Rare PTC DAWG Posted June 22, 2020 #1 Share Posted June 22, 2020 My Wife and I are scheduled on the 9-25 ABC 10 day..final pay is this Saturday...guinea pig is not my idea of a fun cruise... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omeinv Posted June 22, 2020 #2 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Well, I'd say you'd want to not make that final payment then. Harris Denver, CO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marieps Posted June 22, 2020 #3 Share Posted June 22, 2020 (edited) Despite the website "COVID 19 Update" not being updated on the =X= website, I did notice today that your EQ 9/25 was the first Ft. Lauderdale sailing scheduled. We are scheduled for 11/6. Final pay in 5 weeks. Still hoping protocols will make it a fun cruise. I know my fellow Georgian, the OP is dead set against wearing a mask. Puts the final payment in doubt for sure. Edited June 22, 2020 by marieps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WNcruiser Posted June 22, 2020 #4 Share Posted June 22, 2020 We are booked on the Oct 26th EQ. I am also opposed to wearing a mask ON BOARD, but I will during embarkation in the terminal. As long as there are still shows and no mask requirement we will go. Looking forward to the announcement tomorrow. Hopefully they will release the new protocols soon as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrk2cruise Posted June 23, 2020 #5 Share Posted June 23, 2020 I think you can count on being required to wear masks inside except when seated to eat or drink or you are in your cabin. If you look at the FAQ put out by Costa it seemed that's what it was mandating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted June 23, 2020 Author #6 Share Posted June 23, 2020 13 minutes ago, wrk2cruise said: I think you can count on being required to wear masks inside except when seated to eat or drink or you are in your cabin. If you look at the FAQ put out by Costa it seemed that's what it was mandating. Forget it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEcruzr Posted June 23, 2020 #7 Share Posted June 23, 2020 21 minutes ago, wrk2cruise said: I think you can count on being required to wear masks inside except when seated to eat or drink or you are in your cabin. If you look at the FAQ put out by Costa it seemed that's what it was mandating. I read that, too... masks and health checks required at embarkation (which you will receive an "appointment" for) and onboard masks are required when inside (public areas) unless seated for eating/drinks. Outside, like at the pool, you can take it off. No buffet, all meals and snacks served in restaurants only. Also, they will only seat you with people you are traveling with and you can't change your dining assignment. No dance parties/disco nights. Casino will be open, tables will be limited in players and no one will be able to stand and watch the players. Fewer machines will be operational. Shows will have limited seating for distancing. This is what Costa has put out. There's more... that's all I can recall right now. I read enough to know that cruising like this won't be something I'll sign up for at this point. I'm not that desperate to cruise. Yet. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hawkstar33 Posted June 23, 2020 #8 Share Posted June 23, 2020 I'm confused. Im seeing August 1st for Equinox on TA website.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow9612 Posted June 23, 2020 #9 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Given the tremendous uncertainty with cruising right now, X should change the final payment due dates to 30d before, not 90d. I would view final payment now for a fall cruise as an interest free loan to the cruise line. Still too many unknowns. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam.Seattle Posted June 23, 2020 #10 Share Posted June 23, 2020 (edited) 39 minutes ago, Hawkstar33 said: I'm confused. Im seeing August 1st for Equinox on TA website.... never mind... self delete. Edited June 23, 2020 by Sam.Seattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osborne66 Posted June 23, 2020 #11 Share Posted June 23, 2020 I will be shocked if anything goes out this year 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrk2cruise Posted June 23, 2020 #12 Share Posted June 23, 2020 56 minutes ago, Shadow9612 said: Given the tremendous uncertainty with cruising right now, X should change the final payment due dates to 30d before, not 90d. I would view final payment now for a fall cruise as an interest free loan to the cruise line. Still too many unknowns. Early on they has shortened final payment periods. Then they came up with the CWC program which allows you to cancel up to 2 days before sailing with 100% FCC. So yes come final payment time I look at the current situation and cancel if I'm not comfortable. So far they haven't released any details about what things are actually going to be like so I have no way of being comfortable with making a final payment at this point and continue to cancel. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachiem Posted June 23, 2020 #13 Share Posted June 23, 2020 yes, mine dropped off yesterday...Sept from Venice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Rob Posted June 23, 2020 #14 Share Posted June 23, 2020 August and September bookings may have been removed from the booking systems to reduce ship occupancy with late bookings if they do go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted June 23, 2020 #15 Share Posted June 23, 2020 9 hours ago, PTC DAWG said: Forget it... I assume final payment is a no go for you. Can you lift and shift or move the date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchclogs Posted June 23, 2020 #16 Share Posted June 23, 2020 4 hours ago, Captain Rob said: August and September bookings may have been removed from the booking systems to reduce ship occupancy with late bookings if they do go. Perhaps... but sad to say wasn't this explanation put forward by Carnival spokesman re disappearing Carnival cruises that were subsequently cancelled? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WrittenOnYourHeart Posted June 23, 2020 #17 Share Posted June 23, 2020 10 hours ago, MEcruzr said: they will only seat you with people you are traveling with BEST NEWS EVER!!! I hope this policy sticks!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twins_to_alaska Posted June 23, 2020 #18 Share Posted June 23, 2020 (edited) My Sep 26 to Bermuda is now the first Bermuda cruise from Baltimore on the books... but I lift and shifted May 6 to next year... saw the writing on the wall then and happy for that new option. I doubt any are leaving from Baltimore this year. Edited June 23, 2020 by twins_to_alaska Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow9612 Posted June 23, 2020 #19 Share Posted June 23, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, wrk2cruise said: Early on they has shortened final payment periods. Then they came up with the CWC program which allows you to cancel up to 2 days before sailing with 100% FCC. So yes come final payment time I look at the current situation and cancel if I'm not comfortable. So far they haven't released any details about what things are actually going to be like so I have no way of being comfortable with making a final payment at this point and continue to cancel. The CWC is wonderful, but with so much economic uncertainty, people who are optimistic/hopeful (or dreaming) that an upcoming cruise will go, shouldn't need to have their money "invested" (ie FCC) with the cruise line for another year or two when it is cancelled. I also would not feel comfortable with making a final payment at this point. Edited June 23, 2020 by Shadow9612 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrk2cruise Posted June 23, 2020 #20 Share Posted June 23, 2020 I was trying to explain why I thought they would not be shortening the final payment period. They want the cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holidaylover10 Posted June 23, 2020 #21 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Updated on UK site looks like all to end of September for Europe gone. My August 28th out of Southampton cancelled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachiem Posted June 23, 2020 #22 Share Posted June 23, 2020 just had my notification of cruise cancellation ( 14th Sept from Venice) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted June 23, 2020 Author #23 Share Posted June 23, 2020 2 hours ago, hcat said: I assume final payment is a no go for you. Can you lift and shift or move the date? I am considering that...it changes from a 10 day to a 9 day, with Key West left off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smaheu11 Posted June 23, 2020 #24 Share Posted June 23, 2020 2 hours ago, PTC DAWG said: I am considering that...it changes from a 10 day to a 9 day, with Key West left off... Let me know if you are able to do that, I have been trying to all day... Was told no several different people now I am waiting for a manager from resolutions to call me?? They really should let us Flip to next year 9 night, for gods sake we are losing a day? Not sure why they are not being very cooperative? If anyone has any luck please let me know how you where able to do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted June 23, 2020 Author #25 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Update, Celebrity would not consider the "lift and shift" due to the cruise being one night shorter next year. Way to go. I had applied FCC's to this cruise, I have requested they be reinstated, and I will probably attempt to cash them out if I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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