chillyinwisconsin

21 hours ago, cruiseny4life said:

Good luck getting an answer from NCL! Or getting any type of compensation for missing a port. It is what it is....I hope I'm wrong, but am guessing every other cruise line is like this too or NCL wouldn't think they can get away with it. 

 

Given bookings are up and on board spend is up, I don't see any end to their crappy customer service (if one can even call it service). 

Our TA just got off the phone w/customer service (after spending SEVERAL HRS waiting to get through) and they told her they are not offering anything at this time for the itinerary change. If we wanted to change cruises, it's too late b/c there would be severe penalties and pretty much kiss our $$$ good-bye. 😞 Very disappointed!!

On 6/6/2022 at 4:17 PM, tryan70 said:

Just got letter. Hoping there will be subsequent changes because this is a pretty bad itinerary

 

 

 

We are on this cruise and it's a bummer!! They removed 2 ports and only replaced 1- which is Puerto Rico and the times are not the best! Wondering if anyone knows why the change??

15 hours ago, Travelling2Some said:

Well, to update my earlier remarks, we now have one dead and two other confirmed cases in our "friend of a friend" circle.  All three are males in their 30's.  (There is misinformation somewhere in there?)  I'm sure things will get worse before they get better.  Still, for what it's worth, Super Storm Sandy and 9/11 were both pretty disturbing for us New Yorkers.  I still have never gotten used to the lower Manhattan skyline without the twin towers.  We are very grateful that we have power, heat, hot water, no flooding and no problem with food supplies with this latest disaster.  During Sandy the big issue here was finding some gasoline to run a generator.  However, should the toilet paper run out, I'm not sure that I'd prefer to be scrounging for gasoline instead, lol.  Best we can do is wash our hands, keep six feet apart and don't touch your face.

Sending prayers your way!! So sorry to hear this news. Stay strong though!!

1 hour ago, joejoe 59 said:

We sail May 18th on Getaway our cruises will be in next round of cancellations.

At the moment cancellation goes to May 10th.

They are offering 125% fcc or 100% refund. 

Good luck getting yours. 

Our Alaska cruise is May 24th on NCL Bliss. I keep watching for emails from NCL...nothing yet. We will decide once we get notification what we'll do. Anyone re-booking? Or just hoping to get full refund?? I've been checking next yr Alaskan cruises & many May dates appear to be sold out already:( 

On 3/26/2020 at 11:10 AM, sandpiper35 said:

Hello Fellow Cruisers, hope this finds you well.

Here in Miami there is a lot less traffic now. All hotels are supposed to be closed, the Florida Keys: Closed, and several cruise ships resting at port. Only essential businesses are open, and most restaurants, if open, only have take out or delivery.

Hospitals seem to be handling the rush ok, hope that does not change for the worse. Lots of drive by testing stations have opened up, but they have long wait times. One private hospital in Hialeah does not have long testing wait times, but inexplicably is charging customers $150 for the test. I though insurance companies agreed to cover all test costs.

My wife and I have managed to stay put in our home for the last couple of weeks, not much change from our regular routines with the exception of granddaughter's duties and visits.

We managed to cancel a May Alaskan cruise. It was good of NCL to let us reschedule even though they kept our deposit, no big deal for us, but I wish they would consider giving back the money to those that are loosing their incomes.

We keep busy around the house, there is always plenty to do or learn. 

Neighbors are keeping an eye on each other for any needs someone may have. A closed knit neighborhood feels even closer now.

Our prayers for those in all those hot spots such as NY, and Italy, and looking forward to when this all behind us.

Cheers.

 

 

Thanks for sharing along with the others. In Wisconsin we have been in lockdown for over 2 weeks. Only essential businesses, gas stations, grocery store and take-out/ delivery restaurants are open. I work in a plumbing office so I have managed to keep my daily routine, but hubby works from home & our grad student came home from Milwaukee to finish her credits online at home since all colleges suspended classes. Needless to say, the city & state we live in is on hold! We too had an Alaskan cruise planned for end of May. We are waiting for NCL to contact us to cancel, then we'll figure out if we want to reschedule or try to get full refund back. I would love to rebook another one next year, but hubby is worried if they'd go bankrupt we'd be out a lot of $$$ we saved for so long. Take care & we will continue to keep everyone in our prayers - summer will be welcomed by All!!

We're booked on NCL Pearl for the May 17th sailing to Alaska and booked a guarantee mini-balcony because the price was better. However, this is our first time to cruise and we didn't have a clue at the time what a guaranteed room meant. :confused: Thanks to this forum, I now know. We did get our cabin assignment weeks ago though. Cabin 11134 which is deck 11, aft starboard. It's close to stairs and elevators (which we like) and below The Great Outdoors and Garden Café.

 

Anyone know anything about this location and if it if good? Also, is there any chance that the cabin # will change between now and sailing time?

Texan Sandy, we are going on the NCL Pearl to Alaska the week after you & we did the guaranteed inside room, but was then upgraded to oceanview. ONLY NOW, we have been assigned to an "upgraded" oceanview room for both our rooms which we found out have OV of lifeboats - Forward Port side Deck 8. Not sure how bad it will be but figured some natural sunlight will be better than an inside cabin! We figure we aren't going on an Alaskan cruise to sit in the cabin & look out the window anyway!