MightyQuinn Posted May 22, 2020 #201 Share Posted May 22, 2020 3 hours ago, twinklles said: Haven't heard anything about Crystal, but I may be testing Crystal in July when my final payment is due for an October cruise. Crystal has a great product but, in our experience, they have been less responsive than Seabourn during recent covid cancellations. Here are our data points: Yesterday we passed the 90 day mark waiting for a refund of air fees on a cruise that Crystal cancelled. We're also at day 68 waiting for refunds on two Crystal Open Booking Deposits that we cancelled. We've received no communication from Crystal, except tardy responses to emails initiated by us. By contrast, we cancelled two Future Cruise Deposits with Seabourn and were refunded in a little over 30 days. The grass isn't always greener on the other side! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimflyer Posted May 22, 2020 #202 Share Posted May 22, 2020 4 hours ago, twinklles said: You make a good point in your first sentence, and friends have had horrible experiences on Silversea. But other friends who were on Regent were promptly refunded. Haven't heard anything about Crystal, but I may be testing Crystal in July when my final payment is due for an October cruise. I will not ignore your insulting sarcasm, but I will not try to respond substantively, because I do not understand your point, other than you are just a nasty.... Never boarded Seabourn, had a 90 day fight to get moneys back on a cruise that was altered 100% on 21 Feb (a month before departure) then cancelled... It took Amex recharge to get $$ back, no communication from SB to me or agent. So to 'alter my business', I realise I should not have moved from Crystal or Oceania, both of whom ARE available to call, and give honest answers to refund, cruise and future cruise matters. Sorry, but I wont be bothering to consider SB in future. CCL is a very big corporation. Even if SB is tiny part, the poor communication, even compared to others in CCL Group is not on. My dollar goes elsewhere. Meantime I wish all others here every success in redeeming THEIR funds which are being held DESPITE no product, service or courtesy being given in return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notjaded Posted May 22, 2020 #203 Share Posted May 22, 2020 42 minutes ago, zimflyer said: It took Amex recharge to get $$ back, no communication from SB to me or agent. Did AMEX issue a preliminary refund pending Seabourn's response to the dispute, or is your money fully and forever refunded by AMEX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobal Posted May 22, 2020 #204 Share Posted May 22, 2020 (edited) May I respectfully draw your attention to the OP's very first statement when he started this very useful thread: "There have been a couple of threads with discussions about cancelled cruises and refunds and ideas to challenge Seabourn to get your money back That is not what I am suggesting here. i would like a simple thread: please post the date of your cruise, the date you cancelled your cruise ( or excursions or both). And then, when (and if) you get your refund, please post the date you received the credit. " Please don't let it get bogged down in discussions about other cruiselines and general complaints - there are other avenues for those discussions on this board and I'm sure most people - as I do - come here to find out the latest on refunds Thanks Edited May 22, 2020 by Bobal 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimflyer Posted May 22, 2020 #205 Share Posted May 22, 2020 3 hours ago, notjaded said: Did AMEX issue a preliminary refund pending Seabourn's response to the dispute, or is your money fully and forever refunded by AMEX I disputed with Amex, immediately the disputed full payment for cruise was credited by Amex to my account, "pending response within 60 days from biller" - after about 20 days, it showed as no longer pending on April 30 but also closed and monies rem as in on my Amex account. Our agent was then called and asked to verify what has occurred re cruise and air/travel credits. Agent confirmed cruise was 'refunded' by SB to my Ax on 30th April. Other charges are pending and 5 weeks plus to go approximately. So, the refund is done, thanks to Amex dispute, (otherwise I am sure I would still be waiting). The full cruise refund is safely mine. The ancillary costs of over 3k are still in the never ending queue of silence... Hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimflyer Posted May 22, 2020 #206 Share