registrar Posted March 13, 2020 #151 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Poor Jim He must be in the air! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplsmurf Posted March 13, 2020 #152 Share Posted March 13, 2020 1 hour ago, niklah said: If the ship departs before midnight, he’s ok. Who knows, he might be on one of the last Celebrity sailings 😔 No. It was supposed to sail Tomorrow. We are on the the same cruise. Everything was a go last night and even this morning. We landed in FLL and then got the news 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggie.1008 Posted March 13, 2020 #153 Share Posted March 13, 2020 I feel so bad for you Jim. We cancelled our Hawaii cruise from HNL -YVR on Wednesday. Not a happy time for us cruise addicts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare GeorgiaPeach51 Posted March 13, 2020 #154 Share Posted March 13, 2020 9 minutes ago, Purplsmurf said: No. It was supposed to sail Tomorrow. We are on the the same cruise. Everything was a go last night and even this morning. We landed in FLL and then got the news Wow. SO sorry. I know how I would feel. 😔😢 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted March 13, 2020 #155 Share Posted March 13, 2020 10 minutes ago, Purplsmurf said: No. It was supposed to sail Tomorrow. We are on the the same cruise. Everything was a go last night and even this morning. We landed in FLL and then got the news Is Celeb covering any airfare costs....? Or will you hang around in FLL a2hile,,,what a shame but it was a risk.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani negreanu Posted March 13, 2020 #156 Share Posted March 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, maggie.1008 said: Not a happy time for us cruise addicts. Indeed. And in the very last moment. Feeling for Jim & all those impacted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandc4e Posted March 13, 2020 #157 Share Posted March 13, 2020 So sad for Jim and all the other passengers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted March 13, 2020 #158 Share Posted March 13, 2020 (edited) What an awful conclusion. I'm so sorry for this last minute cancellation. Best wishes. I wish there was a Hugs button for posts that are from cruisers who've lost their cruises and not a Like button. Edited March 13, 2020 by Pushka 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani negreanu Posted March 13, 2020 #159 Share Posted March 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, Pushka said: I wish there was a Hugs button for posts that are from cruisers who've lost their cruises and not a Like button. Well said. At least, we didn't "loose" our cruises at the very last minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paylady Posted March 13, 2020 #160 Share Posted March 13, 2020 I feel so bad for the folks who flew into FLL early for this cruise. Bummer. My daughter and I were supposed to be on this cruise. Then she finds out that she must cancel since she works in a hospital and can’t risk quarantine. Now I’m glad we canceled last week or we would have flown to FLL today and then found out, like a lot of the other folks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplsmurf Posted March 13, 2020 #161 Share Posted March 13, 2020 37 minutes ago, hcat said: Is Celeb covering any airfare costs....? Or will you hang around in FLL a2hile,,,what a shame but it was a risk.... We haven’t even received anything from Celebrity yet. I did see on their website that they are offering 125% FCC and if anyone wants a 100% refund we have to call. I think it’s pretty crappy to cancel one that leaves tomorrow knowing that people are already here and then not automatically give us a refund, especially since THEY canceled. A FCC does us no good, as we paid for 2 cabins, but only get credit for 1. My daughter is in the other and she won’t be able to cruise again before the FCC expires so we would be out a LOT of $$ 😡 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted March 14, 2020 #162 Share Posted March 14, 2020 (edited) No way for your TA or Celebrity to know who would want a refund vs who would want a FCC. A FCC doesn’t work for everyone but it a good option for those that can use it for a cruise in the next 22 months. We know how we will use our FCC. Edited March 14, 2020 by jelayne Typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofysmom99 Posted March 14, 2020 #163 Share Posted March 14, 2020 17 minutes ago, Purplsmurf said: We haven’t even received anything from Celebrity yet. I did see on their website that they are offering 125% FCC and if anyone wants a 100% refund we have to call. I think it’s pretty crappy to cancel one that leaves tomorrow knowing that people are already here and then not automatically give us a refund, especially since THEY canceled. A FCC does us no good, as we paid for 2 cabins, but only get credit for 1. My daughter is in the other and she won’t be able to cruise again before the FCC expires so we would be out a LOT of $$ 😡 Wow, talk about rubbing salt into the wound. I'm really sorry to read about your predicament. Are you going home now or staying the week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare garyl62 Posted March 14, 2020 #164 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Sorry you missed getting the word before your departure Jim. We had planned to leave home at 5:00AM to fly to San Juan tomorrow so we are fortunate. We thought about still flying and spending the week there, but decided to hunker down in place. It will be interesting to hear what you decide to do. Sorry for the shock you're going to have in the wee hours of the morning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising89143 Posted March 14, 2020 #165 Share Posted March 14, 2020 I agree that this is sad. I feel for all of those who are currently traveling to their destination or already there. Hopefully it all works out well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplsmurf Posted March 14, 2020 #166 Share Posted March 14, 2020 27 minutes ago, goofysmom99 said: Wow, talk about rubbing salt into the wound. I'm really sorry to read about your predicament. Are you going home now or staying the week? We are staying, but not sure where yet. My husband isn’t even here yet. He is in the air! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted March 14, 2020 #167 Share Posted March 14, 2020 (edited) 50 minutes ago, Purplsmurf said: We haven’t even received anything from Celebrity yet. I did see on their website that they are offering 125% FCC and if anyone wants a 100% refund we have to call. I think it’s pretty crappy to cancel one that leaves tomorrow knowing that people are already here and then not automatically give us a refund, especially since THEY canceled. A FCC does us no good, as we paid for 2 cabins, but only get credit for 1. My daughter is in the other and she won’t be able to cruise again before the FCC expires so we would be out a LOT of $$ 😡 OMG... going to be a long day/ night for your family! Hope husb arrives safely. I would take the refund but you or your TA have to call in and the wait can be long right now. Is there anything on X website about hotel and trvl assistance for those who are effectively cut loose at midnight without a plan B? Do you have any cruise ins that may have assistance.? For those given short notice there should be more help and more compensation...so sorry! Edited March 14, 2020 by hcat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAV Posted March 14, 2020 #168 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Jim_Iain is due into CLT at 9:23pm Eastern. So they're bound to discover before too long. There isn't a direct flight back to SF at this late hour if they wanted to turn immediately back. My guess is they'll continue to FLL and buy some lemons to make lemonade. They appear to be the type to roll with the punches. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaFej Posted March 14, 2020 #169 Share Posted March 14, 2020 9 minutes ago, hcat said: Is there anything on X website about hotel and trvl assistance for those who are effectively cut loose at midnight without a plan B? The text I just got re my April 10 cruise includes a phone number for their emergency travel department 1-888-372-9996 and that they will assist. It doesn't not indicate if financial assistance would be included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted March 14, 2020 Author #170 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Just as we were on approach to Charlotte we got a text from Celebrity. Unless time stamp is incorrect they sent it at 8:30pm. we leave here for FLL in 30 minutes and may spend a couple days in FLL. We have to figure all that out probably tomorrow. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare garyl62 Posted March 14, 2020 #171 Share Posted March 14, 2020 5 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said: Just as we were on approach to Charlotte we got a text from Celebrity. Unless time stamp is incorrect they sent it at 8:30pm. we leave here for FLL in 30 minutes and may spend a couple days in FLL. We have to figure all that out probably tomorrow. My text came at that same time, just before that I received an email, and about 45 minutes before that I got a call from the SSide Concierge. All saying the same thing. Good luck Jim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasentreelake Posted March 14, 2020 #172 Share Posted March 14, 2020 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said: Just as we were on approach to Charlotte we got a text from Celebrity. Unless time stamp is incorrect they sent it at 8:30pm. we leave here for FLL in 30 minutes and may spend a couple days in FLL. We have to figure all that out probably tomorrow. ...Still following... Just roll with it! @Jim_Lain... Enjoy FLL Edited March 14, 2020 by hasentreelake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raudacruise Posted March 14, 2020 #173 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Jim_Ian (and Purplsmurf) I’m so sorry the cruise was canceled. Jim, I was so excited for you scoring a RS. I’ve always enjoyed your blogs. I'll look forward to your next cruise — whenever it will be. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Stem to Stern Posted March 14, 2020 #174 Share Posted March 14, 2020 28 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said: may spend a couple days in FLL. If you decide to do any site seeing make sure the sites are open for business. For example Vizcaya Museum and Gardens announced today they are closing until further notice. If you have never been to the pier at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea that would be a cute little neighborhood to check out. On Fort Lauderdale Beach there is Casablanca which is a wonderful lunch spot with a view. Time to make some lemonade gentlemen! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_tchr Posted March 14, 2020 #175 Share Posted March 14, 2020 38 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said: Just as we were on approach to Charlotte we got a text from Celebrity. Unless time stamp is incorrect they sent it at 8:30pm. we leave here for FLL in 30 minutes and may spend a couple days in FLL. We have to figure all that out probably tomorrow. Jim - you might remember our travelling moose. He suggests a piece of Key Lime Pie and a frozen drink. 😂 Joss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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