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Yup also Celebrity escapees here....wish we had not done over 50 with C...instead wish we had switched to O years ago and now been able to take advantage of their very good loyalty program. By now we would be enjoying free deviation, included Gratuities, etc. With only 3 , O cruises we have none of the really meaningful perks, but still want to stay with O for many reasons. We have done 2 Viking O cruises as well, still prefer O.
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Glad this is an entertaining topic. How many of you that fly in earlier, do not pay for deviation because you have 15 or more cruises with O? For those of you that dont, do you feel O should wave the $175 pp for the deviation, to make it easier for us to go in a couple of days earlier? Cant imagine anyone saying, no O should not, but there will be some I am sure.
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We have booked 3 cruises all with a French balcony on the new Vista. Looking forward to it.
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Canada has been voted as number One in missed, cancelled flights ...this week. Our govt says it is getting better, but they have cancelled so many flights that far less people are flying, that is why it is better...you have to be really stupid not to understand that...you know the saying, you can fool some of the people........ I hope you are wrong in thinking that O does not take getting their passengers onto the ship seriously....we are counting on them.... in the past we always did our own flights, but these times we want every advantage....and flying with O we think gives us that...time will tell...hoping that things settle down enough not to need that advantage.... thank you to those of you who being helpful here... is anyone else going on a cruise in November without wanting to stop anywhere else before they get onto the ship? I should also start a new topic...how to go on a 15 day cruise with only carry on luggage...yup that is what our airport is recommending...
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yes that is why we are glad we opted for O air....at this uncertain time.... but you would think it would be better for them and for us to make sure we go early enough to allow for flight cancellations...wearing rose colored glasses would make me think that all will be well as soon as summer travel is over....I just dont own a pair.....
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Our flights are with O because they pride themselves on "getting you there". We will count on them to tell us what is the best course of action when flights become available for our Nov 19 cruise. If they suggest because of what is happening with unforeseen cancellations etc that we go in earlier, we will ask that they wave the deviation fee. We will pay for hotels for one or two nights. Seems to me that would be easier for them then to make sure they get us to some port on the itinerary, if we miss the first few days. This is to get to Barcelona, home from Miami is not really a concern. The concern is making the ship. The hope is that things with Air travel in November will go back to what they were when we travelled in April. We are thankful that we made the decision to use O air and have them figure this out.
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There is no point saying how wonderful everything was in March and April. There were no extraordinary issues at that time. We also flew in March for an O cruise. Yes on the day of the cruise. Someone here said it is a small price to pay for peace of mind to go in a couple of days early and stay in hotel. It is very relative what is a small price for some may not be for others. Deviation would cost 350, a couple of nights in hotel another 600 at least...meals ...incidentals...so you can add another 1, 000 to your cruise cost. Not small price to me. Not to mention extra time away from work.
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Well I can only assume that there are very few people on CC, or very few travelling right now. So many screaming all over the world of the horrors of air travel right now, but no mention here...all is rosy and happy here. Not a single post of how someone has missed the cruise since so many flights are cancelled forcing travelers to spend countless nights and days at the airports waiting to be rebooked. Someone might even mention that I should post evidence if this. Just read the news. Has anyone spoken to cruise line reps to see what cruise lines are doing about ensuring their passengers get onto the ship? I havent since our cruise is in November, but surely there are those who are cruising now or about to be cruising. I guess I really have my answer, there is no interest in this topic and no one is having any issues. All is well and all are happy,
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Its NOT the covid I am referring to...we have also been on a cruise in March...yes our whole trivia team came down with covid...some in Marseille hospital, some left stranded in Barcelona to quarantine... but I am talking about having to go days earlier, in case all or some flights are cancelled....having to do without luggage, just a carry on, since so much of the luggage is being lost...apple tags are not helping... those are todays ordeals...just surprised no one is talking about them... we did NOT have airline and baggage issues in March...