portcbob

The way things are progressing in Australia I don't believe cruising domestically will be a chance till 2023.

22 hours ago, onlyslightlymad said:

I don't feel as confident as I did when I put the deposit on.  We went to an evening event and were impressed by their presentation and refund guarantee.  I thought Dec 22 was far enough into the future it would be okay.  Now, I think it's foolish to predict any further than six months ahead.  I am confident there will be no cruises in the next six months.  After that, who knows where we will be.

2023 I believe. 

Can't see any Aussie cruising including P&O to commence prior to at least Mid Year of 2022 and even by then I believe it will be highly unlikely.

4 minutes ago, portcbob said:

I believe that when 80% of parents in Aussie are vaccinated the government will be running out of excuses for not restarting cruising. Let the ships sail with fully vaccinated ships. It's got to start sometime.👍

Should read 80% of pax 

I believe that when 80% of parents in Aussie are vaccinated the government will be running out of excuses for not restarting cruising. Let the ships sail with fully vaccinated ships. It's got to start sometime.👍

If emperor McGowan doesn't let cruise ships into WA with 80% of Pax vaccinated, what's the point of cruising at all.🥵

Our May cruise is Brissie to the islands including Fiji 

October is a 28 nighter Brisbane to Brisbane circumnavigation around Australia.

Hi 

Have 2 cruises booked in May & October, 2022 and don't believe either will go 

What are your thoughts 

Cruising domestically definitely won't start to after the federal election in 2022. If and when we hit 80% in vaccinations at this point a slow commencement of cruising is likely. My guess in June, 2022.

Thanks guys, appreciate it.👍

Hi fellow princess cruisers.

I just looked for our cruise for October, 2022 on the Princess website and the cruise is displaying, " Currently Unavailable ".

Does that mean our cruise is booked out or is there another reason???.

Regards Bob.

There may never be a vaccine, so what then??

We have png booked for august, 2021 on the pacific explorer. Snaged a great balcony price on a 3 day flash sale.

I reckon we are only a 50/50 about going.

Finals are in June so we will carefully make our decision then before dishing out any money 

Thinking about a Alaska cruise in June, 2022 however we'll have to see how the world is shaping up for that. 

We believe if that doesn't happen the whole travel industry will be down the gergler.

Hi. 

Wife and I are starting to research a Alaska northbound cruise probably from Vancouver in 2022.

May we please have some advice which princess ship is the best.

Hopefully we'll be able to cruise to nz next year.

Thanks guys. Will do.

Hi fellow Aussie cruisers.

Had a Hal cruise booked for June this year which was obviously cancelled due to covid19.

My t/a at flight centre actioned our booking for a cruise refund. After over 100 days of wait I took it upon myself to ring Holland America and was told our refund had been sent back to fc the day before.

I contacted the t/a at fc and was told thats good news however your refund could still take another 60 days to receive it from us.. .

Is this normal or should I startI demanding our refund 

On 7/7/2020 at 10:35 AM, peter1956 said:

We had a 7 night Alaska cruise and 10 night self drive Vancouver to Calgary all booked this May 😪 Just don't know if or when we can go. Perhaps 2022?

Yes, we reckon 2021 looks a bit dodgy the way things are, especially with no travel insurance for any health issues associated with covid. It seems a big risk. Also we may not be able to fly to canada from here.

On 6/23/2020 at 1:32 PM, MMDown Under said:

Suggest you contact Air NZ again as airlines are giving full refunds now, following ruling from ACCC.

Not air canada. Aussies only get 2 year flight credit. NO REFUNDS. 

3 hours ago, MMDown Under said:

Suggest you don't book any Alaska cruises for 2021 in advance.  Once ships are cruising to Alaska, you should be able to book then, without worry.

Note whilst my friend got her deposit refunded for cruise to Alaska this year, she is still waiting for refund from Air Canada. 

You don't get any refunds from air canada I'm sorry only air credits for 2 years.

Hi fellow Aussie cruisers.

was cancelled out of our bucket list cruise to Alaska this year.

Contemplating another attempt in june, 2021.

Any other aussies thinking the same trip. We consider there is a fair few risks involved. What do it gets think??

Hi fellow hal cruisers.

Have been reading where some of the older ships owned by carnival Corp may be sold or scraped.

Do you think the volendam could be one as it is quite old.

Hi. Our travel partners just checked with their t/a and were told that the Brisbane flight is only out now because of no business at the present moment thus why they are only going from Sydney.

They were told that the Brisbane flights will be up and running in 2021.

The refunds situation is interesting though, we were told by fc that this won’t happen.

cheers bob. ( Gold Coast )

Hi mm down under.

its not that I don’t believe you however where can I find this information about Sydney to Vancouver flights ONLY, 

Our T/A 2 days ago didn’t mention it. We were set to go direct Brisbane to Vancouver in 2021.

Regards bob

Can someone please tell me if air canada is still flying direct from brisbane to vancouver in 2021 OR do you have to fly from Sydney?????

Regards Bob.