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On 4/3/2020 at 5:45 AM, cruisecriket said:

 

I found the answer to this question. Yes, just by submitting the form ALL the people in the reservation will forego the FCC. 

 

How nice hah. The FCC is given only individually and not to the purchaser of the package. That way, if my elderly aunt and grandma never sail with NCL again for any reason, they pocket that part of the money. Even in these times NCL resorts to chicanery to rip off its customers.

 

I would appreciate if any of you sheds light on the following question:

 

I paid for two extra dining packages. How is that being addressed as it was purchased not with the reservation?

 

Many thanks.

 

 

I think the answer is the the refund is going to the original form of payment.  I'm guessing you request a refund and it goes back to your credit card.

On 4/1/2020 at 6:00 AM, 4774Papa said:

Pianobar has great points, but so does zqvol.  NCL is the smallest of the major cruise line companies and may struggle the most with this crisis.  Yes, NCL is creating a three month wait amounting to an interest free loan from you to them.  My suggestion is to chill, cross your fingers for your refunds and keep on cruising in the future.

 

We still enjoy NCL, but in recent years, we have move away from them toward Celebrity and Royal Caribbean.  Largely due to NCL's pricing which forces bundling pricing when you book early, which we always do.  We still compare NCL when we book, but the last two years, their fares are not so competitive anymore.  This will hurt them even more in the future.  I hope they survive.

I don't know if it's an advantage over other cruise lines, but NCL doesn't pay a dividend.  

If i recall from reading a research report on the cruise lines earlier last week, all three can survive till the end of the year.

Take it for what it's worth.

On 4/6/2020 at 5:24 PM, sanger727 said:

American is shady. They are already on my no fly list for another incident with them. I believe that if the time change of your flight was significant (like more than 2 hours) you are entitled to cancel for a refund. I don't know if there is a time restriction on that so if you already know you can't use it I would do it sooner than later.

I remember that years ago America West (now part of American) changed my flight times by around 2 minutes.  Since circumstances changed and we didn't want to take the trip at that time, we were able to get a full refund.  It was a trip for a medical procedure that required a waiting period that we were unaware of.

How times have changed.

Right now it's an easy decision.  Take the money and run.

Pokerpro5 is right.  Prices will be gong down.  Who wants to be stuck on a cruise ship that can't dock due to a future virus.

Also, balcony or mini suite is fine for my wife and I.  Right now she never wants to go on another cruise after this.

My attitude is to wait until 30 - 60 days before departure and book last minute cruises at the lowest fares possible.  I think she would be more comfortable on cruising in that situation.

If that doesn't work. then we just don't go.

Can someone say what the cost of the unlimited internet plan is and for what length of cruise.

I've looked around everywhere and am trying to figure out the logistics in Barcelona.  We are arriving a day early and staying at the Arc La Ramba Hotel.  It would appear that the port entrance is an easy walk.  

Is there a problem dealing with traffic crossing streets to get to the dock?

I see from the dock map that there are terminals A, B, C, and D for the large ships.  Is it random which they use?

Where is the building that you check in your luggage and deal with the paperwork?

How early can one drop off their luggage before the cruise?

Earlier this month we missed Akaroa on the Maasdam heading south because of weather. Around the time we hit Wellington the ships channel showed 70 knot winds.

Did not depart from Wellington until around 7 am the next day and proceeded straight to Port Chalmers.

Am onboard the Maasdam right now departing from Auckland, New Zealand today. Purchased the unlimited soda card for $8 per day. My wife wasn't required to purchase it which is good because she doesn't drink carbonated beverages.

Option of buying cans and bringing on board wasn't an option. Couldn't even find cans of soda in the central business district.

A few years ago I had booked a flight then found out that we needed to cancel the trip. US Air changed the departure time by a few minutes but it was enough to get a full refund on non-refundable tickets.

I almost always take the Skytrain. Easy walk from Canada Place. Only problem was last year my wife flew up to Vancouver to meet me after attending a seminar. Her flight ended up being 3 hours late and Skytrain closes around 1 am. Ended uo taking a cab.

Went to the Capital One website yesterday and thought I would put in the details of when we would be in New Zealand and Australia for outr cruise. With the chip on the credit card they no longer need vacation notices. did have them send me a pin to play it safe.

Cruise leaves next Sunday. By then both teams should be making golf reservations.

Does anyone know if they play hockey on board the Pride at the sports bar? we are Canadian and hoping to watch the Habs And Flames on their Stanley Cup run !!!!

I believe that they have to refund your air fare if requested.

A few years ago, US Air changed our flight time and a full refund was an option. Since we wanted to cancel the trip, we took that option.

By the way, they changed the flight time by less than 10 minutes.

Is there free wifi in Carcross?

Will be there tomorrow.

Any idea where to buy 12 packs of soft drinks nearby? Does British Columbia have deposits for each can and what is typical pricing.

Thanks

Any idea where to buy 12 packs of soft drinks nearby? Does British Columbia have deposits for each can and what is typical pricing.

Thanks

We cancelled the transfer in Vancouver at the start. Staying at the Pan Pacific Vancouver Hotel which is right at the cruise departure. Easy to take the Sky Train from the airport.

My question is the transfer form the hotel in Anchorage to the airport. How much is a taxi?