i am end of June and if it's not chances are i will lose a bit of money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCIfan1912 Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 We are on Oasis May 10th which seems to be in jeopardy but hopefully things get better in 56 days. If not we will get 125% credit and go in September. I think if we don't use it all for that cruise, which we definitely won't we can use the rest for another cruise so we use the rest to book a cruise next spring too. Hell of a deal to me. Is that how it works? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt S Posted March 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 I have never cruised before and have almost invested 10K in my cruise in June fro my family on Harmony. Will be so disappointed..... Mljstr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveinSC Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 My Apr. cruise, now canceled, had me looking in July. After talking with my wife, and family, nobody thinks things will be back to normal by then. I dont know what to think about anything, anymore.....this isnt real life. whenismynextcruise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew72681 Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 After today’s address by the administration I’d be worried about anything before late July. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WannaCruise Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 Our next cruise is in August and not even sure we'll make that one. We've never had this before where the world basically shuts down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmaccullen Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 We are in the same boat (no pun intended lol). Our cruise is 6/1/2020 and the final payment is due Wednesday. I am contemplating if we should cancel or not. We have been looking forward to this for so long, my kids live in North Carolina with my ex and this was going to be our summer vacation. They have never been on a cruise. They have been watching all the youtube videos about the mariner of the seas. On the other hand, I feel guilty because here I am worrying about my vacation when some people are fighting to live. Sorry for the long post. Fireman973 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt S Posted March 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 I'm so sad. We have never cruised and were soooooooo looking forward to this.... The way everyone talks about Harmony of the Seas.... Such a disappointment. shaydav19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basil Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 We are on the SOTS on April 11th. We just barely made it. I'm excited that we were not cancelled, but I know in my heart this isn't over, and they are canceling in waves. I dont see this being better until July. With that being said, I am more saddened for all the people in and out of the cruise industry whose livelihood is on the line. We are worried about being on a ship and others are worried about rent and food. Either on a cruise or not, I'm thankful for what I have, and hope all goes well for everyone. Vacation Crazy, sk8erguy1978 and whenismynextcruise 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawgrin Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 I am going on my first cruise June 21 on Harmony of the Seas. I still hold out hope that things will be ok by then, but if not, well I guess we will just have to take that cruise credit and roll it forward to a different one. I do not think I will cancel. I am going to wait on them to cancel me and hope for some perks..=) Neesa, Christine 67 and Fireman973 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmaccullen Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 Another question is can the cruise industry survive this? I mean it is 30 days now, but lets say this goes on for another few months. Sad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawgrin Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 14 minutes ago, Cmaccullen said: Another question is can the cruise industry survive this? I mean it is 30 days now, but lets say this goes on for another few months. Sad... When we can cruise again the industry will need our help, I suggest we all book twice as many cruises as normal just so we can do our part...=) SteveinSC, whenismynextcruise, mathbees and 8 others 7 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancity Cruiser Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Matt S said: I'm so sad. We have never cruised and were soooooooo looking forward to this.... The way everyone talks about Harmony of the Seas.... Such a disappointment. Hopefully you can use the FCC to sail on Harmony in the future accio7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancity Cruiser Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 48 minutes ago, Cmaccullen said: Another question is can the cruise industry survive this? I mean it is 30 days now, but lets say this goes on for another few months. Sad... Anyone feel the cruiselines could get a government bailout like the big 3 auto makers did in 2008? #toobigtofail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe01 Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 Booked for Oasis July 4th, scheduled to visit Montreal for a bit before that. I wonder what the chances are at this point. Would definitely be upset to miss this one, but safety comes first. On a much bigger note, the constant worry and uncertainty is really beginning to stress me out, and I'm far from the worst affected. It really sucks that there still isn't any light at the end of the tunnel - I don't ever remember the world being as downcast as it has been throughout the past few days. I think that many people's mental health will be far worse affected than their physical health over the next few months, particularly if there are any lockdowns (thankfully not yet in the UK). If I get the virus, I am pretty much 100% confident that I'll be fine given my age and health but the constant doom and gloom may impact me and many others mentally. Fireman973 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Diamond Plus Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 We have Anthem's 8 day sailing from Southhampton booked for May29th. Keeping our fingers crossed. Smurfy, Snotarni and Fireman973 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadster Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 18 minutes ago, Vancity Cruiser said: Anyone feel the cruiselines could get a government bailout like the big 3 auto makers did in 2008? #toobigtofail Well, the airlines asked for one today, so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snotarni Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 We're going May 31st on Oasis of the Seas... as of today, we're planning to go unless there's a government mandate against it; especially after canceling our IOS cruise last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmaccullen Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 The wife and I are seriously considering cancelling our cruise on June 1. We are looking at maybe