RobC1116

But in our case, we paid $$$ for the original trip that we then canceled. In lieu of an 80% refund (based on the timeliness of the cancellation), we received a voucher for the full amount we had paid. So now, the voucher has 0 value, and cannot be insured? If that is the case, we will just insure the costs over and above the voucher value

We canceled a Viking cruise in late 2022 we had fully paid for, and received a "future cruise credit" voucher for the amount originally paid. We had two years to book something else, and an additional two years during which we could travel (so needed to book by July 2024 and travel by July 2026). We just booked a Viking cruise for December 2024. We never purchased an insurance policy for the original trip. I would now like to find a policy to cover the new trip, but I am getting confusing and conflicting information on whether or not there is any company/policy that will cover the cost of the voucher were we to have to cancel for a "covered" reason. Both squaremouth and insuremytrip agents said NO companies cover vouchers. But is this right? Does anyone know? Thank you.

We are departing on Feb 17 for a 28-cruise on the Westerdam that includes Shanghai. Initially, we learned/were told that we do not need a Chinese Visa as long as we do HAL-arranged tours. However, we received the following email yesterday from HAL: Our tour operator has advised that due to recent changes your High-Speed Train to Hangzhou & West Lake Cruise tour in Shanghai, China, now requires an Individual Chinese visa be obtained to participate. We do not have time now to start applying for a Chinese Visa, nor do we want to spend the money for the Visa on top of the cost of this excursion. So we canceled it and now have two different HAL tours booked in Shanghai for the two days we are there. But we are wondering if the Visa exemption will still apply for these tours that stay within Shanghai. People have talked to HAL and even the Chinese Embassy, and no one seems to be getting a clear answer. If anyone has any insight, that would be most appreciated--especially travelers who are currently on cruises that go to Shanghai. We stop in Shanghai after Hong Kong, and then go on to Japan.

Thank you all for the great information and suggestions!

We are on the Westerdam from Feb 17 - March 16, and we signed up for the "Have it All" Package, which includes the signature drink package. I know it includes drinks up to $11, but does anyone know if canned sodas are included? Thanks!