Mike Green Posted February 13, 2023 #1 Share Posted February 13, 2023 We have a 3 week cruise on 10 March, followed by a 2 week cruise ending 13 April. Unfortunately something has happened resulting in us being unable to go. P&O have said that despite it being short notice they would be prepared to transfer the names on the cruise to new names. So we are wondering about trying to sell/transfer it. So my question is, does anyone know how best to advertise this and where? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted February 13, 2023 #2 Share Posted February 13, 2023 did you have cancellation insurance that will cover you? Did you use a TA maybe they can sell it for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerryuk Posted February 13, 2023 #3 Share Posted February 13, 2023 Not sure its allowed but ask this question on the P&O board on here, you never know somebody might be interested? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted February 13, 2023 #4 Share Posted February 13, 2023 9 hours ago, Mike Green said: So my question is, does anyone know how best to advertise this and where? Welcome to Cruise Critic! P&O UK or P&O Australia? CC has separate 'boards' for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted February 13, 2023 #5 Share Posted February 13, 2023 5 hours ago, gerryuk said: Not sure its allowed but ask this question on the P&O board on here, you never know somebody might be interested? Probably not allowed. Also how would people know it is not a scam? I don't know anything about P&O but transfering booking is not anything I ever heard was possible. Why would a cruise line do that when they can resell the space themselves? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted February 13, 2023 #6 Share Posted February 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Charles4515 said: Probably not allowed. Also how would people know it is not a scam? I don't know anything about P&O but transfering booking is not anything I ever heard was possible. Why would a cruise line do that when they can resell the space themselves? My thought also, but if P&O allows it, BRBO might be a starting point -- I think I would be doubtful about making such a purchase from a stranger. Have you friends or family who might like to buy you out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted February 14, 2023 #7 Share Posted February 14, 2023 3 hours ago, navybankerteacher said: My thought also, but if P&O allows it, BRBO might be a starting point -- I think I would be doubtful about making such a purchase from a stranger. Have you friends or family who might like to buy you out? Too bad there isn't a safe way to do this. I have a $700 FCC from Celebrity and doubt I will use it. I wish RCI would accept these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerryuk Posted February 14, 2023 #8 Share Posted February 14, 2023 11 hours ago, Charles4515 said: Probably not allowed. Also how would people know it is not a scam? I don't know anything about P&O but transfering booking is not anything I ever heard was possible. Why would a cruise line do that when they can resell the space themselves? The cruise line cannot resell the space themselves though, the op holds the tickets for that cabin. If the op cannot sell the tickets on, and the cruise line wont reimburse them, then they will be a now show. I am assuming here, with the ops name and it being P&O tells me that the op is in the UK?. If P&O agree to transfer the names on the ticket then the op should try advertising the tickets at a reasonable discount on sites like P&O Facebook pages and the like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerryuk Posted February 14, 2023 #9 Share Posted February 14, 2023 12 hours ago, Charles4515 said: Probably not allowed. Also how would people know it is not a scam? Just an idea, the buyer arranges to pay via their bank on the second - third day of the cruise. If the buyer is on the cruise and does not pay, the seller gets the police to greet them at disembarkation. There are always ways around this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted February 14, 2023 #10 Share Posted February 14, 2023 8 hours ago, gerryuk said: Just an idea, the buyer arranges to pay via their bank on the second - third day of the cruise. If the buyer is on the cruise and does not pay, the seller gets the police to greet them at disembarkation. There are always ways around this. I think that would be problematic.The police likely won't get involved. If OP can find someone having them pay either to their travel agent or P&O who are set up to receive payments would be safest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayfairers Posted February 16, 2023 #11 Share Posted February 16, 2023 The buyer could always check with P&O to make sure it is legit. If it is allowed CC would be a good place to sell it as everyone here likes to cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Kat Posted February 17, 2023 #12 Share Posted February 17, 2023 16 hours ago, Wayfairers said: ... If it is allowed CC would be a good place to sell it as everyone here likes to cruise. Not allowed. From the Guidelines we all agreed to follow when registering for our free Cruise Critic memberships: Advertising is Not Allowed Cruise Critic has strict guidelines prohibiting blatant advertising, commercial sales and solicitation posts on all of our message boards.Our Cruise Community is meant to be an exchange of advice and tips where cruisers can talk about their travels -- not a marketplace for advertising and selling services. There are thousands of cruise professionals online and if we didn't insist on a non-solicitation policy the cruise boards would be very quickly overrun with nothing but ads.Cruise Critic defines advertising as an individual or company's attempt to generate business or other commercial enterprise, either directly or indirectly, by using our Cruise Board... If anyone has any questions/comments/feedback please note the following also from the Guidelines: "... If you have any questions or comments regarding our posting guidelines or any content found on our message boards please be sure and let me know. I'll be happy to discuss them with you.LauraSSenior Manager, Communitycommunity@cruisecritic.com ..." Please send your email with your questions/comments/feedback to LauraS, Senior Manager, Community at community@cruisecritic.com. Also, please send the email from your Cruise Critic email address of record and be sure to mention your Cruise Critic user name. This is so your membership can be verified, and reply sent to your Cruise Critic email address of record. If your current Cruise Critic email address of record is not correct and needs to be updated before you send your email, please see the following: How to: Change your Cruise Critic Email Address or User Name Hope this information will be helpful to anyone reading this now closed thread. Host Kat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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