My husband and I have been considering a Europe River cruise next year. I receive info from GCT weekly. I am so glad this has been posted. I was strongly considering them but I will think twice now. Thanks for sharing!! It just doesn't sound right what they are doing!

I'ts not just GCT that cancels or bupms people from tours. I think all tour companies put in their fine print that they can cancel a tour or bump you to another tour if not enough people sign up for that particular tour. Some companies list a few tours as guaranteed departures. If you use a tour company read the fine print before you book.

Milliman's only posts on Fodor's(4) were the same post just repeated on 4 different threads.

kybourbon:
There is nothing in OAT's fine print about their policy of overbooking! Nor their right to bump. I have only traveled with two tour companies and they were both specialised birding companies. VENT and WINGS. Both of them put people on a waiting list when the tour is full and do not overbook.

Susie - I didn't mention overbooking but if you look at OAT's terms and conditions on their website under the topic group size you will see that they reserve the right to change travel dates, cancel, etc.

We have been on a dozen Grand Circle trips and have been delighted with each one. They fill so fast that I can/t imagine them not running a trip because of lack of customers. If you do follow up if there is a problem I am sure they will take care of you
Everett