Deposit

[pralientje]

I asked an American TA for a quotation for a Seabourn cruise. The price seems to be ok, but they requested a deposit of 50% for a cruise to be taking place in November 2006! Is this normal business or do you have other experiences. Please let me know since I am not familiar with American TA's. Thanks

[bgood]

Seabourn requires a 25 percent deposit, with final payment made by 90 days prior to departure. The rest is apparently the agent's discretion. See what interest rate they are willing to pay you!

 

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[LaPaloma]

Book while you are on board, and the deposit is $1000--I have never heard of a 50% deposit required. Several years ago we had a Agency that required 5 bucks for any cruise on any cruise line--didn't last long!

[bgood]

LaPaloma's right, except the deposit must be completed to 25 percent within ten days after you disembark.

 

The old Royal Cruise Line used to accept a five buck deposit. It was a cute gimmick.

 

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[bldsld]

I'd avoid using any TA that requires an additional cash deposit beyond the amount paid directly to the cruise line.

 

Denyse