Well, so much for that dream...

Jun 11, 2021 05:45

We cancelled the Egypt cruise last night. It wasn't because we worried about the region, but they wanted payment in full (and it wasn't cheap) now for a cruise that wouldn't happen until November 2022. In short, they wanted our money a full 18 months in advance of the cruise. That ain't happening. However, when we said to cancel, they would ( Read more... )

sad, cruising

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threecee June 11 2021, 13:39:29 UTC
So sorry you had to cancel your cruise and then have a problem with the deposit. I hope you can get to Egypt at some later time.

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spikesgirl58 June 11 2021, 14:32:26 UTC
Haven't actually cancelled it yet... yet.

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meathiel June 11 2021, 14:19:01 UTC
Ugh ... that doesn't sound fair.

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spikesgirl58 June 11 2021, 14:32:39 UTC
It doesn't and we will see what happens.

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vysila June 11 2021, 14:28:43 UTC
So sorry to hear that you had to cancel after all. I know how important the Egypt trip was to you. Maybe in another year you'll be able to schedule a different trip there (and not pay in full up front so far in advance!).

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spikesgirl58 June 11 2021, 14:30:15 UTC
I'm still in negotiations with Viking. We will see what happens.

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thespian15 June 11 2021, 14:40:45 UTC
Not cool indeed.
I certainly wouldn't pay 18 months in advance. :o :o :o
Hugs, Jon

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spikesgirl58 June 11 2021, 14:41:58 UTC
I'm working with my Viking rep now. We will see what happens.

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thespian15 June 11 2021, 15:18:36 UTC
I hope you get all your money back. :o
And maybe a really nice apology. :o

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spikesgirl58 June 11 2021, 16:27:32 UTC
I would really like to take the cruise. I'm hoping that they are willing to work with us.

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