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We waited and did not receive any direct notification either. At the point where we became uncomfortable hearing nothing regarding what is happening with the Epic, we simply called and asked what our options were (that was 2 days ago - Friday). After we talked it over between ourselves we called back today (Sunday) and accepted the offer.

Another Epic port currently considered "at risk" per the news report below is Cyprus. Depending how this all escalates, ports in Turkey may not be friendly either. We have decided not to wait to see how this escalates, and have accepted NCL's offer of 100% Future Cruise Credit plus refund of taxes and excursions, and have cancelled our cruise. We understand everyone's disappointment and our hearts and prayers go out to everyone in Israel or who has family in Israel. Be safe everyone. One additional point that NCL conveyed directly to us is that the FCC will not be posted until closer to actual departure date, and due to the significant number of people who have already cancelled, NCL will make their ultimate decision on whether cruise happens at all based on some magic number of the passengers that remain. Unfortunately, for all of us who were hoping day after day after day that there would be an official announcement, it may still be a while.

Another Epic port currently considered "at risk" per the news report below is Cyprus. Depending how this all escalates, ports in Turkey may not be friendly either. We have decided not to wait to see how this escalates, and have accepted NCL's offer of 100% Future Cruise Credit plus refund of taxes and excursions, and have cancelled our cruise. We understand everyone's disappointment and our hearts and prayers go out to everyone in Israel or who has family in Israel. Be safe everyone. One additional point that NCL conveyed directly to us is that the FCC will not be posted until closer to actual departure date, and due to the significant number of people who have already cancelled, NCL will make their ultimate decision on whether cruise happens at all based on some magic number of the passengers that remain. Unfortunately, for all of us who were hoping day after day after day that there would be an official announcement, it may still be a while.