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@YOLOI think the Lift and Shift is the opportunity all of us die hard cruisers have been looking for!

Without question I would lift and shift any upcoming cruise I got to the following year. Delaying payment and delaying making a decision whether do I really wanna place myself in that situation.

 

Your cruise is in November??? Lift and Shift till next year and as we get closer to November and you have more information whether this is a trip you would like to take; pick up the phone and book a new one. If not; hey, you dodged a bullet.

 

Lift and Shift is a very generous way of allowing us to postpone payments and decisions for a very long time. Thank you RCL!!!

 

 

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Long time lurker, first time poster.

The lift and shift is a great idea!  I've got the entire family booked on Ovation for a July Alaska itinerary and it will be the kids first cruise.  The price was so unbelievable that it was less to take the entire family this year than just the wife and I next year so we went for it a few months ago.  Obviously we're not too confident it will actually sail so we were going to use the FCC to rebook next year if it did get cancelled.  Now I could still take the whole family next year for the same cost!

But does anyone have an idea if the lift and shift will still be available if the cruise is cancelled by Royal?  I really want to go this year if they do sail, but I don't want to miss out on the lift and shift if it has be done under cruise with confidence.

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Love these updates/new offers!

We'll need to at least consider the Lift & Shift for our Oasis sailing on 10/4/20 since we got such an amazing deal and NY/NJ will be a little iffy this year!

Things that make you go hmmm.... we have until 8/1/20 to take them up on that program.

 

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These are really great changes !  How about being able to take advantage of price drops right up until 48 hours prior to sailing !!!!  This has always been a sore spot for me since I always book waaay in advance to get the room I want but then those who come along at the last minute get a super deal.  This is the best of both worlds !!!

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This may tempt us to keep our cruise in Nov now...IF we could lift it to next year if we needed to and get to keep the price and cabin and our planner options, defn makes it more tempting to take a chance on a cruise in NOV knowing that we could do it next year and not lose out on anything really(besides airfare but)

 

 

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42 minutes ago, Vacation Crazy said:

We took advantage of the recent casino comp cruises they offered.  Any idea if a cruise booked through Casino Royale qualifies for Lift and Shift?  

 

I pretty much knew the answer but thought I would try. I just called Casino Royale.  The casino comp cruises do not qualify for Lift and Shift.  

It is still a great addition to Cruise with Confidence.  Thanks Royal!!

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29 minutes ago, Snappypants said:

When it says lift and shift can be used only once, I’m assuming that is per cruise, not per person.  I have 18 lined up.  I should be able to lift and shift all of them. 

18 !!!  Just Wow !!!

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Trying to decipher the Lift & Shift and could use some help.

Can I move my October Oasis cruise to the same sailing next year for the same price and OBC I already have?    Or will it be for whatever price the new sailing is charging?

Can I use Lift & Shift once per cruise or only once no matter how many cruises I have booked (4 right now)?

Can I use L & S for a booking that is 18 months from now?

What happens if the rates go down after I have moved a sailing via L & S.....do I still get the lower rate or am I locked in?

What happens if I move a cruise via L&S and it gets cancelled too?

 

 

 

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59 minutes ago, JohnK6404 said:

Love these updates/new offers!

We'll need to at least consider the Lift & Shift for our Oasis sailing on 10/4/20 since we got such an amazing deal and NY/NJ will be a little iffy this year!

Things that make you go hmmm.... we have until 8/1/20 to take them up on that program.

 

Yea I think I am going to book a cruise in September/ October out of Miami and wait for RCCL to cancel the October cruise and get the 125% FCC or I will do the Life and Shift to next October.  

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54 minutes ago, monctonguy said:

This may tempt us to keep our cruise in Nov now...IF we could lift it to next year if we needed to and get to keep the price and cabin and our planner options, defn makes it more tempting to take a chance on a cruise in NOV knowing that we could do it next year and not lose out on anything really(besides airfare but)

 

 

Pretty sure your cruise planner items get refunded and not shifted; and you will need to repurchase at prevailing rate.

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5 minutes ago, DanielB said:

Yea I think I am going to book a cruise in September/ October out of Miami and wait for RCCL to cancel the October cruise and get the 125% FCC or I will do the Life and Shift to next October.  

I believe the 125% FCC offers will be going away with the introduction of L&S

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26 minutes ago, TXcruzer said:

I believe the 125% FCC offers will be going away with the introduction of L&S

Maybe, and that would stink, but the Lift & Shift program expires in less than 90 days from now this August (8/1/20) unless they extend it of course!

 

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Trying to figure out how to say this correctly!   I appreciate they are trying to put our mind at ease with future cruise bookings , but how about a real sale on cruises. 

 I have been looking at a number of cruises from July to November/2020 and the prices haven't  budged!

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Hoping we can Life & Shift our Dec 28 2020 Adventure OS out of Galveston to Dec 26 2021 Allure out of Galveston, as it is the only 7 night Western Caribbean out of Galveston during Dec 2021.

@AshleyDillo You make a good point about Galveston perhaps not being ready for Allure by Dec 2021.

Now what to do, what to do?

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15 minutes ago, Baked Alaska said:

Now what to do, what to do?

From reading the FAQ about the Lift & Shift program, my understanding is you're not tied to switching to leaving out of the same port.  This will open up your options to the other three Oasis sisters.  Plus for itinerary, I think as long as it's Caribbean it shouldn't matter east/west.  Since you're already booked on a NYE sailing, then you can opt to choose another NYE sailing to flip to.  Otherwise you could look at 4 weeks before/after (excluding Christmas) to pick a week.  I don't know if you drive down to Galveston to sail or fly, but if flying you may want to look at the Florida departures instead.  I think Allure sailings are the most volatile because of uncertainties with the new Galveston terminal and her AMPlification.  If you're flying anyways, you might as well open up your possibilities of doing Oasis, Harmony, or Symphony as well. 

