Next Cruise deposit question

[niugrads]

Could someone please tell me what the Next Cruise deposit amount would be for a 12 day cruise?  We're on Wonder next month and are thinking about a 12 day cruise in September. Thanks!!

[smokeybandit]

NextCruise deposit isn't affected by cruise length, so still $100 pp for a non-suite.

[Tree_skier]

4 minutes ago, smokeybandit said:

NextCruise deposit isn't affected by cruise length, so still $100 pp for a non-suite.

That is not correct.  There are three durations and three category types that effect the amount of OBC you receive. 

 

Edited January 13, 2023 by Tree_skier

[Engineroom Snipe]

I went to RCI FAQ about next cruise.

 

Next Cruise Booking Website Terms and Conditions | Royal Caribbean Cruises

 

I am not saying @smokeybanditis not correct because I cannot find any information about this line in the contract verbage:

 

Second, pay the deposit amount (the “Deposit”) required for that booking. Deposits range between $100 - $450 per person depending on the length of voyage you select

 

I did a Next Cruise for a 9-day non-suite last September and it was like he stated, $100 pp.

 

[Engineroom Snipe]

2 minutes ago, Tree_skier said:

That is not correct.  There are three durations and three category types that effect the amount of OBC you receive. 

 

 

I think he was concerned about the deposit, not OBC.

[Tree_skier]

Oops my bad... I thought OBC when I read deposit... it's still morning here on the west coast. 🙂 

[smokeybandit]

This is the only thing in the NextCruise flyer about a different deposit amount:

 

Additional deposits may be required when you select your ship and sail date depending on the type of stateroom/suite selected and number of passengers

[Engineroom Snipe]

Just now, smokeybandit said:

This is the only thing in the NextCruise flyer about a different deposit amount:

 

Additional deposits may be required when you select your ship and sail date depending on the type of stateroom/suite selected and number of passengers

 

Yes, I saw that they would charge $200 pp for a suite. I was not sure where the $450 amount was coming from. 🤔

[nelblu]

Also, to the OP.  If you are not sure of a specific sail, you could get a next cruise certificate and book later.  You have 2 months to convert to an actual sail to earn the OBC.  Deposit is $200 per cabin.  If you do not book an actual sail within a year the deposit is forfeited.

 

[FionaMG]

My 12-night cruise on Anthem this past September was booked through Next Cruise. The deposit was $100 per person for a non-suite room.

We also got $200 OBC.

[gmerick]

On the topic of NextCruise, deposits, and OBC:  I will be booking my 2024 solo balcony cabin during my trip next week.  

Deposit:  I'll be paying $100

OBC:  Will I get $100 or $200?

 

My big concern:  Current fare for the 2024 cruise is > $3500, final fare after price drops for my 2023 cruise is <$1500.  I'm expecting at least a $1500 price drop during the coming year. 

 

Will that OBC go away when I reprice? 

[smokeybandit]

4 minutes ago, gmerick said:

Will that OBC go away when I reprice? 

No, NextCruise OBC in most cases will stay with you even if you reprice under new promos

[FionaMG]

The OBC is per cabin, not per person, so you should get whatever amount corresponds to your cruise length and cabin type.

I have repriced Next Cruise bookings a couple of times and the OBC was not affected.

[gmerick]

Thank-you -- Much.  (and if the price drop never happens, that means the ship is filling up and folks are enthusiasticly cruising again.  That's a good thing.  At only $100 I won't have too many misgivings about passing it up.)

[FionaMG]

6 minutes ago, gmerick said:

Thank-you -- Much.  (and if the price drop never happens, that means the ship is filling up and folks are enthusiasticly cruising again.  That's a good thing.  At only $100 I won't have too many misgivings about passing it up.)

My philosophy exactly. And our Anthem cruise was not one of the ones I repriced. On the contrary, it just went up and up and up!

