Advice on planned cruise 12/01/2013

[gatorgirlpam]

Okay here's my problem...

 

My brother and his wife booked a B2B cruise and invited my BF and I to join them for the 2nd cruise. We talked about it and decided to book...then found out my BFs brother was retiring and planning to spend a couple years traveling so my BF decides to add his brother to our cabin. (We are all in our 40s)

 

Now fast forward 3 months to now....my BF decides to end our relationship. Now what options do I have for the cruise? I can't stay in the same room as my BF and his brother but I do want to go on the cruise to spend time with MY brother and his wife....(oh, this was booked under me using my casino deal). If I cancel we lose more than 1/2 the cost of the cruise for all 3 of us, is it possible to move them to another cabin, or me? I rather not move since I picked a spa cabin as a treat to myself knowing the guys wouldn't use it....and I purchased the FTTF under my name for the cabin.

 

Any suggestions on solutions?!?!

[barbatkins]

Okay here's my problem...

 

My brother and his wife booked a B2B cruise and invited my BF and I to join them for the 2nd cruise. We talked about it and decided to book...then found out my BFs brother was retiring and planning to spend a couple years traveling so my BF decides to add his brother to our cabin. (We are all in our 40s)

 

Now fast forward 3 months to now....my BF decides to end our relationship. Now what options do I have for the cruise? I can't stay in the same room as my BF and his brother but I do want to go on the cruise to spend time with MY brother and his wife....(oh, this was booked under me using my casino deal). If I cancel we lose more than 1/2 the cost of the cruise for all 3 of us, is it possible to move them to another cabin, or me? I rather not move since I picked a spa cabin as a treat to myself knowing the guys wouldn't use it....and I purchased the FTTF under my name for the cabin.

 

Any suggestions on solutions?!?!

 

Would your brother consider sleeping in the cabin with your ex and his brother.....and let you sleep in cabin with your SIL? You could switch occupants around once you board at no charge..

[RuthlessBoss]

Next question. Booked under you, but did you pay for it all or have you already been reimbursed?

[golfadj]

Next question. Booked under you, but did you pay for it all or have you already been reimbursed?

 

If boy friend reimbursed you kick him out

[kittycrusin08]

Okay here's my problem...

 

My brother and his wife booked a B2B cruise and invited my BF and I to join them for the 2nd cruise. We talked about it and decided to book...then found out my BFs brother was retiring and planning to spend a couple years traveling so my BF decides to add his brother to our cabin. (We are all in our 40s)

 

Now fast forward 3 months to now....my BF decides to end our relationship. Now what options do I have for the cruise? I can't stay in the same room as my BF and his brother but I do want to go on the cruise to spend time with MY brother and his wife....(oh, this was booked under me using my casino deal). If I cancel we lose more than 1/2 the cost of the cruise for all 3 of us, is it possible to move them to another cabin, or me? I rather not move since I picked a spa cabin as a treat to myself knowing the guys wouldn't use it....and I purchased the FTTF under my name for the cabin.

 

Any suggestions on solutions?!?!

 

If past BF paid for any of the cruise, why don't you buy him out and get some friends to go with you? There might be some name change cost but it would be worth it to be able to enjoy the cruise. I doubt you really even want him on the ship. Hope you have a great cruise with your brother and friends! ;)

[gatorgirlpam]

Can't switch with brother it's his anniversary cruise and I am sure he would want to share cabin with his wife.

 

I paid for half the cruise and he paid for half....his brother paid for nothing. I already tried to pay BF for his half of cruise but he keeps tearing up my check saying he is still going....he hasn't offered to pay for my half (he doesn't have the money).

 

I guess I can always plan another cruise for next year and put down my $850 as lesson learned...

[ronandannette]

Not sure how amicable the split was (and not asking for details :o) but regardless of how much he and his brother might still want to take the cruise, the reservation is in your name and you control it. You can remove them from it if you choose (taking whatever possible financial hit is your decision); they can't remove you. Personally, I'd take the advice of a PP that suggested you find somebody (or somebodies) to sail with you in the spa cabin and have Carnival do the name changes. If X-BF wants to take the same trip let him re-book on his own - without your CAS benefits. Have a good trip!

[CoconutJD]

Cancel the BF and just take his brother. :eek:

[ronandannette]

Can't switch with brother it's his anniversary cruise and I am sure he would want to share cabin with his wife.

