davekathy Posted February 16, 2016 #26 Share Posted February 16, 2016 What a lousy concept: You pay over two thousand to see something, but have to sit trapped on the ship the entire cruise. The ship didn't go to the promised port, and we got only a short announcement. No facts, no profound explanation, no plan B, no compensation. Maybe the strategy is to keep people and their money on board. The Internet access cost 20 dollars/day per device and didn't even work. A glass (= plastic cup) of cheap wine cost 10 dollars. Everything seem to serve company's money collection. So does this mean you won't be going on another Cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted February 16, 2016 #27 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Welcome to Cruise Critic.:) ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDawg Posted February 16, 2016 #28 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Welcome to Cruise Critic.:) More like Welcome to Fight Club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcgrumpy Posted February 16, 2016 #29 Share Posted February 16, 2016 I've never heard of a cruise just skipping a port without an explanation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfTheSeasCruiser Posted February 16, 2016 #30 Share Posted February 16, 2016 I've never heard of a cruise just skipping a port without an explanation. Because that doesn't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knittinggirl Posted February 16, 2016 #31 Share Posted February 16, 2016 They should have reimbursed port charges. We got stuck in port until day 3 due to weather, and we missed one port. They refunded port charges. But people were so unhappy about the situation. On our recent snowbird migration, we had to embark from a tent, and still got a partial port fee refund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seniorsailors Posted February 16, 2016 #32 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Why are people so smug and mean here? Especially to someone new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerLady Posted February 16, 2016 #33 Share Posted February 16, 2016 What a lousy concept: You pay over two thousand to see something, but have to sit trapped on the ship the entire cruise. The ship didn't go to the promised port, and we got only a short announcement. No facts, no profound explanation, no plan B, no compensation. Maybe the strategy is to keep people and their money on board. The Internet access cost 20 dollars/day per device and didn't even work. A glass (= plastic cup) of cheap wine cost 10 dollars. Everything seem to serve company's money collection. Specifics would be REALLY helpful. Also, ranting during your first post probably wasn't a good idea either.. Just saying....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted February 16, 2016 #34 Share Posted February 16, 2016 What a lousy concept: You pay over two thousand to see something, but have to sit trapped on the ship the entire cruise. The ship didn't go to the promised port, and we got only a short announcement. No facts, no profound explanation, no plan B, no compensation. Maybe the strategy is to keep people and their money on board. The Internet access cost 20 dollars/day per device and didn't even work. A glass (= plastic cup) of cheap wine cost 10 dollars. Everything seem to serve company's money collection. So you'd rather sail into unsafe conditions:eek::confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted February 16, 2016 #35 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Thankfully cruise lines can change the itinerary because sometimes it is required for the safety of all. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenofKrakatoa Posted February 16, 2016 #36 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Uh huh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Cruizers Posted February 16, 2016 #37 Share Posted February 16, 2016 (edited) We book a cruise to hopefully see all the Ports and meet new friends if we miss a port due to a problem ( weather, safety issues etc), no big deal to us, that is part of cruising, we enjoy being on the ship going someplace. Edited February 16, 2016 by Desert Cruizers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinCruise Posted February 16, 2016 #38 Share Posted February 16, 2016 This is why I never pay more than $1999.95 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxHadleyxx Posted February 16, 2016 #39 Share Posted February 16, 2016 I've been on 29 cruises. I've cruised in every month. I've yet to miss a port, even when I thought we would (windy day before going into Grand Cayman). Remind me not to book any cruises you are on. "Nearly 50%" :eek: Huh, I just assumed it was pretty typical (at least sailing in off seasons). Nearly all of our Caribbean trips were in Sept to Dec and weather was the reason for every missed port there. In Europe we usually sail in spring (May) or fall (late OCT early Nov). We missed some from waves or wind and some Athens and another Greek port due to strikes and Egypt because of the volatile political situation (it was replaced with Istanbul, which was a great city for an overnight port). If I really sat down and tried to remember clearly enough to count it up, it might be more like 40%, but it is pretty common. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBX-Cruisers Posted February 16, 2016 #40 Share Posted February 16, 2016 43 posts about an OP comment with no details. Must be a slow day out there in the world with nothing else happening of any importance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megr1125 Posted February 16, 2016 #41 Share Posted February 16, 2016 (edited) Welcome to CC..read the contract...if you want to go someplace, fly there.... I have lost track of how many times I have had an itinerary change....big whoop...I am on vacation and a lot of other people are not.. Edited February 16, 2016 by megr1125 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodenboy Posted February 16, 2016 #42 Share Posted February 16, 2016 In most cases when I cruise, I have to go on particular dates which usually means very similar destinations (especially as I don't want to stray from Oasis class just yet) so an altered itinerary would be a breath of fresh air for me. Got a new port on my upcoming Harmony cruise though so that will make a nice change. Considering what's going on (or what was) with Labadee, if they decide to change that too I am okay with that. The one that would annoy me would be St Maarten. Love it there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted February 16, 2016 #43 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Welcome to Cruise Critic.:) And apparently goodbye since they haven't been back to post any details.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerLady Posted February 16, 2016 #44 Share Posted February 16, 2016 I've got some sharp cheese! I'll bring the soda..:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted February 17, 2016 #45 Share Posted February 17, 2016 cruise lines can do whatever they want with your money! Well,they chose to give you back all your money didn't they? And added a 50% voucher on another cruise:D:D They chose to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_G Posted February 17, 2016 #46 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Well,they chose to give you back all your money didn't they? And added a 50% voucher on another cruise:D:D They chose to do it. It seems shaun has expanded his 'I Hate Royal' passive aggressive tour now that the Anthem threads are dying off. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moopetguy Posted February 17, 2016 #47 Share Posted February 17, 2016 More like Welcome to Fight Club. Ssshhh!! Don't you remember the first two rules?? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted February 17, 2016 #48 Share Posted February 17, 2016 43 posts about an OP comment with no details. Must be a slow day out there in the world with nothing else happening of any importance. But you couldn't resist could you. And didn't even try to address the issue:confused::confused::confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funbobby68 Posted February 17, 2016 #49 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Good job , I believe your deduction are perfectly accurate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsPete Posted February 17, 2016 #50 Share Posted February 17, 2016 What a lousy concept: You pay over two thousand to see something, but have to sit trapped on the ship the entire cruise. The ship didn't go to the promised port, and we got only a short announcement. No facts, no profound explanation, no plan B, no compensation. Maybe the strategy is to keep people and their money on board. The Internet access cost 20 dollars/day per device and didn't even work. A glass (= plastic cup) of cheap wine cost 10 dollars. Everything seem to serve company's money collection. Perhaps cruising isn't the right vacation for you. That's okay, you know. We're all allowed our own opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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