Non-refundable deposit

[Bojeanne]

What is with the non-refundable deposits? Do these go away when the sail date gets closer or are they the new standard? Thinking of a Bermuda cruise in May 2020, but afraid of losing $500. 

[xDisconnections]

Just ask for a refundable deposit or select that option when checking out?

 

It’s usually only a little bit more...

[dplusd]

You can elect a refundable deposit for an extra charge.  I think you have to go through the booking process to check the cost, but before you enter your credit card information.

[gerif]

Only mandatory if you get a suite. And, no, that won’t go away as it gets closer to the cruise. 

[Ourusualbeach]

51 minutes ago, Bojeanne said:

What is with the non-refundable deposits? Do these go away when the sail date gets closer or are they the new standard? Thinking of a Bermuda cruise in May 2020, but afraid of losing $500. 

You don’t lose $500.

 

There is a $100 pp change or cancellation fee, the balance of the deposit is issued as a future cruise credit that must be applied to a cruise within a year.

[travelplus]

I I am more than 90 percent sure I am going I'll save the extra dough and take the nonrefundable deposit knowing I can use the rest of the OBC minus $100 as Future Cruise Credit within a year should my plans change. I have done Non Refundable Deposits for my upcoming Royal B2B cruises and have made Final Payments on both and know am in the Penalty period!

 

 

[molly361]

5 hours ago, gerif said:

Only mandatory if you get a suite. And, no, that won’t go away as it gets closer to the cruise. 

Or a guarantee stateroom

[mayleeman]

12 hours ago, Ourusualbeach said:

You don’t lose $500.

 

There is a $100 pp change or cancellation fee, the balance of the deposit is issued as a future cruise credit that must be applied to a cruise within a year.

 

1. Can it be applied to the balance of an already planned future cruise, or does it have to be a new booking? Can it be used to pay for a cruise where you have already made full payment, so that you get the extra back as OBC?--or are you just unable to use it on one already paid for? (This would be a good reason not to ever pay a bslance before Final Payment!)

 

2. Can it be used to make a deposit for a new booking?

 

3. Are there any restrictions on timing relative to the cancelled cruise? I.e., can it be used to book a cruise far in advance of that one?

 

Thanks--I was hoping to find someone who seemed to understand the NRD stuff!

[Ourusualbeach]

1 minute ago, mayleeman said:

 

1. Can it be applied to the balance of an already planned future cruise, or does it have to be a new booking? Can it be used to pay for a cruise where you have already made full payment, so that you get the extra back as OBC?--or are you just unable to use it on one already paid for? (This would be a good reason not to ever pay a bslance before Final Payment!)

 

2. Can it be used to make a deposit for a new booking?

 

3. Are there any restrictions on timing relative to the cancelled cruise? I.e., can it be used to book a cruise far in advance of that one?

 

Thanks--I was hoping to find someone who seemed to understand the NRD stuff!

Yes it can be applied to sn existing cruise 

 

No for deposit on a new booking

 

The cruise can be as far out as you want it just has to be applied within a year. 

[taglovestocruise]

18 hours ago, Ourusualbeach said:

You don’t lose $500.

 

There is a $100 pp change or cancellation fee, the balance of the deposit is issued as a future cruise credit that must be applied to a cruise within a year.

Do you know how long it takes to receive the FCC, and is it mailed or emailed. We canceled a cruise about two weeks ago and so far we have heard nothing.  I also read a post a while back that the FCC is sometimes sent to the TA of that booking, is that true. Thanks

[Ourusualbeach]

3 minutes ago, taglovestocruise said:

Do you know how long it takes to receive the FCC, and is it mailed or emailed. We canceled a cruise about two weeks ago and so far we have heard nothing.  I also read a post a while back that the FCC is sometimes sent to the TA of that booking, is that true. Thanks

I did one recently and it took just over 4 weeks. They said they had a large backlog.