Oceania Cancels All Voyages Through March 31, 2021

[njhorseman]

A couple of April voyages are also cancelled:

 

https://www.oceaniacruises.com/coronavirus-statement

 

December 2 Update

At Oceania Cruises, the health, safety and well-being of our guests, crew and the communities we visit have always been and remain our highest priority. Given the continued global efforts to combat the spread of the global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, we are extending our suspension of voyages to include all voyage departures from January 1, 2021 through March 31, 2021 plus select April voyage departures.

The voyages impacted by this extension in pause of vessel operations include the following 2021 voyage departures:

Regatta – February 16, March 5, March 15, March 25, April 4

Nautica – January 5, January 19, February 2, March 4, March 18

Marina – January 8, January 18, January 28, February 17, March 9, March 19, April 9

Riviera – January 3, January 13, January 27, February 6, February 16, February 26, March 10, March 20

Sirena – January 5, January 20, February 4, February 28, March 10

[BSR]

Thanks for posting. 

[cruisingxpert]

I noticed they are not offering anyone a refund- just the FCC

[Tranquility Base]

20 minutes ago, cruisingxpert said:

I noticed they are not offering anyone a refund- just the FCC

Refunds are offered as per the notice.

[ORV]

21 minutes ago, cruisingxpert said:

I noticed they are not offering anyone a refund- just the FCC

Really? Glad I cancelled my March cruise months ago. 

[cruisingxpert]

2 minutes ago, ORV said:

Really? Glad I cancelled my March cruise months ago. 

Smart.  I was going to cancel my January cruise but realized I would incur a $250 cancellation

fee so decided to pay final thinking I would be able to get refund when it cancelled.  Guess I better look for somewhere to move it before the 1000's of other start moving their cruises.

[RJB]

31 minutes ago, cruisingxpert said:

I noticed they are not offering anyone a refund- just the FCC

Yes they are offering refunds.  Just have to look to the bottom of their press release and you will find it.   No way they can keep your money. 

[cruisingxpert]

12 minutes ago, Tranquility Base said:

Refunds are offered as per the notice.

You're correct.  Guess I should have read to the bottom of the notice😃

[pinotlover]

Paulchili;

 

I owe you on a bet lost. 😢 Email me your address at pinotlover at Hotmail dot com and you’ll have it for the holidays.

 

Your 49ers have been ran out of town and left the State! CA is rich , but that’s a lot of income tax the State lost in that maneuver. Does SF have an occupational tax they now won’t be collecting?

[LouChamp]

head out of sand time

[ORV]

6 minutes ago, LouChamp said:

head out of sand time

Is that supposed to be a link? If so it doesn't work. If you have a point perhaps you could make it, as I don't really know what you're trying to say. 

[pinotlover]

I predicted this move. They are well presold into the future. No new release until ATW 23 in Jan or Feb. No more requests for fake air bookings, shore excursions, or restaurants. Cut manpower to save cash.
 

Move all the losses into 2020 to help clean up 2021 books. 

[clo]

29 minutes ago, RJB said:

Yes they are offering refunds.  Just have to look to the bottom of their press release and you will find it.   No way they can keep your money. 

That's correct. It's not discretionary.

[KirkNC]

1 hour ago, pinotlover said:
 

Move all the losses into 2020 to help clean up 2021 books. 

You got that right.  They will trash 2020 to try and improve 2021 and beyond.  I know, I am a retired CFO.

[gnld]

We were on Marina's April 9th transatlantic. Last month I guessed that cruise would not occur, so I switched it to a Riviera cruise in the Med for spring '22 (booked Marina onboard the Sirena last Dec., so an easy switch). Looks like I was prescient!

[Paulchili]

2 hours ago, pinotlover said:

Paulchili;

 

I owe you on a bet lost. 😢 Email me your address at pinotlover at Hotmail dot com and you’ll have it for the holidays.

 

Your 49ers have been ran out of town and left the State! CA is rich , but that’s a lot of income tax the State lost in that maneuver. Does SF have an occupational tax they now won’t be collecting?

Pinotlover,

 

You are a gentleman and good for your word - that means a lot and is much appreciated.