rescheduling to July 20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 2 hours ago, Cmaccullen said: Another question is can the cruise industry survive this? I mean it is 30 days now, but lets say this goes on for another few months. Sad... Government bail out. The cruise industry will survive this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelKaps Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 I have a European cruise booked for June 22. On the bright side, I called up today and saved over $400 on my cruise fare. I don’t mind having to cancel and receiving FCC as I have a cruise already booked in 2021. The main thing stressing me out is that we booked our flights 2 weeks before we found out about coronavirus and airlines aren’t addressing flights booked after April just yet. I also had to alert my company that I have a trip planned and they keep emailing me about my decision, but I don’t want to cancel just yet since the trip is in 3 months and anything can happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCIfan1912 Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Vancity Cruiser said: Anyone feel the cruiselines could get a government bailout like the big 3 auto makers did in 2008? #toobigtofail Yes they will. Politicians have already discussed it. As much as I am not a fan of Trump he has mentioned the cruise lines a few times as a valued industry to the US. I believe they will be taken care of. Ogilthorpe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 OK, I'm bucking the trend here. I not only am staying on my cruise, I doubled down and took advantage of the fact people are starting to cancel. Cabins are opening up with some modest price drops, so I've asked my TA to upgrade me from my current pair of interior cabins to a pair of OV cabins. I'm moving from deck 7 to deck 3, but at least now we'll all have a nice 4-foot diameter window to look out of and have some natural daylight coming in should the worst happen and we get quarantined while at sea. WAAAYTOOO, KristiZ, Chadster and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheby Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 3 hours ago, Vancity Cruiser said: Anyone feel the cruiselines could get a government bailout like the big 3 auto makers did in 2008? #toobigtofail I was told very doubtful as I believe they pay very little in US taxes unlike the big 3 automakers with a lot of US employees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wnuk Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 Question. If Royal cancels the cruise, do they offer a refund instead of FCC? We are set to sail June 7 on Oasis. Will happily go if it sails, just thinking ahead. The same cruise in 2021 is much more expensive at this point and is honestly the only time of year we can get the whole family together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 @Wnuk If RCCI cancels then you will get a refund. I am sure the government will bail out the cruise industry but they will ask for a bit of restructuring. I will say that I expect Memorial Day to be the inaugural return of cruising and not a day before. If everyone follows the advised quarantine of 2 to 3 weeks then we should be seeing a shift in the virus cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio_Momof3 Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 I have a cruise booked for June 14. My final payment was due on yesterday and I did pay it, but only after I called and got a room upgrade from an oceanview room with pull down beds and no sleeper sofa to two oceanview balcony rooms for my family of 5 for $400 more. I really hope things are better then, as I'm much more excited about it now that I don't have to sleep with my kids in my room and have 2 bathrooms, but at the same time I'm realistic so won't be surprised if we have to postpone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 I think we are all in for a shock as far as the extent that this will impact day to day life. I don't think any of us will be cruising over the next 60 days. Once the spread has stopped it will take weeks before that will be known. Even then they'll be cautious to remove restrictions to ensure it doesn't flare up again. Once the spread has stopped and we go through a waiting period to be absolutely certain it has stopped life will begin to get back to normal, airlines will start flying again, bars and restaurants will open, ship will start sailing, hotels will resume normal operations, movie theaters will reopen. It hasn't peaked yet so we will face more changes in the coming weeks. In my opinion May cruises on the bubble, June cruises are a possibility, July and August look better. That will all change as this progresses. Consider your cancellation strategy carefully, don't cancel prematurely especially if you are paid in full. We've already seen some people cancel only to have a better offer appear a day or two later. I think that is a possibility for the next phase of cruises after April 10, the end of the current cessation. If there is another phase after that it may ring true again. Fireman973, Neesa, JLMoran and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 16 hours ago, RCIfan1912 said: I think if we don't use it all for that cruise, which we definitely won't we can use the rest for another cruise so we use the rest to book a cruise next spring too. Hell of a deal to me. Is that how it works? Yes..once you sail on the first cruise the remaining FCC will get reissued for you to use to book the next one! RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman973 Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, twangster said: I think we are all in for a shock as far as the extent that this will impact day to day life. I don't think any of us will be cruising over the next 60 days. Once the spread has stopped it will take weeks before that will be known. Even then they'll be cautious to remove restrictions to ensure it doesn't flare up again. Once the spread has stopped and we go through a waiting period to be absolutely certain it has stopped life will begin to get back to normal, airlines will start flying again, bars and restaurants will open, ship will start sailing, hotels will resume normal operations, movie theaters will reopen. It hasn't peaked yet so we will face more changes in the coming weeks. In my opinion May cruises on the bubble, June cruises are a possibility, July and August look better. That will all change as this progresses. Consider your cancellation strategy carefully, don't cancel prematurely especially if you are paid in full. We've already seen some people cancel only to have a better offer appear a day or two later. I think that is a possibility for the next phase of cruises after April 10, the end of the current cessation. I completely agree with your take on the situation. It is hard to predict however. If, and I realize that is a huge word, people will use common sense and the guidelines that are being suggested we might see this end in as early as 60 days. However I'm more concerned over the whole "note from your doctor" . I really can see this putting a lot of people (70 and older} out of the mood to sail. I'm all about safety first but