Another Eurodam Sailing Cancelled

[RevNeal]

I would guess the figure revneal noted would be greater if the charter specified that the bars and/or casino be closed during the sailing. Some groups do that.

 

The figure I gave was not inclusive of other conditions, like a closed bar or casino. Those conditions would cause the price of the charter to go up.

[RevNeal]

Oh, no doubt. But some religious-oriented charters do have these venues closed.

 

That is correct. I've had interesting conversations with staff members regarding those cruises where the casino and the bars are closed. The prices charged for those cruises are quite a bit more expensive, per-person, than a charter cruise where those to revenue venues remain open.

 

Not all Christian Charters will close the bars, however. :) I was told a story, once, by a F&B manager about a Lutheran charter in which they ran out of beer! :d

[RevNeal]

Do you think such groups are paying a higher fare per person to accomodate the lack of liquor sales? ;)

 

Absolutely ... on the order of an additional $250 pp, based upon the last figures I saw.

[bepsf]

I was told a story, once, by a F&B manager about a Lutheran charter in which they ran out of beer! :d

 

I should be a Lutheran...

 

(Oh Wait - I AM a Lutheran!)

:D

[sail7seas]

Rev,

 

I'd have thought even higher per person. Presumably, a number of guests on an average cruise would spend more than $250 on drinks and casino. Certainly not all guests will but I think there might be a decent percentage?? Then again, there are a number who drink less. I suppose it does balance out.

[Jade13]

And just who was THAT directed to? Who you callin' a "dupe"? ;)

 

"duplicate post"

 

 

I usually write "Double Post" when the boards act up and double post my post (they don't allow you to completely delete the post).

[NoNoNanette]

"duplicate post"

 

 

I usually write "Double Post" when the boards act up and double post my post (they don't allow you to completely delete the post).

 

Hi Jade-

 

I was playing with Hammybee. :)

[newmexicoNita]

My travel agent called me today and told me that HAL has canceled the EURODAM sailing on January 31, 2009. I was also on the Eurodam sailing on October 18, 2008 and they canceled that one to. HAL also canceled another Eurodam sailing prior to January, 2009. All of the cancellations were due to the chartering the vessel out to groups/companies.

 

I just bought my airline tickets two days and of course they are non-refundable, $100. cancellation fee per ticket.

 

Does anyone know if HAL has offerred any kind of compensation for cancelling this sailing. Thanks for any help with this matter.

 

Catalina56

As for the cancellations, we all know all lines do this, but it seems HAL is the worst, followed by Princess. I don't know why. Now, your airline tickets, I don't blame you for being upset, but that too happens often. I would look for another sailing that will fit in with your dates. Compensation, I don't know of any and because it is more than 6 months out, my guess is there will be none or not much. I hope I am wrong about this.

 

Nita

[hammybee]

Hi Jade-

 

I was playing with Hammybee. :)

 

And hammybee knew it:eek:

[hammybee]

As for the cancellations, we all know all lines do this, but it seems HAL is the worst, followed by Princess. I don't know why. Now, your airline tickets, I don't blame you for being upset, but that too happens often. I would look for another sailing that will fit in with your dates. Compensation, I don't know of any and because it is more than 6 months out, my guess is there will be none or not much. I hope I am wrong about this.

 

Nita

 

I think Celebrity is #2 as it relates to charters, following HAL.

 

There are so many very recent posts on this board where passengers have been made whole and then some for their inconvenience. If you can prove that you purchased airline tickets, there is tremendous precedent that HAL will indeed pick up the cost of airline penalties, when you rebook another cruise. Most folk also seem to be getting a little OBC too. HAL has come a long way on this topic in the past year.

[Boytjie]

I was told a story, once, by a F&B manager about a Lutheran charter in which they ran out of beer! :d

 

Are you sure it wasn't an Episcopalian charter? :D Or did that one run out of wine and scotch?

[Boytjie]

Rev,

 

I'd have thought even higher per person. Presumably, a number of guests on an average cruise would spend more than $250 on drinks and casino. Certainly not all guests will but I think there might be a decent percentage?? Then again, there are a number who drink less. I suppose it does balance out.

 

Also, there is no booze being poured so less cost involved, pure profit.

[Aruba]

Sometimes it's not possible to wait until final payment date before booking airfare. We have to travel during school vacation weeks. If we're flying to a warm weather port (say Miami or Fort Laud) in February, we try to book our air 11 months in advance to have any hope of getting a decent price or decent flight times. If we waited until final payment date and are traveling during school vacations, our options are extemely limited...and expensive.

 

We got burned last year when our Feb cruise on the Westerdam was chartered and cancelled after we had bought the air tickets. Fortunately we were able to sail on the Zuiderdam leaving 1 day earlier, but we did have to change the flights. HAL didn't pay for the air changes but offered us a $200 onboard credit, which satisfied us.

[RevNeal]

I'd have thought even higher per person. Presumably, a number of guests on an average cruise would spend more than $250 on drinks and casino. Certainly not all guests will but I think there might be a decent percentage?? Then again, there are a number who drink less. I suppose it does balance out.

 

I would have thought so, too, but that was the figure I was quoted. Perhaps they figure they make up a sufficient amount in the sale of soft-drinks as an alternative? Could be, because the F&B manager did mention that they over-stocked their soft-drink stores before one of those cruises and they ended up selling out before the end. Also, they did have wine available for purchase during dinner.

[RevNeal]

Are you sure it wasn't an Episcopalian charter? :D Or did that one run out of wine and scotch?

 

An Episcopalian charter would have been wine, scotch, gin, and soda. :D

As we used to joke, back when I was an Episcopalian: wherever you have two or three Episcopalians gathered together, you also have a Fifth. :D

[twinkletoes4445]

An Episcopalian charter would have been wine, scotch, gin, and soda. :D

As we used to joke, back when I was an Episcopalian: wherever you have two or three Episcopalians gathered together, you also have a Fifth. :D

 

LOL...that's good! :)

[Boytjie]

An Episcopalian charter would have been wine, scotch, gin, and soda. :D

As we used to joke, back when I was an Episcopalian: wherever you have two or three Episcopalians gathered together, you also have a Fifth. :D

 

We still use that line. :D

[RevNeal]

We still use that line. :D

 

:D

So I had guessed ... things never change.