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So a rocket accidentally hit Taba, Egypt today which is close to Aqaba. Luckily it only injured 6, but no one was killed. Another one hit a town near by in Egypt. Apparently accidental. Some news agencies are saying from Yemen and some are saying they don't know. I am hoping these developments will convince Regent to change its position.

Azamara Journey sailing on 10/27 sailing - similar route - ending in Dubai has allowed its passengers (who want to) to move their bookings to another date.

I understand both sides. But the information a few posts up is new to me. When NCL Holdings Oceania passengers on Riviera on the same route at the end of November are permitted to move their bookings to another cruise, but Regent passengers cannot . . . Well that one just feels bad. I know O and R are different operations and they can have different policies . . . just saying. With the activity in the Red Sea today, I think some hard decisions are coming for us. We are beginning to think about taking a big financial loss. When the ground war starts the heat may even go up further - we are set to fly out in 15 days. I do hope for safety and peace for all of those humans in Gaza and Israel who would love the luxury of having this problem. That is not lost on me.

No feathers ruffled. All points of view welcome. I agree about the ports bit. My issue is not with missing ports. Been there and done that so I get it. It is with the generalized uncertainty/ instability in the travel route that must be taken as this is a world cruise to get to Dubai. Through the Suez, Down the Red Sea and up the Straight of Hormuz. The Voyager was never going this route. I have been to many of these places on land so I am not fussed about the normal general ME uncertainty. This is a bit more than anyone could reasonably have expected. My note on the Greek ports was an aside. It was not meant as a reason to allow changing the cruise. I can see how the comment did distract from my point. If the ship skipped Egypt and Jordan ports due to safety that would not be my gripe. I can always stay on the boat if I wish to anyway. I do agree that is always the risk of cruising. I knew when booking that Israel is hit or miss. No issue with that. My point was that given the current circumstances, the travel route itself will not be so enjoyable for me. Others mileage may vary, but I suspect I am not alone. Of course this isn’t Regent’s fault. I also never suggested they should compensate airfare as that would be unreasonable under the circumstances. I also never suggested a refund - again that would be unreasonable. I haven’t even hinted at a partial refund. Simply suggesting to rebook on another cruise. I understand contracts and I know what I am getting into when I sign one. By the right thing I simply mean a compromise they do not have to make for long term goodwill in an understanding of this unusual situation. It is done all the time in many businesses relationships. I hope you don’t get flamed! If you do I will give you my fire extinguisher. Many valid points to be made on both sides of the argument.

Zak477 - we are on this cruise as well. We have been to Greek Isles many times on land based trips. We would prefer to change cruises and would do so immediately if allowed to transfer booking to another cruise. It would be lovely if Regent would do the right thing on this one. While I always expected Israel ports may not happen, I did not expect something with this intensity. Even thought the odds favor a safe trip, it won’t be enjoyable given all the circumstances.