Valposada73 Posted October 15, 2023 #76 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Nope I do not. I believe the staff of NCL were advised to give this corporate talking point until they announce the true plan. But passing this along to the group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrooge276 Posted October 16, 2023 #77 Share Posted October 16, 2023 We are also on the 11/20 and have called NCL twice over the last couple of days and quickly get the bum’s rush to get off the phone. Today the rep said an email would go out this week but that was it. Upon asking any questions I was talked over with the same statement of they are working on it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingAlong4Now Posted October 16, 2023 #78 Share Posted October 16, 2023 Could this be right? The Rhapsody of the Sea is heading to Haifa? Is it doing an evac? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oil Posted October 16, 2023 #79 Share Posted October 16, 2023 4 hours ago, CruisingAlong4Now said: Could this be right? The Rhapsody of the Sea is heading to Haifa? Is it doing an evac? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBM13 Posted October 16, 2023 Author #80 Share Posted October 16, 2023 15 hours ago, lifeintravel86 said: Another Epic port currently considered "at risk" per the news report below is Cyprus. Depending how this all escalates, ports in Turkey may not be friendly either. We have decided not to wait to see how this escalates, and have accepted NCL's offer of 100% Future Cruise Credit plus refund of taxes and excursions, and have cancelled our cruise. We understand everyone's disappointment and our hearts and prayers go out to everyone in Israel or who has family in Israel. Be safe everyone. One additional point that NCL conveyed directly to us is that the FCC will not be posted until closer to actual departure date, and due to the significant number of people who have already cancelled, NCL will make their ultimate decision on whether cruise happens at all based on some magic number of the passengers that remain. Unfortunately, for all of us who were hoping day after day after day that there would be an official announcement, it may still be a while. It looks like the information being told to the American customers is different than that of the Europeans. What are FOX talking about that Cyprus is also on the list of ports being looked at to be stopped as it is "unsafe". As Cyprus is one of Natos biggest stationary aircraft carriers with thousands of Nato troops and more aircraft than you can imagine, it must be one of the safest places to dock. As for Turkey, once again as a Nato flag bearing nation, they are not going to put that in jeopardy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBM13 Posted October 16, 2023 Author #81 Share Posted October 16, 2023 6 hours ago, CruisingAlong4Now said: Could this be right? The Rhapsody of the Sea is heading to Haifa? Is it doing an evac? Well its docked. Not sure why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oil Posted October 16, 2023 #82 Share Posted October 16, 2023 24 minutes ago, PBM13 said: Well its docked. Not sure why? Evacuation in order by the US government Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailingships Posted October 16, 2023 #83 Share Posted October 16, 2023 2 hours ago, PBM13 said: Well its docked. Not sure why? 9 hours ago, CruisingAlong4Now said: Could this be right? The Rhapsody of the Sea is heading to Haifa? Is it doing an evac? Americans who were stranded in Gaza/Israel are waiting there to be taken to Cypress by sea. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted October 16, 2023 #84 Share Posted October 16, 2023 9 hours ago, CruisingAlong4Now said: Could this be right? The Rhapsody of the Sea is heading to Haifa? Is it doing an evac? Yes, according to the RCI forum. One poster put up this link: https://il.usembassy.gov/security-alert-10/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBM13 Posted October 16, 2023 Author #85 Share Posted October 16, 2023 14 hours ago, Valposada73 said: I just called and NCL told me that we have two options: 1. to cancel and receive a future credit. 