this almost seems preschool in some aspects. With temps being checked as well as advanced medical screening at the port terminals and probably air terminals to follow the last thing I want to do is make an appointment with my family physician. Our sail date is May 29th and we will hold out, however my wife turns 70 in December and unless we sail prior to her birthday a lot of praying and discussion will be in order. At this point I would hold out for the FCC, but I would only attempt one rebook, if that were to fall through we would probably find an entirely new vacation venue. Again not blaming anyone or any entity at some point one has to decide whether the hoop is worth jumping through. Safe travels to all !! Edited March 17, 2020 by Fireman973 grammer WAAAYTOOO and Ogilthorpe 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zacharius Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 12 hours ago, cheby said: I was told very doubtful as I believe they pay very little in US taxes unlike the big 3 automakers with a lot of US employees Not surprising, and if so, I sure hope they don't get a bailout. I would personally much rather my tax dollars go to struggling small business owners rather than mega corporations that pay relatively little in taxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, Zacharius said: Not surprising, and if so, I sure hope they don't get a bailout. I would personally much rather my tax dollars go to struggling small business owners rather than mega corporations that pay relatively little in taxes. Relative is the operative word. All large corporations including the big three automakers use business strategies to minimize tax burden. Our own president admitted he pays no taxes and proclaimed that is smart. Indeed it is. They all use the tax code as it is written to minimize tax burden. The cruise industry isn't just about where the ships are registered. All shipping companies around the world register their ships under a flag of convenience. The spin off jobs created in support of the cruise industry number in the hundreds of thousands. Just like the automakers it wasn't the automakers that were bailed out - it was the supply chain that supports them. That's is what lawmakers who bailed them out were afraid of, not the automakers failing themselves. Unlike our president, American cruise lines do pay US taxes, just not on the asset value of the ships. These are American corporations that pay taxes on their profits like any other American corporation. If they moved their HQ to some foreign country and operated as a foreign corporation I could see a reluctance to offer them bail out funds but that is not the case. teddy, Fireman973, Mike P and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferramc Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 3 hours ago, twangster said: I think we are all in for a shock as far as the extent that this will impact day to day life. I don't think any of us will be cruising over the next 60 days. Once the spread has stopped it will take weeks before that will be known. Even then they'll be cautious to remove restrictions to ensure it doesn't flare up again. Once the spread has stopped and we go through a waiting period to be absolutely certain it has stopped life will begin to get back to normal, airlines will start flying again, bars and restaurants will open, ship will start sailing, hotels will resume normal operations, movie theaters will reopen. It hasn't peaked yet so we will face more changes in the coming weeks. In my opinion May cruises on the bubble, June cruises are a possibility, July and August look better. That will all change as this progresses. Consider your cancellation strategy carefully, don't cancel prematurely especially if you are paid in full. We've already seen some people cancel only to have a better offer appear a day or two later. I think that is a possibility for the next phase of cruises after April 10, the end of the current cessation. If there is another phase after that it may ring true again. I agree. I wish RCCL would go ahead and cancel through mid May at least. I’m supposed to cruise on 5/10 and don’t expect it to happen. RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCIfan1912 Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 7 hours ago, AshleyDillo said: Yes..once you sail on the first cruise the remaining FCC will get reissued for you to use to book the next one! Thank you very much. Definitely will come in handy. We'll get 2 cruises out of this deal if it happens. I have doubts we will sail on May 10th but I am holding out hope. Fireman973 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly68 Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 I am very happy my cruise is end of October so confident I purchased air fare last week and planning another one in January i am so sorry for everyone vacation delays hope everyone stays healthy to go on your next cruise whenever it may be. Fireman973 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadster Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 1 minute ago, Kelly68 said: I am very happy my cruise is end of October so confident I purchased air fare last week and planning another one in January i am so sorry for everyone vacation delays hope everyone stays healthy to go on your next cruise whenever it may be. I have one planned for either June or July, but if neither of those are a go, I've got a Christmas cruise to look forward to! Fireman973 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurfy Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 On 3/16/2020 at 8:28 PM, Wnuk said: Question. If Royal cancels the cruise, do they offer a refund instead of FCC? We are set to sail June 7 on Oasis. Will happily go if it sails, just thinking ahead. The same cruise in 2021 is much more expensive at this point and is honestly the only time of year we can get the whole family together. I'm in the same boat (literally LOL). I really hope things are better by then. I have waited for so long for this! Wnuk, WAAAYTOOO and Fireman973 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeK Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 Like Twangster said, its not just the big guy we bail out but the LARGE supply chain that gets bailed out also. Something simple like milk, goes back to the small dairy. When the auto industry was bailed out, they ended up paying back the government with interest. It wasnt just given to them free and clear. Fireman973 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danv3 Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 Many industries are going to be impacted by this and will come looking for a bailout. I think the government is going to make hard choices about who gets saved and who doesn't. Airlines (as one example) are far more critical to the nation's economy than cruiselines. So don't be surprised if the cruiselines don't get a bailout, or don't get as much of a bailout as they might hope for. It's hard to predict what the cruise industry will look like in the long-term. Do all lines survive this? We don't know...but I don't think it's certain that all do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.