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30 minutes ago, Livingmydash said:

I had yet to see these refunds so I contacted NCL. They say that there is no credit due. I'm not sure the actual refunds that you received, however, if you multiply it times $4, 000 cruisers it adds up. Has anyone else receive these refunds?

Nothing yet, maybe they put it on the account

Now it is back again, but Rhodos has been dropped for a seaday. Also start from Athens is seaday??? Looks like a IT issue again

6 minutes ago, PBM13 said:

I have just gone on the NCL. App and the cruise from the 20th November on epic has disappeared.  What is going on 

Same here, look like IT glitch. Called NCL and they say it shows up normally in their system…. They checked IT and everything ok 😂

The app does not startup currently and on the browser I can see my cruise Epic 20 November. But not showing any bookingsI made for dining and also no excursions. Also no  harbors shown anymore 

On 10/20/2023 at 12:12 PM, richmke said:

 

"The USA embassy recommends that US citizens assess their travel arrangements, steer clear of locations with ongoing demonstrations, exercise vigilance when near sizable gatherings or protests by chance, stay informed through local media for updates, and adopt a discreet presence."

 

Hard to avoid ports where there are protests anywhere in the city/country. In Athens, they seem to be protesting Greece's Government support, and not tourists of other countries. Stay away from Syntagma Square to Israel's embassy, and you should avoid most of the "demonstrations".

 

Note: "Demonstrations" is much different from attacks on tourists of certain countries, or random terrorist attacks. The former is much easier to avoid than the others.

 

Kind of like saying: Rough areas in your city are not a reason to avoid the city in its entirety.

 

 

In Europe there are always many demonstration since many years and it is an exhibition of democracy. Most are peaceful and small, still always better to avoid proximity when you do not know where they are demonstration for/against. Also not wise to make pictures etc

Same here, excursion in Israel does not show up anymore. No credit yet.

I am wondering why my cruise itinerary in the app is stil the original??

13 minutes ago, OctoP said:

So far I haven’t received any communication from them. Nothing at all.

For the 20 November departure?

I must remark that NCL is handling this logistical nightmare very well. It took long time for first communication but that mail they sent us last Tuesday was complete and very informative. They must be puzzling 24/7 to get this all solved and looks like they do this ship by ship.

wondering when IT will update the app or website with the alternative data because they still show the original route and only have deleted the booked tours.

Compliments after some doubts in the beginning 👍

Can you who have booked the 20 November cruise already see the 100 us$/ person obc on their account?
Yesterday I received 100 $ obc on my account and I thought yesterday that was for share ownership, but it could also be for this compensation??

8 minutes ago, allegrocontadino said:

my "only" worry is that they will purposedly leave a possible cancellation at last minute, not allowing anyone to reschedule itinerary. Imagine that today European customer service of NCL said that "they still hope to sail from haifa if situation improves, otherwise will give further communication nearer the time". This of course is leading many passenger to cancel without any "perks", and may leave the ship mostly empty, leading to a cancellation for this reason...

Just had a Chat with customer services and they clearly said that I will not be visiting Israel (20 November departure from Haifa) and I can cancel my flights there. All visits are discontinued at least till end 2023. As soon as new route is know they will communicate... 

2 hours ago, backsbanny said:

They are going to change the cruise not cancel it. They have already secured Athens port as embarkation point for the 20th November cruise. We just need to wait for the new itinerary

Looks like it will be a pleasant  and not overcrowded cruise

24 minutes ago, PBM13 said:

Well its docked.  Not sure why?  

Evacuation in order by the US government 

4 hours ago, CruisingAlong4Now said:

Could this be right?  The Rhapsody of the Sea is heading to Haifa?  Is it doing an evac?

 

10 minutes ago, RD64 said:

Contrary to what you have been told - assuming that you have been keeping abreast of current events - do you seriously think that any cruise will be leaving from Haifa this year - and probably next year as well?

I also think that the ship will not be able get an insurance coming into a warzone. So for sure it will avoid this area

5 hours ago, richmke said:

At this time, all cruses through the end of the year are modified. They probably took down the Epic until after they change the Debarkation/Embarkation port in Haifa. NCL has not yet officially changed the port for the Epic cruises.

I see the Epic is scheduled to take passengers on 20th in Athens. Very convenient place to travel to. But will we be visiting Athens also on the 27th? Why not put Santorini instead ?

Did the cruises visiting Israel get cancelled or are they modifying it. The November cruises of Epic disappeared from the booking site

Did the cruises visiting Israel get cancelled or are they modifying it. They disappeared from the booking site