One Guest Backed out on Cruise

[CarnivalBoy]

One of our guests backed out at the last minute. Our cruise is on Sunday (March 23rd). Do we need to call and delete the guest from our booking or just leave it?

 

 

Brett Bennett

[GTO-Girl]

One of our guests backed out at the last minute. Our cruise is on Sunday (March 23rd). Do we need to call and delete the guest from our booking or just leave it?

 

 

Brett Bennett

 

I think you would be better off to let them just be a "no show".....

[KPfromCT]

Yes. Don't say a word.

Definitely let them be a no show.

[CarnivalBoy]

Okay, thanks!

 

 

Brett Bennett

[Freckles_51]

Yes. Don't say a word.

Definitely let them be a no show.

 

....unless the one that backed out has insurance coverage for the reason for cancelling...in that case you need documentation from Carnival to show the cancellation charges etc.

[CarnivalBoy]

They don't have vacation insurance

 

 

Brett Bennett

[billys5764]

I hope they are out the money and not you!

[pansieFL]

I hope they are out the money and not you!

 

 

I was just thinking that! Of course we don't know the reasons the person can't go.

 

I totally agree - let the person be a no show and still enjoy your cruise!!

[CarnivalBoy]

Nope… it's me out the money.

[CarnivalBoy]

Were still gonna have a good cruise!

[billys5764]

Offer it to another friend for half price. At least you get something back!

[CarnivalBoy]

Good idea, but I think I'll just let it be us. Are they gonna change my room when we get there because we don't have the 4th person? According to the website, they only have balconies left on the 6th floor. We have one on the 9th floor. Will they let us keep our 9th floor balcony? Thanks.

 

 

Brett Bennett

[GTO-Girl]

Good idea, but I think I'll just let it be us. Are they gonna change my room when we get there because we don't have the 4th person? According to the website, they only have balconies left on the 6th floor. We have one on the 9th floor. Will they let us keep our 9th floor balcony? Thanks.

 

 

Brett Bennett

 

They shouldn't change anything.....if they ask at check in say they are supposed to be there later. You are not responsible for making excuses for your no show.

 

Just board the ship and everything's good......:

 

Enjoy your cruise (sorry you are out the money)

[tonit964]

Nope… it's me out the money.

 

That is a bummer! So sorry that happened. You have a great attitude about it.

 

As the other posters advised, if they ask at check in, just say they are boarding later.

 

Wishing you an awesome cruise!! :)

[CarnivalBoy]

Thanks everyone! You've been a lot of help! I'll keep y'all posted about how it goes.

 

 

Brett Bennett

[Iamthesea]

I thought that all guest in the same stateroom have to check in together?

 

Does your friend realize that you will not be getting money back for their cancellation?

Edited March 19, 2014 by Iamthesea

[CarnivalBoy]

I don't think that all have to check in together… you can print individual boarding passes.

 

 

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[CarnivalBoy]

And they realize that we're losing money.

 

 

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[KPfromCT]

I thought that all guest in the same stateroom have to check in together?

 

 

 

Does your friend realize that you will not be getting money back for their cancellation?

 

 

Nope. They can check in later.

 

 

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[Iamthesea]

Good to know that if I ever sail with someone coming from another direction. ;) Thanks!

 

And they realize that we're losing money.

 

Nice friend to not pay you back. :(

[PDXJAS]

One of our guests backed out at the last minute. Our cruise is on Sunday (March 23rd). Do we need to call and delete the guest from our booking or just leave it?

 

 

Brett Bennett

 

Do not cancel before the cruise, just have them be a no show at the port. My cousin had to pay when she had to cancel a guest. They needed 2 in a cabin. Lost the fare paid for the canceled guest and then had to pay again for a 2nd person in the cabin. You will get the taxes and port fees back plus tips, if already pre-paid.

[n6uqqq]

Don't feel too bad Carnivalboy. My daughter and her bf backed out leaving me with 2 people in a 4 person room. So instead of a total loss I offered my friend the two berths for only the cost of the port fees, name change, and tips. So he is getting to go with his gf for a mere 400 bucks with me and gets the benefit of the super bowling alley balcony! Life goes on :D

[RuthlessBoss]

Nope… it's me out the money.

 

I take it that you paid for the person who backed out? It's easy for a person to back out when they don't have any of their own money involved. Too bad you are now paying for an empty bed.

[Name Of The Game]

How nice of you that you were paying for the person to begin with. If they don't have an important reason for backing out, they're being very inconsiderate.

[1313steve]

After you settle into your cabin, you'll probably be glad the fourth person backed out. Four in a cabin is really, really tight unless you are in a large suite.