Hopafora

Small fry I know.
SS offers door to door service. But the company they use for pickups hasn’t arrived.
The guy at the Blacklane call centre said he could get us another car in 60 minutes.  Seriously ?!

Never ever ever cruising with Silver Seas again !!!!!

16 minutes ago, Kauaijim said:

We were told if we did not do the 1/6sail we would forfeit .they would not give us credit for first leg even if we joined in Muscat . So we moved the funds to a 25 trip.Royal Jordanian refunded our bus class tix minus $200 per ticket . 

I’m interested you could “move your funds” We have been told we have a 100% forfeit 

1 hour ago, Charli001 said:

Agree with Colleen. I don’t think the moon will be full of passengers, I’m sure many have already cancelled the Red Sea sailing. I’m deciding whether to cancel the first part of the cruise in the Middle East and pick up the ship in Mumbai. Has anyone else cancelled their Middle East cruise? 

 

Charli001 Sydney

I have asked to join the 2nd part of our cruise ie from Muscat to Dubai (assuming the boat gets past the Houthis unscathed) but have heard nothing 

I’ve been watching /listening to “What’s going on with shipping” by Sal Mercogliano on YouTube that is very enlightening about the whole situation 

Now our opposition leader is calling for the Aus govt to send a war ship to the Red Sea as the longer route diversion will add to our costs (fuel). 
It’s great that the combined navies are trying to protect this valuable trade route. 

I think it is reprehensible Silver Seas would consider sending a pleasure cruise into this area and expect to be protected. 

it is 8 days to the boarding date at Aqaba and NOT A SINGLE WORD from Silver Seas regarding this cruise! 

5 hours ago, Charli001 said:

I think is is very dangerous for Silvermoon to sail the Red Sea, it would appear Silverseas is still going ahead with the 6 Jan cruise, no other cruise lines are taking this course. I don't think we can expect war ships to guide Silvermoon through the Red Sea for a cruise. Missiles are targeting ships 300 miles from India. Would like to hear thoughts on this.

 

Charlie001 from Sydney

We are booked Aqaba to Dubai 6th Jan

SS’s (or the parent Co Royal Caribbean) lack of communication on this matter is appalling. We have not heard from them since 8th Dec. On phoning All we get is “your safety is our no1 priority” - aren’t they reading the news? 
With less than 10 days to boarding (in Aqaba) it is highly unprofessional that they have not contacted us either way. 
This was to be our first SS cruise but now will be the last. 

Still no word from Silver Moon? We board Aqaba 6 Jan due to sail down Red Sea and through Bab el Maneb strait a few days later. Surely a responsible cruise company Silverseas/Royal Caribbean would be reconsidering such such as a In safe route???

Anyone else in this position?