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2 hours ago, old nutter said:

For those thinking this thing might go away, here is a trusted voice spelling out the issues very well:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52182509

 

Not looking good.

Did you read the entire article? things are not so bad

17 minutes ago, Budget Queen said:

Points have never been awarded until  after the cruise ends.   

 

I wouldn't be surprised-   down the road  they are taken away.    They are way too busy now-  with other business,   but=   absolutely they know they are being credited into accounts.      The levels are already very top heavy with perks.   The service and perks cost time and money.    I have no clue how,  they can keep up on some cruises-  delivering the benefits..         Alternatively=   wouldn't be a surprise with a new program.    

Ok great, sit and wait to see what happens 😁

I didnt get any points on my cancelled cruise but it didnt "happen" yet, is that relevant? maybe after the cruise end date id get these points?

4 hours ago, graphicguy said:

My guess is that sailing near 50%-60% capacity might not net the kind of returns that they are used to, but it will generate revenue, which is what the new loans and aids that most cruise lines secured are probably predicated on....getting revenue flowing...showing the rest of those who might be ambivalent about cruising, that it's safe.

Doubt it'll generate any revenue, probably negative numbers. Only positive would be it'd be a good test ground and if all goes well a awesome green light for all the wary people.

Totally hope so, I rebooked for mid November !

2 hours ago, MsTabbyKats said:

For me, I'll be comfortable when there's a vaccine and every passenger has to show proof of vaccination.

If a working vaccine exists then why would you bother asking proof of vaccination? No point at all, just get the vax yourself and thats it everyone else is irrelevant

On 4/21/2020 at 5:55 PM, jemz1949 said:

I apologize in advance if this has already been asked.  Our July cruise has yet to be cancelled but most likely it will be.  My understanding of the FCC program is that each traveler will be issued their portion of the cruise expense to their respective Latitudes number separately and not to the adult that actually booked and paid for the cruise itself.  My question pertains to the issuance of FCC to minor children that do not have a Latitudes number.  The children have cruised on NCL before but have yet to have a Latitudes number assigned or at least not identified.  If they have no Latitudes number, how is their FCC to be tracked?  Thank you. 

 

Call your NCL rep and they'll get that info in a minute. They can also use it to book quickly

Dont know about you but id love to be in a cruise right now, with or without corona....

So my when could be tomorrow yes

If you book closer to the date u'll get better prices for sure

As things are currently anyway NEVER prepay these charges. Wait to be on the ship

Yes indeed some ports are crazy expensive while some others are not. Europe and many in the caribbean are ok. South america and the US are expensive

1 hour ago, kwokpot said:

Someone on another thread posted this article about Italy and a possible Phased timeline of reopening the country.

It shows leisure travel and no more border restrictions to be AFTER MARCH 31st, 2021

https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/2020/04/16/5e98b8d5ca4741bd688b45ab.html

Oh crap, well I booked a cruise that goes thru Italy on November. Guess it aint happening

2 hours ago, Fartlek said:

Back to the original question if you will be sailing in June.  I would say there is a slight chance you will be sailing June 2022.  No way this year, very doubtful a year this June and only a small chance in 2022.  The risk and liability is too high until a vaccine is created and proven which is 18-24 months away.  The cruises industry will be the absolute last industry open.   

This doesnt make sense. Theres no guarantee that a vaccine will ever be available. Google vaccine for SARS or MERS, which are similar to corona. The world will not be closed for 2 years lol. Theres plenty of risks on everything you do ever day all the time, now u'll just have to add the extra risk of corona and carry on with your life (and cruises!)

Things are rolling again. I think probably yes.

12 hours ago, pokerpro5 said:

The 20% thing is a sham.  They've jacked up the prices because the only people booking cruises right now are the ones using their FCCs.

 

The smart play is to not book anything now, wait until the cruise industry starts up again, wait until after final payment, and snag some killer deals.

 

I promise you that you're getting a horrible deal if you're booking now, even with the 20% off.

This was not the case for the cruise we reserved I had it eyed and faved months ago and it was at about 1200 per person. Nowadays its a 750 and with the extra 20% it was a good deal. I can cancel and rebook anyway if it happens to drop in price beyond the current price plus the extra 20% I got.

Yes you will, I did this some days ago but did it via our NCL agent. Call or mail em.

My ncl consultant guy told me yesterday that the cruise next was being worked on, nothing else. Just checked and its back in my account 👍

3 hours ago, SouthLyonCruiser said:

One thing one must always remember; the NCL cruise consultants work for NCL, not you.

A good travel agent works for you and will do everything possible to keep you happy.

Its always faster and better to cut the middle man. Plus ive read a ton of problems with travel agents not being able to do certain stuff that if you work directly with ncl you can do. Same happens with airlines.

Id expect a double boost. No reason you shouldnt getr 125% or 150% again

I have Erik, we talk by mail, whatsapp and calls. Hasn't responded to some mails, told me they are in crazy times.

This virus is eventually going to be like the flu, point on that its pretty much unavoidable and everyone will eventually get it. You cant stop the world economy forever. Even if you get to zero new cases and zero deaths, if you start it'll eventually come up somewhere and people will get infected.

A halted economy also costs lives and probably more than covid.

Things will get rolling again soon, faster than you think.

5 minutes ago, Friscorays said:

 

We have a winner.  Unfortunately, a vaccine is likely still at least 12 to 18 months away.

 

How will the vaccine be developed?  The same way as all the others were: hard work of dedicated scientists. 

 

Will it be effective and safe?  Yes, that is the purpose of performing clinical trials before a vaccine is given to potentially billions of people worldwide.

A vaccine for SARS has been in development for years with no luck so far. Its a very similar virus to covid so dont place your hopes too high.

5 hours ago, chengkp75 said:

Different cultures, different work ethics.  We had Filipino 3rd engineers who brought their wives onboard for 10 months, and the two of them lived in a 7' x 8' cabin with a single bed, and a shared toilet and shower with the cabin next door.  How do they do it?  I have no idea. 

They basically have zero costs of living and save a whole LOT of money(compared to what they would earn in their home countries). This is totally life changing for them and usually can end up saving for a new home or stuff like that.

Id say its more sad than funny...

Today I booked 2 cruises, both with FCC only with our NCL guy directly