challis Posted November 30, 2020 #5151 Share Posted November 30, 2020 I did a online booking through my long time cruise T.A..Ozxxxxg But the people posting online re. Extended delayed response to refund owing has me asking myself if it's a gamble. I like them because I don't get hit with credit card surcharge that the cruise lines charge But if payment made by card would give you charge back in worst case scenarios. Anyone thinking I'm over cautious? Have 24 hours to pay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted November 30, 2020 #5152 Share Posted November 30, 2020 1 hour ago, challis said: I did a online booking through my long time cruise T.A..Ozxxxxg But the people posting online re. Extended delayed response to refund owing has me asking myself if it's a gamble. I like them because I don't get hit with credit card surcharge that the cruise lines charge But if payment made by card would give you charge back in worst case scenarios. Anyone thinking I'm over cautious? Have 24 hours to pay Extended delayed response to refunds vs small credit card charge by cruise lines seems an easy decision to me. I think you are being smart rethinking your booking, not over cautious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowm54 Posted November 30, 2020 #5153 Share Posted November 30, 2020 1 hour ago, challis said: I did a online booking through my long time cruise T.A..Ozxxxxg But the people posting online re. Extended delayed response to refund owing has me asking myself if it's a gamble. I like them because I don't get hit with credit card surcharge that the cruise lines charge But if payment made by card would give you charge back in worst case scenarios. Anyone thinking I'm over cautious? Have 24 hours to pay Please go ahead and make the payment. That Canberra based agent may then have cash enough to fully refund me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted November 30, 2020 #5154 Share Posted November 30, 2020 1 hour ago, challis said: I did a online booking through my long time cruise T.A..Ozxxxxg But the people posting online re. Extended delayed response to refund owing has me asking myself if it's a gamble. I like them because I don't get hit with credit card surcharge that the cruise lines charge But if payment made by card would give you charge back in worst case scenarios. Anyone thinking I'm over cautious? Have 24 hours to pay If the cruise is at near the end of 2021 or in 2022, I say "Go for it!" It is likely cruising will re-start by then, but if it does not, the cruise line will refund your deposit. The only risk you have is that they might go broke before then. Maybe they could go into liquidation if cruising doesn't restart for a few years, but I think that scenario is unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
challis Posted November 30, 2020 #5155 Share Posted November 30, 2020 sorry to hear the that bowmn54 the cruises i have in mind are from july 21 onwards, i have allways been able to cruise at less than 3 months notice,which is when the last cabins,GTD status- are put up for sale,at last minute prices- i am so itching to get back onboard-But dont want the stress of having to double check my booking on a weekly basis to ensure its still there. the On line TAs are great,until you need help with bookings,then you seperate the good @ others being 6 months plus out from Hopefull cruise-yes i will wait it out ..thanks for the feedback see you all onboard soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisegroover Posted November 30, 2020 #5156 Share Posted November 30, 2020 2 hours ago, challis said: I did a online booking through my long time cruise T.A..Ozxxxxg The agency is no longer a member of AFTA or CLIA if that makes a difference to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 30, 2020 #5157 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Only risk what you are willing to lose or wait fa long time for refunds, with no fixed date of cruise resumption, it is all still gambling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By The Bay Posted September 3, 2021 #5158 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Time to get the old El Cheapo thread going again. Maybe just for Queenslanders.🤔 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icat2000 Posted September 5, 2021 Author #5159 Share Posted September 5, 2021 On 9/3/2021 at 11:54 AM, By The Bay said: Time to get the old El Cheapo thread going again. Maybe just for Queenslanders.🤔 Definately. I think we need to start focussing on what ahead of us. Nice spotting 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted September 5, 2021 #5160 Share Posted September 5, 2021 One can dream, yes probably only for Queenslanders. The Qld border will still be closed I reckon. But then it will be a bold decision by Carnival to send the ship(s) here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinbadThePorter Posted September 6, 2021 #5161 Share Posted September 6, 2021 For foursomes who like suites and minisuites, Princess currently have a Suite September sale where the 3rd and 4th guests sail free (plus some OBC). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lyndarra Posted September 9, 2021 #5162 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Received emails from the first with, seemingly, good prices for Radiance cruises in 2022-23. