Cancellation of NCL Cruise for Vancouver
If you booked or were planning to book your Vancouver accommodations aboard the NCL Star, please note that the organizers have cancelled the cruise ship as of a few minutes ago. Refunds will be available to anyone who booked their accommodations aboard this ship and instructions follow.
There are other options available for accommodation – like vacation rentals – so those who are seeking last minute accommodations or alternative accommodations should visit: www.2010destinationplanner.com.
STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF NEWWEST SPECIAL PROJECTS
February 2, 2010. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is with regret that Newwest
Special Projects LP is announcing the cancellation of its charter of the Norwegian
Star. The cancellation includes the pre cruise, scheduled for 6-10 February from
LA to Vancouver, the post cruise, scheduled for 2-6 March from Vancouver to LA
and Vancouver stay for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. We sincerely
apologize to the guests who have booked with us for this inconvenience.
Newwest will be issuing refunds. Guests who have booked should contact us at
877.254.2010 or 780.450.1555.
FAQ
How many staterooms were available on board the ship?
1108 staterooms were for sale, including the pre, post and Vancouver portion of the
charter.
Will Newwest issue a refund for passengers?
Yes, Newwest will refund money to passengers in a timely manner. Passengers who
had booked with us should contact our Edmonton office at 877.254.2010 or
780.450.1555.
Will Newwest assist guests’ in finding alternative accommodations?
Yes, we will make every effort to assist in finding alternative accommodations for guests
attending the Olympics.
Why did Newwest cancel the charter?
Newwest made the decision to cancel the charter due to slower than expected sales,
along with expenses associated with the charter that were higher than anticipated.
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