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We got it for $65.99 for a 5 night cruise on Grandeur in January 2023. I've noticed that promotions tend to get weaker the closer you get to the sailing, so $68 is probably the best you'll find.

I totally understand your frustration. There was definitely a reason you paid the extra to select the specific location of your room. Here is how I would handle this...

Firstly, I'm beyond ready to sail, so I'd go, and have a great time. 

Secondly, once onboard I'd find someone in the guest relations team, show them my original booking, and discuss with them some sort of compensation that might rectify the situation. I would prepare myself for no result so that it didn't ruin my trip if it was out of their hands.

And finally, upon returning from the trip, I'd write to corporate if it wasn't handled onboard. 

I hope you still enjoy your trip! 

I’ve actually got a gamble I’m playing to make the 2022 inflated prices more affordable to me.

By booking a June/July cruise that I’m positive won’t sail, and paying in full, I feel like I’m more or less guaranteeing myself a 125% FCC to use to then book the higher prices next year. 
 

Let’s see how it goes! 🤷‍♂️ 

8 hours ago, Biker19 said:

Yes, the pattern set a year ago on how/when RCI cancels sailings.

Care to elaborate?

2 minutes ago, livingonthebeach said:

 

I hope it's forever on the entire ship -- even outside. 

That might be a bit harsh... but top deck aft port side only, that would be fine!

13 minutes ago, livingonthebeach said:

I could be wrong but I don't believe smoking will even be allowed in the casino when cruises restart. 

Oh I hope this is true! It would be a great move to send the smoker outside! FOREVER!!!!!

I’m kind of curious, since the announcement of the June 5th restart from Nassau, why is RCCL still selling Florida departures in June. Isn’t it kind of clear that they won’t be going? Or am I missing something? Do they think there is still a chance?

I’m looking at Coco Cay Cabanas on my September 2021 4 night cruise from Port Canaveral on Mariner.

Cabanas are anywhere from $1199 - $1899

I’m just, kind of in a state of disbelief...

Is this for real? Am I missing something? 
 

I’m frustrated because I am traveling with 8 people and this would be perfect, but that’s literally more than the cost of the cruise. I just don’t get it!

If I don’t get a cabana, will we still have a good time by the pool? I just don’t want to waste the day by it being too busy!

I personally wouldn't want that stress at the end of my vacation!

1 minute ago, C-Dragons said:

Hope you have a wonderful time!

I'm not convinced that they won't end up cancelling it. But I'm cautiously optimistic. Fingers crossed.

Just now, melish27 said:

Yet it's not actually 30 days—it's four weeks. The Celebrity Infinity is still set to sail on April 11 (28 days from the announced time). It appeared on their cancellation list last night...then mysteriously disappeared from it. Not good. Others are getting 125% future sail credits or full refunds. Our group includes (actually focuses on) two elderly people with health conditions; i.e., they absolutely can't go. So far no good.

I'm personally happy that Infinity is set to sail on the 11th. I really would like to go on my cruise!

1 minute ago, Ontario Cruiser said:

So where are the  spring crossings??????

Ontario Cruiser

 

They haven't cancelled them yet.

On 3/9/2020 at 4:59 PM, kenevenpar said:

We were on in February.  Curious, how did you get a reservation in Luminae?  They wouldn't do it for us?  We did not have any problem getting seated when we showed up at about 8:00 or 8:15.

It was possible to do on the cruise planner. It showed me the option to book times in Celebrity Select Dining. Honestly I just assumed this is Luminae since that is what we get with the suites but now you have me second guessing. 

I'll check when I get onboard, and if it's just the MDR, then I'll cancel them and we will walk up to Luminae when we are ready.

Tuscan Grille (Or S.S. United States as it was back in 2010) is the restaurant my Husband and I had our first date in when we worked in Entertainment onboard. Really looking forward to revisiting the ship that started it all for us.

Thanks for your help!

I am sailing on Infinity with friends in side by side Sky Suites. Is it possible to open the divide between balconies on this ship?

When you book a cruise with a cruise line, you essentially enter a contract with them. There are expectations laid out for both the cruise operator and the passenger.

These expectations are that you will cruise in the room that you have reserved and held from other guests booking. This is why they have a cancellation policy with increasing penalties for cancelling as you get closer to the sailing date. This is what the cruise line expects from you. I think they have done a great job with the Cruise With Confidence in allowing some flexibility due to the current situation.

