Expect Oceania To Cancel May Cruises Very Soon

[ORV]

31 minutes ago, LHT28 said:

People are travelling around  spreading the virus  so it may not end very soon

You mean it's not too smart to go to Costa Rica during this. Hey if you're bulletproof it don't matter. 

 

My second shot is 3/3. After 3/17 I plan on going a few places I haven't been in a year or so, probably starting with a trip to the casino. 

[Kate-AHF]

20 minutes ago, ORV said:

You mean it's not too smart to go to Costa Rica during this. Hey if you're bulletproof it don't matter. 

 

My second shot is 3/3. After 3/17 I plan on going a few places I haven't been in a year or so, probably starting with a trip to the casino. 

 

Was looking at fares to Vegas just this morning.  DH gets his 2nd shot the same day as you, I have to wait a while - but I should be done in time for a May trip.

 

(Who am I kidding.... I'd just like to be  able to go to Costco.  I want OFF this farm.)

[clo]

1 hour ago, Kate-AHF said:

(Who am I kidding.... I'd just like to be  able to go to Costco.  I want OFF this farm.)

Our Costco has been terrific with all restrictions.

[JRIH]

I just got off of the O website and it looks like they have cancelled the May 2021 cruises.  I have a cruise booked in June and it is not looking good.

[LHT28]

4 hours ago, JRIH said:

I just got off of the O website and it looks like they have cancelled the May 2021 cruises.  I have a cruise booked in June and it is not looking good.

Do you really think there will be cruises sailing in June ??

 

[ORV]

14 minutes ago, LHT28 said:

Do you really think there will be cruises sailing in June ??

 

I would be worried about any cruise leaving before Sept, and then wouldn't make too many plans on it. Not being a pessimist, and I really want them to go back to their business. 

[curmudgeon98]

On 2/15/2021 at 10:08 AM, susiesan said:

I am also looking at national parks to visit in the Aug.-Sept. time frame as a backup plan. I looked at Glacier NP but no one knows how open it will be this summer and there is a lot of road construction going on there. All in park lodging is already booked up for the summer. Considering Rocky Mountain NP.

Big question for Glacier is whether the Indian reservations on the east side will allow travel.  We were in Glacier this past summer, and it was a real zoo because everyone was having to use the west entrance; it took us about four tries to even get in the front gate (they would turn visitors around at the entrance after they had allowed a given number of vehicles into the park).  The park service campgrounds were mostly closed as well.  

 

Given the US pace of vaccination, I suspect more will be open at GNP this summer, but the visitor load may be much higher as well.

[cruisr]

Yup, in line with NCL and RSSC all cruises globally cancelled thru May.  Personally, I don’t know what the odds are for June and beyond.

[clo]

1 hour ago, ORV said:

I would be worried about any cruise leaving before Sept, and then wouldn't make too many plans on it. Not being a pessimist, and I really want them to go back to their business. 

I'm already wondering if our Sept. '22 will go.

[Daniel A]

On 2/15/2021 at 1:08 PM, susiesan said:

My next O cruise is Aug. 29 Baltic on Marina. I have plane tickets to/from Europe, award tix so easily cancellable with miles redeposited. I have pre and post hotels reserved, no penalty to cancel. haven't spent any time on shore ex.

 

I am also looking at national parks to visit in the Aug.-Sept. time frame as a backup plan. I looked at Glacier NP but no one knows how open it will be this summer and there is a lot of road construction going on there. All in park lodging is already booked up for the summer. Considering Rocky Mountain NP.

I have a July Bermuda cruise booked.  I still have hope that trip will be able to come off.  In September I have a train/bus trip scheduled for Yellowstone and other Western Parks.  I have booked two weeks in the Cayman Islands for February next year and hope to be able to start realistically booking cruises again after that.

[alcpa1]

As expected our May Regatta cruise was cancelled this morning.

It would have been really consumer friendly if Oceania had allowed us to move our booking on board OBC to another booked cruise. If not that then offered us the opportunity to book the sort of same itinerary at the same price. Just ANY gesture acknowledging our loyalty would have been appreciated.

 

[Hlitner]

9 hours ago, clo said:

Our Costco has been terrific with all restrictions.

Costco?   WOW!.  We are spending our winter in Puerto Vallarta where our Governor issued an order that prohibited us from going to Costco for several weeks.  The rule was simple and not discriminatory.  Those 60 years of age and older were prohibited from going to Costco, Supermarkets or (gasp) even Walmart!   That was an eye opener.  Imagine a government locking out only seniors because he thought it was in our own best interests.   Only in America....oops I mean only in part of North America.

