We Had to Cancel Our Cruise
@Kouponkaren (5497)
United States
November 5, 2021 1:13pm CST
I am so sad and depressed right now.
My husband and I had a 13-day cruise booked on Princess Cruises, leaving from Southampton, England today, and traveling to the Azores, Antigua, and St. Marten. We haven't been on a cruise for almost 3 years due to Covid. And we love to cruise.
We got on a plane in Atlanta, GA last night, and after 3 hours of sitting on the plane, the flight was canceled due to a fuel line issue.
The next flight that would get us to England is tonight, but the cruise ship left the dock this afternoon, so basically, we missed the boat!
The airport got us home at 3:30 am. And we are very sad today. Have you ever missed a cruise because of something beyond your control?
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@eileenleyva (27555)
• Philippines
5 Nov 21
That is really a very disappointing experience but come to think of it, could be a blessing in disguise. I do believe things happen for a reason.
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@eileenleyva (27555)
• Philippines
6 Nov 21
@Kouponkaren And usually, when our good God says no to one things, He gives something better or greater. Wait for it.
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@Kouponkaren (5497)
• United States
6 Nov 21
Yes, me to, although at the time it is still hard to accept.
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@Kouponkaren (5497)
• United States
7 Nov 21
@eileenleyva Well, we might have found it. I just posted about a new cruise we found, and it's even this month!
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
5 Nov 21
Oh, that is such a disappointment! We've canceled two cruises because of Covid, but hoping to go maybe in the spring. Sure hope you'll get to go soon.
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@Kouponkaren (5497)
• United States
6 Nov 21
Thanks. We have had 3 canceled due to Covid. We are trying to re-book this one. Won't know if we can until Monday.
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@Kouponkaren (5497)
• United States
7 Nov 21
@1creekgirl Thanks. I think we have found a replacement cruise. I just posted about it.
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@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
5 Nov 21
Sorry to read that. Maybe another time.
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
14 Nov 21
@Kouponkaren Let us know how you enjoyed it. Where are you going and on what line and ship?
@wolfgirl569 (135966)
• Marion, Ohio
6 Nov 21
Never scheduled a cruise. Sorry about yours
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@Marilynda1225 (91155)
• United States
5 Nov 21
That really is disappointing. Sorry you missed your cruise . Hope you'll get a refund and can reschedule
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@Kouponkaren (5497)
• United States
6 Nov 21
We had cruise insurance so I think we can get a refund and are trying to reschedule something.
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@Marilynda1225 (91155)
• United States
6 Nov 21
@Kouponkaren hopefully you will be enjoying a cruise at a later date but I certainly would be so upset missing this one
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
7 Nov 21
I have been on cruises where the ship was delayed for other things. I use to work on cruise ships and was on one time when we had to search the waters off the New England coast looking for bodies after a plane crash. That was the worst trip ever and saddest. We saw many things floating in the water and even a few kids toys and stuffed animals.
As an employee of the cruise line we had to be ready for any emergencies.
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
14 Nov 21
@Kouponkaren I worked in the beauty salon and did hair and nails. It was a lot of fun but sometimes very tiring. We worked from 8am to 9pm if the customers needed us. After a few days on my first trip, the other hairdressers and myself made a schedule and worked different times as long as the shop was slow.
When there were things going on, like the captains dinner, etc, we all worked the whole day.
I traveled to so many places and many places I never heard of. It was great and I saw so many great places. I actually met my long time pen pal that I had since I was 12 years old. She lives in England and one trip we docked there. She picked me up at the pier and took me to her home until the next day.
I could never afford in my life to go to the places I went to.
Ask me anything you want and I will be happy to answer. 
@Kouponkaren (5497)
• United States
8 Nov 21
That does sound sad, but I would love to hear more about your experiences as a cruise ship employee. What was your position?
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