bruin66

They cancelled Saguenay out of what they felt was a necessity. According to their "Contract" with us, they didn't really have to offer any compensation, but they are. I realize it substitutes an extra sea day for a port, but we will live with it and enjoy the rest of the cruise.

The very important announcements are broadcast into the staterooms as well as the rest of the ship. The less important ones are not broadcast into the staterooms. Vista's management makes that decision.

I did have my TA check with O and was told it can be applied upon request with some paper work, as long as the cruise is not yet fully paid for. My future cruises are just deposits, with the first final payment due in late November, and this will reduce that payment by $1000. By the way, if you book a future cruise while on board, you will receive an extra $100 OBC and a lower deposit requirement.

Now you have an incentive to at least book a cheaper cruise. You have a year to do it and 2 years to take the cruise.

I prefer the $500 FCC, as we have have other cruises already booked which this can be applied to. That saves $1000 for us. In that case, I can sacrifice Saguenay.