SunnySail17

I am surprised to learn that Massachusetts law requires tour operators to offer the option of cash refunds, because I am among the many who initially received offers of refunds from GCT, but were subsequently told only rebooking was available. I now feel like a fool for not following my first impulse to contact my lawyer; I'm sure she would have discovered the MA law and obtained a refund. 

By the way, the NYT article is considerably longer than I can see in the previous posting; it refers to filing complaints with the MA Better Business Bureau and Attorney General's Office. And the article ends with the thought that once people begin making travel decisions again, we will be "making conscious and subconscious decisions about which companies to spend money with...."   I will certainly be taking this GCT experience into consideration. 

Sadly, Grand Circle has not only changed its policy to No Refunds, it is reneging on the refunds it had previously promised; those were to given at the beginning of May. For us, rescheduling is not an option. I guess calling our lawyer is all we can do.

Road Scholar has suspended all trips through end of April.

My most sincere gratitude also to notamermaid -- you are the best source of information, with good sense and humor. Thank you so much!

It looks like Grand Circle Tours will pretty much have the Danube/Rhine all to themselves. As of 9 a.m. on March 13, they are still sticking with their scheduled cruises. My husband and I will not sail on our long-awaited Grand Rivers of Europe cruise with the Vienna Pre-trip starting March 27. I'm very troubled by GCT's decision to add to the current chaos and confusion -- and potential health risks -- in the world. 

Thinking healthy thoughts for everyone!