Rare jxtgreek Posted March 27, 2016 #1 Share Posted March 27, 2016 I am hoping some seasoned travelers can help me. I have booked a pack and go cruise for the end of April. I was told at the time that there is no refund (I understand that). My wife just had emergency heart surgery so we are unable to take the cruise. Do I have any options? Someone suggested I can give the cruise to my daughter (same last name). Is that possible? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliair Posted March 27, 2016 #2 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Did you purchase trip insurance? If you did you can get your money back. If you didn't, I won't preach. I hope your wife gets better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jxtgreek Posted March 27, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted March 27, 2016 regarding trip insurance, could I purchase it now? at least to get some kind of refund Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loxley Posted March 27, 2016 #4 Share Posted March 27, 2016 regarding trip insurance, could I purchase it now? at least to get some kind of refund No. Too bad you didn't get it when you bought the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbCRR Posted March 27, 2016 #5 Share Posted March 27, 2016 You can try to buy the insurance now, but it is now a "pre-existing" so might not be covered and then you'd be out that money too. Pack and Go terms include: "The full payment is non-refundable and non-transferable." The good news is that you probably got a great rate, so hopefully aren't out too much money. If you prepaid your gratuities, that should be refunded. Hope your wife is doing well and has a full recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliair Posted March 27, 2016 #6 Share Posted March 27, 2016 regarding trip insurance, could I purchase it now? at least to get some kind of refund Nope! You should have bought it the day you booked. That's like getting into a car accident and not have insurance then go purchase insurance to cover yourself. It doesn't work that way. I won't preach, but this is a classic case of "you're too late." Sorry for your wife and a speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngAndBoys Posted March 27, 2016 #7 Share Posted March 27, 2016 It sounds like she'll be 5-6 weeks out from surgery. Maybe y'all will be able to go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted March 27, 2016 #8 Share Posted March 27, 2016 About giving it to your daughter--At least one person on the original booking needs to be on the cruise. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaharis1701 Posted March 27, 2016 #9 Share Posted March 27, 2016 (edited) Have you tried calling the cruiseline and asking them about it? They might let you transfer to another cruise minus a service fee or give you a future cruise credit. Worth a shot as you've got nothing to lose. Sorry about you wife, hope she feels better soon. Edited March 27, 2016 by shaharis1701 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseonthebrain Posted March 27, 2016 #10 Share Posted March 27, 2016 It can't hurt to call or write Carnival and ask. Best wished to your wife for a full and speedy recovery. Your and her health are the most important things and may you have many many happy and healthy adventures in the future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted March 27, 2016 #11 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Have you tried calling the cruiseline and asking them about it? They might let you transfer to another cruise minus a service fee or give you a future cruise credit. Worth a shot as you've got nothing to lose. Sorry about you wife, hope she feels better soon. I was going to suggest the same thing. Worse thing they could do is say no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigB0882 Posted March 28, 2016 #12 Share Posted March 28, 2016 If you call and they will not allow you to switch to a later cruise (I wouldn't expect them to allow it but worth a shot) then I would try and see if they will allow you to put your daughter on instead of your wife and pay a small fee to switch her name. If they allow that then your daughter could show up and you could be a no-show. The downside is she would have to go alone, not sure if she would want to do that or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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