Rare dronnygirl Posted March 10, 2020 #251 Share Posted March 10, 2020 This could make sense if it's true. We have been watching prices on a late May cruise and suddenly there's loads of availability. If so many people have cancelled it could be cheaper for cruise lines to call it a day for a while, must be a massive headache for them logistically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pensioncruiser Posted March 10, 2020 #252 Share Posted March 10, 2020 I think a majority of us would be happy if this is correct, we don't go till June so have a couple of weeks, but you are doing a nice cruise in an area 🤞that's not to bad. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsails9 Posted March 10, 2020 #253 Share Posted March 10, 2020 I have just come off the phone talking to someone on the tui coronavirus phone line about my cruise from Cyprus, It goes to Israel for 2 days and no one in the office even knew about Israel being in lock down, basically we have just got to wait until they get there act together so I hope this news about them cancelling all cruises is correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono75 Posted March 10, 2020 #254 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Thanks, I do want to go, we've done five cruises in the last four or so years and love it. All with Thomson/Marella. I've done most of the Canaries before on regular hols, but as it also does Maderia and La Gomera that I've not seen before and I like the other places too. Not sure if I want it to be true or not to be honest. I think the Italy situation is a big factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkingphoto Posted March 10, 2020 #255 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Just now, jono75 said: Thanks, I do want to go, we've done five cruises in the last four or so years and love it. All with Thomson/Marella. I've done most of the Canaries before on regular hols, but as it also does Maderia and La Gomera that I've not seen before and I like the other places too. Not sure if I want it to be true or not to be honest. I think the Italy situation is a big factor. I'm a bit like you, one moment I want to get my money back and do something else until all this blows over. Then a moment later I really hope it goes ahead, partly because I've already paid 199 euros for my Monaco GP Practice day tickets. But then, that might not go ahead either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinyork Posted March 10, 2020 #256 Share Posted March 10, 2020 (edited) The news today said that in two weeks the Uk will be like Italy is now which if true would mean no port will allow Uk passengers in and if those from Italy are denied boarding currently then UK guests would be denied boarding as well. If this is true it makes a lot of sense. It would then force the other Uk cruise lines to follow suit. Edited March 10, 2020 by kevinyork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howmuch! Posted March 10, 2020 #257 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Some info that might be useful - we joined the Dream in Malaga Sunday. Nothing to sign at checkin (surprised) just a verbal ' no' to all relevant questions, and a temperature check of forehead before embarking. Casablanca also want a signed declaration from each passenger confirming similar questions, before we arrive Friday 13th!. So far no issues on ship, and no-one denied boarding (unless it's been kept quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pensioncruiser Posted March 10, 2020 #258 Share Posted March 10, 2020 17 minutes ago, rkingphoto said: Monaco GP Practice day tickets. Wow cruise and F1 think I would risk it for that but Mrs PC might have something to say. Hope you get to enjoy it. 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daftlad Posted March 10, 2020 #259 Share Posted March 10, 2020 (edited) 43 minutes ago, redsails9 said: I have just come off the phone talking to someone on the tui coronavirus phone line about my cruise from Cyprus, It goes to Israel for 2 days and no one in the office even knew about Israel being in lock down, basically we have just got to wait until they get there act together so I hope this news about them cancelling all cruises is correct. Your post sums up matters beautifully. The amount of contradictory comments coming out from all and sundry is so frustrating. Your cruise maybe the one we're booked on, 1st April out of Limassol. Seems Bethlehem is one place on lockdown, which for me is a deal breaker. It was Bethlehem that made me choose this cruise. If that is the case, then that gives grounds for a conversation I need to have with TUI. Edit: Just looked up Jewish News and the Prime Minister has decreed visitors from abroad to Israel will be quarantined for 14 days. Make of that what you will. Edited March 10, 2020 by Daftlad update Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluewater2111 Posted March 10, 2020 #260 Share Posted March 10, 2020 I can't get through to the line, waited 20 mins then gave up! The website is still saying all other cruises bar those listed are going ahead, I wished we had some clarity as others have said we'll be like Italy in a week or so and that's when we are about to sail. Feeling very frustrated at not knowing, gutted we may not be but also relieved in a way as it's making me really anxious!