That said, on your end you can expect to be provided a cruise vacation on the vessel booked in exchange for the funds you pay. If Celebrity cannot provide this for any reason you are owed a full refund. In most cases this will be offered with several other good will gestures such as FCC and compensation for flight changes etc. Because of this they will have to refund you in full if they cancel. Therefore it is in the best interest of the cruise line to wait this out and only make decisions when information about your precise sailing date is available. 

Hang tight, they will make all changes necessary to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable cruise vacation, but cancelling is a last resort and likely wont happen too far in advance without major changes in the current situation.

It seems to me that your Travel Agent should have confirmed the details of this before cancelling the sailing. At least then you would have been able to make a decision with all of the relevant information pertaining to your booking.

It seems like the terms are laid out for the original FCC and it's not to do with the current CWC offer.

Sorry you lost out! but thank you for sharing because no doubt it will help other people who may have used a FCC from a previous issue.

What 5 night are you on? I'm on the Infinity 4/11. Really looking forward to it.

We also were very happy with our deal for the Sky Suite and a FCC wouldn't touch the sides for a similar cruise this time next year. However, I'm putting the big difference down to the Revolution (renovation) of the ship in November. It's the most extensive renovation X has ever done across the fleet. Much more than the Solsticizing they did 6-7 years ago. The prices were dramatically higher next year even before any of this was going on. (I've been shopping around for a while)

I think the prices on the Infinity this year were a little lower than normal, because she is ready for a renovation, and next year are a little higher than normal, because she will be brand new. That said, the FCCs will come into play with the future price changes. Although, not to gouge us, but to keep the company fiscally healthy, and in part to encourage those who can, to keep their current sailing.

For all of the reasons above, if Celebrity doesn't cancel, I'm cruising!

Looking to find out the type of schedule the ship is running for the evening shows. Anyone sailed recently? I have some reservations for Luminae and the specialties but want to make sure we can catch the shows too.

Firstly, I love your post and the amount of over thinking and research you are doing!

Secondly, A LOT! these are the numbers for 2018...

Total worldwide ocean cruise capacity at the end of 2018 will be 537,000 passengers and 314 ships. Annualized total passengers carried worldwide will be 26.0 million

6 hours ago, 39august said:

Am I correct that any fcc will be for the price of the cancelled cruise alone, with the fees and taxes refunded to the credit card in case of a cancellation? Is it possible to use part of the fcc for two different cruises instead of all for one cruises, please? We have 2 cruises in May in suites, so cruise price is considerable (to me) and we have several future cruises booked, none of which the cruises price is equal to the fcc we will get if we cancel each of those May cruises. 

Taxes and fees are always refunded in full to your credit card. The FCC is in relation to the cruise fare, and what cancellation penalty stage you are in. the closer you get to the cruise you would normally lose the cancellation penalty of 25%, 50%, 75%, or 100%.

The penalty that would normally be lost is what becomes a FCC, and the remaining amout that is normally refundable will be refunded to your credit card.

I believe that if a cruise costs less than your FCC, a second FCC will be generated for the difference in price, but the expiration date is not extended beyond the original expiration date.

On 2/16/2020 at 12:43 AM, Lightngsvt said:

The decor, cabin design, deck plans, array of eateries and bars, etc are all much more modern (in a hip way) than Celebrity and most other cruise lines. 

You used the word "hip", which means you are definitely too old for Virgin Voyages 😜

I had to call and get them to push through the premium bev pkg because I wanted to upgrade to Drinks and More. It took some time but they were able to do it!

48 minutes ago, dog said:

Not sure if this was mentioned:  David Abel said they were given masks and rubber gloves to wear on deck during their fresh air breaks. Japan gov’t told them not to wear gloves but use hand sanitizer and wash hands with soap/ water as soon as reentering cabin. 

This makes a lot of sense. Gloves can provide a false sense of security, when in fact placing and removing the gloves leaves opportunity of transferring the virus. Washing hands thoroughly for 20 seconds with soap is the best defense against spread of illness. Not to mention that crew will be spraying the halls, railings and door handles on a regular basis. I worked on board for a noro outbreak once, and was amazed at the extensive measures we took as crew.