Final Payment

[Greysea74]

OK, before I start, I am on a tight budget. Please keep that in mind, I do not want to be flamed.

 

I am taking my family on their first cruise. We are sailing on The Fascination on December 9th. My final payment date is Oct 10th. I thought it was the 15th, bad on my part. I get paid every two weeks and just this past Friday, I paid $200 on my cruise, thinking that I would have one more paycheck to pay the balance (the 11th), which I don't. I don't have that much left to pay. I have direct deposit and my money is in the bank at midnight. Here are my questions.

 

1. If it says that the payment is due by the 10th, does that mean it is actually due on the 10th by midnight or is it due by midnight the 9th?

2. Has anyone tried or know if anyone has tried to get an extension by 1 day?

 

I have been stressing this out since I figured out that I had the wrong final payment date. Any help from you wonderful cruisers would be most appreciated!!

[wrigley80]

Call Carnival in the morning and explain your situation. I have heard where they will give you a couple extra days to pay your final balance but you definitely need to give them a call

[GTO-Girl]

OK, before I start, I am on a tight budget. Please keep that in mind, I do not want to be flamed.

 

I am taking my family on their first cruise. We are sailing on The Fascination on December 9th. My final payment date is Oct 10th. I thought it was the 15th, bad on my part. I get paid every two weeks and just this past Friday, I paid $200 on my cruise, thinking that I would have one more paycheck to pay the balance (the 11th), which I don't. I don't have that much left to pay. I have direct deposit and my money is in the bank at midnight. Here are my questions.

 

1. If it says that the payment is due by the 10th, does that mean it is actually due on the 10th by midnight or is it due by midnight the 9th?

2. Has anyone tried or know if anyone has tried to get an extension by 1 day?

 

I have been stressing this out since I figured out that I had the wrong final payment date. Any help from you wonderful cruisers would be most appreciated!!

 

Don't stress yourself out......just call Carnival and explain your situation. Others have been allowed a small extension, so hopefully you can get one too. If you are turned down just nicely ask for a supervisor.

 

Good luck!

[elliair]

Do you have a credit card you can charge the final payment to then pay off the credit card when you get paid? That's what I would do - stress free.

[CruzLover80]

Oh that stinks!!! Trust me, I understand the trying to figure out the dates.

 

Get on the phone with CCL right now, they will grant you a small extension, they would rather grant the extension then lose the business completely.

 

Good luck!!

[Greysea74]

Thank you for all of the suggestions. I just tried to call and there is a long wait period. I will try to call again in the morning.

[404jamminboi]

Hey carnival has a 5 day grace period. I've used it twice. No late fees!

[Greysea74]

Do you have a credit card you can charge the final payment to then pay off the credit card when you get paid? That's what I would do - stress free.

 

I try to stay away from credit cards, they get me into trouble.

[sandyh85]

No flames here, I can never keep dates straight either some days! Accidents happen.

 

I'd call first and ask forgiveness. Obviously after the initial rep says no, ask politely for a supervisor (I'm sure the regular reps don't have that authority).

 

If the delay isn't long enough, rather than a credit card (I know some people don't have one for various reasons), a quick call to your bank may be able to extend a small overdraft on your bank account?

 

Just suggestions. Excuse me while I take this as a reminder to double check my own dates! Best of luck and happy cruising!!

 

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[Greysea74]

YES!!! I called and talked to Jill. She told me that it will not cancel right away. That I will get an email telling me that I am late. At 12:01 am on the 11th I am paying the last little bit that I owe. I want to thank you all for letting me know that I can call and get an extension. I am now completely stress free, at least for the payments!!!

[riclop]

YES!!! I called and talked to Jill. She told me that it will not cancel right away. That I will get an email telling me that I am late. At 12:01 am on the 11th I am paying the last little bit that I owe. I want to thank you all for letting me know that I can call and get an extension. I am now completely stress free, at least for the payments!!!

Glad it worked out. Enjoy your first cruise, now your hooked.

[sandyh85]

YES!!! I called and talked to Jill. She told me that it will not cancel right away. That I will get an email telling me that I am late. At 12:01 am on the 11th I am paying the last little bit that I owe. I want to thank you all for letting me know that I can call and get an extension. I am now completely stress free, at least for the payments!!!

 

Great news!

 

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[lindfaz]

After you make your final payment, if you do not get a email saying you are paid in full I would go into your booking information and make sure it shows "paid in full". Just make sure it went through correctly on time.

[cruizinisthebest]

OK, before I start, I am on a tight budget. Please keep that in mind, I do not want to be flamed.

 

I am taking my family on their first cruise. We are sailing on The Fascination on December 9th. My final payment date is Oct 10th. I thought it was the 15th, bad on my part. I get paid every two weeks and just this past Friday, I paid $200 on my cruise, thinking that I would have one more paycheck to pay the balance (the 11th), which I don't. I don't have that much left to pay. I have direct deposit and my money is in the bank at midnight. Here are my questions.

 

1. If it says that the payment is due by the 10th, does that mean it is actually due on the 10th by midnight or is it due by midnight the 9th?

2. Has anyone tried or know if anyone has tried to get an extension by 1 day?

 

I have been stressing this out since I figured out that I had the wrong final payment date. Any help from you wonderful cruisers would be most appreciated!!

 

 

Glad you got the answer you needed. Good for you. Enjoy your trip. The Fascination is great!