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted September 9, 2021 #5163 Share Posted September 9, 2021 16 minutes ago, lyndarra said: Received emails from the first with, seemingly, good prices for Radiance cruises in 2022-23. Double points and if there’s a price drop they will match it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drsel Posted September 11, 2021 #5164 Share Posted September 11, 2021 I read on another Aus thread that Australia will not open for foreign tourists till mid 2022. If so, Carnival and Princess will have to cancel their cruises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinbadThePorter Posted September 11, 2021 #5165 Share Posted September 11, 2021 1 hour ago, drsel said: I read on another Aus thread that Australia will not open for foreign tourists till mid 2022. If so, Carnival and Princess will have to cancel their cruises Nobody really knows, but that's the best bet at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getting older slowly Posted September 12, 2021 #5166 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Cheap cruises...... well there are not cost anything at the moment as there is none.... Have saved heaps so far.... at least 30K.... lol 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted September 12, 2021 #5167 Share Posted September 12, 2021 12 hours ago, drsel said: I read on another Aus thread that Australia will not open for foreign tourists till mid 2022. If so, Carnival and Princess will have to cancel their cruises I doubt the big ships will even arrive in this region before then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By The Bay Posted September 14, 2021 #5168 Share Posted September 14, 2021 If only we knew that cruising was restarting.😟 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted September 14, 2021 #5169 Share Posted September 14, 2021 29 minutes ago, By The Bay said: If only we knew that cruising was restarting.😟 I would have a crack at that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ondine Posted September 14, 2021 #5170 Share Posted September 14, 2021 (edited) Oh to be sure that's St Patrick's day, Lots of green beer. Edited September 14, 2021 by Ondine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drsel Posted September 28, 2021 #5171 Share Posted September 28, 2021 On 9/14/2021 at 7:23 AM, NSWP said: I would have a crack at that one. Princess just cancelled all Royal Princess Australia Cruises upto March 2022. I asked my agent to shift mine to the identical replacement cruise that Princess offered in 2023, at the same price with the same OBC. she has requested the shift, but she said it will take a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By The Bay Posted September 28, 2021 #5172 Share Posted September 28, 2021 2 hours ago, drsel said: Princess just cancelled all Royal Princess Australia Cruises upto March 2022. I asked my agent to shift mine to the identical replacement cruise that Princess offered in 2023, at the same price with the same OBC. she has requested the shift, but she said it will take a long time. My replacement cruises were emailed to me yesterday. I was allocated the same cabin/stateroom. This was 6 days after I selected Option 1. Quicker than the last cancellations! Princess is getting very good re-booking, especially after all the practice they have with multiple cancellations. 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drsel Posted October 1, 2021 #5173 Share Posted October 1, 2021 (edited) On 9/29/2021 at 4:37 AM, By The Bay said: My replacement cruises were emailed to me yesterday. I was allocated the same cabin/stateroom. This was 6 days after I selected Option 1. Quicker than the last cancellations! Princess is getting very good re-booking, especially after all the practice they have with multiple cancellations. 😁 My agent requested the shift 4 days back This is what my agent said -- ''I submitted the form to Princess to move you to the 2023 sailing. It could take several weeks before it is completed. Once complete I will send you an updated invoice. They will protect the cruise fare and discount and any on board credit you have but the taxes will change. They do not protect them. Any questions please let me know.'' Just now when I checked my Booking No. on princess.com, I got this message Our records indicate that a request has already been submitted for this booking and additional requests cannot be accepted. If you wish to change your selection, please contact us at the appropriate office: 1-800-774-6237 (North America) 0344 338 8663 (UK) 13 24 88 (Australia) 0800 780 717 (New Zealand) Now I am waiting for Carnival to cancel Aus cruises in Feb-Mar 2022 & offer a similar replacement cruise with the same hugely discounted fare & AUD 900 OBC, since Aus borders are likely to remain closed till late 2022 Edited October 1, 2021 by drsel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By The Bay Posted October 1, 2021 #5174 Share Posted October 1, 2021 4 hours ago, drsel said: My agent requested the shift 4 days back This is what my agent said -- ''I submitted the form to Princess to move you to the 2023 sailing. It could take several weeks before it is completed. Once complete I will send you an updated invoice. They will protect the cruise fare and discount and any on board credit you have but the taxes will change. They do not protect them. Any questions please let me know.'' I gave up using TA's when I was given the run around and not a full refund. I now deal direct with the cruise lines. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lyndarra Posted October 1, 2021 #5175 Share Posted October 1, 2021 4 hours ago, drsel said: Now I am waiting for Carnival to cancel Aus cruises in Feb-Mar 2022 & offer a similar replacement cruise with the same hugely discounted fare & AUD 900 OBC, since Aus borders are likely to remain closed till late 2022 Seems our borders may be opening soon for international visitors but likely too late for 21/22 cruise season. https://www.pm.gov.au/media/next-steps-reopen-world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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