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Yes, flying. Don't the ship classes have to be somewhat close to each other, or could I literally go from a GS on Adventure to a GS on an Oasis class? That would be great! Not as great and the Crown Loft Suite that we lost last month on Oasis, but the price difference and a larger ship class would be great!

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Just now, Baked Alaska said:

Yes, flying. Don't the ship classes have to be somewhat close to each other, or could I literally go from a GS on Adventure to a GS on an Oasis class? That would be great! Not as great and the Crown Loft Suite that we lost last month on Oasis, but the price difference and a larger ship class would be great!

Nope!  This is from the FAQ that went to TAs:

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LIFT & SHIFT:

31. Understanding that the same itinerary, stateroom category, sailing length, and timeframe are a requirement, is it essential that my client rebook on the same ship as well?

No, it is not required that your client rebook on the same ship or ship class.

I would hit up Sharla and see if you can get switched to an Oasis ship for NYE 2021 under this policy.  Seems like a great deal, especially if they'll do it with the FCC you've already applied.  

Then if you still want to go this year and it appears feasible, just shop for a replacement ?

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5 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said:

Nope!  This is from the FAQ that went to TAs:

I would hit up Sharla and see if you can get switched to an Oasis ship for NYE 2021 under this policy.  Seems like a great deal, especially if they'll do it with the FCC you've already applied.  

Then if you still want to go this year and it appears feasible, just shop for a replacement ?

Yes! That would make the travel date a little better, too.

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1 minute ago, SpeedNoodles said:

Ummm, so if I'm reading this right I could Lift and Ship my Owner's suite on Empress to an Owner's Suite on an Oasis Class ship?  Or will it not be eligible because it already sails in Jan 2021?  It was booked quite a while ago.

I think you'd have to look at a December 2021/January 2022/February 2022 sailing (depending on your 4 weeks in either direction of the date). If it's the same number of nights, same itinerary, and the OS is available on the cruise that you are looking to switch to you should qualify.  ?  Wouldn't hurt to have your TA look into it.

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Just now, AshleyDillo said:

I think you'd have to look at a December 2021/January 2022/February 2022 sailing (depending on your 4 weeks in either direction of the date). If it's the same number of nights, same itinerary, and the OS is available on the cruise that you are looking to switch to you should qualify.  ?  Wouldn't hurt to have your TA look into it.

I think I will!  That would be quite the switch. Of all of the cruises I have booked, it's the only one with a non-refundable deposit.

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Any ideas if they will still offer Lift and Shift instead of 125% FCC if the sailings are cancelled by Royal?  Primarily wondering because of the high probability Seattle itineraries this July will need to be cancelled (Canada port closure extended, CDC no sail, Seattle port closure extended, etc).

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Probably in the minority but really hoping the "lift and shift" doesn't replace the 125% back if they cancel our cruise to Alaska in August.  We already booked an Iceland cruise for June 2021 so couldn't take advantage of lift and shift. Doesn't seem fair that we book our cruises years in advance and as a result would get no extra benefit if Royal cancels on us

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A question in relation to the repricing 

If i call TA and have them reprice my booking for June ( yeah i know probably wont be going on it anyway ) and i get the savings made in non refundable onboard credit, what happens if ( ok when ) my cruise is cancelled? Does the OBC remain on my account for a future cruise separate from any FCC I receive  ? 

 

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While I am unsure if you can Lift and Shift 18+ times, it just said once. Although it would make more sense that it is per cruise. I am almost 100% certain you will no longer receive 125%. There is no incentive to keep the 125% when people can shift cruises. I mean you are locking in your best rate, with OBC and filling up an itinerary.

The L&S seems like it is only available to August 1st, when CCL believes it will start sailing. I do not think L&S is a permanent staple for RCCI and probably only applies to cruises scheduled this year.  I believe RCCI is trying to gauge consumer interest in sailing. If an overwhelming number of us move most of the cruises from July-Dec to 2021. Then RCCI will not lose as much money and have consumer confidence.

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@Ray You might be better off doing a lift and shift. It says all offers, as long as it is the same length, stateroom category and within the 4 week window, will be honored. Which means if you have OBC it should transfer to the next year away booking. The only thing refunded is cruise planner purchases.

Regularly cancelled cruises by RCCI lose OBC and all perks.

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8 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said:

The only thing refunded is cruise planner purchases.

 

so if i repriced cruise then used obc for items on cruiseplanner i would get it back onto account? 

 

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Probably a dumb question...."Lift & Shift is available by selecting a future sailing on the same itinerary type, sailing length, stateroom category, and within the same 4-week period of their original cruise date same-time-next-year.  It is not required that your client rebook on the same ship or ship class."  I have three balconies on Oasis (7D, 8D and 5D, Deck 8,8,11 respectively)in August 2020.  Looking at the same cruise 52 weeks later and none of those room categories are shown.  Those same rooms are shown as 4D/3D on 2021 deck plans.  Can I assume that they are still going to be the same stateroom category?  

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@Ray Basically, this whole after final payment thing is new. I am going to say no because OBC is never cash....unless it was always cash. Normally OBC is a perk configured into fare, not real money that can be refunded. In this case, they are allowing you to get more for what you already spent but not a refund. So I am unsure in this case because time are unprecedented but if RCCI cancels the cruise, they may adjust the reprice to revert it back to the FCC or refund. I would call your TA or RCCI to see as there are a lot of variables to contend with.

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