July Cruise

[Pugs&Kisses]

I am hearing more and more that July cruises are most likely going to be canceled. 

When do you think we will know for sure. I am hoping it won't be late minute. I am trying to make back up plans. 

Any ideas?

[firefly333]

40 minutes ago, Pugs&Kisses said:

I am hearing more and more that July cruises are most likely going to be canceled. 

When do you think we will know for sure. I am hoping it won't be late minute. I am trying to make back up plans. 

Any ideas?

Probably in about 30 days from last round of cancellations... another month

[TNcruising02]

I think they will cancel 30 days in advance.  I think the earliest possible sailings will be in the fall, if even then. I've got a cruise in September and I give it a 50-50 of sailing.  Even that's being generous.  Anyway, I think they will continue cancelling sailings 30 days in advance.

[Pugs&Kisses]

Thanks guys, you gave me food for thought.

[TNcruising02]

As far as a time frame on cancellations, I received a cancellation email on March 30th for my cruise that was supposed to sail on April 25th.

[jfaaborg]

Just booked a June 29th cruise. Hoping to get cancelled, but if we are good to sail, we are willing to take it

[Florings]

We have a 4th of July booked.   I hope they don't cancel, but halfway expecting it.   I'm not in the least concerned about going.....I would definitely board if it doesn't get canceled.

[jerseygirlinAZ]

I have a cruise out of Miami scheduled for July 12.  We'll see if it's a go. 

 

Also booked a cruise out of San Diego in October because the price was right and we're thinking July might not be a go.

Edited April 29, 2020 by jerseygirlinAZ

[Anak]

just scheduled a July 4, 2020 cruise for 8 days.  They told they are resuming cruises late June.  If it cancels, just will reschedule for a later cruise. 

[jimbo5544]

16 hours ago, Anak said:

just scheduled a July 4, 2020 cruise for 8 days.  They told they are resuming cruises late June.  If it cancels, just will reschedule for a later cruise. 

Exactly the right attitude to have

[jfaaborg]

Well, you can't schedule a cruise for June or July. May be receiving a cancel letter for my upcoming one... I was hoping to go 😞

[jsscuba2]

I spoke with my PVP about no bookings available for my July 20 cruise. She said that they are closely monitoring how many people book.

[PurpleShamrock317]

I just had a big price drop for our November cruise. I called our PVP to see about getting the price adjusted and he told me he’d booked the same cruise for the end of July for his family, wife, son and parents. He thinks it will go. 

[firefly333]

2 hours ago, jsscuba2 said:

I spoke with my PVP about no bookings available for my July 20 cruise. She said that they are closely monitoring how many people book.

I wonder if my june 28 cruise will go

 

I've read only 4 ports open possibly, galveston is one of the 4.

[bahacca]

2 hours ago, firefly333 said:

I wonder if my june 28 cruise will go

 

I've read only 4 ports open possibly, galveston is one of the 4.

Doesn't necessarily mean anything is the US port is open. All of the Caribbean is shut down, so nowhere to go. Maybe their private island?

 

[jimbo5544]

1 hour ago, bahacca said:

Doesn't necessarily mean anything is the US port is open. All of the Caribbean is shut down, so nowhere to go. Maybe their private island?

 

We are beginning to hear of island discussing opening the middle of this month, some will be longer than others.  

[firefly333]

1 hour ago, bahacca said:

Doesn't necessarily mean anything is the US port is open. All of the Caribbean is shut down, so nowhere to go. Maybe their private island?

 

Mixed feelings. I got such a great rate if it goes I'd love it.

 

I found same cruise in november with a good cabin but at least $250 more. Seems like carnival prices going up further out you book just like rcl.

 

Lol like everyone else ... I just want to know already.

Edited May 3, 2020 by firefly333

[firefly333]

13 minutes ago, jimbo5544 said:

We are beginning to hear of island discussing opening the middle of this month, some will be longer than others.  

I'm leaving from Galveston. Hotels only open 25%... would cruises out of Galveston be subject to same?

[TNcruising02]

I'm cruising out of Galveston too, but in September.  I figured that port might have a better chance of opening when the time comes.  I wouldn't mind just going to private islands.

[jimbo5544]

1 minute ago, firefly333 said:

I'm leaving from Galveston. Hotels only open 25%... would cruises out of Galveston be subject to same?

No, I was referring to land based.  Cruising is on hold to at the very least the end of June for Carnival.  

[firefly333]

12 minutes ago, jimbo5544 said:

No, I was referring to land based.  Cruising is on hold to at the very least the end of June for Carnival.  

Huh you quoted me but didnt answer. My cruise is june 28th and not cancelled, but cant be booked which everyone knows the dates until when carnival cancelled, 2 days before my cruise. 

 

My question is if Galveston is still under the governor's order to be open at 25%, wouldnt the port be under the same restriction. I cant figure out your reply yes or no

 

Let's say it's up to 50-%, statewide by governor's order. Why wouldnt it affect the port within texas waters.

[jimbo5544]

1 hour ago, firefly333 said:

Huh you quoted me but didnt answer. My cruise is june 28th and not cancelled, but cant be booked which everyone knows the dates until when carnival cancelled, 2 days before my cruise. 

 

My question is if Galveston is still under the governor's order to be open at 25%, wouldnt the port be under the same restriction. I cant figure out your reply yes or no

 

Let's say it's up to 50-%, statewide by governor's order. Why wouldnt it affect the port within texas waters.

I really have no idea.  Was not trying to evade, but more specify what I was meaning.  My guess is that the cruise line will have to come up with an embarkation plan that meets that directive (whatever it will be at that time, let’s hope for 50%).  The answer is probably to be decided between now and then.

[firefly333]

10 minutes ago, jimbo5544 said:

I really have no idea.  Was not trying to evade, but more specify what I was meaning.  My guess is that the cruise line will have to come up with an embarkation plan that meets that directive (whatever it will be at that time, let’s hope for 50%).  The answer is probably to be decided between now and then.

The port itself is on texas land. Seems like we might have to do social distancing and 25% or 50% of capacity even allowed in port to check in.

[jimbo5544]

11 minutes ago, firefly333 said:

The port itself is on texas land. Seems like we might have to do social distancing and 25% or 50% of capacity even allowed in port to check in.

Agreed, that is why I said they would have to come up with a plan that meets the directive, one example on how to do this is a staggered embarkation.   

[Illbcruzn4life]

no plan needed at least pertaining to cruises. They aren't going anywhere at the end of June.