VK3DQ

Having paid via debit card we will have to request that the bank recover funds as goods / Services have not and cannot be provided 

I seriously think that at some stage in the future the lines funds are going to become a little stretched....

I'm so sorry for them but we cannot afford to take a large loss on this

BTW I spoke to Cunard on the phone today they told me that my April 1st cruise was still going to take place 

Now that is a great all fools day joke!!

Regards

John

Our Cruise is 16 days away and we have paid in full with airfares and other expenses clocking up about another $2k... we want our cash back in a timely manner. and we all worry about the future of Cunard and others

Regards

john

3 minutes ago, Aus Traveller said:

Not all cruise lines require the medical certificate for over 70s. I understand that NCL does, but do any other cruise lines?

I thought most of the lines required something similar now????

Regards

John

41 minutes ago, OzKiwiJJ said:

Just for a bit of fun post a prediction for when you think cruising will recommence in various regions. One point for each correct prediction, I'll keep a spreadsheet.

 

1. Australia/NZ/South Pacific

2. Asia out of Singapore

3. Japan

4. China 

5. Alaska

6. Caribbean

7. Mediterranean

8. Baltic

 

If you think of any I've missed let me know.

 

Hmmm! I'll have to think about this. 😄

 

hi

Well I think later rather than sooner , I guess that it will take two years to return to anything near normality .

One of the huge deciding factors will be if the requirement for a medical certificate for the over 70's remains

If so many including myself will never cruise again

Would not like to divide the market geography its now a world market

Regards

John 

Hi Folks

Just to be awkward I have inquired in regards to a couple of bookings I have on Serenade of the seas in October 2020 and asked if the requirement for a medical certificate will be ongoing  and if it is will those of us old and broken down wrecks who will be denied boarding  be able to get our deposits / payments back

regards John

Hi There

I dont think I can get a medical certificate , will they take a note from my mum??/

John

Australia bans all cruise ships for 30 Days

Cunard is still taking booking for these two cruises despite New Zealand being totally closed to them and Australia almost impossible with warnings against all travel in force

https://www.cunard.com/en-au/find-a-cruise#soldOut=false&=&start=0&sort=departDate asc,price_AUD_anonymous asc&group.sort=departDate asc,price_AUD_anonymous asc&{!tag=destinationTag}destinationIds=&{!tag=embarkTag}embarkPortCode=SYD&{!tag=departTag}departDate=2020-04-01T00:00:00Z&{!tag=durationTag}duration=&{!tag=roomsTag}roomIds=&{!tag=priceTag}price_AUD_anonymous=&{!tag=portsTag}portsOfCall=&{!tag=shipsTag}shipId=&{!tag=themesTag}themeIds=

10 minutes ago, LittleFish1976 said:

 

Carnival Corp announced 24 hours ago that Cunard would be suspending operations. I posted the link twice, above.

 

Yes but there is a difference between Cunard (North America) and Cunard UK and Cunard Australia , each one is saying a different thing

Regards

John

18 minutes ago, IB2 said:

Because they are still selling tickets for it on their website?

yes they are and also the next cruise which is the circumnavigation of OZ starting on April 12th 

Regards

John

Has anyone received information on the Status of the QE Cruise Departing Sydney on April 1st ,,,,,New Zealand is closed but no word from Cunard .. we know its not going to happen but why are Cunard in Australia so slow in advising us...

Regards

John

15 minutes ago, fireman999 said:

Hi John, 

Thanks for that info - I did not know that it had been cancelled - have they offered another cruise or a refund?

Regards

Alan

Hi Alan

Its a little too early to know as yet , but I suspect that you would be very lucky to make the cruise ..we have had nothing from Cunard as yet but carnival postings have our cruise in the prohibited dates and of course New Zealand is closed to us

The circumnavigation of OZ was /is a terrific deal  but with things how they are its not likely to happen ..however stick with it as long as you can you never know whats going to happen, 

We understand that we are to get 100% Refunds ...