 

I paid for half the cruise and he paid for half....his brother paid for nothing. I already tried to pay BF for his half of cruise but he keeps tearing up my check saying he is still going....he hasn't offered to pay for my half (he doesn't have the money).

 

I guess I can always plan another cruise for next year and put down my $850 as lesson learned...

 

NO WAY would I roll over this easy...again, you control the reservation - not them and if you have their names removed from the reservation they're not going anywhere. Also, if I was in charge of the accounting, you only owe them back 1/3 the cost of the cabin, not 1/2 (although you may have had reasons of your own for offering the brother a free ride).

[ZRC1MLC2]

Okay here's my problem...

 

My brother and his wife booked a B2B cruise and invited my BF and I to join them for the 2nd cruise. We talked about it and decided to book...then found out my BFs brother was retiring and planning to spend a couple years traveling so my BF decides to add his brother to our cabin. (We are all in our 40s)

 

Now fast forward 3 months to now....my BF decides to end our relationship. Now what options do I have for the cruise? I can't stay in the same room as my BF and his brother but I do want to go on the cruise to spend time with MY brother and his wife....(oh, this was booked under me using my casino deal). If I cancel we lose more than 1/2 the cost of the cruise for all 3 of us, is it possible to move them to another cabin, or me? I rather not move since I picked a spa cabin as a treat to myself knowing the guys wouldn't use it....and I purchased the FTTF under my name for the cabin.

 

 

Any suggestions on solutions?!?!

 

I agree with the other posters. Kick him off the reservation. If final payment has not been made you can change the reservation names free of charge. If final payment has been made then a name change is $50. That's small potatoes compared to having to endure a week with your ex and his brother in the same cabin. They will most likely not be good roomies to you and you'll end up being miserable. Who gets the king size bed if they go? Hmmm, this is a no brainer!! Take a friend or two. Pay the ex 1/3 of the cruise cost and be done with it. He is taking advantage of you.

[maighdeanmhara]

So, this is your family cruise to celebrate your brothers anniversary and you are considering rolling over and not going so your ex and HIS brother can go?

 

Look at that from your brothers perspective a minute. He invited his sister to celebrate with he and his wife. He is looking forward to sharing his special occasion with you. Then all of a sudden it's just his sisters ex?

 

Oddly, we are also doing a 12/01 cruise to celebrate my anniversary. If my brother broke up with his gf and she ended up going instead of him, I would be beyond pissed (at both of them, him for not making sure he went), hurt and disappointed.

 

The reservation is in YOUR name, YOU control it. Kick him out of the cabin and find a friend or two to go. Don't ruin your brothers anniversary.

[RuthlessBoss]

All our thoughts don't really count, do they? The one thing true, is you are in control of the booking. Quite a situation to be in. Hopefully the dynamics between you will settle and come to a more peaceful resolution.

It would be a shame to fully cancel and lose your share of the money, but if he turns out to be a complete jerk, it might be worth it (revenge is sweet sometimes).

[BananaAnna]

Does he realize that if you cancel yourself or change yourself to a different cabin he will be required to pay the second passenger fare for the original cabin? It almost sounds like he is trying to aggravate you into not going - thinking he'll just keep the cabin free and clear. I'd be inclined to change myself to a different/maybe cheaper cabin and leave him dangling in the breeze.

[RuthlessBoss]

Does he realize that if you cancel yourself or change yourself to a different cabin he will be required to pay the second passenger fare for the original cabin? It almost sounds like he is trying to aggravate you into not going - thinking he'll just keep the cabin free and clear. I'd be inclined to change myself to a different/maybe cheaper cabin and leave him dangling in the breeze.

Her problem is she's deep into penalty time. Not sure if she can just transfer her funds to another cabin without it being a cancellation first. She would indeed get her partial refund for her part, but would it be feasible to lose money only to rebook another cabin at a solo rate? I guess she could cancel, causing problems for the ex and his freeloading brother. It would be a disappointment to cancel, but her relatives would understand.

[Sparky2]

OP - Please keep us posted as to what you decide to do.

 

Hope you and still go on the cruise WITHOUT your ex & his brother.

[Vitality08]

I would also cancel the ex-bf and brother.

 

I say cancel the booking, get a certified check for what you would owe him, and send it certified mail with a letter stating if he wants to take this cruise, he will have to call and book his own cabin.

 

I would also ask Carnival to switch me to a different cabin if he knows your current cabin number.