I have read all the threads on CC and just chosen not to respond over there. So much is gossip and speculation. I never have the inside scoop on these types of things and I live and breath RSSC everyday all day. So I think that one must always remember that just because you read something does not make it fact.

The one thing I do not quite accept is that RSSC is not agreeing to pay normal and reasonable out of pocket expenses for personal air costs on a charter - never experienced this personally. There may be more to the story than we know here. ChatKat has it right there is seldom a "completely unrefundable ticket". Everyone gets upset when a ship charters and that is COMPLETELY understandable. However, with small luxury ships charters do happen, and will continue to happen. There is always an offer for displaced passengers. In this case there was a $500 shipboard credit per person for a future cruise. This has not been mentioned in these threads.

Captain changes. This type of change is going to happen. We have lost some great crew staff over the years and then the replacement turns out to be wonderful. I recognize that we must accept the changes in staff. It is inevitable.

Crew maintenance staff salary being cut. I have no idea. It is quite amazing if this did happen if any regular passengers would know anyway. I dont think I have ever had a conversation with the maintenance staff on any of my trips.

I am so glad PIP is coming up so we can go to the PG and see for ourselves if there are really any changes since the sale. Colonel Wes just went and said it was fantastic.

Until I see multiple reports of a negative "ship experience" from sources we know and trust I just dont pay any attention to all the rumors. That is really all that matters to the passenger is that the ship experience is as it should be.

Remember Radisson is merging with Crystal too that has been out there are as a rumor for years and keeps coming up!!!

I understand why you posted this Richard but these "rumors" are just that really - rumors. When we have bona fide problems on the ships then I dont mind them being posted but lets stick to facts and not continue to promote gossip and speculation.