Posted May 22, 2020 27 minutes ago, Bobal said: May I respectfully draw your attention to the OP's very first statement when he started this very useful thread: "There have been a couple of threads with discussions about cancelled cruises and refunds and ideas to challenge Seabourn to get your money back That is not what I am suggesting here. i would like a simple thread: please post the date of your cruise, the date you cancelled your cruise ( or excursions or both). And then, when (and if) you get your refund, please post the date you received the credit. " Please don't let it get bogged down in discussions about other cruiselines and general complaints - there are other avenues for those discussions on this board and I'm sure most people - as I do - come here to find out the latest on refunds Thanks Apologies, I should have not risen to the bait ! It IS correct just to report on refund dates. Thank you Bobal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottie920 Posted May 22, 2020 #207 Share Posted May 22, 2020 58 minutes ago, Bobal said: May I respectfully draw your attention to the OP's very first statement when he started this very useful thread: "There have been a couple of threads with discussions about cancelled cruises and refunds and ideas to challenge Seabourn to get your money back That is not what I am suggesting here. i would like a simple thread: please post the date of your cruise, the date you cancelled your cruise ( or excursions or both). And then, when (and if) you get your refund, please post the date you received the credit. " Please don't let it get bogged down in discussions about other cruiselines and general complaints - there are other avenues for those discussions on this board and I'm sure most people - as I do - come here to find out the latest on refunds Thanks Well said, I was thinking the same. We haven’t had an update for a while it will be interesting how things are progressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo_Trout Posted May 22, 2020 #208 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Interesting one, this. Our 22nd March Seabourn Encore Cruise from Sydney to Singapore. As this one was cancelled 'at short notice' (Seabourn's words, not mine), we were offered a 100 % Refund PLUS 25 % Future Cruise Credit. The Refund came through about 10 days ago, BUT the FCC's are still being worked on, as SB say that it is very complicated to work out and apply the FCCs in this case - despite them confirming the amount about 60 days ago. This is annoying, as we want to book another cruise with them, but we need SB to apply the FCCs to our Account first. Incidentally, the FCC agreed for our Hotel etc. reimbursement was showing on our account over a week ago. Can't wait to book with them again, despite all these issues with refunds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesport Posted May 22, 2020 #209 Share Posted May 22, 2020 So it looks like no one got anything this week. Disappointing to say the least. Would be nice if a few at the very beginning got their refund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo_Trout Posted May 22, 2020 #210 Share Posted May 22, 2020 If you are interested, attached are Carnival's full accounts up to November 2019. Carnival_2019.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottie920 Posted May 22, 2020 #211 Share Posted May 22, 2020 15 minutes ago, wesport said: So it looks like no one got anything this week. Disappointing to say the least. Would be nice if a few at the very beginning got their refund. Agreed. I think we would all feel more positive if we could see some movement on customers receiving a refund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallydave Posted May 22, 2020 #212 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Been 8 calendar days since JPH814 has updated and posted his spread sheet. We are now at day 60 and promised our refund by tomorrow. Not many if any reports of refunds in the past week. Hoping for a big release today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPH814 Posted May 22, 2020 Author #213 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Hello everybody Sorry I have not been on to update the spreadsheet. Actually, more sorry that there has not been more good news to update the spreadsheet with. I want to thank Bobal for the gentle reminder to keep this thread focused on data, specifically the data relating to when you requested your refund and when you received your refund. There are many other threads to