Princess $1 deposits May 22

[TechieTravels]

Seems like this basically extends the cancellation period to 57 days since the penalty at 57-75 days is the cancellation fee. You'll have to pay the full balance due at final payment, but you should get it all pack minus $1/pp deposit if you cancel within the 57-75 day window. I read through the passenger contract and didn't see anything that suggests otherwise. Is this a correct line of thinking?

[Kamloops50]

Seems like this basically extends the cancellation period to 57 days since the penalty at 57-75 days is the cancellation fee. You'll have to pay the full balance due at final payment, but you should get it all pack minus $1/pp deposit if you cancel within the 57-75 day window. I read through the passenger contract and didn't see anything that suggests otherwise. Is this a correct line of thinking?

 

 

Once you have made full payment the normal cancellation fees start.

 

 

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[TechieTravels]

Once you have made full payment the normal cancellation fees start.

 

 

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What do you mean by "normal cancellation fees"? All I see is this in the passage contract is that the cancellation fee is the deposit amount which would be $1/pp in this case. Screenshot attached.

[Colo Cruiser]

What do you mean by "normal cancellation fees"? All I see is this in the passage contract is that the cancellation fee is the deposit amount which would be $1/pp in this case. Screenshot attached.

 

 

AFTER FINAL payment is due are the normal cancellation fees. Per the photo you posted.

[TechieTravels]

AFTER FINAL payment is due are the normal cancellation fees. Per the photo you posted.

 

I think we're saying the same thing here. At 57-75 days, the cancellation fee is the deposit amount. The deposit for this promotion is $1/pp. Therefore, if you cancel at 57-75 days, you would only be charged a cancellation fee of $1/pp. I would consider that negligible.

 

If I'm missing something, can you point out in the passage contract where it says the cancellation fee would be higher at 57-75 days?

http://www.princess.com/downloads/pdf/faq_answer_legal/Passage_Contract.pdf

[Colo Cruiser]

I think we're saying the same thing here. At 57-75 days, the cancellation fee is the deposit amount. The deposit for this promotion is $1/pp. Therefore, if you cancel at 57-75 days, you would only be charged a cancellation fee of $1/pp. I would consider that negligible.

 

If I'm missing something, can you point out in the passage contract where it says the cancellation fee would be higher at 57-75 days?

http://www.princess.com/downloads/pdf/faq_answer_legal/Passage_Contract.pdf

 

Nobody said anything about anything being higher.....

Yes we are saying the same thing. Just calling it normal (standard) cancellation fees.

[Kamloops50]

What do you mean by "normal cancellation fees"? All I see is this in the passage contract is that the cancellation fee is the deposit amount which would be $1/pp in this case. Screenshot attached.

 

The actual cancellation fees are spelled out in detail on your booking confirmation.

 

My three day cruise says 10% for the step. My 30 day cruise says 20% penalty for the first step. neither say the deposit amount ($100).

[Sea and Me]

Would the TA know at this time what cruises are $1 deposit?? Is it just going to be a one day thing? If anyone booked when it was $1 deposit were all cruises included?

 

Thanks for your thoughts.

[Kamloops50]

Would the TA know at this time what cruises are $1 deposit?? Is it just going to be a one day thing? If anyone booked when it was $1 deposit were all cruises included?

 

Thanks for your thoughts.

 

One day sale only. A TA might know what is available. I suspect all cruises up to May 2019 will available for booking.

America's Fall 2018 and 2019 until May open for booking on Friday May 19th .

[cacruiser54]

Same with us, we have used all our FCD's! So the $1 deposit will be nice. Did I read something about the 3-for-Free sale starting soon? Love reading this board, keeps me excited contemplating our next cruise (October 2017!) Thanks all for sharing!

The $1 deposit is good for anyone without a FCD or for someone who wants to only hold a cruise. I've read posts from passengers who book several $1 deposit cruises they may want to sail & hoping for a better net price closer to final payment.

 

I thought we had enough FCDs but soon both of them will be used & a $1 deposit would be better than making a full deposit. ;)

[Astro Flyer]

Same with us, we have used all our FCD's! So the $1 deposit will be nice. Did I read something about the 3-for-Free sale starting soon? Love reading this board, keeps me excited contemplating our next cruise (October 2017!) Thanks all for sharing!

I haven't read any specifics about another 3 for Free promotion which we used in early September 2016 for a Fall cruise this year.

 

I've searched for this offer & in the past 3 years it's been available in late August to early September. It's been the same name but the benefits have varied with last year's offer being best for me.

[mthomp5]

I would love another 3 for Free Promotion too!

 

I was thinking of booking under the $1 deposit on 5/22 to hold a cruise. And if there is a 3 for free promotion, rebook under that promo instead. I would only lose $1 per person.

 

Would I be able to use my FCD to rebook under a new promotion if a better one comes along or can the FCD only be used for new bookings?

[4cats4me]

The problem with a $1 deposit is that you don't get OBC from using a FCD.

