pralientje Posted May 19, 2005 #1 Share Posted May 19, 2005 I asked an American TA for a quotation for a Seabourn cruise. The price seems to be ok, but they requested a deposit of 50% for a cruise to be taking place in November 2006! Is this normal business or do you have other experiences. Please let me know since I am not familiar with American TA's. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgood Posted May 19, 2005 #2 Share Posted May 19, 2005 Seabourn requires a 25 percent deposit, with final payment made by 90 days prior to departure. The rest is apparently the agent's discretion. See what interest rate they are willing to pay you! bgood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaPaloma Posted May 20, 2005 #3 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Book while you are on board, and the deposit is $1000--I have never heard of a 50% deposit required. Several years ago we had a Agency that required 5 bucks for any cruise on any cruise line--didn't last long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgood Posted May 20, 2005 #4 Share Posted May 20, 2005 LaPaloma's right, except the deposit must be completed to 25 percent within ten days after you disembark. The old Royal Cruise Line used to accept a five buck deposit. It was a cute gimmick. bgood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bldsld Posted May 20, 2005 #5 Share Posted May 20, 2005 I'd avoid using any TA that requires an additional cash deposit beyond the amount paid directly to the cruise line. Denyse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.