Grand Circle Travelogues | gct.com @ Pissed Consumer (2023)

He would pissConsumer4147540from Bradenton, FL

Needed a lot of help with company policies

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They checked it after I insisted and I was able to solve the problem I had with credit from trips that didn't happen due to Covid

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Sharon R Gfz

You are terrible. I've been trying to call them for over 10 days and waited 2 hours online and no pickup. You have $2600 of my money. File a credit card dispute and see what happens. You can not

1.3

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Get a refund from them. We paid for our flight out of pocket, the plane was canceled and they sent the money to Grand Circle and they pocketed the money. Over two years ago.

User Advice: Don't Use Them!

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  • Excursions are very good

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  • Management terrible

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$2600

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He would piss Consumer3931373aus Tarpon Springs, FL

They didn't refund our money.

1.0

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We canceled our trip less than 12 hours after booking. I called to cancel as soon as they opened the next day. That was a month ago. They still haven't refunded our $700. Do not use this company. This company does not have an interactive website. You have to call and wait for hours to speak to a representative. They are trying to take control of your money. They take a credit card for the deposit. But for the rest, they want your bank account number. We waited for a response but they took no action.

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1.0

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I had to cancel my trip this October due to serious health issues that developed after booking the cruise. I canceled on May 11, 2022. I was told I would receive my refund electronically within 45 days. It seemed pretty rude at the time that they...

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Alexandria, Virginia

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  • Customer service contact option

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$599

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Full refund

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Linda K Xzq

I was on hold for over an hour -

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I sent two emails that were never answered. They cannot be reached by phone. So - no email reply and no way to get in touch by phone. I think I should cancel the trip - what if I have a problem in Kenya?

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I would like to be able to contact them to sign up for an extra tour during the trip. I want a phone number for a phone that actually answers

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Carmen A Kby

Solved: Terrible Customer Service

2.8

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Updated by user February 11, 2022

The company fixed the problem and I was apologised. The day after my complaint I received a call straight away and my problem was resolved. Thanks, pissed off consumer, Carmen.

Original review posted by user on January 12, 2022

Yesterday I was on hold for 3 hours and 16 minutes when a recording came saying I had reached the maximum hold time and that I would be getting a call back. I still haven't received a call back and I don't know how they do that as I was not asked for the phone...

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As a result of my complaint, my issue was resolved and I received a call back.

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Miami, Florida

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  • Excursions are very suitable for solo travelers
  • good goals

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  • Terrible customer service

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I have a multiple problem. I have booked a trip for August 2022 which I need exact dates as the website is a bit confusing and I need to book my flights. I also need to cancel a future trip for 2023 and have the money applied to my 2022 trip.

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Andrea K. Hqn

TERRIBLE ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE

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My friend passed away unexpectedly. I'm her medical contact and I've spent HOURS talking to someone to get her over $5,000 back for a cruise she (and I) will never go on. I CANNOT BELIEVE that nowadays the only way to contact these crooks is by phone...FYI I still haven't been able to speak to a SOUL....DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY . They are crooks.

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$3595

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Maria P Xpr

Dissatisfaction with the refund policy and their refusal to refund

2.8

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I booked a tour with Overseas Adventure Travel (a subsidiary of Grand Circle) on April 8, 2021 to travel from October 14, 2022. A deposit of $350.00 was paid under the guise of “travel without risk”. On or about October 15, 2021 I called to arrange the trip due to a...

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$350

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Full refund

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Haven't received a refund now 2 months past the due date.

1.0

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GC canceled the Maritimes voyage on July 21st. They promised a refund to the bank account and credit card within 30 days. Nothing like this has happened yet. Please help.

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  • Bad customer service
  • Customer service

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$5000

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Chere S

Difficult to communicate. Understand that 50% of the time they are unhappy.

1.6

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I booked 2 trips but canceled one and it will take at least 2 months to get a refund. I think this company has gone from bad to worse.

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Grand Circle Travel Company robs people without guns!

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I booked a trip to Spain and Portugal in January 2020 for May 20th 2020, they canceled the trip and "rebooked" me on the May 2021 trip....I don't want to go despite their last offer of 1,500 $ in perks if I allowed them to "rebook" again with a final use of 2023... (and to get this, if I agree I could give my credit to someone else). When I said no I was told the process for my refund would start on 12/23. was started. Now I can't even get through on the phone to request that an email be sent to me confirming this cancellation! RUN not WALK and away from GCT

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  • After the big circle canceled my trip
  • Inattentive phone reception

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$3252

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He would piss Consumer2185841aus Nokesville, VA

GCT refused in March to pay deposit for July trip amid Covid nat. Emergency!

3.0

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Grand Circle Travelogues | gct.com @ Pissed Consumer (6)
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I have placed a deposit of $1150.00 with full payment due on March 23 for a GCT Europe trip in July. This trip was later canceled by GCT. Repeatedly blocked by GCT representatives. Lost $1000.00 of my hard earned/saved on this trip! I am totally disappointed in this company having previously done 7 trips with them and even recommended them to others. I will never travel with them again, there are others as equal or better. Larry Ledbetter

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money not refunded

2.6

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Grand Circle Travelogues | gct.com @ Pissed Consumer (8)

We had a trip planned with Grand Circle Cruise next August - we called to cancel in March 2020 due to Covid. We were told they would refund us in full less a $600 cancellation fee in 7-10 days. To date we have not received a cent. Beware of doing business with this company.

User Advice: CAUTION.

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  • Bad customer service

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$10180

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PissedConsumer2000741aus Middleborough, MA

Refund for trip in March

I have traveled a total of 33 times with GCT, OAT and their river cruises and never had a problem. I received a refund after 5/1. promised for the canceled trip, which started on March 28th. should begin. I've called a few times and been promised the money will be credited to my Mastercard but I keep getting bills with interest but no refund so far. I am desperate and will take further action if all else fails. I'm so sad, loved traveling with you.

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Gary B. Kep

REFUSE CASH REFUND ONCE YOU HAVE BEEN TOLD

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told us they would get a cash refund minus a nearly $400 processing fee. Expect a check in 30 to 60 days. I called after 70 and was told they had changed their policy and only given a credit to another trip I had heard about and they stole my money

User Advice: DON'T TRUST THEM AND DO YOUR HOMEWORK INSURANCE IS A FARCE.

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Totally agree they are thieves

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Advantages

  • Small ships made 3 trips

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  • Allianz insurance are scammers gct also cheats and steals
  • Did not comply with the travel insurance cancellation policy
  • Waived her word for a full refund

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$2550

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full refund minus handling fee

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