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6 hours ago, OSUZorba said:

If the parent chooses to take their kid on the ship...the ship is forcing the kids to be in close proximity to the potential carriers. This is less safe for the kids that don't have option to be vaccinated and increases the likelihood of an outbreak.

 

Again, I don't mind kids having more restrictions, but they shouldn't be grouped with the adults that couldn't care less if they make those around them sick. The best solution is to keep the plague rats off the ship altogether, not tell parents "well we have to cuddle the adults that act like children, so if your kid gets sick it's ultimately your fault."

You make a great point and certainly make a case for why parents should not cruise with their children right now. My guess is that the cruise line is focusing their attention on the desired passenger, the vaccinated one. They are not prohibiting children but they are not catering to them. I wouldn’t bring children on a cruise right now just for this reason. No matter what, unvaccinated children and adults are much more likely to spread the virus.   

5 minutes ago, Stevio said:

*WARNING* As of 13:30hrs... The Link that has just appeared on the UK site for a refund actually connects to "Suspended Sailings – Request to Keep My Future Cruise Credits" peace of mind page. and not the refund links posted above.

EXACTLY!!!  I accidentally filled out that form and then hit submit before realizing it was not a refund form (even though the NCL page said it was).  I have since then filled out the proper cancellation form.  Hopefully I don't get dinged for that error.  I have an email submitted to my NCL customer service rep to verify.

Just heard back from our NCL customer service rep by email and she said the next announcement of cruise cancellations will be going out later this week or early next week.

Fabulous advice from all of you! More money to spend on specialty restaurants and massages sound like a great deal and my daughter is thumbs up on this one! Thanks!!!

I am taking my daughter on a cruise to Iceland (first Celebrity cruise) for 10 nights in May 2018. It's her college graduation so we really want to do it up! I'm trying to compare the 3 classes of cabins to find out opinions on if price is worth it. Aqua class runs about 3149pp, concierge about 2349pp and veranda 2149. I've booked an Aqua because of the great reviews and nice perks but I'm thinking we could really do a lot more with the extra money by downgrading to concierge or veranda (more spa treatments, specialty restaurants, excursions, etc.). Is the extra money worth it or would you downgrade? If you would downgrade, would you say the extra 200pp for concierge is worth it? Thanks for your help!