Thank you for that information Violetta.
Perhaps this does not apply to us because only an ATOL number has been quoted on our confirmations.
Has anyone received information like this?

Good Evening from the balcony on the Good Intent

I wish I'd stayed at the party
I am totally gone, just posting to say I am pleased to read that Maureen has her Cruise
Is it a line dancer or just an everyday run of the mill one

Also pleased to see that Aurildalton has joined us you may feel at times you need more than that, but we are all here to 'support each other' through moments of insanity (see previouse pages and read my rantings).

But in the end we will win (all togther now) "we shall over commmmeeee we shall over commmeee" Whos that singing out of tune GET OUT (it was those people from .......)

Where did I put it now........ding dong its ringing - no I jest I'm going on the wagon as in Sri lanka they do not look kindly on drinking so I must break the habit - also it's costing me a fortune. almost as much as the trip to m/cr and the cruise combined, a week

Byeeee for the night

Phil Morris

Violetta,
Welcome!

I have a feeling that this wouldn't apply here.

Our contract (if that is what we have!) is with Rise as they were at liberty to choose whatever cruise they decided and we haven't actually purchased an advertised holiday.

When I first saw this offer I imagined we would probably just get a few days notice (to fill any vacant cruise places) and the holidays would be last minute 'fill ins'. So really I am better off than I first thought I would be and have had 6 months of anticipation (or worry - if that's the way you choose!) for a one-off holiday.

I am pleased now to have a written confirmation and will just sit back, stop worrying and wait......hopefully!!
Alli

Phil

As far as I know, it is just a "run of the mill cruise".

By the way, Sri Lanka produces its own brand of whisky. It is wine that is difficult to get.

In answer to Magsy'squestion, I have received confirmation directly from Cunard which was sent to me by the travel agent.

Maureen H

Why Maureen....are you really Mr???!! Phil, SL booze is cheap its the Maldives that will bankrupt you...sorry I know. It has been at bit depressing of late with all the squibbling (cross between squabble and quibble) but please lets not lose sight of the fact that a lot of people still haven't got what they were offered. I agree with other postings that you just hang on in there and insist that you have the £10 cruise. If anyone wants to organise a protest then I'm sure that even those of us who have the deal will nonetheless support in full. Onwards and upwards....well perhaps not tomorrow night as tanker due to call so more a case of backwards and horizontal

What happened to all the insomnaics? You all managing to get to sleep?!

good morning to all

i am an early bird not an owl and i do most of my "day mapping" at this time. i continue to feel happy about my new cruise and i await my tickets which were promised within seven days. what did strike dread in me was the concern that how could something so confirmed unravel into nothing ?
however the consultant at rise must have worked very hard to get this replacement cruise for me and i appreciate that. it has happened to me before on reflection . only last year i was weeks away from a paid for tour of the mayan sites in mexico when out of the blue i had a call saying due to insufficent take up it was cancelled ....however i could choose anything out of the brochure as a substitute . i opted for a lost world tour of venezuela and had the best holiday ( so far ) of my life.

so positive thinking is the motto... a rise consultant has obviously put in some effort to find this cruise and and i intend to enjoy it doubly reflecting in their kindness.

Hey... who was slurring Napoli last night? It is not neopolitans who crowd round tourists with fake concertina music and pickpocketing beggers....but of course i would say that wouldn,t i with my maternal family roots there. i love the place ,, the coolness and mystery of the the alleyways, the incredible sinister churches and the wonderful combinstion of lsughter and delicious smells from neopolitans at their meals. i will be popping in to catch up with family at my cruise stop in napoli..

1 have never been to turkey so i look forward to the chance of a bit of exploring there too.. who was it who said that " it is better to travel hopefully than to arrive" an exceptonaly hard working day awaits. good luck to those awaitng resolution oftheir cruise hopes jackie

Anyone who hasn't been to Turkey before may be put off for life by Kusadasi due to the perceived hassle by the local shopkeepers. When we berthed there, several people said they wouldn't return to Turkey for a holiday because of it. The whole country was condemned due to one fleeting visit which is sad as Turkey is a wonderful country with extremely friendly people.

I must admit it would be easier to be allowed to browse unhindered rather than constantly asked to "Look in my shop, I give you good price", but they really mean no harm and are just a bit over enthusiastic. Not a problem if you've been before as a firm, but friendly, "No thanks" or "Later" delivered with a smile usually works.

luci

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Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 8:51 am Post subject: Lets see if Rise can help me now!!

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Lol.........after all the phonecalls and emails, trying to get my cruise sorted for this year, (should have gone on Med cruise 12th Mar), and being promised a phonecall from Rise travel within the next 6 weeks, I need to re-schedule now for next year, due to a job posting to the middle east.
They gonna love this one, aren't they. First I bang my gums about wanting to go as soon as possible, now I got to hope for a 2006 cruise. I've got 5 weeks time to sort it. Chance to do that on a scale of 1-10? about 0.2 at a guess. Wish me luck!! I feel I need it.

Good Morning from the Balcony Cruise ship 'Good Intent'

Cunard well done Maureen - wish I'd not gone to M/cr now - but tell more how did you get the creme de la creme
Fantastic - good luck to you.

Ref Sri Lanka - yes I know about the booze - but it is where I will be working and with whom re the non - drunk attitude.

Will look in later - as I have work to do

Byeeee for now

phil Morris

Hi Juro
If you can find the Easyjet phone no. could you post it on useful links?

I feel quite happy with my written confirmation for my cruise Armonia 3/7. This I feel is a documented contract that would definately have to be replaced with a cruise equal or better if cancelled, as in the case of Jackie. We will soon see as the MSC cruises start April, I'm relly looking forward to the reviews from them.

hi
im sure the easyjet phone no is on the website. i know ive come across it somewhere raych are you thinking of confirming your flight .if you do it'll cheer me up cos i expect to be up with you too .I keep meaning to try but always do other things
ann

Has everyone got E-tickets with their confirmation booking?

Avril

hi
i ve got a wording on my confirmation to tell me that a ticket wont be issued as its done electronically and to take the confirmation to the booking in desk .is that one
ann

Hi Ann

I have got the same wording on my confirmation booking.

Avril

I have the same thing as Annj, at the top of page 2 of my confirmation!

I'm flying with Alitalia and just have a reference to quote at the check-in. I am not anticipating any problems but as there are possibly four of us who will be checking in at the same time if it does go pear-shaped it could start World War 3

The easyjet telephone number is: Customer services: 0871 244 2366 from 0800 to 2000.

I shall post it in the Useful Info topic.

Edit - Too late, Vivien's beaten me to it!

luci

hi i have just tried to call easy jet listened to all there options kept going down menu and just got the recorded message that if i wanted tp ask a puestion go to web site.couldnot geta real person. am i being thick again? i was hoping to check if i was really booked.my confirmation says its ticketless booking.oh well i will carry on thinking positive,carol