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Thanks for posting.

It is a shame that NCL put all those passengers at risk.

Thanks for posting.

With the way things are now and them saying we have not reached the peak yet I don't see any ships sailing in April.

It is great news but I agree I think more time is needed to see if they really are negative.

The November cruise I am looking at prices are still high.

Not knowing what the next couple of months will bring we will be staying close to home.

1 hour ago, chengkp75 said:

The ships can dock at commercial docks that just aren't set up for passengers, or anchor in major ports' anchorages.  The port prohibitions are on releasing large groups of passengers into the ports, not having the ships sit idle or anchored.

 

My belief, unless the cruise lines believe this will last longer than 30 days, is that the crew will remain onboard.  The cost of airline tickets to get them home and back to the ship at start up, would offset the payroll savings, and keep continuity onboard, so there is not a large "start up" again, taking more time.  By international law, they will receive the minimum wage set, and perhaps all of their normal wage.  Those who are at the end of their contract will be allowed to leave (if they can get travel), but their positions will not be refilled until closer to starting up again.

 

If they are sent home, I believe (its been a while since I saw a cruise ship employee contract) that the language in it, and in the MLC 2006 labor convention requires that in the event of the ship being laid up, they get paid until the normal end of their contract, which is also why I think they will remain onboard.

Thank you for this info.

I have a friend that is a travel agent and she was notified of all cruise cancellations.

I feel bad for all these people that have to leave the ship and for all the people who aren't going to get paid because of this virus.

4 hours ago, marktwothousand said:

Wondering if I should try to get a refund for my 8 cruisenext just purchased 

If within the time period to cancel I would definitely get my money back. 

I think this is just the beginning. There are going to be a lot more port closures in the coming days.

I feel bad for all those people that are already in Honolulu. Most people go a couple of days ahead of time.

There goes my end of May cruise.

As more things are shutting down and venues are closing, it is possible that other cruise lines will cancel. It may be just a matter of time.

Loads of cabins available for the end of the month due to cancellations but prices are much higher than before.

I think the other cruise lines will follow.

16 minutes ago, erdoran said:

According to Dr. Fauci, NIH, this is only the beginning, things are going to get MUCH worse.  Please help everyone out by cooperating and encouraging others to cooperate.  This isn’t a drill, this is real, and it’s something we have never ever seen in any of our lives.  Consider yourself blessed if the worst thing that happens to you is you have to cancel for FCC, or NCL cancels on you.  

I agree!

WOW this is really crazy.

My husband and I both get at least  3 a week each. I don't even look at them, they go right in the garbage. Cut back on the brochures and lower the prices. 

Unfortunately it is not a good time to travel. Better safe than sorry.

I'm sure that cruises in the next couple of weeks will be emptier now that the cancellation policy has changed.

Write a letter to the CEO, mail it certified.

Thanks for posting.

It's a shame you can't cancel without penalty. If you go on your cruise try to have a good time and hope all remain healthy.