We cannot be away for a month. Since we had requests for both cruises, we were going to do half of our time on Osaka to Hong Kong joining in Beijing and and half of our time on Hong Kong to Singapore debarking in Bangkok.

With Andi's change to the Hong Kong to Singapore trip, and some other changes that took place, Ken and I have decided to not escort Oaska to Hong Kong, and move to staying on the Hong Kong to Singapore for the whole cruise.

This has no negative effect for anyone on the Osaka to Hong Kong.

Just for your information, I have decided if I ever change an escorted trip that was announced I will do the following.

PEOPLE STILL WANT TO GO.
Those booked still receive the higher BK reward and an entry into a drawing for a free cruise on the escorted trip immediately following the trip they take.

PEOPLE WANT TO CANCEL
If people want to cancel I will pay any penalities if they cannot be applied to another booking, and offer them the higher BK reward on their next cruise, escorted or not.

Any change would be well in advance so no air or FF implications. Sometimes things just develop that change the situation and it makes sense to adjust accordingly.