North of 60 Posted February 17, 2018 #26 Share Posted February 17, 2018 It would be nice if one of the price-protected options was for the same sail date. (I know, that's hard to do for a 5 day cruise, but sometimes vacation dates are chosen for a very specific reason.) It would be nice if they would require charter groups to book the ship further in advance, say 18 months, to minimize the number of people booted off of a cruise. I agree - we booked this cruise and the following 9 night on Navigator to celebrate our 20th anniversary on Dec 6. It has been interesting going through travel sites looking for a cruise or B2B that will ensure we are onboard a ship on the 6th and not packing to leave on the 7th. MSC, with their status match option, is very high up on the list - although they are a little more pricey. My TA was insistent, up until a few days ago, that the sailing would go ahead. I was going to bet him gratuities vs doubling his commission that it would be cancelled. If cancelled, he pays gratuities for one of us. If it goes ahead, we will double his commission. I never tied him to that, so I lose again! Arrggghhh Chris in Inuvik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrclean3 Posted February 17, 2018 #27 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Tried today to book 3 rooms on Navigator Feb 1,2019 and Fed 15, 2019. Told both cruises on hold. Not taking any booking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachammo Posted February 17, 2018 #28 Share Posted February 17, 2018 We were on the canceled cruise last year and again this year, it's getting ridiculous!Everyone here on CC gives me a hard time when I book refundable back up cruises. We like having specific cabins (aft corner) and when you get chartered you don't have many options on location. $100 OBC doesn't ease the pain. I've had cruises taken away from me twice. Some on here have had multiple cruises cancelled. It will be on my terms going forward. [emoji41] Sent from my VS995 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrobo Posted February 17, 2018 #29 Share Posted February 17, 2018 It would be nice if one of the price-protected options was for the same sail date. (I know, that's hard to do for a 5 day cruise, but sometimes vacation dates are chosen for a very specific reason.) It would be nice if they would require charter groups to book the ship further in advance, say 18 months, to minimize the number of people booted off of a cruise. This is apparently the fifth year this Auto group have chartered this ship for the same 5 days in December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted February 17, 2018 #30 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Everyone here on CC gives me a hard time when I book refundable back up cruises. We like having specific cabins (aft corner) and when you get chartered you don't have many options on location. $100 OBC doesn't ease the pain. I've had cruises taken away from me twice. Some on here have had multiple cruises cancelled. It will be on my terms going forward. [emoji41] Sent from my VS995 using Tapatalk I'm with you on this one. We have had several chartered. Like I posted earlier we are still waiting to hear about our BR January 2019 cruise that is chartered (third year in a row for us on that ship). Fortunately I already have my back up cruise booked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrobo Posted February 17, 2018 #31 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Everyone here on CC gives me a hard time when I book refundable back up cruises. We like having specific cabins (aft corner) and when you get chartered you don't have many options on location. $100 OBC doesn't ease the pain. I've had cruises taken away from me twice. Some on here have had multiple cruises cancelled. It will be on my terms going forward. [emoji41] Sent from my VS995 using Tapatalk You are fortunate to be able to book refundable deposits. We do not get the same benefits as a rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ourusualbeach Posted February 17, 2018 #32 Share Posted February 17, 2018 I'm with you on this one. We have had several chartered. Like I posted earlier we are still waiting to hear about our BR January 2019 cruise that is chartered (third year in a row for us on that ship). Fortunately I already have my back up cruise booked. At the rate that yours are getting chartered you will have to come up with something other than “several”...perhaps multitude or plethora.:halo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted February 18, 2018 #33 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Doesn't this same dealership use the Brilliance of the Seas out of Tampa also? They need their own ship called Fuccillo of the Seas. Some of the sleaziest car commercials you will ever see on television or hear on the radio. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Annoying yes, but sleazy? Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster Posted February 18, 2018 #34 Share Posted February 18, 2018 I love it how cruise lines will always push folks to book early. Makes sense for them as more people who book early, the less need need to discount later to fill the ship. They will never publicize situations such as this though. The truth is that the further out you book, the greater the risk that your cruise can be cancelled because of a charter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster Posted February 18, 2018 #35 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Annoying yes, but sleazy? Why? I agree. Sleezy was a little harsh. Annoying is a reasonable description. I appreciate your feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorben-Hendrik Posted February 18, 2018 #36 Share Posted February 18, 2018 I live in the EU never heard this before so could you tell me where I can find this information Thanks Any lawyer handling travel related cases will help you. They are breaching EU consumer protection laws and the minimum compensation is 150% of the contract value + all actual costs. Contract has to be signed in the EU it does not matter where you live but where the contract was signed.... So if you used the US website you are not protected if you used an EU site you are fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tullers Posted February 19, 2018 #37 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Tried today to book 3 rooms on Navigator Feb 1,2019 and Fed 15, 2019. Told both cruises on hold. Not taking any booking. Those dates are the first ones scheduled after the dry dock - that may be the cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tullers Posted February 19, 2018 #38 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Any lawyer handling travel related cases will help you. They are breaching EU consumer protection laws and the minimum compensation is 150% of the contract value + all actual costs. Contract has to be signed in the EU it does not matter where you live but where the contract was signed.... So if you used the US website you are not protected if you used an EU site you are fine. I'm going to bet they didn't book via an EU source - which now explains why Europeans pay a premium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateUpNorth Posted February 19, 2018 #39 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Geez, missed it by *that* much. Leaving Dec 7th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeDee316 Posted February 19, 2018 #40 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Is this typical for RC? Feel like I've seen several threads lately about cruises being chartered. Boggles my mind that they can just do that. Is there a rule about when they do it? Like if it is a certain amount full they won't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 19, 2018 #41 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Is this typical for RC? Feel like I've seen several threads lately about cruises being chartered. Boggles my mind that they can just do that. Is there a rule about when they do it? Like if it is a certain amount full they won't? Happens quite often anymore. They can do it anytime they want, though normally it's pretty far in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callthepolis Posted February 23, 2018 #42 Share Posted February 23, 2018 I know the feeling, embarking on her December 7th.............:cool: Not so lucky for us...we are also on the 7th but b2b on the 2nd, struggling to find alternatives on the 2nd only 4 Nt on 3rd or flight change from the UK! Boo hiss to RCL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrobo Posted February 23, 2018 #43 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Not so lucky for us...we are also on the 7th but b2b on the 2nd, struggling to find alternatives on the 2nd only 4 Nt on 3rd or flight change from the UK! Boo hiss to RCL We were on the 23rd November and the 2nd Dec, got wind of this charter in December although RCCL would not admit it. We have now booked B2B on Adventure 24 November and 2nd December. RCCL have agreed to pay for extra night pre cruise so we don't change flights outbound. The OBC offered is not with them bothering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnamac123 Posted May 1, 2018 #44 Share Posted May 1, 2018 We are also on the Navigator Dec 7. I think the longer ones are less likely to be chartered. Note to self, don't book 7 nights or less. Also, never book the 5 day Navigator December 2-7ish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0rlan Posted November 2, 2018 #45 Share Posted November 2, 2018 (edited) On 2/16/2018 at 9:25 PM, CoupleUK said: $300 per person to cover international flight fee. Our last flight from the UK was over $700 each. What about the other $400 each we would lose? Flying from the UK means wed have to book a hotel the night before sailing - another $100-$150 lost. And if you choose to cancel you dont get anything? RCI get a better deal and guests get shafted. Well done Royal Caribbean NOT I can see this post was from a loooong while back but RCL have just put us in the same position so I'm wondering how you got on with compensation in the end. I have a thread on our situation here... https://www.cruise.co.uk/forum/forum/cruises-rants/general-cruise-grumbles/1247692-rcl-customer-service-fail Edited November 2, 2018 by 0rlan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Researcher Posted November 2, 2018 #46 Share Posted November 2, 2018 On 2/16/2018 at 11:10 PM, Ladysilver said: We went through this last year for the first time. It would have been my first 9-day cruise. It was very disappointing. So they have done this on 9 night cruises also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Researcher Posted November 2, 2018 #47 Share Posted November 2, 2018 On 2/17/2018 at 5:28 PM, Mrclean3 said: Tried today to book 3 rooms on Navigator Feb 1,2019 and Fed 15, 2019. Told both cruises on hold. Not taking any booking. That's because it's still in drydock getting the "Amplified" updates. https://www.*****.com/category/category/royal-amplified Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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