MindyJohn

2 hours ago, twangster said:

 

 I was just speaking with resolutions so I asked about a studio balcony as it relates to the free Pinnacle cruise.  

 

If the studio balcony is in the Caribbean then the normal terms of the free Pinnacle cruise apply just as they would for a standard balcony in the Caribbean - the whole cruise cost is covered minus taxes and port fees.

 

Once you move out of the Caribbean balcony scenario for whatever reason, the $2,400 comes into play for anywhere else regardless of the cabin type.  A suite in Norway, an interior to Alaska, an ocean view to New Zealand or a studio balcony anywhere other than the Caribbean then the $2,400 becomes like applying an $2,400 FCC to that cruise.  Taxes are port fees are always charged at full price and never covered by the certificate or FCC.

 

Sailing solo for whatever reason is allowed, you are not required to have your Pinnacle spouse on the cruise.  For this reason consider a regular balcony over a studio balcony as a solo for the bigger room and sometimes studio balconies are not cheaper than regular balconies.  When comparing rates do not apply C&A balcony discounts since no C&A discounts are combinable when applying the free Pinnacle cruise.

I really appreciate your taking the time to ask about that.  It normally takes me about 2 transfers and 10 or 15 minutes before an agent is able to relay information to me after they've checked with resolutions.  I've never had a direct conversation with them.  For the cruise I'm considering the studio balcony costs $2550 and the normal balcony is over $3000.  Thanks again! 

On 1/18/2020 at 11:14 AM, Merion_Mom said:

 

It no longer has to be in the Caribbean. Just 7 nights.

 

But back to your point...……………….  The $2400 DEFINITELY can come off the price of ANY cabin on ANY cruise.

Curious if the $2400 can be taken off a studio balcony.  Fare is over $2400.  Anybody familiar with this scenario?

6 minutes ago, erinsmom03 said:

This is a fun place to see where ships are:

 

https://www.cruisemapper.com

 

 

Thank you!  Exactly what I was looking for.

Does anyone know how to search where ships are right now?  Thank you.

Has anyone seen any official announcement from Royal about plans in Asia?   I'm specifically interested in whether RCCL will offer any Japan cruising or TP's in 2022.   Thank you.

49 minutes ago, ReneeFLL said:

I called and they said they didn't show that sailing. I need to book another TA since my June one was cancelled.

Yesterday I booked direct by calling 800-526-9723 and asking for Jewel 8-31-21.  Open cabins are showing on the website that scans the seas.

11 minutes ago, island lady said:

 

Thanks again Mindy.  I was really bummed when they cancelled the Amsterdam sailings...especially this far out.  It was the Baltics and British Isles cruise.   Would have been visiting Greenland and Iceland, but would not be a TA...round trip.   Frustrating.  RCI took Jewel to Copenhagen instead, which does not work for me with the former plan of connecting easily to the Viking cruise.  

 

Sigh...I think next year is doomed for me.  Just waiting for RCI to cancel my 8 leg Serenade (Sydney to Vancouver), booked to stay on the ship from 2/10/21 through to 5/16/21.  😞 

Such a shame the way the schedule got jettisoned.  I had 4 on Jewel in the Fall.  You had a lot of plans that you're having to give up.  Take care, and I'll quit hijacking this thread.  My email's in my signature.

7 minutes ago, island lady said:

 

Thanks Mindy! 

 

Unfortunately, RCI cancelled my B2B Jewel out of Amsterdam (8/8/21 and 8/20/21).   On disembarkation day (9/1/21) we were to simply transfer over to the Viking 15 day river trip to Budapest.  I have not cancelled that one yet, but plan to do so when I get home (didn't bring paperwork).  

 

Where is the TA coming from?  Odd they just posted that now, with having cancelled the previous cruises. 😞 

 

I think I will simply wait until 2022 to try it again.   But thanks again for the heads up.  🙂 

It's Copenhagen to Boston 12 nights.  Still not on USA website.  I had to call.

3 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said:

I just looked on rcl site and dont see that sailing?  Very interested in that sailing too.  Ty

Call

4 hours ago, island lady said:

Ignore the doom and gloom nay sayers that have absolutely no proof of their information.  

 

As in the old saying...."only a fool is for sure".  😉 

Sorry to post off topic but CC doesn't support private messaging.  Wanted to let you know the northern TA you've been wishing for opened today.  Jewel 8/31/21

3 hours ago, mac_tlc said:

We miss the 4 weeks by a day ! Cruise is scheduled for 5/14/2021 and its for 9 days. Four weeks prior is April 16, 2022. Comparable cruise leaves 4/15/2022. I havent called and tried to move it yet, but I might now that the deadline is extended. 

 

mac_tlc

I suspect they'll be able to do it.  Last week I got one approved that was a month away from the normal rules.  Took a while on hold and a few transfers.  Resolutions had to be involved.

19 hours ago, lr657 said:

I was hoping that they would extend the book & sail date into 2022 for the FCC's for a cruise you cancel. Getting difficult to use them before December 31, 2021, especially if the ships will be sailing at reduced capacity. 