 

Not sure about the lost tax revenue. Also, they now play in Santa Clara so beyond the name they have no ties to the city of SF. Unfortunately this year, like all of 2020, has been cursed for them with injuries to too many key players, They should be back before the end of the season if local COVID situation improves.

Maybe next year will be a better year 😀

[njhorseman]

15 minutes ago, Paulchili said:

they now play in Santa Clara

What? They no longer play at Kezar Stadium?? 😲

Edited December 2, 2020 by njhorseman

[Paulchili]

59 minutes ago, njhorseman said:

What? They no longer play at Kezar Stadium?? 😲

No and John Brodie has retired as well 😀

Edited December 2, 2020 by Paulchili

[njhorseman]

16 minutes ago, Paulchili said:

No and John Brodie has retired as well 😀

And here I thought the reason I hadn't seen him recently was because he was on IR.

[XCoastie73]

I just got word from my travel agent the 4 Mar-1 Apr Singapore-Tokyo cruise has been "suspended" -- what really seems to be "cancelled."  I was offered a refund of my deposit, or the alternative of "best price" on similar/equivalent itineraries in 2022.  If you're already paid in full, they're offering a 125% future cruise credit, or a 100% refund.  Oh, well....

 

Here's the operative wording for the PAID IN FULL refund/alternative:

 

"To make up for the inconvenience of this suspension, guests who are currently booked on this voyage that are paid in full with cash funds (credit card, check, bank wire) will automatically receive a Future Cruise Credit worth 125% of the cruise fare paid.  This is our way of providing even more value to our loyal guests to cruise with us at a later date. This Future Cruise Credit will be issued automatically and may be applied to any voyage on Oceania Cruises anywhere in the world through December 31, 2022 that is booked by December 2, 2021. For guests who prefer to forego the higher value of the 125% Future Cruise Credit, a full refund option is available. Please contact your Travel Advisor or our Guest Services team no later than close of business December 16, 2020 if you prefer to be issued a 100% refund."

 

Here's the operative wording of the DEPOSIT ONLY refund/alternative:

 

"If your reservation has been deposited or paid in full utilizing a previously issued Future Cruise Credit, your Future Cruise Credit will be re-issued for the amount that was applied. Future Cruise Credits are not redeemable for cash refunds. 

 

If you wish to book a similar or identical itinerary for 2022, we encourage you to review the voyage suggestion(s) listed below. You can reserve the dream voyage of your choosing with total peace of mind and confidence knowing that every sailing is covered by our Best Price Guarantee. Should a better public promotion or price become available, up to the date of sailing, you may take advantage of it.

 

Suggested Alternate Voyage(s)

 

Nautica – March 8, 2022 – 28 days – Singapore to Tokyo

Insignia – March 19, 2022 – 28 days – Tokyo to Bangkok"

 

 

[ORV]

Boy, making that 40(actually)41cruises is looking less and less probable. 

[RJB]

1 hour ago, Paulchili said:

No and John Brodie has retired as well 😀

Need to bring back Ed DeBartolo jr.   With him they won.  Not much since. 

[Paulchili]

1 hour ago, njhorseman said:

And here I thought the reason I hadn't seen him recently was because he was on IR.

He is the only one not on IR - everybody else of note is 😀

Edited December 2, 2020 by Paulchili

[Vertygo]

3 hours ago, gnld said:

We were on Marina's April 9th transatlantic. Last month I guessed that cruise would not occur, so I switched it to a Riviera cruise in the Med for spring '22 (booked Marina onboard the Sirena last Dec., so an easy switch). Looks like I was prescient!

 

We had booked same cruise after 9/20 London-Montreal was cancelled due to reinstating Cuba embargo. I cancelled this one back in June, realizing how long it would likely take to get back to somewhat normal, & my TA said the industry would be in real trouble if not back running by then. Booked 4/22 Papeete-LA instead, so here's hoping 3rd time's a charm!!

[clo]

3 hours ago, RJB said:

Need to bring back Ed DeBartolo jr.   With him they won.  Not much since. 

Did he go to prison?