thistimeplease Posted January 26, 2018 #1 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Just spoke with NCL and they confirmed that they are changing the itinerary for the Eastern Caribbean to Western Caribbean from Apr 2018 - Sept 2018. According to the girl I spoke with NCL needs more time to repair the ports. This is just a heads up for those already booked or thinking of booking. Not NCL fault but my dh and I have no desire for this itinerary and will probably cancel. Thankfully we have plenty of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyBerard Posted January 26, 2018 #2 Share Posted January 26, 2018 What ship(s)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlapinta Posted January 27, 2018 #3 Share Posted January 27, 2018 We just made our final payment and found out today it was being changed. We are not happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rch3232 Posted January 27, 2018 #4 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Hopefully this will help me snag a great solo deal like I got in December! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambit57 Posted January 27, 2018 #5 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Man, I'd be pissed too. If I never see the W. Caribbean again, I won't be upset. It's just not for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deweytrader Posted January 27, 2018 #6 Share Posted January 27, 2018 We are on the 4/15/18 Getaway to the Eastern Caribbean, are you telling me we have a new iternary? Have not heard from NCL... Do you know what the new iternary is ? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basicprincess24 Posted January 27, 2018 #7 Share Posted January 27, 2018 We received our notification regarding our May sailing on the Getaway this morning, from the travel company we used to book the cruise. Our itinerary is now a Western, going to Costa Maya, Roatan, Harvest Caye, and Cozumel. So far, nothing on the NCL website has updated, which is a little annoying. We're excited to see Harvest Caye, but we were just at the other 3 ports in December. We really enjoyed them, so aren't exactly upset about it, but a bit disappointed to be returning so soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeCruiseGuy Posted January 27, 2018 #8 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Found this on FB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DW1909 Posted January 27, 2018 #9 Share Posted January 27, 2018 We got an email for our may 27 NCL Getaway cruise. They said it would be Honduras, Belize, Costa Maya and Cozumel. I love that ship, but I don't have any interest in that itinerary, it was ok once, but not twice. Interestingly, a second email came saying that they weren't making the announcement until next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanhowl Posted January 27, 2018 #10 Share Posted January 27, 2018 I've seen posts that state they received notification that it was changing our cruises after ours but we are on April 15th sailing and haven't heard a thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CP3o Posted January 27, 2018 #11 Share Posted January 27, 2018 That’s a long ways out, thru sept, if affects multiple ships western ports will be more crowded than normal and recovering eastern ports not going to be happy as need pax to help recover Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GypsyCarrol Posted January 27, 2018 #12 Share Posted January 27, 2018 I've seen posts that state they received notification that it was changing our cruises after ours but we are on April 15th sailing and haven't heard a thing. April 22 is definitely a Western itinerary. I got a postcard today from CAS. BTW, Harvest Caye is beautiful. Carrol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanhowl Posted January 27, 2018 #13 Share Posted January 27, 2018 We aren't on the 22nd. We are on the sailing leaving the 15th. I wonder why NCL would notify on sailings AFTER the 15th one. I just called NCL and spoke with a rep that said he hasn't heard of anything changing. He wasn't very nice honestly. Just wish we knew what the plan is. We have booked excursions that we need to cancel if the itinerary is changing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deweytrader Posted January 27, 2018 #14 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Geez, not picky where I go as I like the ship the best, but I would think NCL would inform their clients of the change... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordans mom Posted January 27, 2018 #15 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Geez, not picky where I go as I like the ship the best, but I would think NCL would inform their clients of the change...'' Official letter going out next week Looks like the TA's were notified first - they notified their clients - - and now we all know..... I was told if you want to cancel - even if you paid - they will let you off the hook - but probably have to do that asap' They are crediting cabins with a few $$ of onboard credit - -so there is that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise4kicks Posted January 27, 2018 #16 Share Posted January 27, 2018 NCL is making a habit of dropping news after close of business Fridays... :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordans mom Posted January 27, 2018 #17 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Found this on FB Hi out of curiosity - how were you able to insert that image in your posting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheaperts Posted January 27, 2018 #18 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Sorry for you folks that got an unwanted change, I am waiting to jump on the Pearl or the Dawn last minute in late March, suddenly NCL has a lot of tonnage going to those same ports, I might just get a bargain!!!! The Pearl has dropped since yesterday........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grest Posted January 27, 2018 #19 Share Posted January 27, 2018 We too just sailed this itinerary in October...prefer not to do it again, but there it is. Just wondering what our options are. Have not yet heard from our TA or NCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylortime05 Posted January 27, 2018 #20 Share Posted January 27, 2018 We just sailed on Royal Caribbean Freedom Jan 6th and visited St. Martin, San Juan and St. Kitts. I wonder why they have started Eastern routes? I have heard St. Thomas is not ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Captain-John Posted January 27, 2018 #21 Share Posted January 27, 2018 It is a shame about the change in itineraries, although understandable. $25 per stateroom is just a joke though, they'd be better off not bothering at all. That's like leaving a one cent tip in a restaurant if you're pissed off. Also I hope they do let those that wish to cancel to do so penalty free. It's just the right thing to do. Good luck folks who are booked on the affected voyages, whatever you decide to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexddd Posted January 27, 2018 #22 Share Posted January 27, 2018 It is a shame about the change in itineraries, although understandable. $25 per stateroom is just a joke though, they'd be better off not bothering at all. That's like leaving a one cent tip in a restaurant if you're pissed off. Also I hope they do let those that wish to cancel to do so penalty free. It's just the right thing to do. Good luck folks who are booked on the affected voyages, whatever you decide to do. That's been their normal for years with a change like this or if they change ship or cancel a trip for a charter. Not saying it is good, just what it has been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maya1234 Posted January 27, 2018 #23 Share Posted January 27, 2018 If one wants to keep up on progress in one Eastern port: Tortola, I highly recommended the Windtraveler blog written by the family that owned Aristocrat charters. They are Americans that just got back to Tortola and do a good job of giving a picture of what's happening as they rebuild ther lives. They certainly want to rebuild their Island and excursion business. It's clear that it's going to take awhile and makes me wonder why the cancellation decisions weren't made sooner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Math teacher Posted January 27, 2018 #24 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Just spoke with NCL and they confirmed that they are changing the itinerary for the Eastern Caribbean to Western Caribbean from Apr 2018 - Sept 2018. According to the girl I spoke with NCL needs more time to repair the ports. This is just a heads up for those already booked or thinking of booking. Not NCL fault but my dh and I have no desire for this itinerary and will probably cancel. Thankfully we have plenty of time. Thank you for posting this. We have a Western Carrib planned for March and we were looking at booking an Eastern one for June. After reading your post, I now realized I would be doing the same cruise again within just a few short months. Back to the having to figure out what our new summer plans will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldgoat61 Posted January 27, 2018 #25 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Here is something to consider, I have no idea if it is true, but look at the reality of the islands effected. I think NCL jumped the gun, as did other lines, and went into those ports to quickly. Maybe past passengers complained about the ports of call not being ready. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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