[nelblu]

3 minutes ago, gmerick said:

Thank-you -- Much.  (and if the price drop never happens, that means the ship is filling up and folks are enthusiasticly cruising again.  That's a good thing.  At only $100 I won't have too many misgivings about passing it up.)

You only gamble $100 pp if no sail.

 

If 10 nights or more, you will get $200 for a balcony cabin.  In addition, if a Royal shareholder you can apply for an add'l $100 of OBC.

[moposh]

Is there any benefit to booking a Next Cruise?  I'm going on a cruise in April and also plan on doing a cruise in August, but haven't booked the latter yet.  Don't know if I should wait to do it onboard.

[roseoftx]

Been researching the same thing, the credit varies greatly by where you book.  We are not in the $600 category, more like $100 which isn't a big motivator.  It also seems to say that you have to pick that cruise within 2 months or lose the credit, just leaving a reduced deposit which is "nice". 

 

In your case, if you wait, the cabin selection might be reduced by April especially if its a popular destination.  And the reduced deposit wouldn't help you much since your final payment would be due soon.

[Ourusualbeach]

Most people do not know this but you can book next cruise certificates on board that are refundable.  The sweet spot is the 7 night balcony sailings.  Instead of getting $100 OBC you get $75 OBC and its refundable.  This works well for those transferring to a TA who has lower group rates.   You get the extra $75 OBC and get to keep the booking refundable, transfer it to your TA, get the group OBC and the lower rate.  The only thing you do not get is a reduced deposit which if you were moving it into the group for a lower rate you would have to increase the deposit anyway as group bookings must have a full deposit not the reduced deposit.

Edited January 13, 2023 by Ourusualbeach

[GetToLivin]

If you book a balcony but want to change it to a suite, does anyone know if they'll award the additional OBC? Or do they only award what was originally booked? 

[Ourusualbeach]

5 minutes ago, GetToLivin said:

If you book a balcony but want to change it to a suite, does anyone know if they'll award the additional OBC? Or do they only award what was originally booked? 

Obc will change.  It will also be reduced if you downgrade. 

[CruisingHogFan]

5 hours ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Most people do not know this but you can book next cruise certificates on board that are refundable.  The sweet spot is the 7 night balcony sailings.  Instead of getting $100 OBC you get $75 OBC and it’s refundable.  This works well for those transferring to a TA who has lower group rates.   You get the extra $75 OBC and get to keep the booking refundable, transfer it to your TA, get the group OBC and the lower rate.  The only thing you do not get is a reduced deposit which if you were moving it into the group for a lower rate you would have to increase the deposit anyway as group bookings must have a full deposit not the reduced deposit.

So if I’m understanding this correctly you can buy a refundable NextCruise certificate for $200 onboard the ship and when ready to to book you pay the difference in deposit and you get a refundable booking? If you cancel do you get the original $200 back?

 

That’s great information if so!

[Ourusualbeach]

6 minutes ago, CruisingHogFan said:

So if I’m understanding this correctly you can buy a refundable NextCruise certificate for $200 onboard the ship and when ready to to book you pay the difference in deposit and you get a refundable booking? If you cancel do you get the original $200 back?

 

That’s great information if so!

Not quite.  You have to book an actual sailing on board and pay full deposit.  You can't book a refundable choose later as far as I know. 

[CruisingHogFan]

33 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Not quite.  You have to book an actual sailing on board and pay full deposit.  You can't book a refundable choose later as far as I know. 

 

Ok, they makes more sense! We usually book one onboard then get a certificate so we can book another or give it to family.

[twangster]

11 hours ago, CruisingHogFan said:

So if I’m understanding this correctly you can buy a refundable NextCruise certificate for $200 onboard the ship and when ready to to book you pay the difference in deposit and you get a refundable booking? If you cancel do you get the original $200 back?

 

That’s great information if so!

 

Book Later certs are NRD.  It's right in the T&Cs.  They can't be converted to refundable. 

 

To book refundable onboard visit NextCruise but you may not like the reduced OBC, refundable cruise prices for refundable along with standard deposits.