Comments on: Here’s an idea that could help keep the cruise industry afloat

By: John

John — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:03:16 +0000

Janice … your idea only works if cruise pricing were static (which we all know its not).

So what amounts are refunded…. what the individual paid or what the cruise is selling for now?

How about the buyer? Do they pay the current rate or the rate that the original cruise goer paid.

What happens when no one is on the waiting list for that cabin type but are for others? Does the cruise line get sued in small claims court (carver’s answer to everything)

Its not just as simple as saying that the cruise line is getting away with something. All of these questions need to be answered ahead of time

By: cruises Australia

cruises Australia — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:14:07 +0000

Actually sounds like a good idea, getting the word out and centralizing the process may be difficult though. Would likely encourage more last minute cruise bookings. as well as give those booked a bit of peace of mind that they have that option.

By: John

John — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:33:49 +0000

Easier solution … Make cruises transferable for a fee. Then the two parties can agree on their own price and the Cruise line still gets a cut

By: The man who notices things

The man who notices things — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:54:58 +0000

cancellation penalties are stupid. In the case you cite, they actually prevent the company from making money. Instead of selling a new cabin, they resut in the loss of sale of cabin. If they let the first couple who wants to defer their cruise do so, they sell the new cabin and get more money for the resold one. Yet, because they think cancellation penalties make them money, they dig in their heels and refuse to cooperate with the transaction.

Of course, it is not likely that any cruise makes money off the cabins – they make their money off the extras. the kick backs from shore excursions, liquor, soda, etc.