Cancellation of Tour Excursions

[johnnydeo]

I know it's much cheaper to book an excursion with a reputable tour company but how do I cancel if weather is scheduled too be bad...as my cellphone doesn't have international service?

[Nola26]

Independent companies will have their own terms, based on options an email via the internet lab onboard may be an option at NCL rates. 

 

You're highlighting a reason to book with the cruise line. You have to balance the cost savings with ease, risk associated with cancellations,  etc.

 

I have not booked 3rd party excursions.  I either book with the cruise or do enough research to know what to do own my own. All of my cruises have been Caribbean. 

Edited January 27, 2019 by Nola26

[tallnthensome]

47 minutes ago, johnnydeo said:

I know it's much cheaper to book an excursion with a reputable tour company but how do I cancel if weather is scheduled too be bad...as my cellphone doesn't have international service?

Have you already pre-paid for the excursion? Some don't require payment until you show up. Just don't show up if you haven't pre-paid.

Edited January 27, 2019 by tallnthensome

[K_e_short]

That is a concern to think of when booking excursions yourself.

I am going to Alaska and thus will have cell phone service. I also feel much more comfortable booking excursions myself in the U.S.

I would not feel the same way in another country and thus for future cruises I would be booking with the cruise.

 

 

[ColinIllinois]

Check with your cell phone provider.   My understanding from reading on here is that some of them have packages that you can get for the duration of your cruise.    I'm sure someone else can chime in on that.

[GeezerCouple]

1 hour ago, tallnthensome said:

Have you already pre-paid for the excursion? Some don't require payment until you show up. Just don't show up if you haven't pre-paid.

 

Please CANCEL if you know you won't be joining, especially if the tour/excursion is "full".

There may be others waiting to hear of someone cancelling.

 

We've always been able to contact tour/excursion vendors by email.  Even if you don't have an onboard internet account, perhaps someone else would let you send one message (especially if they've got the unlimited package).

Thank you.

 

GC

[zqvol]

If you have an iPhone and an Internet package you make a VOIP call fom the ship just like you are at home. Turn off cell service and call using wi-fi.

Edited January 27, 2019 by zqvol

[BirdTravels]

2 minutes ago, zqvol said:

If you have an iPhone and an Internet package you make a VOIP call fom the ship just like you are at home. Turn off cell service and call using wi-fi.

You have to have the most expensive Unlimited Premium WiFi service to VOIP.