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Just now, anaivali said:

Getaway 4/12 sail is ok??

Good question because that one now shows as completely sold out like those that have been canceled. 

Has anyone successfully applied the FCC they received to another cruise they already have on deposit?  We’re thinking of trying to book one while trying to go through the cancel process to secure one of the few rooms left available that we’re interested in but don’t want to do so if we can’t use the credit for it later. Unfortunately their FAQ doesn’t answer this. Hopefully someone here has already attempted this today. 

1 hour ago, julig22 said:

Pretty sure you are right on the money.  Nothing you have in place now will carry-over to the next cruise.  So get your gratuities, DSC charges, pre-paid excursions and any other extras you ordered refunded while you can.  You can always add them back if you don't cancel.  But you will pay the prevailing rate for DSC, just as you will probably pay increased costs for your replacement cruise.

Yes, and good luck using your credit to book the same value cruise without having to reach back into your wallet for a ton more money. I was looking into future cruises when the new policy came out and found out same April cruise that’s coming up in just over 60 days that’s scheduled again next year. It’s 150% of the cost of this year. So if I want to cancel and then get the exact same thing for next year, I have to pay 50% more for the privilege of being able to use my credit, and letting them hold onto a ton of my money and earn interest on it for well over a year instead of me.  To me I’m not really getting full credit there am I?  I’m sure they’ll be happy to point out some nice room down grades available or shorter cruises. So it’s really a pretty big penalty for canceling. 
 

do far it sounds like the screening processes have been good and the ships have been kept clean. It’s just a matter of if you happen to be on the one that the government decides to park off the coast for some time and can deal with that. So far it’s not a high probability but I’m not thrilled to hear the president make comments like “I’m not letting those people back on land because I don’t like how that will make the numbers look”. 
 

I think we may know more in the next few days as some better plans start to form from the cruise industry. Since this future credit offer isn’t making any decision easy. 

Should be interesting as to what the cruise industry and the government have come to an "agreement" on as to how they are going to handle this.  Because although it's nice that NCL has finally stepped up with something, as I'm starting to look at future bookings to be prepared for what to do with our upcoming April cruise I'm not too happy with what is looking like a money grab here.  Basically what they are really doing is holding onto our money now (the credit instead of the full cash refund) so they can earn interest on it instead of us, and then when we want to have access to that credit in the future to book another cruise, from what I'm seeing online, we are going to have to be prepared to accept something far less in value or be prepared to pay significantly more to get the same value.  Our cruise in April of this year, for the same cruise next year will cost 50% more.  So if I were to call up on 3/10 and ask to "cancel" our cruise and let's book it for next year, same exact room and same exact week/ship, they are going to tell me that will be another $4,400 please.  Really??  Are you going to apply the interest you will be earning on my $8,800 that you'll be holding for me toward that?   I'm sorry, but if they want to give us a credit, it should be good for the same exact value (same destination/ship/length of time/room type), not so they can jack up the rates on all future cruises, hold onto all of our money now so they are protected and we are all out our money unless we want to give them even more money for the same thing we already paid in full for at a future date.

I'm sorry if I don't find that generous.  Sure, if I canceled last week I would have lost everything.  Maybe in 72 hours things will change again and they will be forced to refund money as an option.  At least I have time to wait, I feel sorry for those who do not.  

I would not wait until you get on the ship to finalize your specialty restaurant reservations. We were just on the Escape last week and were lucky to have made some reservations before the actual cruise. Based on how many people booked with an included dining plan upgrade, pretty much no specialty restaurants that took reservations had any openings the entire cruise once you got on board. To us it appeared as if they over extended the offer for upgraded dining and simply could not accommodate everyone. The only thing we were able to book on the cruise was the Brat Pack show at the Supper Club. The show was excellent, but I personally didn't care for the set menu they were serving that evening.

Is Howl at the Moon for adults only or are children allowed to watch the dueling pianos?