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Planning a New England Canada cruise for my mom.  Finalizing this week and can't decide between the first and second week of October. Mom loves the change of leaf color (Florida so not much color ever here!) so leaning towards the second week of October (week of the 8th) so we might see some color change. I know that some things start to close around this time though, so I am unsure what to do.  Thoughts or suggestions I might not have considered. 

Itinerary/Ports:

Newport, Rhode Island 6am-4pm

Portland, Maine 10am-7pm

Bar Harbor 8am-5pm

Saint John Bay of Fundy, Canada 9:15 am-9:05 pm

Halifax, Canada 2:30pm-11pm

5 minutes ago, klfrodo said:

I'll try to help but I really concur with TheOldBear that using a broker (it doesn't cost any more than on your own and they do answer questions, help find the better fit for your needs, and will provide help with filing claims if you need it) I use TripInsuranceStore and if you call them, they are very helpful.

 

To your question. $100K is what I look for. I also choose a "Primary" vs. "Secondary".

 

By your question in general, I will add that even if medical care is needed, in most cases, you will have to provide a credit card to receive care when outside the US. Travel Insurance is reimbursement only. In rare instances, the insurance company may or may not provide a letter to the provider upon request of proof of ability to pay. This is a question that a broker can help with.

Thanks, very helpful.   I actually selected a plan with a 250K primary and $1M evac. after alot of research. I was trying to get an idea of what others typically do.  I have the ability to pay whatever needed upfront and have that end covered. 

I don't plan to use a broker.  I am doing research multiple places and will make a decision this week.  Thanks for your opinion though. 

I am taking my mom on a cruise. She is 82.  What is the minimum medical insurance I should carry.  We will be in Canada on part of the cruise so want to be sure she is covered.  Thanks! 

Nationwide Cruise Choice. You can buy up until final payment for an additional cost and get 75% back if you cancel. 

https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/news/coronavirus-set-near-panic-among-travelers-del-rio-says

I’ve noticed many suites on the sailing out of Southampton that were sold out are now available. 

2 minutes ago, GeezerCouple said:

 

Wow.

 

To me (and I am no expert on insurance and I'm not an attorney) that sounds like *changing* the terms of a contract after both parties have agreed to it.

I wonder how that would hold up... (or do you have any knowledge/experience about this issue?).

 

Thanks very much.

GC

I just said the same thing, but not as nice. 

This seems insane to me. Since when do you buy an insurance policy and the company can change the rules when they decide it might be too expensive for them. Maybe the affected cruisers need to lawyer up and start challenging this. If I have a policy and its not in the documents, I don't see how that is legal or ethical. 

I called and talked to the Nationwide claims department who reviewed the policy. She said that we would be covered medically if we were to need medical care during our trip. There are no pandemic/epidimic exclusions in the policy documents. 

I purchased Nationwide Cruise Choice policy with CFAR today for a cruise this summer in Europe. (Have 10 days I review it) I picked it because it was the only insurance with cancel for any reason and preexisting condition Waiver  Available if purchased before final payment. I am trying to figure out if it will cover us medically? There is no mention of pandemic or epidemic in the exclusions, so does that mean we would be covered? This is all so confusing! 

How is it legal for us to purchase one product and be delivered something different? 

5:30 for most. Teppanyaki I was able to book at 5:15, and Ocean Blue I couldn't get before 6.  

On our Bliss sailing Havana is 7:30 and 10:00 and Jersey Boys is 7:30 and 10:30. We do dinner at 5:30 before the 7:30 show. 

3 hours ago, Unibok said:

Does anyone know who the smaller independent excursion was? I appreciate the outpouring for Michelle, but she is not the only operator in Ketchikan. We know Taquan was involved, but who was the other one?

The other Floatplane company was Mountain Air Service. 

I know!! Waiting patiently for Jade. They take forever!!!!

45 minutes ago, TheDougOut said:

 

There’s no thermal spa.  I’ll post some photos of what’s in the spa.

Thanks for confirming! Have a great time. 

Just now, Lucinarei said:

We're looking at both of these cruises as well, and had the same question- thanks for asking it! I'm still hoping they will offer something similar to the Spirit itineraries for this coming summer... 15 days out of Southampton or Stockholm. Those are perfect for us in all but the timing (summer '19 versus '20).

It's funny you say that, as we are hoping of the same, but want to reserve this so we have something we want to see. This looks like a great itinerary and Ive heard great things about the Escape. We are still holding out that the rest of the 2020 itineraries will show in the next 2 weeks. Last year they showed up early May. 

3 minutes ago, Port Power said:



As previously mentioned, Rostock was very interesting and we enjoyed our walking tour there, from churches to city parks.  Lots of cafes and bars.  If you like the rest of the itinerary as well, go for it..  This one different port is just as good as Warnemunde.

Great to know! Thank you. 

20 minutes ago, TheDougOut said:

Andy going over the extent of Joy’s refurbishment & westernization...

 

 

Any word on confirming no thermal spa. Was hoping they might add something smaller scale, but not expecting it. 

4 minutes ago, Port Power said:

 

Are you sure the ship actually docks at Rostock?  Warnemunde is where the larger ships usually dock.  Rostock is further down river, reached by a ferry.  Warnemunde is extremely pretty, interesting to stroll and go to the beach.  Rostock is a university town, also very interesting and worth booking a walking tour.  More history there.

Yes, sure its Rostock. All cruises in 2020 go to Warnemunde but this one. These dates work best, but was wondering if it was a good itinerary with the change in port. 

We are looking at a Baltic Cruise on NCL and there are two itineraries for the Escape. Identical except one docks in Warnemunde and one docks in Rostock. The Itinerary docking in Rostock is very slightly higher in price. Is one preferred over the other? 

Thanks! 

Do you have precheck or clear? That would also expedite security screening. 

19 minutes ago, vwlmember said:

I cannot as I had the reduced airfare perk and they already rescheduled my flight for 5/7.

Did they reschedule your flight with your permission, or did they just change it? 

2 hours ago, vwlmember said:

Just informed by NCL that the 4/27 Getaway transatlantic has been shortened from 12 days to 10 days and we will not go to Brussels and LeHarve.  This is so disappointing I cannot even begin to explain. Not getting to see Normandy, the only reason I booked this cruise, is devastating.  Although they are refunding 25% of the cruise price and any scheduled shore excursions, I am done with NCL.  Our last cruise on the Escape had issues for us and they were not willing to help us with a huge medical bill incurred by an issue they should have addressed.

 

Could you take the Chunnel or fly easyjet and still go see Normandy with the extra days?