Hi All, I went on RSSC web site to look over my Voyager Oct. 8,2005 trip. I was dissapointed to not see my cruise at all. I called my TA and she said it must be sold out. I told her it must be taken for the week with a corprate group. Guess what, I was right and RSSC is in the prosess of sending letters to people like my self who are booked allready and about to get bumped. Has anyone had this happen to them? Macy

Oh, that has to be so upsetting! That kinda/sorta happened to Margo, didn't it? But instead of getting bumped, they were just going to be repeating some ports because the group wanted to go thataway instead of thisaway.

I have had it happen to me twice before. Radisson compenstated us quite nicely and we rescheduled. The cruises were far enough in the future that we had no problem choosing another.

Macy, I do know what a big bummer it can be when you first find out! Please let us know what you decide to do.

Thank you both for your comments,I will keep you informed. Macy

Macy I hope everything works out for you - Joanna

Looks like Voyager is chartered for three weeks in a row - 24 Sep thru 15 Oct - unless part of that time is to go back into drydock to again attempt to fix the vibration.

I think the Voyager is just taking a breather to be ready for "PARTY" in December!!

Macy, how about joining our group on the Voyager over New Years 12/27 for 14 nights from Ft. Lauderdale to Los Angeles. (this cruise is now named PARTY).??

Macy - that is a great idea - maybe there was a reason for your cruise being cancelled - so you could join us on PARTY!! Joanna

Karen

Isn't that the week before your 007 cruise? Sure hope you all will be OK.

Macy - I think PARTY sounds like a good idea. But I would be so unhappy thinking I would be going to special ports & then not. Hope it all works out for you.
A few of us are trying for Istanbul B2B to Barcelona on the Diamond, sailing Oct 15th. You can join us.

Betty: I hope we can cruise together and you can tech me about EBay - I am an EBay lurker but too nervous to jump in - probably better that way - but I am in awe of people who get good deals - Joannaa

Oh, Joanna, you haven't lived if you haven't jumped into Ebay! Just be forewarned, it's horribly addictive (she says after over seven years).

Macy, do join us on PARTY! And, Karen, I saw somewhere that you have the Canal on YOUR to-do list; there's a suite on Voyager during that time with your name on it, too!

My granddaughters were here this summer and knew exactly how to get into EBay and wanted me to order them signed autographs of that lousy role model Brittany - they were EBay smart - I did NOT order the Brittany stuff - told them how I felt about her knowing it was going right back to my daughter in law - so what are grandmother's to do??? speak their mind I say - Joanna

Joanna

Take the plunge. If you are nervous, start out with something small. Maybe a book or hand lotion. I too was nervous when I won my 1st item and it has been full steam ahead ever since.
I am getting ready to list a few books this weekend starting out at $.99. I will give you the titles if you want to buy from me just to get your feet wet.

WOW looks like we dodged a bullet, getting off in Rome on Sept 17, so one more sailing, according to Marc, ending up in Athens I think? on the 24th starting a charter for close to a month - whew, glad we decided to do what we are!! Hey Macy, join us, we depart Dover on Aug 31 - 10 nights to Monte Carlo, then 7 nights on the Sept 10 to Rome - disembarking on the 17th.

Betty, I was thinking the same thing. All 3 weeks before our cruise is chartered, I hope we aren't next! :eek: But at least it's far enough away that we won't be scrambling.

Guess that is what happended when I checked an October Venice cruise - it said this is not available so that means a charter??? Joanna

Karen - they BETTER not charter out our sailing! :mad:

Masaki

I started to look at two other sailings, Voyager Oct.15-05 or Voyager Nov 6-05. Anyone going on these sailings.Macy

Macy,
As they said, if it is any consollation at all, Radisson will treat you well with a very nice discount or something! I know it must be very disappointing though!
Good luck!
Sheri

Marc, thanks for the info. We get off the Voyager on Sep. 24th. I sure hope they don't decide to add our week - although, then there will be no reason not to do PIP!

Joanna, another Ebay fan here. I usually research the big items first to make sure I don't overpay.

Macy, There is a large group of us on the Oct. 15th sailing, also known as the 007 sailing.

Here is the 007 roll call message FYI, the post includes music.

Joanna, another ebayer here! I've bought everything from a tee shirt to a big screen TV on ebay. In fact, ebay is where I bought my laptop and my camera too. I've sold lots on ebay as well...it is adicting! Betty is right, start out with something small. You should also get an account set up with www.paypal.com as this is the most common way to pay. Lots of us to help you with all these things.

p.s. another ebay adictee here!

We bought a Jag on Ebay -- how's that for addiction??

I've never sold anything, though. Am considering trying it as we're soon to downsize from our stuffed-full big house.

Any words-to-the-wise?

Betty

Joanna, I bought Tom a nice new Tommy Bahama shirt on ebay a couple of days ago BUT I suspect that it's going to be too large for him. (should be arriving any day) If so, I'll be putting it right back on ebay and you can buy it...it might fit Tony perfectly since they run large!

Marcie: Can you imagine ME if I get hooked on EBay??? Tony will never be fed dinner again - Joanna

I'm not an eBay addict as such but I have bought and sold and find it very rewarding. I stay away from big ticket items, tho, but it sure can be a great way to get things not available in this part of the world and to get rid of stuff without having a yard sale.

By the way, what exactly might Radisson do for those who are bumped besides giving a refund? Are the discounts substantial? Can the discount be used with 2 for 1 or other promotions? Hum!!! interesting.

Colleen, we were issused Good Will Certificates, good on any cruise we decided on. I can't remember the amounts but they were substantial.

We were given a full refund and a "good will certificate ".. I think it was 1,000 per person..but it was a while ago.. so can't be sure -maybe it was a bit more. Our cruise was cancelled due to mechanical problems of the ship a week before we were to leave..
That was sad.. but the make up cruise was super ..so sometimes things just work out for the best:-)

Hi All, If I will be able to get a cabin on the 007 cruise that's what I will do! Macy

Good Choice
Please join us
John

Is that cruise sold out? When I call it up and tells me not available -

Joanna, that's not what the web site is telling me:

http://www.rssc.com/voyage/details.jsp?code=VOY051015

The cruises from 24 September to 15 October are not there, however.

I have been cancelled twice because of dry docks, once in the Panama Canal on my first cruise, and another time, maybe the med, after the Voyager hit that rock. Can't remember exactly what we got for good will, except that it gave me very good will toward the cruise line. Maybe 50% off next cruise, or $1,000 per person off the next cruise, and the TA's still got their commissions for both the cancelled and rebooked cruises.

Joannapv,which cruise are you refering to? Macy

Oct 8, 2005 Voyager Venice to Rome - think that is the date - wrong cruise???

Yes wrong cruise -

joannapv ,Yes thank G_D!!!! I was talking about Oct.15-05.Tomorrow I call my TA, I hope there is one more cabin left!! Macy

Sorry to alarm you - Venice is one place we want to experience at some point - Oct of 2005 probably not a good time with PARTY in Dec - Joanna

Yipee Macy! See what happens when something bad like a cancelled cruise happens? Now you get to cruise with all of us!
Let me know the outcome after you talk to your TA.

Terrific Macy! I can't wait!