discuss / complain/ bash whatever you want. I have a few updates, so here is the latest. Hopefully more good news will come with the end of the month. Stay safe, positive and polite everyone! As of Date: 5/22/2020 Cruise Fare Cruise Date Refund Request Date Refund Received Date Days since Request Request to Refund Flaminjune 3/14/2020 2/24/2020 5/13/2020 88 79 Rambo Trout 3/22/2020 2/27/2020 5/12/2020 85 75 cruzluvers 3/22/2020 3/9/2020 74 SF Voyage 4/17/2020 3/9/2020 74 Sunburned Tongue 3/22/2020 3/9/2020 74 Sunburned Tongue 4/17/2020 3/9/2020 74 Bobal 5/6/2020 3/11/2020 72 Mauzac 4/5/2020 3/14/2020 69 TV24 3/28/2020 3/15/2020 68 Twinkles 3/28/2020 3/15/2020 68 Scottie920 4/5/2020 3/16/2020 67 Jodiandfrank 7/18/2020 3/16/2020 67 Mark56 5/9/2020 3/16/2020 67 Zimflyer 3/22/2020 3/17/2020 5/10/2020 66 54 Not Jaded 12/20/2020 3/20/2020 63 Wire 12/20/2020 3/22/2020 61 Foyt 7/25/2020 3/23/2020 60 JRS51 6/27/2020 3/25/2020 58 mhf 5/6/2020 3/26/2020 57 Clou 9/16/2020 3/27/2020 56 jkwestlake 3/31/2020 3/29/2020 54 Mauzac 4/20/2020 3/30/2020 53 astride 4/29/2020 3/30/2020 53 swaxxy 4/29/2020 3/30/2020 53 Marazul 4/22/2020 4/2/2020 50 Westport 7/18/2020 4/3/2020 49 Clou 12/22/2020 4/13/2020 39 DC Traveler 5/2/2020 4/13/2020 39 MTN1 6/23/2020 4/13/2020 39 DuffyMcDuffy 5/31/2020 4/14/2020 38 ON Cruiser 5/31/2020 4/14/2020 38 Zelker 5/23/2020 4/15/2020 37 Wyattsaubt 6/6/2020 4/15/2020 37 crudoll 6/27/2020 4/15/2020 37 Astride 5/16/2020 4/15/2020 37 Flyfishingwidow 6/3/2020 4/15/2020 37 DFW 5/23/2020 4/16/2020 36 Wire 6/27/2020 4/16/2020 36 jph814 5/23/2020 4/17/2020 35 Whystayhome 7/31/2020 5/6/2020 16 Whystayhome 10/24/2020 5/6/2020 16 labate 8/14/2020 5/7/2020 15 TV24 10/3/2020 5/7/2020 15 Other refunds (Excursions, Air, Taxes and FCDeposits) Cruise Date Refund Request Date Refund Received Date Days since Request Days To Receive Refund Paulchili (Taxes) 3/8/2020 2/27/2020 85 swaxxy (Air) 4/29/2020 2/27/2020 85 Notjaded (Exc) 12/20/2020 3/20/2020 4/16/2020 63 27 Zelker (FCD) 3/24/2020 59 JRS51 (exc) 6/17/2020 3/25/2020 5/14/2020 58 50 MHF (exc) 5/6/2020 3/26/2020 5/16/2020 57 51 JPH814(Exc) 5/23/2020 3/30/2020 5/13/2020 53 44 crudoll (Exc) 6/27/2020 4/1/2020 5/16/2020 51 45 westport(exc) 7/18/2020 4/3/2020 5/13/2020 49 40 zimflyer (air) 4/9/2020 43 MightyQuinn (FCD) 4/10/2020 5/16/2020 42 36 Whystayhome(Exc) 7/31/2020 5/6/2020 5/7/2020 16 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astride Posted May 22, 2020 #214 Share Posted May 22, 2020 7 hours ago, Bobal said: May I respectfully draw your attention to the OP's very first statement when he started this very useful thread: "There have been a couple of threads with discussions about cancelled cruises and refunds and ideas to challenge Seabourn to get your money back That is not what I am suggesting here. i would like a simple thread: please post the date of your cruise, the date you cancelled your cruise ( or excursions or both). And then, when (and if) you get your refund, please post the date you received the credit. " Please don't let it get bogged down in discussions about other cruiselines and general complaints - there are other avenues for those discussions on this board and I'm sure most people - as I do - come here to find out the latest on refunds Thanks Completely agree with you on that one, Bobal. Let's stay on topic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinklles Posted May 22, 2020 #215 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Just called Seabourn, because credit was promised for today and it hasn't been made. Here is our summary of broken promises: March 15, 2020 filled out online form requesting refund. April 15, 2020 called Seabourn and were promised refund by May 14, 2020 May 15, 2020 called Seabourn and were promised refund by May 22, 2020 May 22, 2020 called Seabourn and they would no longer commit to a date by which we could expect refund. May 22, 2020 initiated dispute with American Express Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPH814 Posted May 22, 2020 Author #216 Share Posted May 22, 2020 So I was looking at our spreadsheet. The three people who have had their cruise fares refunded were the three earliest cruise dates (March 14, 22 and 22). It would be interesting if we could hear from Cruzluvers, Sunburned Tongue, TV24 , Twinkles or JKWestlake. These 5 had the next earliest cruises (between March 22 and March 31.) I do not know if they have not gotten refunds or if they just did not come back here to update us. If any of them read this, please give us an update Interesting