Final Payment

[globevest]

I had thought that 'final payment' was required 90 days before cruise departure. I have just noticed that on the next two cruises we have booked, one in Dec 2012, which has final payment at 150 days before departure and the other Aug 2013 is 90 days. I have checked two cruises last year and they were both 90 days.

I will talk to my TA on Monday but I wondered if anyone here has had a similar experience and explanation. Thank you.

[tanny18]

Originally Posted by globevest

I had thought that 'final payment' was required 90 days before cruise departure. I have just noticed that on the next two cruises we have booked, one in Dec 2012, which has final payment at 150 days before departure and the other Aug 2013 is 90 days. I have checked two cruises last year and they were both 90 days.

I will talk to my TA on Monday but I wondered if anyone here has had a similar experience and explanation. Thank you.

Our 35 day cruise last December had to be paid 150 days prior. It is the length of the cruise that determines when payment is made. I asked my TA that question and that was the answer. Hope this helps and your TA should know the answer. Arlene

[hondorner]

Is your December cruise over the holidays? Longer cruises and, I think, holiday cruises have an earlier final payment date.

[no fuss travel]

If you have to pay earlier do they let you book the specialty dining rooms earlier? Seems fair to me.

[Sharicruz]

Originally Posted by globevest

I had thought that 'final payment' was required 90 days before cruise departure. I have just noticed that on the next two cruises we have booked, one in Dec 2012, which has final payment at 150 days before departure and the other Aug 2013 is 90 days. I have checked two cruises last year and they were both 90 days.

I will talk to my TA on Monday but I wondered if anyone here has had a similar experience and explanation. Thank you.

The date of final payment depends on the length of the cruise. When cruises are 20 days or longer, the final payment is due 150 days prior to sailing.

Shari
Sharicruz6

[Sharicruz]

Originally Posted by no fuss travel

If you have to pay earlier do they let you book the specialty dining rooms earlier? Seems fair to me.

Same dining reservation time frame applies.

Shari
Sharicruz6

[globevest]

Originally Posted by hondorner

Is your December cruise over the holidays? Longer cruises and, I think, holiday cruises have an earlier final payment date.

Thank you all for your responses and explanation. Yes our Dec 2012 cruise is over New Year and it is a 20 day cruise. Our previous 'O' cruises have all been 10, 12 or 14 day.

[JimandStan]

Originally Posted by no fuss travel

If you have to pay earlier do they let you book the specialty dining rooms earlier? Seems fair to me.

How much earlier can one even think about making a dinner reservation?

As it is, the big Suites might start making them at nearly three months out.

• Owner's and Vista Suites may make reservations 90 days to 15 days prior to embarkation.
• Penthouse Suites may make reservations 75 days to 15 days prior to embarkation.
• Concierge Level Veranda staterooms may make reservations 60 days to 15 days prior to embarkation.
• Veranda, Ocean View and Inside Staterooms may make reservations 45 days to 15 days prior to embarkation

[azevedan]

Ours is over the holidays. I had seen the '150 days final payment due for holiday cruises', but my TA insists Oceania says it's not due until 90. Maybe the fact that it's only 16 nights?

[Sharicruz]

Originally Posted by azevedan

Ours is over the holidays. I had seen the '150 days final payment due for holiday cruises', but my TA insists Oceania says it's not due until 90. Maybe the fact that it's only 16 nights?

The final payment date is reflected on your invoice.

Shari
Sharicruz6

[Sharicruz]

Originally Posted by JimandStan

How much earlier can one even think about making a dinner reservation?

As it is, the big Suites might start making them at nearly three months out.

• Owner's and Vista Suites may make reservations 90 days to 15 days prior to embarkation.
• Penthouse Suites may make reservations 75 days to 15 days prior to embarkation.
• Concierge Level Veranda staterooms may make reservations 60 days to 15 days prior to embarkation.
• Veranda, Ocean View and Inside Staterooms may make reservations 45 days to 15 days prior to embarkation

Owner's, Vista's and Oceania Suites can also make their specialty dining reservations after final payment at 150 days on the longer sailings.

Shari
Sharicruz6
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[azevedan]

Originally Posted by Sharicruz

The final payment date is reflected on your invoice.

Yes, thanks, I see that now. Still doesn't explain the deviation from their stated policy, but at least I feel better!