Who else is booked on a November 2020 cruise?

[Vera/Lee]

7 hours ago, livingonthebeach said:

As a plan B, BPL plans a November 4th restart from Palm Beach to the Bahamas.  The ships are small and don't compare to RCI but hey, it's a cruise - plus there are some incentives:

 

"The line will restart operations with one of its two cruise ships, Grand Celebration, and its second vessel will return to service early next March. As an incentive to book now, it is offering the public a "buy one cruise, get one free" deal over the Labor Day weekend. All passengers who book with a departure date between January 1 and April 30, 2021 will be allowed to sail again for free at any time between mid-August 2021 and the end of February 2022. 

“Now more than ever, we can all use a getaway but we know that times are tough for so many, given all that has happened this year,” said Khosa. “With our new [offer], we’re excited to give travellers the chance to book two vacations for the price of one." 

 

https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/bahamas-paradise-cruise-line-schedules-restart-for-november-4

Do they need approval from CDC? 

[livingonthebeach]

25 minutes ago, Vera/Lee said:

Do they need approval from CDC? 

 

If they're carrying more than 250 passengers and stay overnight they do.  I think their capacity is about 1000 -- not sure if it goes by capacity or actual passengers.  Not sure that sailing at 25% capacity would be profitable for them.   If CDC extends the no-sail order they will probably be grounded as well. 

[Biker19]

7 hours ago, livingonthebeach said:

I think their capacity is about 1000 -- not sure if it goes by capacity or actual passengers.

Grand Celebration capacity is about 1,800 while the Grand Classica is about 1,500.

[smalltimecruiser100]

I was booked on the Reflection Nov 13, 2020 but I'm glad I switched to a year later (but on Enchantment)

 

[rharvey999]

Nov 29 and Dec 6th on the Freedom.  For all that is going on these days the word Freedom means more to me than ever before.

 

[cruisinghawg]

The latest from our TA is and I quote "PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE FOR NOVEMBER"

This was told to her directly from her RC rep. So take it or leave it but things are looking good.

[Cru1s1ng2009]

2 hours ago, cruisinghawg said:

The latest from our TA is and I quote "PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE FOR NOVEMBER"

This was told to her directly from her RC rep. So take it or leave it but things are looking good.

OMG I hope you are right. 

[karena1]

On 9/2/2020 at 1:39 PM, brenderlou said:

 

Anyone else with fingers and toes crossed that we will be sailing?

 

 

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If they go, we will book a 11/20 3 night cruise on Navigator.  Just have to wait and see what happens.  A crew member friend of ours will be back on the ship so want to cruise and also see him

[LXA350]

2 hours ago, cruisinghawg said:

The latest from our TA is and I quote "PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE FOR NOVEMBER"

This was told to her directly from her RC rep. So take it or leave it but things are looking good.

 

I wouldn't relly on such information at all. Obviously the RCL Rep will tell you that as instructed by their superiors. A lot of us start to be realistic and are realizing it that November seems almost impossible for cruises to resume out of the US, likely not before begining of 2021.

[ipeeinthepool]

3 hours ago, cruisinghawg said:

The latest from our TA is and I quote "PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE FOR NOVEMBER"

This was told to her directly from her RC rep. So take it or leave it but things are looking good.

 

I think this means you should make alternate plans with confidence because there aren't going to be cruises in November.

[brenderlou]

 
I think this means you should make alternate plans with confidence because there aren't going to be cruises in November.

Maybe, maybe not. I’m on Allure on 11/22 and until they cancel I’m happy. I live 30 minutes from the port so no biggie


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[Cmackdaddy]

We're booked on the Adventure 11/05  11 nt.from Bayonne to Galveston. Were booked on the Jewel 11/26 from Rome to Galveston but it cancelled. Had an MSC and Carnival booked for October too Highly doubt we'll be sailing the Adventure.

[Port of Tampa]

On 9/2/2020 at 3:48 PM, ZoeyVictoria said:

I have the Harmony booked for November 8.  I’ve had nine cruises cancelled already and strongly suspect this be will the 10th, but I am still hoping to go.  It is a casino comp, so I can’t L&S and a refund would be only $239, so I will really hate to lose it.  Still, that is what I expect.

We are also booked on that cruise via comped casino offer and the port is a short drive for us so hope it is a go but will not be shocked if it gets cancelled. Cheers, good luck and happy cruising.

[time4u2go]

As others have stated, I would be concerned about the possibility of being quarantined in my room or having to stay on board for an extra two weeks. There is also the question of what the on board experience would be like. Would masks be required?

