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I just can't with the FB roll call groups anymore. I have never heard so much complaining(going to use another word, but it wasn't nice.) The posts are: Why are we paying for an 8 night cruise if we're only getting 7 (12Apr) Um, OBC which is more than port fees and taxes. Now, there's lots of complaining that RoyalUp bids are being cancelled. And, people cancelling. Another post, someone says "why would they want to sail half full"? Seriously, you see a few posts of people cancelling and you've decided it's "half". And, my favorite, those losing their minds that Nassau is the port cancelled. Not missing much there lol. Nassau is being cancelled because the ship has to be back one day early and it's the last port. To keep Nassau they'd have to shuffle the entire itinerary (which others have pointed out). People seem to forget why this is all happening. An entire economy is being damaged and people lost their lives, but geez, don't cancel Nassau.

People on FB roll calls are reporting calling and cancelling and being given full refunds. We like Amtrak for Bayonne, but it doesn't work as well for Norfolk (requires a bus transfer in Newport News). With my mom living down in NN/Yorktown area, we drive down there every few weeks anyway. I've done it many times by myself as well as with DH.

Okay. My DH is a retired US Navy Captain and as a reservist had one of his Change of Commands on the Wisconsin. Point was the ratios are different than cruise ships.

Us too. We even made a hotel reservation a couple of days ago in Elizabeth just in case. Cancelled now of course.

Well, since they have no idea when the port of Baltimore will be open to them, what are they supposed to put there? I've seen posts by people who obviously have zero idea about how long it will take to do underwater demo, move all the debris, redredge and then inspect and reopen the channel.

Most Naval vessels are much narrower (width to length ratio) than cruise ships.

Well, there won't be 5000 passengers to "turn around" but a parade like that would be an issue. Vision is leaving for drydock from there. There is no cruise booked until the end of May after our 12-19 April one. There will be somewhere around 2,000 cruise passengers debarking, depending on how many cancel. I've seen a few posts of people who already have cancelled.

This is an emergency situation.

Carnival's doing it on Sunday. It just means chartering what they can find.

Those onboard will be receiving a letter about that. Pretty sure they will be bussed back to Baltimore just like Carnival is doing.

My sister just volunteered to take us on 4 April and pick us up on19 April. They know Norfolk really well as they've lived in the Yorktown/NN area for over 35 years.

Not directly, but what difference does it make? You think they want to shorten it and pay out OBC? People are cancelling. That's fine with me. I love a ship that isn't full.

Nope. Legend leaves for a TA on 15 April. Read the email I posted. It says why they are ending it a day early.

Scroll up a bit. I posted the emails for 4 and 12 April.

You normally only get port fees and taxes back for a missed port. OBC is more than that. We're fine with it. There are people upset that we're missing Nassau and still going to Charleston. Charleston is much nicer lol.

Isn't that the same thing?

They are giving OBC. Read down the 12 April email.

They are. We're on both it's been confirmed by email. Set Sail passes also say Norfolk which was reported before Royal sent the emails.

About Your Upcoming Travels Dear Guest, We’re excited to welcome you onboard Vision of the Seas for our April 4th, 2024, sailing! Before we set sail, we have some very important updates to share with you. After the recent bridge collapse, Baltimore will not be prepared to safely embark guests on April 4th, 2024. After exploring all options, Norfolk, Virginia was the best temporary alternate home port for Vision of the Seas. We’re terribly sorry for the unexpected change, your safety is always our highest priority. Please see our revised Vision of the Seas April 4th, 2024, itinerary below. Check-In All guests must proceed directly to the Port of Norfolk to check-in for our cruise. Space in the terminal can only accommodate a specific number of guests, so it’s critical that you adhere to your arrival time! Check-in will be from 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM. All guests should be checked in and onboard by 4:00 PM. So, please arrive no later than 3:30 PM. Please see the address below. One Waterside Drive, Norfolk, Virginia, 23510 Flights & Travel Guests who booked flights and/or transfers through Royal Caribbean International that have been impacted will have arrangements rescheduled for them automatically. Our teams will provide you with your updated transfer details via email. If you’ve pre-purchased your air and transfers independently, please reach out to your carrier to arrange alternate accommodations. If you currently have pre-scheduled transportation for your arrival (such as a flight, train ticket, or rental car) and incur a change fee, we will cover up to $200 USD per person for domestic changes or up to $400 USD per person for international changes. Any new travel that you may need to purchase (flights, bus, train, or mileage) we will reimburse up to $200 USD. Please send your receipts to RoyalGuestRelations@rccl.com for review and reimbursement. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to welcoming you onboard Vision of the Seas! Sincerely, Aurora Yera-Rodriguez AVP | Guest Experience Royal Caribbean International