 

 

 

I booked two cruises last year on Leap Day for the $1 sale, which at that time was concurrent with a great promo, and quite frankly, I was only half-way serious about going on said cruises, and around a month later when there was a price drop, I decided that I would actually go after all, and so I called Princess and they applied my FCCs. See, the price of the one cruise had gone down altogether, so the guy refared my already good deal and applied the FCCs. I did ask the important question about keeping all perks intact IF I were to get the price drop, and I did. I basically look at the $1 as nothing more than a place holder, and if a better deal should come along, then I will grab it.

 

 

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[4cats4me]

The $1 deposit is good for anyone without a FCD or for someone who wants to only hold a cruise. I've read posts from passengers who book several $1 deposit cruises they may want to sail & hoping for a better net price closer to final payment.

 

I thought we had enough FCDs but soon both of them will be used & a $1 deposit would be better than making a full deposit. ;)

 

 

 

Bingo! [emoji2]

 

 

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[mthomp5]

I booked two cruises last year on Leap Day for the $1 sale, which at that time was concurrent with a great promo, and quite frankly, I was only half-way serious about going on said cruises, and around a month later when there was a price drop, I decided that I would actually go after all, and so I called Princess and they applied my FCCs. See, the price of the one cruise had gone down altogether, so the guy refared my already good deal and applied the FCCs. I did ask the important question about keeping all perks intact IF I were to get the price drop, and I did. I basically look at the $1 as nothing more than a place holder, and if a better deal should come along, then I will grab it.

 

 

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When you refared, were you able to get the same cabin?

[Kamloops50]

They just changed the amount on the booking. There is another sale supposed coming in June .

 

 

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[Kamloops50]

I would love another 3 for Free Promotion too!

 

I was thinking of booking under the $1 deposit on 5/22 to hold a cruise. And if there is a 3 for free promotion, rebook under that promo instead. I would only lose $1 per person.

 

Would I be able to use my FCD to rebook under a new promotion if a better one comes along or can the FCD only be used for new bookings?

 

 

The only thing you might have pay the normal deposit.

 

 

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[mthomp5]

They just changed the amount on the booking. There is another sale supposed coming in June .

 

 

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Thank you! Would you know what the June promotion will be?

 

The only thing you might have pay the normal deposit.

 

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Okay, thanks! That's the bummer part if I have to pay the regular deposit instead of using FCD.

[Astro Flyer]

I would love another 3 for Free Promotion too!

 

I was thinking of booking under the $1 deposit on 5/22 to hold a cruise. And if there is a 3 for free promotion, rebook under that promo instead. I would only lose $1 per person.

 

Would I be able to use my FCD to rebook under a new promotion if a better one comes along or can the FCD only be used for new bookings?

My experiences have been when using a FCD for a non-refundable, non-transferable deposit & canceling then it's lost. Although my TA has been successful with transferring my NR/NT FCD to immediately booking another cruise. So Princess may waive a NR/NT deposit but I wouldn't depend upon that happening

 

If the deposit is refundable, then my FCD has been returned to my Princess account when it's still within the 2 year valid period of time.

 

We may book another cruise we'd like sail with a $1 deposit depending upon the cruise fare & to hopefully find a better price before final payment.

[mthomp5]

My experiences have been when using a FCD for a non-refundable, non-transferable deposit & canceling then it's lost. Although my TA has been successful with transferring my NR/NT FCD to immediately booking another cruise. So Princess may waive a NR/NT deposit but I wouldn't depend upon that happening

 

If the deposit is refundable, then my FCD has been returned to my Princess account when it's still within the 2 year valid period of time.

 

We may book another cruise we'd like sail with a $1 deposit depending upon the cruise fare & to hopefully find a better price before final payment.

 

Thank you for the information!

[Colo Cruiser]

They just changed the amount on the booking. There is another sale supposed coming in June .

 

 

How do you know this.

[4cats4me]

When you refared, were you able to get the same cabin?

 

 

 

I changed cabins, but I could have kept the same one. Also, there were plenty of cabins remaining in my category.

 

 

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[mthomp5]

I changed cabins, but I could have kept the same one. Also, there were plenty of cabins remaining in my category.

 

 

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Thanks!

[anthonyy7]

There is a sale starting tmrw

 

Great Getaways Sale (May 16 - June 15, 2017) You’ll have the chance to put big smiles on your clients’ faces with terrific rates on Princess Getaways, ideal for couples and families needing a short vacation, up to five days. Help them to book destinations that include the Caribbean, Mexico, Canada & New England and the Pacific Coast, sailing fall 2017 through spring 2018.

[wmwmarmstrong]

There is a sale starting tmrw

 

Great Getaways Sale (May 16 - June 15, 2017) You’ll have the chance to put big smiles on your clients’ faces with terrific rates on Princess Getaways, ideal for couples and families needing a short vacation, up to five days. Help them to book destinations that include the Caribbean, Mexico, Canada & New England and the Pacific Coast, sailing fall 2017 through spring 2018.

 

Thank you very much Anthonyy. I was looking at a five day Pacific Coast cruise.