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glynn
First Class Passenger
Member # 3478

posted 10-11-2005 02:57 PM

http://www.cruisecontrolcruises.co.uk/

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 10-11-2005 03:29 PM

Hi Glynn, we saw this coming a few weeks ago: See Here

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Oldsalty
First Class Passenger
Member # 4581

posted 10-16-2005 03:08 PM

I booked with Cruise Control, got best price offered from them.
We have only paid dep.
Going on Thomsons Red Sea trip, Egypt / Jordan
We rang Thomsons. They have taken over the booking and have assured us we will loose anything.

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Oldsalty
First Class Passenger
Member # 4581

posted 10-16-2005 03:09 PM

error on above, WILL NOT LOOSE ANYTHING.

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glynn
First Class Passenger
Member # 3478

posted 10-16-2005 05:43 PM

Were going on the red sea cruise, when are you going ?

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mec1
First Class Passenger
Member # 4287

posted 10-16-2005 06:28 PM

when are you sailing glynn???

I am going November 3rd but luckily I booked through Page and Moy...

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glynn
First Class Passenger
Member # 3478

posted 10-16-2005 06:36 PM

December, cant wait.

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 10-16-2005 06:53 PM

THe ABTA Bonding is suppose to protect ones money in such circumstances. It seems to be working.

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Oldsalty
First Class Passenger
Member # 4581

posted 10-17-2005 01:32 AM

Hi glen & mech1. We are going Jan 3rd Red Sea, so you will be able to give me pointers.
We were wandering about excursions as there are two overnights in port.
Have you had details yet

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mec1
First Class Passenger
Member # 4287

posted 10-17-2005 08:35 AM

No will let you know as soon as I do...

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glynn
First Class Passenger
Member # 3478

posted 10-17-2005 11:15 AM

Oldsalty,
Your going on Jan 3, I coming off on Jan 5, are you sure its the 3rd?

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PamM
First Class Passenger
Member # 2127

posted 10-17-2005 05:18 PM

There are embarkations at 2 different ports Glynn. If Oldsalty joins at Safaga on 3 Jan, you will meet for 2 days

Pam

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Meldrew of the Seas
First Class Passenger
Member # 5298

posted 10-19-2005 12:21 PM

For more information, this is on the web site of pricewaterhousecoopers (appointed liquidators of cruise control)

Cruise Control UK Limited - In Liquidation and Cruise Promotions Limited (Trading as Cruise Egypt) - In Liquidation 11/10/2005 11:53:00
Colin Haig and Ian Oakley-Smith were appointed Joint Liquidators of Cruise Control (UK) Limited and Cruise Promotions Limited on Monday 10 October 2005.

Cruise Control UK Limited was a call centre selling cruise holidays. The company was responsible for £90m worth of cruise revenue in the UK and operated from offices in Romford, Essex and Orlando, Florida. Cruise Promotions Limited was a tour operation specialising in cruise packages to Egypt and also operated from Romford, Essex.

Following the appointment of Joint Liquidators, both companies have ceased to trade with immediate effect, with the loss of around 230 jobs.

Important information for customers:

Cruise Control customers, currently on cruises or with future bookings, other than those who have booked their holiday through Cruise Egypt, should not be affected and should be able to continue with their holiday. In the first instance, such customers should contact the cruise line or tour operator with whom they are travelling should they have any queries.

Cruise Egypt customers are likely to be affected and should contact a helpline on 0845 7300190 (passengers who are overseas should call +44 (0)117 944 7722).

The Liquidators will be writing to all creditors in due course.

ENDS

For more information contact:

Jenny Britton
Business Recovery Services PR Manager
Tel:020 7212 2970
Mobile:07855 522485

http://www.ukmediacentre.pwc.com/Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=1662&NewsAreaID=2

liquidators web site

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