Redrob123

I have a friend on that cruise, Sydney to Mumbai. Passengers onboard haven’t been told anything but the feeling is that it will end in Singapore.

Hello everyone, I have an opportunity to do Sydney to Taiwan segment on Sojourn in a couple of weeks. Have only cruised on old Crystal and most recently Silversea. Silversea has a solo program and there’s always opportunity to have a drink or dinner with solos or others. If there’s anyone on there at present I am interested to know what’s it like onboard a world cruise segment for a solo. Thanks

Thanks😀

Drron, can I contact you to find out how I go about claiming for disruption and distress. Mine is rmh654atgmail.

Yours is definitely pick one option but we have ticks against both which to me and everyone else here means both. I’m interested in the new ACCC rulings. Definitely had much distress and disruption as am in Bali in transit to Dubai. I only fly business class due to health issues and my TA says that they will probably only cover economy flight back to Australia even though my Mumbai to Brisbane that I have to cancel is in business. I am way out of pocket from this trip that they delayed cancelling. I’ll be looking for other cruise options after this debacle.

Yes, that’s the same letter I got. I have asked my TA to check with the US office to see what they say.

That’s what my letter says as well but Sydney office saying it’s one or the other.

My TA has said that they checked with supervisor and that is what they were told. The way I read it it definitely is for both. Even my TA said that she thinks I am right but Silversea in Australia doesn’t agree. Im not sure where to go from here? It’s devastating enough that it was cancelled last minute as I’m already in Bali. I wouldn’t have come if I wasn’t going to Dubai and now trying to get back home. I am out of pocket and now they are arguing about 20%. It was a lousy offer to start with.

January 26. Were you in this cruise and got the cancellation offer?

My TA has just informed me that the offer from Silversea for refund and 20% off 2024 cruise if either/or. The way I read it is that both are applicable. Has anyone been given other information that you can get both a refund and 20% off. Thanks

Thank you so much for your reply re solos. Makes me more interest to possibly explore their itineries.

Rather than starting a new post thought I would add to your topic as I also have a newbie question😀

I travel solo and am ex crystal and now Silversea. Every night Silversea hosts a meetup for solos then dinner plans can be made with the solo group or whatever you choose. Does Explora have anything in the evening for solos? Basically, how does Explora cater for their solos? I know they have a coffee chat meetup in the middle of the morning but anything in the evening? TIA😀

Wire transfer landed in my account today so they have started processing overseas claims. I’m in Australia.

I had an email from them last week when I asked as I hadn’t received any acknowledgment that my claim was valid. I am in Australia and was told that payment would be around first quarter and it would be via wire transfer. They would contact me closer to when the funds will be sent to get bank details.

I was on Spirit for 28 days in December and walk very early in the morning when the pool guys are putting chairs out. The worst offenders are the pool guys who put the towels and books on particular double loungers. The same books stay in the bar area and just moved to chair every morning when they set up.

Happy to report that my TA applied on Sunday and it came through on Monday. Still don’t understand why I couldn’t complete it on my iPad or other hotel computer I tried. I still remember pre Covid we were on the Crystal cruise originating in Mumbai cruise and pulling our hair out trying to get the visa done. Obviously things haven’t changed too much since then.

Good to hear that processing only took a few days. One of the reasons I left it so late was because of the 30 day rule. Fingers crossed that I am one of the lucky ones as I am in transit and would be devastated if I couldn’t board as this is my first SS after Crystal fiasco.

Thanks for all your info. My brilliant TA was able to do my online application which is now pending so she can troubleshoot for me now. Fingers crossed it is approved sooner rather than later.

Thank you. Didn’t realise that you could get evisa. Now I am really worried. I wonder if an agent is able to get it quicker?

Evisa takes maximum 3 days. Different from UK and Canadian visa Which isn’t evisa.

Luckily I can get evisa which doesn’t take time. I’m usually more organised and would have applied earlier but life got in the way.

Thanks for reply. I think the only answer is a computer.

I am asked this question on SS facebook page so will also ask here. I am on Dubai to Mumbai and trying to apply for Indian evisa. Tearing my hair in frustration out as every time I save the info and go back to partially completed application all the info from page 2 has disappeared so can’t go any further without filling out the form yet again. Have tried numerous browsers but I can’t get past page 2. Anyone on here having same problem or can give me a fix? I am out of ideas. Help please🤬

I received the email from my TA and it is quoted as USD500/AUD700. No mention that solo deposit is half although OBC $250. They can process from tomorrow.