And it would definitely help if they started allowing multiple FCC's to be applied to a booking.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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21 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

It does not matter if it is a refundable or non refundable deposit.  The FCC will be reissued with either in the exact same way.

Thanks for your time and knowledge.

 

1 minute ago, Ourusualbeach said:

If you book by tomorrow then either the refundable or non refundable rates allow you to cancel and get the FCC reissued with an expiry date of 12 months from the date you cancel. 

Yes, but I prefer to wait and book later as long as adding the refundability fee to my booking will give me the right to get a reissue of FCC used toward the deposit if I cancel prior to final payment. 

 

Sorry to belabor, but their are so many scenarios with FCC usage and I know you have to stay on top of it. Thank you.

2 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Unless booking a suite I always recommend booking refundable. 

So refundable fee gives me the right to get a reissue of FCC that's been applied toward a deposit, is that correct?

 

On 9/10/2020 at 1:28 PM, Ourusualbeach said:

If you are after final payment and are talking about more than the deposit then that would also come back as a FCC.

 

Before final payment you get back your deposit as FCC And any extra cash you paid is refunded.

I'd like to book my family on Odyssey for summer 2021 to get rid of their FCC's which are only enough to go toward the deposit, but none of them are keen to travel that far in 2021 so summer 2022 is more realistic.  I'd rather hold off for a while before deciding what to do but I know CWC expires tomorrow.  Do you think adding the refundability fee to a booking ends up providing the same protection of an FCC value as CWC?  I don't think I'd have to pay the extra for refundability as long as a potential cancellation took place before final payment.  Thanks for all your help!

On 8/25/2020 at 3:36 PM, Ourusualbeach said:

The only way to not get an FCC is to go ahead and make final payment and then hope Royal cancels the cruise so that you can get a refund. 

Thank you.

On 8/25/2020 at 3:36 PM, Ourusualbeach said:

The only way to not get an FCC is to go ahead and make final payment and then hope Royal cancels the cruise so that you can get a refund. 

If Royal cancels a cruise which has been paid in full with part of the payment having been in FCC, does a 100% refund come back as cash or as partial cash and partial FCC?  Thanks!

7 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

If the FCC’s were issued from one sailing yet issued separately you are best to call and book and have them all applied at once.  My fear is that if you booked on line using one FCC it could be difficult to have the second applied later.

They were issued from two sailings.  I booked a date that ended up being a conflict for one in our party and had to change to a different date.  I can't remember the exact details of why a new booking got created rather than just changing the first.  It would be a lot easier to manage if I could get one set of FCC into my own name and apply it to my own future cruises.  I paid for all the deposits and it's complicated to strategize how not to lose the FCC values.  Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

15 hours ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Call and see if they will apply it to the 2022 sailing.

 

if not, Use the FCC to book a cruise For Dec 2021.  Cancel it just before final Payment (Sept 2021) and the FCC will be then have an expiry date of 12 months from when you cancel. 
 

the FCC can now cover the deposit so you won’t have to put any more cash down. 

This idea is helpful.  Thank you.  I've had two different family cruise deposits refunded as FCC.  Each of six people has one FCC for $100 and a second for $150.  To deposit on a Dec2021 cruise I'm only allowed to use one FCC, so the other ends up being applied to the balance due on each cabin.  Do you know if cancelling Dec21 cruise by Sept 2021 would get me FCC back and extended 12 more months for both the FCC's applied pp?  Many thanks!!!

I'm the same as scorpluvsdolphins.  Once my C&A # is entered, no further promo code is needed in order to get the 150% single rate.  As I recall the only blackout times are Christmas/New Years and summer months.

8 hours ago, October17 said:

You should try the 8.000 piece Degano “world history 2000 years” jigsaw.... 😇 Took DH and me about a year, fortunately he worked a job where he was away 4 days a week, or it might have ended badly...

https://www.jigsaw-wiki.com/wiki/8000_2000_Years

Not a chance 😱

Regarding OBC from Next Cruise bookings - prior to yesterday's 30 day pause announcement I asked my travel agent to inquire whether I would retain my OBC if I took advantage of the free change for an April booking, but instead of cancelling for FCC switched to a later cruise.  The response at that point was"RCCL is not providing the option to rebook without any penalty".

47 minutes ago, MichellePerth said:

If someone has booked a free pinnacle cruise (these are normally not changeable), does anyone know if that amount (about $2400) would be issued as a FCC if the member decides to cancel?  Thank you. 🙏💐

I just had my travel agent check this for me and she was told they would reissue the pinnacle free cruise certificate.  I let them know I was over in the higher risk age group, but I don't know if that affected their decision.

My late husband and I travelled a lot for several years when his health was declining.  Any travel insurance we bought needed to cover pre-existing conditions.  My habit was to re-evaluate our plans at the time of final payment.  If things looked good for his health for the next few months, we would make final payment.  For trips when a fair amount of money was at risk I found a couple of insurance companies which would cover pre-existing as long as the policy was bought within 24 hours of final payment.  I had several claims and they went smoothly (except for one).