2. That the ship is currently still leaving from Haifa and they’ve been told by authorities that the airport and port aren’t affect by the war. So, go as is planned with the caveat that certain ports en route may change. I asked how much time we would be given to change flights if and when the Haifa changes as the port of embarking… and then she repeated the same line that authorities are telling them it’s currently ok to sail from Haifa. i am on the 11/20 Epic. Has anyone else called that’s on this same cruise and received this same communication? NCL have said they are working on a solution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailingships Posted October 16, 2023 #86 Share Posted October 16, 2023 Just announced on TV The US govt sent the Rhapsody to Haifa to pick up the stranded Americans. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailingships Posted October 16, 2023 #87 Share Posted October 16, 2023 The Rhapsody just left Haifa for Cypress with Americans aboard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njkate Posted October 16, 2023 #88 Share Posted October 16, 2023 2 hours ago, sailingships said: Just announced on TV The US govt sent the Rhapsody to Haifa to pick up the stranded Americans. Yes just saw that on news. They are then responsible to book their own flights home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailingships Posted October 16, 2023 #89 Share Posted October 16, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, njkate said: Yes just saw that on news. They are then responsible to book their own flights home There was a mention that there were 3,500 Americans aboard. Im sure whatever airline they would have flown home on will help them. Many of them had cancelled flights. Theyve already paid for their flights. Theres still a few thousand Americans still stranded though. Edited October 16, 2023 by sailingships 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njkate Posted October 17, 2023 #90 Share Posted October 17, 2023 16 hours ago, sailingships said: There was a mention that there were 3,500 Americans aboard. Im sure whatever airline they would have flown home on will help them. Many of them had cancelled flights. Theyve already paid for their flights. Theres still a few thousand Americans still stranded though. I’m sure they are all just glad to get out and will work out the rest of the way back to US 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rochajordan1 Posted October 17, 2023 #91 Share Posted October 17, 2023 breaking news! ncl epic 11/20/23 will start in athens. same dates. each room $200 obc. new air will be assigned 10/27/23 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBM13 Posted October 17, 2023 Author #92 Share Posted October 17, 2023 3 minutes ago, rochajordan1 said: breaking news! ncl epic 11/20/23 will start in athens. same dates. each room $200 obc. new air will be assigned 10/27/23 thats great news. See you all on the 20th. yipeee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBM13 Posted October 17, 2023 Author #93 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Just had the email Original Day Destination Arrive Depart Mon TEL-AVIV (HAIFA) ISRAEL 11:00 pm Tue JERUSALEM (ASHDOD) ISRAEL 6:00 am 10:00 pm Wed LIMASSOL, CYPRUS 10:00 am 5:00 pm Thu RHODES, GREECE 10:00 am 6:00 pm Fri KUSADASI, TURKEY 6:30 am 12:30 pm Sat ISTANBUL, TURKEY 9:00 am 6:00 pm Sun PATMOS, GREECE 2:00 pm 9:00 pm Mon PIRAEUS (ATHENS), GREECE 7:00 am 5:00 pm Tue AT SEA Wed NAPLES/POMPEII, ITALY 7:00 am 4:30 pm Thu LIVORNO (FLORENCE/PISA), ITALY 8:30 am 8:30 pm Fri CIVITAVECCHIA (ROME), ITALY 6:00 am Revised Day Destination Arrive Depart Mon PIRAEUS (ATHENS), GREECE 7:00 pm Tue RHODES, GREECE 10:00 am 6:00 pm Wed LIMASSOL, CYPRUS 10:00 am 7:00 pm Thu AT SEA Fri KUSADASI, TURKEY 6:30 am 12:30 pm Sat ISTANBUL, TURKEY 9:00 am 6:00 pm Sun PATMOS, GREECE 2:00 pm 9:00 pm Mon PIRAEUS (ATHENS), GREECE 7:00 am 5:00 pm Tue AT SEA Wed NAPLES/POMPEII, ITALY 7:00 am 4:30 pm Thu LIVORNO (FLORENCE/PISA), ITALY 8:30 am 8:30 pm Fri CIVITAVECCHIA (ROME), ITALY 6:00 am 