Matt V Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 We had an April 3rd cruise out of Fort Lauderdale. We cancelled since MD closed schools and canceled spring break. Only got the 100% FCC. So we can only book during Spring break. Found cruise next March on Explorer. RC site (attached) lead me to believe the ship was newly amplified on their website. Apparently, per this site and others, the amplification is either not happening or delayed. My concern is that the trip will be either be delayed or canceled. At this point, I rather just change to another cruise. Stupid me did the NRD, bleeding money with this vacation. What's the chance I can get RC to waive the change fees based on selling bookings for an advertised amplified ship that probably won't occur? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 12 hours ago, Matt V said: What's the chance I can get RC to waive the change fees based on selling bookings for an advertised amplified ship that probably won't occur? Sorry to say, but it's zero. Matt V 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 It's entirely possible the ship will still be amplified prior to March 2021. Shipyards in Europe are facing labor issues otherwise the amplification would proceed. Once this is over the shipyards will begin normal operations and ships can get amplified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt V Posted March 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 3 hours ago, Matt said: Sorry to say, but it's zero. Thanks. And you are correct lol. I called this morning and they said no. Debating if I should call the credit card company and dispute the charge. But in the meantime, booked a refundable cruise on Harmony during the same time. I'll see how this plays out and end up canceling one of the bookings before December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantix2000 Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Matt V said: Thanks. And you are correct lol. I called this morning and they said no. Debating if I should call the credit card company and dispute the charge. But in the meantime, booked a refundable cruise on Harmony during the same time. I'll see how this plays out and end up canceling one of the bookings before December. What grounds would you have for a dispute? If you file one, the credit card company will ask Royal to defend the charge, they'll say it's valid based on the contract you agreed to and your dispute will be closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt V Posted March 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 Because it's false advertisement. The ad said newly amplified ship. Listed all the new features the ship has but had none of it started. At a minimum, it should have said "upcoming" changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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