Edited September 7, 2020 by time4u2go

[time4u2go]

On 9/5/2020 at 12:32 PM, cruisinghawg said:

The latest from our TA is and I quote "PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE FOR NOVEMBER"

This was told to her directly from her RC rep. So take it or leave it but things are looking good.

November of what year? 

[COFlyers2]

Question for those hopeful out there 🥰 - The check-in is somewhat different, with later (much later) port arrival times - To anyone who has The Key who has checked in for a late 2020 cruise - what port arrival times were available to you. I think that may be a 'changed' perk for The Key??!! 

Edited September 7, 2020 by COFlyers2

[ipeeinthepool]

On 9/5/2020 at 3:34 PM, LXA350 said:

 

I wouldn't rely on such information at all. Obviously the RCL Rep will tell you that as instructed by their superiors. A lot of us start to be realistic and are realizing it that November seems almost impossible for cruises to resume out of the US, likely not before beginning of 2021.

 

I'm starting to become skeptical of early 2021.  I have a B2B in February 2021 and I'm starting to believe that those cruises are unlikely.  About the only thing that November means to me is that I have to make final payments on non-refundable fares for cruises that probably won't happen. 

Edited September 7, 2020 by ipeeinthepool

[Wine-O]

1 hour ago, ipeeinthepool said:

 

I'm starting to become skeptical of early 2021.  I have a B2B in February 2021 and I'm starting to believe that those cruises are unlikely.  About the only thing that November means to me is that I have to make final payments on non-refundable fares for cruises that probably won't happen. 

We did the L&S for our B2B in January 2021 as we don't think they will go and don't want to make final payment.  We opted for the L&S because we also had non-refundable fares.  Don't forget, that option ends on 30 September, unless they extend it, which is no guarantee.    🍷

[Iamcruzin]

2 hours ago, time4u2go said:

As others have stated, I would be concerned about the possibility of being quarantined in my room or having to stay on board for an extra two weeks. There is also the question of what the on board experience would be like. Would masks be required?

Those are my concerns as well and even if things go smoothly there is the possibility that I would have to quarantine for 2 weeks when returning to NY.  We aren't retired so that's not an option for us.  Land vacations aren't even an option for us now. Any place I would want to go I would either have to quarantine when I get there or I would have to quarantine when I return. 

[brenderlou]

Question for those hopeful out there 🥰 - The check-in is somewhat different, with later (much later) port arrival times - To anyone who has The Key who has checked in for a late 2020 cruise - what port arrival times were available to you. I think that may be a 'changed' perk for The Key??!! 

Our check in time is 2:30. No difference with key purchase. If we sail (November) I presume we will be notified when we can board.

 

 

 

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[COFlyers2]

2 minutes ago, brenderlou said:

Our check in time is 2:30. No difference with key purchase. If we sail (November) I presume we will be notified when we can board.

 

 

 

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 Thanks!  That is the same time I had available - hoped The Key would be better 😉   The ships are def planning to leave late, if we go - the port arrival time options were late! I am happy to see these changes, though - it means their planning and prepping - and will have ample time to clean the ship 🤞

[brenderlou]

 Thanks!  That is the same time I had available - hoped The Key would be better [emoji6]   The ships are def planning to leave late, if we go - the port arrival time options were late! I am happy to see these changes, though - it means their planning and prepping - and will have ample time to clean the ship 🤞

Check in on line doesn’t know who bought the key. It will work out prior to boarding


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[molly361]

There are going to be some peeved people who purchase the Key if it turns out that the Key lunch won't be there under the new boarding times if that really happens

[ZoeyVictoria]

43 minutes ago, molly361 said:

There are going to be some peeved people who purchase the Key if it turns out that the Key lunch won't be there under the new boarding times if that really happens

We don’t purchase the Key, but we have been making reservations for Chops lunch on embarkation days.  Not going to even try to make that work this time.  I haven’t checked to see if it is even available, but I doubt it.

[ipeeinthepool]

1 hour ago, Wine-O said:

We did the L&S for our B2B in January 2021 as we don't think they will go and don't want to make final payment.  We opted for the L&S because we also had non-refundable fares.  Don't forget, that option ends on 30 September, unless they extend it, which is no guarantee.    🍷

 

I'm already booked for the same time in February 2022, so L&S isn't an option for me. If they cancel February 2021 I'll use the FCC to pay for our August Iceland/Greenland westbound TA in August and a eastbound Panama Canal cruise in October.   If those get canceled.  I don't have a good plan.