Anyway good luck and please feel free to ask for any info I might have

Regards

John

9 minutes ago, fireman999 said:

Obviously, with our health problems and age travel insurance is very costly so we were trying to avoid that option and as this was a fairly unique cruise I am not sure that they will repeat it next year. I also dread to think what travel insurance will cost next year.

Hi Folks

I was booked on the cruise before yours which has been canceled frankly I doubt if your cruise will take place

and its a long walk from Sutton Coldfield to OZ.. take it as known from a boy from Castle Bromwitch

and I share some of your health issues which is going to make cruising impossible for me

Regards

John

4 minutes ago, babs135 said:

Asking for clarification:  We have not had any communication either from Cunard or our travel agent re our cruise in October.  Should we have heard something or is it simply because we are still 3 months away from paying the full balance?

 

We don't want to cancel but I am so confused as to what to do for the best.   

Hi

My advice FWIW  hang on and avoid paying for as long as possible  dont do anything in a hurry ...however dont pay until you have to

Regards

John

2 minutes ago, resordanis said:

New letter, 100% refund is now offered!

 

Ok grab the money and run ,,,(grin)

20 minutes ago, resordanis said:

Ok QE cancelled tomorrow. Official letter received. No refund just 125% FCC. Not happy with this as we don’t have ships based here a great deal.

 

 

Hi

They cannot do that , that is theft you have paid for something that they have not provided, clam on your credit card 

Regards''

John

Hi Folks

Put in a claim on the credit card for goods /services not provided

Regards

John

8 minutes ago, lissie said:

 

NZ has closed to cruise ships until 30 June - literally being announced now by the PM https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/411738/live-ardern-briefs-media-following-covid-19-cabinet-committee-meeting This will can the QE itineraries I'd say. 

Well I would say that thats the case... darn!!  Oh well should get money back have insurance for airfares with Virgin so should not be an issue there   Just need offical word from Cunard

Regards

John

17 minutes ago, QM2_SYD said:

I am on Queen Elizabeth at the moment and the captain has just advised that our next cruise to New Zealand (ex Sydney 15 March) has been cancelled. Very disappointed!

Hi 

Any word on the next couple of sailings we are booked on the April 1st departure

regards

John

3 minutes ago, resordanis said:

Will keep you updated, Just cannot understand why we have received no communication here in Australia.

 

Yes not a word from Cunard ... however I suspect that the Tasmania . New Zealand and Round Australia cruises will run after that I dont know  perhaps the ship will stay down under and at least earn her living with similar cruises until such time as the "Panic" dies down

We are looking forward to our cruise and will not cancel  ..hope Cunard does not blink

Regards

John

7 minutes ago, resordanis said:

Still no news on QE current sailings. I guess we are sailing tomorrow !

Just make sure you look after the ship . we sail on April 1st ,,,, 

Regards

John

PS keep us informed if you can please

Hi Folks

I treated myself to a new hat to take  on my cruise .. I have a small collection of hand made hats that I enjoy wearing ..so what do you think of this outfit in the Queens Grill (Grin)

regards

John

1 minute ago, sydgal said:

Hi VK3DQ,

We travelling to NZ on QE leaving this Sunday. Really looking forward to our first cruise in Princess grills. Hoping they don’t cancel at this late stage as we have to travel down to Sydney to board

Hi

Just you make sure you look after the ship for me... enjoy

Regards 

John

4 minutes ago, tilournextadventure said:

My husband and dog are on the 18th of April TA. I sure hope Cunard continues this cruise.  

just about the only ship with kennels on board ,,keeping up a long tradition much nicer that shoving the dog in a cage on an aircraft

Hope hubby and pooch make it ok

Regards

John 

5 minutes ago, bazzaw said:

 

AND, even more importantly   -- YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU!!!  🙂 

Hi Bazza

I had a relation who made a determined effort to take it all with him ........oh dear his kids spent it real fast