Referendum

What are the implications, if any, for UK cruises now that we are no longer EU members?

What are the implications, if any, for UK cruises now that we are no longer EU members?

Nothing, I expect.

The falling pound may be the only issue, but that is always an issue.

Bought my euros a month ago, just in case!

You MIGHT need more Visas?

You MIGHT need more Visas?

That's true, more border controls/ customs?

I doubt that cruising will be greatly affected - apart from price rises if the Pound doesn't stabilise.

However, Cruise and Stay holidays could be affected to a larger degree. Hotels here in Spain are already saying that priority block bookings will be given to tour companies from EU countries next year rather than British tour operators and I can see countries such as Greece, Portugal and Italy following suit. They are no longer reliant on British business as several countries still in the EU - especially Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and the EU Scandinavian countries - have been canvassing for higher occupancy levels for years.

What are the implications, if any, for UK cruises now that we are no longer EU members?

It's a minimum 2 years negotiations before we can get out.

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I doubt that cruising will be greatly affected - apart from price rises if the Pound doesn't stabilise.

 

However, Cruise and Stay holidays could be affected to a larger degree. Hotels here in Spain are already saying that priority block bookings will be given to tour companies from EU countries next year rather than British tour operators and I can see countries such as Greece, Portugal and Italy following suit. They are no longer reliant on British business as several countries still in the EU - especially Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and the EU Scandinavian countries - have been canvassing for higher occupancy levels for years.

I can't see this at all, they may say it, but they won't be turning the revenue that we bring away.

I can't see this at all, they may say it, but they won't be turning the revenue that we bring away.

They won't be turning away revenue! The hotels will just be full of non-Brits instead of the usual UK guests - and the Belgians, Dutch and Scandinavians supposedly spend more per day in resort than Brit guests do which is better for the local economy. Contrary to what we would like to believe, the Brits are no longer the most popular guests here especially as many local traders blame them, maybe incorrectly, for the massive increase in AI hotels.

They won't be turning away revenue! The hotels will just be full of non-Brits instead of the usual UK guests - and the Belgians, Dutch and Scandinavians supposedly spend more per day in resort than Brit guests do which is better for the local economy. Contrary to what we would like to believe, the Brits are no longer the most popular guests here especially as many local traders blame them, maybe incorrectly, for the massive increase in AI hotels.

A quarter of all holiday makers in Spain are British. By far the biggest contributor to the Spanish tourism sector. If they could suddenly fill the hotels with a client base that spends more money it would of happened a long time ago whether EU residents or not.

I can't see this at all, they may say it, but they won't be turning the revenue that we bring away.

I agree they definitely won't turn revenue away. Neither will it affect Ex Pats living there imagine how must they must spend in other countries on food,drink,utilities,etc. etc.

Anyway other countries EG France ,Germany,Netherlands are all contemplating leaving the EU now.

and to cheer all you up !

Stevie:)

if u do not laugh at this then you need to see a doctor :D

I don't need to see a doctor! Loved that Stevie.[emoji3]

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Apologies if my input has offended.

None taken at all! Just a lively discussion! More importantly to me at this moment is deciding if I should do Capri on our own for €86 or the Thomson excursion for about £120! Of course, the euro price may alter in value according to the exchange rate!

Apologies if my post came across a bit harsh, it wasn't meant that way.

It's been a long week hasn't it?

At least Roy Hodgson had a decent plan of getting us out of Europe :)

and to cheer all you up !

 

Stevie:)

if u do not laugh at this then you need to see a doctor :D

Ha ha Stevie, brilliant :)

Apologies if my input has offended.

How have you offended anyone ?

No need for apologies.

Having said that, I also question that the Spanish tourist trade movers and shakers will want to treat Brits as lesser customers. It's all about supply and demand, not the country in which potential customers are resident.

That issue apart, there are huge matters resulting from the fallout of the referendum result which will impact on travel and holidays etc.

For example, EasyJet are making noises about relocating from Luton to Switzerland, and I would bet that's not an idle threat.

It's now almost inevitable IMO that Scotland will seek a second referendum on Independence and this time there may well be a Yes vote.

Border controls and immigration processes either way between Scotland and England about to come ?

It's a mess to sort out.

 

 

Border controls and immigration processes either way between Scotland and England about to come ?

 

It's a mess to sort out.

Fine as long as there is a duty free each side of the border at Gretna LOL

I'd love to know of anyone who has been on holiday in the EU who has actually used their E111 cos from what I've seen everyone from Britain gets sent to private hospitals and aren't treated until they produce their travel insurance unlike when EU nationals visit Britain. It's a waste of time carrying the card.

I'd love to know of anyone who has been on holiday in the EU who has actually used their E111 cos from what I've seen everyone from Britain gets sent to private hospitals and aren't treated until they produce their travel insurance unlike when EU nationals visit Britain. It's a waste of time carrying the card.

True. E111 seems a waste of paper, or plastic anyway. You absolutely have to have travel insurance.

That brexit vote has already impacted on my cruising holidays. I am on NCL Epic in September and they use dollars in the casino. :(:(:(

At the end of all this nonsense things will either be essentially the same but with us not in the EU, the Norwegian model, or it is who knows for the british economy or even the EU in which case we will ALL be poorer, equals less cruises, less ships plus Visas ;)

Will TUI and Thomson airways relocate their Hq's

True. E111 seems a waste of paper, or plastic anyway. You absolutely have to have travel insurance.

Use your E111 in Norway, the Norwegian health service is better than private.