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted October 17, 2023 #94 Share Posted October 17, 2023 32 minutes ago, PBM13 said: Just had the email Original Day Destination Arrive Depart Mon TEL-AVIV (HAIFA) ISRAEL 11:00 pm Tue JERUSALEM (ASHDOD) ISRAEL 6:00 am 10:00 pm Wed LIMASSOL, CYPRUS 10:00 am 5:00 pm Thu RHODES, GREECE 10:00 am 6:00 pm Fri KUSADASI, TURKEY 6:30 am 12:30 pm Sat ISTANBUL, TURKEY 9:00 am 6:00 pm Sun PATMOS, GREECE 2:00 pm 9:00 pm Mon PIRAEUS (ATHENS), GREECE 7:00 am 5:00 pm Tue AT SEA Wed NAPLES/POMPEII, ITALY 7:00 am 4:30 pm Thu LIVORNO (FLORENCE/PISA), ITALY 8:30 am 8:30 pm Fri CIVITAVECCHIA (ROME), ITALY 6:00 am Revised Day Destination Arrive Depart Mon PIRAEUS (ATHENS), GREECE 7:00 pm Tue RHODES, GREECE 10:00 am 6:00 pm Wed LIMASSOL, CYPRUS 10:00 am 7:00 pm Thu AT SEA Fri KUSADASI, TURKEY 6:30 am 12:30 pm Sat ISTANBUL, TURKEY 9:00 am 6:00 pm Sun PATMOS, GREECE 2:00 pm 9:00 pm Mon PIRAEUS (ATHENS), GREECE 7:00 am 5:00 pm Tue AT SEA Wed NAPLES/POMPEII, ITALY 7:00 am 4:30 pm Thu LIVORNO (FLORENCE/PISA), ITALY 8:30 am 8:30 pm Fri CIVITAVECCHIA (ROME), ITALY 6:00 am Wow! Thanks for sharing. I'm really impressed NCL was able to keep most of the itinerary intact. Kudos to them for working so diligently to provide the best possible cruise, despite the horrible circumstances in Gaza. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oil Posted October 17, 2023 #95 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Can you who have booked the 20 November cruise already see the 100 us$/ person obc on their account? Yesterday I received 100 $ obc on my account and I thought yesterday that was for share ownership, but it could also be for this compensation?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBM13 Posted October 17, 2023 Author #96 Share Posted October 17, 2023 21 minutes ago, Oil said: Can you who have booked the 20 November cruise already see the 100 us$/ person obc on their account? Yesterday I received 100 $ obc on my account and I thought yesterday that was for share ownership, but it could also be for this compensation?? No I do not see anything yet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCJCM Posted October 22, 2023 #97 Share Posted October 22, 2023 I do not have a travel agent. I booked my own flight to Haifa with a discount. That discount is not available for such a late flight booking to Athens. As much as I was looking forward to this cruise, I am going to have to cancel. Any insight or info on my ordeal is appreciated. I already miss it.☹️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioJourneys Posted October 23, 2023 #98 Share Posted October 23, 2023 On 10/17/2023 at 1:11 PM, Oil said: Can you who have booked the 20 November cruise already see the 100 us$/ person obc on their account? Yesterday I received 100 $ obc on my account and I thought yesterday that was for share ownership, but it could also be for this compensation?? I was advised that the obc will not show on your reservation until we are on board as it cannot be used for pre-cruise purchases Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richmke Posted October 23, 2023 #99 Share Posted October 23, 2023 3 hours ago, JCJCM said: I do not have a travel agent. I booked my own flight to Haifa with a discount. That discount is not available for such a late flight booking to Athens. As much as I was looking forward to this cruise, I am going to have to cancel. Any insight or info on my ordeal is appreciated. I already miss it.☹️ I believe ncl will reimburse up to $300 for increased air cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted October 23, 2023 #100 Share Posted October 23, 2023 4 hours ago, JCJCM said: I do not have a travel agent. I booked my own flight to Haifa with a discount. That discount is not available for such a late flight booking to Athens. As much as I was looking forward to this cruise, I am going to have to cancel. Any insight or info on my ordeal is appreciated. I already miss it.☹️ Change your flight. File an insurance claim for anything that NCL does not cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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