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono75 Posted March 10, 2020 #261 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Took me about 10 mins to get through earlier. I would have thought they would have made a statement online by now unless they still want people to book later date cruises. My cruise is still available to book. She did seem pretty sure when she read her memo, I was surprised so she read her memo again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwgolf Posted March 10, 2020 #262 Share Posted March 10, 2020 1 hour ago, rodndonna said: This was news I saw dated yesterday ...so just Asia listed there ... In a tweet, TUI said: "Due to the restrictive measures now in place for cruise ships across Asia we have taken the difficult decision to cancel all Marella Cruises due to sail to the region. The key bit here is "due to sail to the region". If that bit's missed out, then it would mean all Marella cruises are cancelled. Has the agent misread the memo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MX-Drew Posted March 10, 2020 #263 Share Posted March 10, 2020 1 minute ago, vwgolf said: The key bit here is "due to sail to the region". If that bit's missed out, then it would mean all Marella cruises are cancelled. Has the agent misread the memo? At this moment I would bet that is the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodndonna Posted March 10, 2020 #264 Share Posted March 10, 2020 2 minutes ago, MX-Drew said: At this moment I would bet that is the case. That's what I am thinking .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono75 Posted March 10, 2020 #265 Share Posted March 10, 2020 It does sound very much like what the agent said without the last part, I'm thinking she was wrong now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinyork Posted March 10, 2020 #266 Share Posted March 10, 2020 3 minutes ago, jono75 said: It does sound very much like what the agent said without the last part, I'm thinking she was wrong now. It wouldn’t be the first time they were wrong, though I hope they are not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsails9 Posted March 10, 2020 #267 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Hi Daftlad, we are due to sail on the 25th march and we chose the cruise because it went to Israel and Egypt, Egypt got cancelled and now its almost certain for Israel to be cancelled so not very happy, When I phoned nobody seemed to know what was happening although the lad I spoke to did keep going to talk to his manager about it, but the manager didn't know what was going on so it's a just wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim The Scot Posted March 10, 2020 #268 Share Posted March 10, 2020 (edited) If someone at TUI/Marella told me tomorrow is Wednesday I wouldnt believe them We go in 10 weeks time and looking forward to it and of courses hoping its calmed down by then Edited March 10, 2020 by Jim The Scot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MX-Drew Posted March 10, 2020 #269 Share Posted March 10, 2020 1 minute ago, Jim The Scot said: If someone at TUI/Marella told me tomorrow is Wednesday I wouldnt believe them We go in 10 weeks time and looking forward to it and of courses hoping its calmed down by then The first point I totally agree with but the second, that just has to be wishful thinking. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwgolf Posted March 10, 2020 #270 Share Posted March 10, 2020 On a lighter side, I heard that a lot of people have randomly started to sing songs by the likes of Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby. Apparently the have the crooner virus. I'll get my coat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitalsign Posted March 10, 2020 #271 Share Posted March 10, 2020 (edited) QUOTE Just been on the phone to Marella trying trying to wangle a free upgrade considering the top cabin is now more than the price I've paid for a standard outside, to no avail. However, the girl on the phone said they had had a notice today that all Marella cruises are being stopped. I asked her if she was sure it was all of them and not just the Asian ones, she read her notice again and it says all. Surely this should say cheaper than not more than Just been on Travel Alerts on the TUI Website and their update today says only Discovery cruises cancelled until she reaches Dubai NO other cruises cancelled (as yet) Edited March 10, 2020 by Vitalsign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkingphoto Posted March 10, 2020 #272 Share Posted March 10, 2020 TBH I think Marella/Tui are handling this as well as can be expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skioncruises Posted March 10, 2020 #273 Share Posted March 10, 2020 We are due to fly to Tenerife on Friday 17 April. Got our etickets last week. Second week of cruise - Livorno, Civitavecchia, Naples. Waiting to hear what Marella are going to do. Just over 5 weeks and counting. Not looking too hopeful at the moment. Due to pay balance of June cruise in 3 weeks time. Would be nice if they made a decision before then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodndonna Posted March 10, 2020 #274 Share Posted March 10, 2020 5 minutes ago, rkingphoto said: TBH I think Marella/Tui are handling this as well as can be expected. I agree - pretty crazy scenario unfolding .. no no playbook for this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono75 Posted March 10, 2020 #275 Share Posted March 10, 2020 I asked on Twitter if they could confirm and I'm afraid the operator I spoke to was wrong. Sorry if I gave anyone false hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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