If 1 person of a party of 4 can not go will that effect the other 3?

[skyrain30]

I booked a cruise months ago for my husband and I and our kids. We are supposed to sail January 18th. I do not have trip insurance (stupid, I know) and have found out that my grandfather is very close to passing away. My question is, if he does pass away and I need to be here, can I still send my husband and kids on their own? I think I am listed as the main person because I am the one who set everything up. Assuming they can go, is it possible to replace me with someone else. Maybe let our oldest go in my stead?

[yogi2929]

Call the cruiseline or your TA. Depends on the cruiseline and how you booked.

Example- On a regular fare on Carnival it is $50 to change a person. BUT if you booked it as Early Saver, it cannot be done.

 

Sorry about your grandfather.

[forwardcabin]

Better the 3 go and the 1 is a no-show than try to change--you could get stuck with extra charges.

[RoofingPrincess]

Better to pay a small extra charge than to have the $$$ of one person's cruise fare go to waste!

Call (the cruiseline if you booked directly, the TA if you didn't) and ask. If they say it's possible, find out if there's a fee and also the last possible date for making the change. It may be something like 3 days before sailing.