Love2cruise77 Posted April 13, 2018 Author #26 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Interesting, maybe other companies apply similar policies. What would happen in a B2B2B 10 + 11 + 7 = 28, would they be counted separately or only one together? If you book them as three separate reservations, then it's based on the individual length of the cruise. If you combine sailings, then it's based on the combined length of the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted April 13, 2018 #27 Share Posted April 13, 2018 I just got off the phone with my T/A. She told me this new policy only covers new bookings that start next week with the release of those itineraries everyone is waiting for. I'm thinking of calling Princess to see if I get the same answer.....:):):) Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted April 13, 2018 #28 Share Posted April 13, 2018 I just got off the phone with my T/A. She told me this new policy only covers new bookings that start next week with the release of those itineraries everyone is waiting for. I'm thinking of calling Princess to see if I get the same answer.....:):):) Bob Based on this statement my TA received in an email from the Princess VP of Sales, the new procedure will apply to all new releases for cruises sailing after Summer 2019. Starting with our 2019-2020 Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific Program, going on sale April 17, 2018, and for all subsequent program releases, a new final payment policy goes into effect aimed at encouraging guests to finalize their cruise bookings earlier and help reduce the likelihood of cruise cancelations. Cruises through the end of Summer 2019 are unaffected and will continue to use our existing policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted April 13, 2018 #29 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Based on this statement my TA received in an email from the Princess VP of Sales, the new procedure will apply to all new releases for cruises sailing after Summer 2019. Starting with our 2019-2020 Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific Program, going on sale April 17, 2018, and for all subsequent program releases, a new final payment policy goes into effect aimed at encouraging guests to finalize their cruise bookings earlier and help reduce the likelihood of cruise cancelations. Cruises through the end of Summer 2019 are unaffected and will continue to use our existing policy. So our Sky T/A will be under the old policy, correct? Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted April 13, 2018 #30 Share Posted April 13, 2018 So our Sky T/A will be under the old policy, correct?Bob That’s the way I interpret it because the Sky’s cruise was released before the notification of the policy change was made. Both of us are already booked on the Sky but don’t know if the new procedure would apply to new bookings made after the announcement of the change beginning after Summer 2019. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted April 13, 2018 #31 Share Posted April 13, 2018 That’s the way I interpret it because the Sky’s cruise was released before the notification of the policy change was made. Both of us are already booked on the Sky but don’t know if the new procedure would apply to new bookings made after the announcement of the change beginning after Summer 2019. Hopefully so sir.....:):):) Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dides Posted April 13, 2018 #32 Share Posted April 13, 2018 90 days is already standard for Princess cruises booked in the UK - it's on all our booked cruises ranging from 3 to 7 days. So I'm assuming no change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffa30 Posted April 13, 2018 #33 Share Posted April 13, 2018 90 days is already standard for Princess cruises booked in the UK - it's on all our booked cruises ranging from 3 to 7 days. So I'm assuming no change I think it doesn’t apply to us I the UK. Whispers - Perhaps they are going to align the US with the rest of the world so no more refundable deposits and no more infinite opportunities to re-price :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dides Posted April 13, 2018 #34 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Whispers - Perhaps they are going to align the US with the rest of the world so no more refundable deposits and no more infinite opportunities to re-price :o Whispers back - I'm good with even stevens ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beg3yrs Posted April 13, 2018 #35 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Interesting, maybe other companies apply similar policies. What would happen in a B2B2B 10 + 11 + 7 = 28, would they be counted separately or only one together? They all have separate due dates as long as there are separate booking numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRabbit Posted April 13, 2018 #36 Share Posted April 13, 2018 This is not cool. I’d say something else, but I don’t want another profile notice.....:mad::mad::mad:Bob Oooh, did they send you to the naughty corner?:eek: Must have been to many of us, because I didn't see you!:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsKC08 Posted April 13, 2018 #37 Share Posted April 13, 2018 So if I am not encouraged to pay early, my cruise will be cancelled? Edited to say - just emailed my TA and she confirmed this. I love how they use the word "encourage". It was the OP who used that word, not Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRabbit Posted April 13, 2018 #38 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Hopefully so sir.....:):):) Bob I will second that when I get it out of committee now that it has gone in. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love2cruise77 Posted April 13, 2018 Author #39 Share Posted April 13, 2018 It was the OP who used that word, not Princess. It was actually the word used by Princess in the email I received from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted April 13, 2018 #40 Share Posted April 13, 2018 It was the OP who used that word, not Princess. If you read post #29 that’s the descrription used by Princess that the OP & others referred to: “new final payment policy goes into effect aimed at encouraging guests to finalize their cruise bookings earlier and help reduce the likelihood of cruise cancelations” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted April 13, 2018 #41 Share Posted April 13, 2018 It was actually the word used by Princess in the email I received from them. My TA sent me the email she received and it used the word "encouraging". So yes, directly from the VP of North America Sales Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishing on a star Posted April 13, 2018 #42 Share Posted April 13, 2018 This affects an already booked cruise??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted April 13, 2018 #43 Share Posted April 13, 2018 This affects an already booked cruise??? My T/A told me no......:):):) Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
land lover Posted April 13, 2018 #44 Share Posted April 13, 2018 (edited) RCL now has non refundable deposits on all their cruises. Princess is still having refundable deposits so I think I like the way Princess is trying to discourage cancellations. On all?..so you are saying you cannot book a RCI cruise with a refundable deposit? I knew they had the new policy for all suites....but all cabins..interesting....... Last year Royal did this same thing...I am disappointed Princess is following.....but don't blame them.... Edited April 13, 2018 by land lover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
land lover Posted April 13, 2018 #45 Share Posted April 13, 2018 I received a price reduction after making final payment on last cruise. No problem. Sent from my iPad using Forums So I am guess you had no perks tied to that sailing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haboob Posted April 14, 2018 #46 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Thanks for the info. I’m not to happy though. I like to keep my money under my mattress as long as I can. I sleep so much better with it. LOLTony Doesn't that make your mattress really lumpy? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted April 14, 2018 #47 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Doesn't that make your mattress really lumpy? ;) Not really I don’t have that much :eek: :D. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satxdiver Posted April 14, 2018 #48 Share Posted April 14, 2018 We have four cruises booked and are anxiously waiting for the release of the fall 2019 and spring 2020 cruises. I have not been notified of an earlier final payment date so far. The new cruises however may have the new rules. Like others on here, I definitely like my money in my account until the last minute and no I don't keep it under the mattress. Actually I have a secret place in the dog house to keep it but don't tell the dog. :D I have not been on an RCI cruise in over 5 years and the future does not look good. When they went to non-refundable FCD and their policy of not allowing stacked OBC (FCD or stockholder), that pretty well did it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Junky Posted April 14, 2018 #49 Share Posted April 14, 2018 On all?..so you are saying you cannot book a RCI cruise with a refundable deposit? I knew they had the new policy for all suites....but all cabins..interesting....... Last year Royal did this same thing...I am disappointed Princess is following.....but don't blame them.... You can absolutely book with a refundable deposit on RCL. You get a choice when you make a booking. Refundable is a slightly higher price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted April 14, 2018 #50 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Basically: We are doing this to be competitive. In other words, instead of being unique and customer focused, we choose to be just like our competition and adopt their restrictive policies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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