Barilla

Yes, it is a disappointment, but with area of the world where there is unrest, etc., it's a hazard you are forced to accept. You have my sympathies.

If you notice, I mentioned that the "unrest" reason for cancellation was on a former cruise with Princess (a few years back). I understand this rationale and am not complaining about it, but merely mentioned I was disappointed. I then commented that we are now disappointed again, because on this cruise, Princess is changing the itinerary due to "port congestion" (???) and now we will be visiting Istanbul on the Sacrifice Holiday when the Grand Bazaar and other attractions will be closed. When the main purpose for choosing this cruise is the port of Istanbul, namely for the visit to the Grand Bazaar, as well as other attractions there, I think you can understand my disappointment. I have been to the Khan Kalili Market in Cairo, Egypt and loved that, and it was on my "bucket list" to visit the "Grand Bazaar" in Istanbul. This is the second attempt to visit the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, and I am pretty confident there will not be a third opportunity, which is disappointing for me.

Personally, I don't want OBC or other considerations, I want full days as planned in Istanbul & Athens.

I am extremely disappointed since the main reason for choosing this cruise was the visit to Istanbul. This is the 2nd time we have been disappointed with the visit to Istanbul. On a previous cruise, Princess cancelled the port because of unrest in the area. I understand this, but nevertheless, was disappointed. Now we are disappointed a 2nd time because Princess has moved the date of the visit to Istanbul when it is a National Holiday and many things are closed, including the Grand Bazaar, which was to be the highlight of this port visit for us. I am beyond disappointed.

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