Rare sparks1093 Posted December 20, 2015 #51 Share Posted December 20, 2015 That won't be happening. As you know, the cancellation policy changes apply to new bookings made after Jan 1, 2016. The cancellation terms will and final payment dates will not be "unexpected". It may be a whole month earlier compared to past bookings, sure. But how relevant is that? To you and I it's not relevant but I can see how it could be relevant to someone (heck, it wasn't that long ago that it would have been relevant to me, which may be why I can see how it could impact someone else). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyeSeaEwe Posted December 21, 2015 #52 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Shocking that you think this is a positive. How about people having to pay their balance off a whole month earlier than they expected? That's a big change, lots of people actually budget for their trips, and lots of people take more than one a year. Just because your annual Haven trip isn't affected, doesn't mean you need to talk down to those who travel more frequently in lower cabins. Were did that poster say it was a positive at all? Stop putting words in other people's mouths just to suite you argument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Envelope21 Posted December 21, 2015 #53 Share Posted December 21, 2015 So ... I posted my humorous take on NCL making all these changes and it has been deleted. Did someone take me seriously? Is satire not allowed? I have seen satirical and very funny comments on everything from the wearing of bath robes to the carrying out of food from the buffet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larlin Posted December 21, 2015 #54 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Shocking that you think this is a positive. How about people having to pay their balance off a whole month earlier than they expected? That's a big change, lots of people actually budget for their trips, and lots of people take more than one a year. Just because your annual Haven trip isn't affected, doesn't mean you need to talk down to those who travel more frequently in lower cabins. Don't you purchase trip insurance? It is pretty inexpensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted December 21, 2015 #55 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Don't you purchase trip insurance? It is pretty inexpensive. Not everyone does and not everything is covered in the event of a cancellation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larlin Posted December 21, 2015 #56 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Not everyone does and not everything is covered in the event of a cancellation. What's not covered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted December 21, 2015 #57 Share Posted December 21, 2015 What's not covered? Each policy is different so who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteCruiser Posted December 21, 2015 Author #58 Share Posted December 21, 2015 (edited) My point is not really about myself, and yes, I leapt to the conclusion that that particular poster was saying something positive about the change, I cannot fathom why I would have done that :) I'm thinking more about the people that had longer to pay down their cruises, and now they don't. There are lots of people out there that book a cruise and set aside a certain amount per pay to have it paid off and this new rule has thrown a wrench into the works. They need to know about it ahead of time, and book a month earlier, unless they suddenly have more money per pay to put down on it. I think it's unfair to say there is no impact, when there is for many. It doesn't impact me, but that doesn't mean I will declare it doesn't impact anyone. Edited December 21, 2015 by SuiteCruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted December 21, 2015 #59 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Don't you purchase trip insurance? It is pretty inexpensive. what do you consider inexpensive? Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larlin Posted December 21, 2015 #60 Share Posted December 21, 2015 what do you consider inexpensive? Bill It is certainly less expensive than losing the entire amount spent on a cruise, or any medical expense on the trip. I know for us, when our return flight was canceled (United) in Denver during Comicon, the only hotel we could secure late that night was $450 per night, with cab rides at $75 each way, it was worth is when our insurance reimbursed us for the trip interruption, the entire $600. I suppose it is what is important to each of us. I, for one, will spend a small percentage for peace of mind. That is what I consider inexpensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawnino Posted December 21, 2015 #61 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Each policy is different so who knows? Precisely. And you never know if you're going to get weaseled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyeSeaEwe Posted December 22, 2015 #62 Share Posted December 22, 2015 My point is not really about myself, and yes, I leapt to the conclusion that that particular poster was saying something positive about the change, I cannot fathom why I would have done that :) I'm thinking more about the people that had longer to pay down their cruises, and now they don't. There are lots of people out there that book a cruise and set aside a certain amount per pay to have it paid off and this new rule has thrown a wrench into the works. They need to know about it ahead of time, and book a month earlier, unless they suddenly have more money per pay to put down on it. I think it's unfair to say there is no impact, when there is for many. It doesn't impact me, but that doesn't mean I will declare it doesn't impact anyone. So just start saving two weeks (or however long) earlier. This really isn't as big an issue as some are making it out to be is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmess Posted December 22, 2015 #63 Share Posted December 22, 2015 So ... I posted my humorous take on NCL making all these changes and it has been deleted. Did someone take me seriously? Is satire not allowed? I have seen satirical and very funny comments on everything from the wearing of bath robes to the carrying out of food from the buffet. I saw your post and thought it was hilarious. Maybe some thought you were being serious and did not get the satire. Too bad for them. But just wanted you to know, I "got it". Wished for a Like button when I read it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteCruiser Posted December 22, 2015 Author #64 Share Posted December 22, 2015 So just start saving two weeks (or however long) earlier. This really isn't as big an issue as some are making it out to be is all. So they should start booking a month earlier, even though they won't know until after they book, unless they're on CC. I get it, not a big deal for most, I didn't make a big deal of it, but it does affect some people and dismissing them isn't fair either. I think we're also going to be hearing about people missing their final payment date as they're used to the old way. I cruise several times a year, and I remember that a cruise is due, based on whether I'm in a suite or not, I know how far in advance I need to pay. Often I have 5 booked at the same time. I'm now well aware of the changes, but there are going to be others that won't pick up on it, especially those who book themselves, so I expect we'll be hearing from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted December 22, 2015 #65 Share Posted December 22, 2015 So just start saving two weeks (or however long) earlier. This really isn't as big an issue as some are making it out to be is all. No, it's not a big deal by itself but it's another customer unfriendly change on the part of NCL and added all together represents a major shift in their perspective of the customer. (Put a small pebble in a glass of water and the affect is negligible, add a hundred and the glass will overflow:).) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ready2cruzagain Posted December 22, 2015 #66 Share Posted December 22, 2015 So, if I am reading the new cancellation policy right, if I cancel before final payment then I will receive a full refund, right? If that is the case, then no big deal for us but just want to make sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted December 22, 2015 #67 Share Posted December 22, 2015 So, if I am reading the new cancellation policy right, if I cancel before final payment then I will receive a full refund, right? If that is the case, then no big deal for us but just want to make sure. That's the way that I read it, too. In re-reading the new policy a spelling correction in a name can count as a cancellation, so everyone should make sure their names are spelled correctly when they book (I know, they haven't enforced this before but that doesn't mean that they won't enforce it going forward). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Envelope21 Posted December 22, 2015 #68 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I saw your post and thought it was hilarious. Maybe some thought you were being serious and did not get the satire. Too bad for them. But just wanted you to know, I "got it". Wished for a Like button when I read it! Hi! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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