that all the people we were tracking for Excursion refunds have received their refunds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallydave Posted May 22, 2020 #217 Share Posted May 22, 2020 29 minutes ago, twinklles said: Just called Seabourn, because credit was promised for today and it hasn't been made. Here is our summary of broken promises: March 15, 2020 filled out online form requesting refund. April 15, 2020 called Seabourn and were promised refund by May 14, 2020 May 15, 2020 called Seabourn and were promised refund by May 22, 2020 May 22, 2020 called Seabourn and they would no longer commit to a date by which we could expect refund. May 22, 2020 initiated dispute with American Express Sounds an awful much like my story. After a promise by the end of the week on April 27 which would be, May 1 on May 1 promised by today, May 22 60 days after cancellation. Filed disputes on my credit cards immediately as this was the latest of 3 or 4 different promises. Got the refund tentatively on my credit card and today was able to have a check sent to me but, will take at least two weeks but, does show on line and a check promised. New promise today is by the end of the month of May or next Friday. Confident this will be missed along with all of the other lies. This and the lack of ANY contact by Seabourn spells the end of my sailing with them or any of the others who are ripping people off with the same horrid non-service. As I said earlier and will repeat, the cruise lines have made their bed and now they will have to sleep in them. Based on watching several different CC boards, people will have long memories about how they were mistreated during the bad time and will find other ways to spend their vacation dollars. While a very few gluttons for punishment will book, believe we will see major cruise line bankruptcies in mid to late 2021. Remember they only have one time to make a first impression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkwestlake Posted May 22, 2020 #218 Share Posted May 22, 2020 I have been checking in and appreciate your updates. A couple of small edits to the dates you have listed for us: Cruise date 3/21 Refund request date 3/27 Unfortunately as of today, no refund yet. I'm cautiously optimistic since some have gotten them. I did receive the email that basically said we know you're frustrated and thanks for your patience. As crazy as this has all been, we will cruise with Seabourn again. As a small business owner I feel for the position they're in and believe they will make everyone whole. Have a great weekend everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewheldon Posted May 22, 2020 #219 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Cruise date March 14 and cancelled March 14 when we had already arrived in Barbados. Sent in request for refund March 15. We have received refunds for the two excursions booked. I called Seabourn earlier this week and was told the refund had been processed last Friday, May 15 (60 days) but as of today May 22 nothing has appeared on credit cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinklles Posted May 22, 2020 #220 Share Posted May 22, 2020 1 hour ago, rallydave said: Sounds an awful much like my story. After a promise by the end of the week on April 27 which would be, May 1 on May 1 promised by today, May 22 60 days after cancellation. Filed disputes on my credit cards immediately as this was the latest of 3 or 4 different promises. Got the refund tentatively on my credit card and today was able to have a check sent to me but, will take at least two weeks but, does show on line and a check promised. New promise today is by the end of the month of May or next Friday. Confident this will be missed along with all of the other lies. This and the lack of ANY contact by Seabourn spells the end of my sailing with them or any of the others who are ripping people off with the same horrid non-service. As I said earlier and will repeat, the cruise lines have made their bed and now they will have to sleep in them. Based on watching several different CC boards, people will have long memories about how they were mistreated during the bad time and will find other ways to spend their vacation dollars. While a very few gluttons for punishment will book, believe we will see major cruise line bankruptcies in mid to late 2021. Remember they only have one time to make a first impression. Seabourn is permanently off of our list. I am amazed by my fellow cruisers who will go with Seabourn again. In fact, cruising