About Your Upcoming Travels Dear Guest, We’re excited to welcome you onboard Vision of the Seas for our April 12th, 2024, sailing! Before we set sail, we have some very important updates to share with you. After the recent bridge collapse, Baltimore will not be prepared to safely embark guests on April 12th, 2024. After exploring all options, Norfolk, Virginia was the best temporary alternate home port for Vision on the Seas. Unfortunately, we will need to shorten our cruise by one day and return to Norfolk on April 19th, 2024, instead of coming home on the April 20th, 2024. Additionally, as a result of the time and distance impact, we need to skip our visit to Nassau, Bahamas. We’re terribly sorry for the unexpected change, your safety is always our highest priority. Below, please find our revised Vision of the Seas April 12th, 2024, itinerary. Check-In All guests must proceed directly to the Port of Norfolk to check-in for your cruise. Space in the terminal can only accommodate a specific number of guests, so it’s critical that you adhere to your arrival time! Check-in will be from 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM. All guests should be checked in and onboard by 4:00 PM. So, please arrive no later than 3:30 PM. Please see the address below. One Waterside Drive, Norfolk, Virginia, 23510 Flights & Travel Guests with booked flights and/or transfers through Royal Caribbean International that have been impacted will have arrangements rescheduled for them automatically. Our teams will provide you with your updated transfer details. If you’ve pre-purchased your air and transfers independently, please reach out to your carrier to arrange alternate accommodations. If you currently have pre-scheduled transportation for your arrival (such as a flight, train ticket, or rental car) and incur a change fee, we will cover up to $200 USD per person for domestic changes or up to $400 USD per person for international changes. Any new travel that you may need to purchase (flights, bus, train, or mileage) we will reimburse up to $200 USD. Please send your receipts to RoyalGuestRelations@rccl.com for review and reimbursement. Compensation Details To make up for this last-minute change, we’re providing you with an Onboard Credit(OBC) for the adjusted itinerary. $75 USD for Interior $100 USD for Ocean View staterooms $200 USD for Balcony staterooms $250 USD for Suites $25 USD for 3rd or more guests Additionally, we will provide: A refund for any pre-purchased Royal Caribbean shore excursions for Nassau. A one-day pro-rated refund for any packages that are charged daily (ex. Beverage, VOOM, and Dining Packages) Guests who pre-paid gratuities will receive a 1-day pro-rated refund as an OBC. Please note, these Onboard Credits can be used anywhere onboard, and any remaining, refundable amounts at the end of our sailing will be reimbursed to your card on file in up to 14 business days. Loyalty You'll receive loyalty points for the original sail nights, instead of the nights sailed. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to welcoming you onboard Vision of the Seas! Sincerely, Aurora Yera-Rodriguez AVP | Guest Experience Royal Caribbean International

Yes, we got ours at 455 pm and others have reported and posted them on FB.

Nothing in the emails mentions refunds. Carnival did't offer it.

Yep as we're on both we received both emails. We are going to my Mom's in the Yorktown/NN area on Wed. We then plan to park at the Norfolk airport and catch a cab from there as there's limited port parking and we don't want to chance it. There's a chance my BIL may take us too (DS and DBIL live in Yorktown) as it's not that far and we've taken and picked them up from the airport up here a couple of times. For the 12 April it'll now be 7 days and we'll receive OBC and skip Nassau (no big deal as we've been there many time and will be on the first leg)

Our set sail passes say Norfolk. Kind of surprised.

Our set sail passes for4 April all say Norfolk now. Several people have reported it.