jumelle Posted May 25, 2017 #1 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Just got an email today from Windstar saying that they overbooked our Sep 10 Spanish Serenade Lisbon- Barcelona. They are asking passengers to change to a future cruise Sep 18 (similar itinerary). They will refund deposits and give you a free cruise if you change or you can choose any other cruise for the same price, plus some $$ for changing airfare! Have you ever heard of overbooking a cruise? It's tempting but we don't like the Windsurf as much as the smaller ships. We are on the Pride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted May 25, 2017 #2 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Some cruise line offer the same terms. Princess calls it a Move-over offer. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCC retired Posted May 25, 2017 #3 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Overbooking does occur on other cruise lines . The Move Over type offers can be pretty good if you can accept . Princess does this more frequently than others I believe. They will not bump you off but will increase the offer until they get the volunteers . Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabl Posted May 26, 2017 #4 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Yes I was on a river cruise that became overbooked.They overed me a free cruise a week later and paid the change fee for the airfare, all in all a fantastice deal if you are not on a set schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Mom 2 Posted May 26, 2017 #5 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Wow sounds like a pretty good deal to me if you are able to change. We first cruised the Wind Spirit and then the Wind Surf. I liked the smaller ship just a little bit better but would happily move if the offer was right! Can you rearrange your other plans? If so I would go for it and enjoy! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6rugrats Posted May 26, 2017 #6 Share Posted May 26, 2017 That offer is far more generous than the one I got when my booked cruise was chartered. I'd take it in a minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumelle Posted May 26, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Done! Too good to turn down. I just wonder what "overbooked" really means at Windstar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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