might be off our list entirely, because I understand that they are all engaging in the same unethical games with their customers. Moreover, I have never liked handing over tens of thousands of dollars and being at risk of their bankruptcy for several months. Land trips do have some major advantages over cruising...restaurants in particular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinklles Posted May 22, 2020 #221 Share Posted May 22, 2020 2 hours ago, JPH814 said: So I was looking at our spreadsheet. The three people who have had their cruise fares refunded were the three earliest cruise dates (March 14, 22 and 22). It would be interesting if we could hear from Cruzluvers, Sunburned Tongue, TV24 , Twinkles or JKWestlake. These 5 had the next earliest cruises (between March 22 and March 31.) I do not know if they have not gotten refunds or if they just did not come back here to update us. If any of them read this, please give us an update Interesting that all the people we were tracking for Excursion refunds have received their refunds. We must have been typing at the same time. My update is immediately above your post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzluvers Posted May 22, 2020 #222 Share Posted May 22, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, JPH814 said: So I was looking at our spreadsheet. The three people who have had their cruise fares refunded were the three earliest cruise dates (March 14, 22 and 22). It would be interesting if we could hear from Cruzluvers, Sunburned Tongue, TV24 , Twinkles or JKWestlake. These 5 had the next earliest cruises (between March 22 and March 31.) I do not know if they have not gotten refunds or if they just did not come back here to update us. If any of them read this, please give us an update Interesting that all the people we were tracking for Excursion refunds have received their refunds. We are still waiting (day 74) and had hoped there would be refunds coming today - but so far nothing. Edited May 22, 2020 by cruzluvers wrong # of days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted May 22, 2020 #223 Share Posted May 22, 2020 On 5/21/2020 at 6:21 AM, wire said: Read Cruise #2, that would be 60 days. Sorry - missed that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted May 22, 2020 #224 Share Posted May 22, 2020 (edited) 23 hours ago, twinklles said: Paulchili, I don't know how Wire plans to alter his business with Seabourn in the future. I know how I am going to alter my business with Seabourn. I am going to call Crystal, Regent, or Silversea. (We are currently still booked on Crystal in October--time will tell.) I am not intimately familiar with the refund policy on the lines you mention but it wouldn't surprise me if it were much like SB's at the moment. I know that most lines are the same - more or less.. The only exception I found was my 2 deposits on Viking river were returned in THREE days. Good luck. Sorry for being OT - never again 🙂 Edited May 22, 2020 by Paulchili Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburned tongue Posted May 23, 2020 #225 Share Posted May 23, 2020 17 hours ago, JPH814 said: So I was looking at our spreadsheet. The three people who have had their cruise fares refunded were the three earliest cruise dates (March 14, 22 and 22). It would be interesting if we could hear from Cruzluvers, Sunburned Tongue, TV24 , Twinkles or JKWestlake. These 5 had the next earliest cruises (between March 22 and March 31.) I do not know if they have not gotten refunds or if they just did not come back here to update us. If any of them read this, please give us an update Interesting that all the people we were tracking for Excursion refunds have received their refunds. Well, I had one credited to my Amex(s) this morning, with a processing date of 21 May. But it was the second voyage from Singapore to Dubai departing April 17, rather than the March 22. I had paid for this one in three stages, 2xFCD, then a further small deposit balance, then the final balance. The latter two were on different Amex accounts, and they came back to the correct accounts. The FCD weren't included, so presumably have gone back into my Seabourn account. But it does suggest that the refunds are being processed carefully. Why it takes so long is another matter. Zero communication from Seabourn about this, if I hadn't been checking my online Amex on a daily basis, I wouldn't have had a clue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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