EcruiserKS Posted October 5, 2023 #1 Share Posted October 5, 2023 (edited) Looking for some insight. We have about 30 people from our family going on a huge cruise next weekend. My MIL and FIL just found out that her mom is going on hospice. No timeline of when she will pass, but understandably they want to stay with her. Kicker is, my niece (26) is in the cabin with them and still going on the cruise. They did not get insurance. So they understand they will be out the money. But is it better for my niece to show up solo and my in-laws just do no show, or should they cancel before and hope they allow my niece to keep the cabin? Thanks Everyone for your help Edited October 5, 2023 by EcruiserKS spelling is hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted October 5, 2023 #2 Share Posted October 5, 2023 (edited) 18 minutes ago, EcruiserKS said: Looking for some insight. We have about 30 people from our family going on a huge cruise next weekend. My MIL and FIL just found out that her mom is going on hospice. No timeline of when she will pass, but understandably they want to stay with her. Kicker is, my niece (26) is in the cabin with them and still going on the cruise. They did not get insurance. So they understand they will be out the money. But is it better for my niece to show up solo and my in-laws just do no show, or should they cancel before and hope they allow my niece to keep the cabin? Thanks Everyone for your help At this point just have them be a no show. They will get taxes and fees refunded for the 2 no shows post cruise. Also, by doing the above they still leave options open should something change. Any other family or friends not going. Name changes are allowed up until 48 hours prior to sailing Edited October 5, 2023 by Ourusualbeach 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted October 5, 2023 #3 Share Posted October 5, 2023 20 minutes ago, EcruiserKS said: Looking for some insight. We have about 30 people from our family going on a huge cruise next weekend. My MIL and FIL just found out that her mom is going on hospice. No timeline of when she will pass, but understandably they want to stay with her. Kicker is, my niece (26) is in the cabin with them and still going on the cruise. They did not get insurance. So they understand they will be out the money. But is it better for my niece to show up solo and my in-laws just do no show, or should they cancel before and hope they allow my niece to keep the cabin? Thanks Everyone for your help Is there anyone your niece knows who can go in there place? They can do a name change at no cost as long as one of the original names on the cabin remains. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EcruiserKS Posted October 5, 2023 Author #4 Share Posted October 5, 2023 5 minutes ago, reallyitsmema said: Is there anyone your niece knows who can go in there place? They can do a name change at no cost as long as one of the original names on the cabin remains. This is an idea we are starting to float around with, we didnt think it would be possible being so close to the sail date. Thanks! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted October 5, 2023 #5 Share Posted October 5, 2023 2 minutes ago, EcruiserKS said: This is an idea we are starting to float around with, we didnt think it would be possible being so close to the sail date. Thanks! I am pretty sure you have up until 48 hours prior to the sailing to do a name change. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted October 5, 2023 #6 Share Posted October 5, 2023 26 minutes ago, reallyitsmema said: I am pretty sure you have up until 48 hours prior to the sailing to do a name change. They state 24 hours but in reality it is when they close the manifest which can vary so I tell people 48, 72 is even better 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EcruiserKS Posted October 5, 2023 Author #7 Share Posted October 5, 2023 19 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said: They state 24 hours but in reality it is when they close the manifest which can vary so I tell people 48, 72 is even better very good info, thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisetraveler2 Posted October 5, 2023 #8 Share Posted October 5, 2023 5 hours ago, Ourusualbeach said: They state 24 hours but in reality it is when they close the manifest which can vary so I tell people 48, 72 is even better I just wanted to say that you are such an asset to this community. Thank you! 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseguy1016 Posted October 5, 2023 #9 Share Posted October 5, 2023 6 hours ago, EcruiserKS said: This is an idea we are starting to float around with, we didnt think it would be possible being so close to the sail date. Thanks! Find someone that will go for half price. At least your MIL & FIL will get 1/2 their money back. It's a great deal for all involved. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4mom Posted October 6, 2023 #10 Share Posted October 6, 2023 They might be able to see if the credit card that it was charged to might reimburse them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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