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The opposite might be true as well. Right now I have 2 cruises booked on Princess and wanted to change up things a little. I wouldn't consider anything below a balcony category anyway. Variety and all that spice of life cliche. I'm happy not to cruise at the last minute if the price is higher or there is no cabin that suits me. I am retired and can do last minute travel as easily as long planned in advance. Everyone has a different set of values and spends as they see fit. With so many options right now I don't have to cruise with any particular cruise line if I don't like their policy. As to question of how many cruises I've had to cancel, it's very few and far in between but at a certain age (such as retirement) things are more unpredictable. I never take insurance because I have Medjet to get me home and my health insurance covers me anywhere in the world.

If cancelled before final payment you loose $100 - call it anything you want I call it a rip off. Some people don't mind this policy but I do. If they gave it as a future cruise credit I would find it acceptable.

The deposit is refundable less that $100 admin fee. Why pay a higher price for a fully refundable price, it's essentially the same thing. I usually book through a big box retailer for a shop card or OBC. I will wait until after final payment dates because that's what I choose to do instead of paying for this admin fee.

I just looked to book a cruise for this fall. Got so far as to pick a cabin. When I saw they keep $100 PP as an admin fee I didn't finish the booking. If I haven't found someplace else to go I might look to book with RCL after final payments date but won't book in advance as long as this fee is in place.

It was per person if both people were not married or had different addresses. Married couples were penalized.

Can you bring your own test kits which are free if you have medicare and test at the airport showing it's negative?

Neither, it's included in the auto daily tip.

The last cruise I was on in Feb they had the crown Grill open for breakfast so apparently it's not a given, it's dependent on ship and staffing. In a full suite breakfast is also available via room service which is very handy if you want to depart as soon as the ship is cleared for disembarkation.

The usual cost for club class is $40 PP PD. The menu is the same as the main dining room with one added item. The added item could be an appetizer or entre or dessert. The main advantage to club class is never having to wait to be seated, the way anytime dining was meant to be. The service is better because they get to know you and most tables are 2 tops. Compare this cost with the specialty restaurants which are $25 - $29 PP and decide what works best for you.

I'm not savvy about stock although I have the shares required for the shareholders OBC. Why has Carnival stock taken such a big loss recently and would you buy or sell right now? Someone who understands the dynamics of the stock market please chime in.