 

Hank

[Jayne E]

Surprised not to see the 125% offer.  Assume future reservations going well and no need to extend this offer.  We’re booked for June 3. I guess they’ll cancel it next month prior to April 4 final payment date.

[LHT28]

9 hours ago, alcpa1 said:

As expected our May Regatta cruise was cancelled this morning.

It would have been really consumer friendly if Oceania had allowed us to move our booking on board OBC to another booked cruise. If not that then offered us the opportunity to book the sort of same itinerary at the same price. Just ANY gesture acknowledging our loyalty would have been appreciated.

 

They are not allowing you to move your deposit  to a future cruise???

[Norseh2o]

TA quickly moved the final payment date for July, 30, 2021 cruise from 120 days to 60 days. I am not sure why, but am feeling more optimistic that the cruise might happen.

[njhorseman]

15 minutes ago, Norseh2o said:

TA quickly moved the final payment date for July, 30, 2021 cruise from 120 days to 60 days. I am not sure why, but am feeling more optimistic that the cruise might happen.

Read the thread titled "Oceania Extends Final Payment Dates". You'll see the following:

 

"I just received an email extending cruise final payment and/or cancellation dates:

 

IMPORTANT FINAL PAYMENT EXTENSION   Dear Valued Guests and Travel Advisors,   On behalf of your entire Oceania Cruises family, I hope you are doing well and that you are looking forward to your upcoming Oceania Cruises voyage. We know what a great deal of planning goes into a vacation and we are also acutely aware that travelers have many more concerns than they did in the past.   In order to provide you with an extra measure of flexibility and peace of mind, we are amending the final payment due date for all cruises departing through October 31, 2021 to 60 days prior to departure. Additionally, cancellation penalties will not start until the new final payment deadline, at 60 days prior to departure."   The reason for doing this is rather obvious. Oceania doesn't want you to cancel your cruise when you hit the normal 120 day final payment due date, which is also when cancellation penalties normally kick in. Given the uncertainty of when cruising will resume many will cancel when they hit that date. Oceania wants you to remain booked on your cruise on the chance that it will be able to sail.

[susiesan]

12 hours ago, Hlitner said:

Costco?   WOW!.  We are spending our winter in Puerto Vallarta where our Governor issued an order that prohibited us from going to Costco for several weeks.  The rule was simple and not discriminatory.  Those 60 years of age and older were prohibited from going to Costco, Supermarkets or (gasp) even Walmart!   That was an eye opener.  Imagine a government locking out only seniors because he thought it was in our own best interests.   Only in America....oops I mean only in part of North America.

 

Hank

What were stores doing, carding people who looked to be over 60? Did residents of PA actually go along with this? Seems like age discrimination to me. If I would have had a need to go t oCostco no one could have stopped me.

[no fuss travel]

All cruises departing up to and including May 31 have now been cancelled

[Paulchili]

5 hours ago, susiesan said:

If I would have had a need to go t oCostco no one could have stopped me.

Laws and orders are made for other idiots to follow - obviously not for you.

Reminds me of someone else with that philosophy.

Edited February 18, 2021 by Paulchili

[ORV]

5 minutes ago, Paulchili said:

Laws and orders are made for other idiots to follow - obviously not for you.

Reminds me of someone else with that philosophy.

As usual they get it wrong. She hasn't paid enough attention to what's being discussed to realize he's in Mexico, not PA. Assumptions🤷‍♂️

[YoHoHo]

"And in other news, there's too much violins on TV." - Emily Littela.

[Paulchili]

1 hour ago, YoHoHo said:

"And in other news, there's too much violins on TV." - Emily Littela.

Those were the good old days of SNL (along with Roseanne Roseannadanna)

Edited February 18, 2021 by Paulchili

[susiesan]

15 hours ago, Paulchili said:

Laws and orders are made for other idiots to follow - obviously not for you.

Reminds me of someone else with that philosophy.

It was stated this was an order, not a law. I suppose as an expat resident of Mexico he might not want to resist or risk being thrown in prison. If you live in a foreign country and are not a citizen it is best to just go along to get along.

[TrulyBlonde]

35 minutes ago, susiesan said:

It was stated this was an order, not a law. I suppose as an expat resident of Mexico he might not want to resist or risk being thrown in prison. If you live in a foreign country and are not a citizen it is best to just go along to get along.

Susie, 

You know on this board, only one opinion is allowed and everyone else is an idiot. 

[Paulchili]

2 hours ago, TrulyBlonde said:

 

You know on this board, only one opinion is allowed and everyone else is an idiot. 

Which category do you consider yourself in - one whose opinion is allowed or an idiot? (using your distinctions, not mine)

Edited February 18, 2021 by Paulchili