glm7777 Posted February 25, 2014 #1 Share Posted February 25, 2014 (edited) I booked my NCL cruise last September through a travel agent. I put a deposit down and my final payment is due Feb 27 - 85 days before the sailing date. This just seems like an odd number to me. I know some resorts require final payment 90 days before arrival, or 60 days, or 45 days - but 85? Just wanted to double check with the experts! Edited February 25, 2014 by glm7777 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc04321 Posted February 25, 2014 #2 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Below is the Cancellation Fee Schedule, hope this helps. CANCELLATION FEE SCHEDULE FOR ALL BOOKINGS MADE AS OF 1/1/11 (EXCEPT FOR THE SIXTHMAN "ROMBELLO 2" AND "MOUNTAIN SONG AT SEA" SAILINGS WHICH ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AFTER PURCHASE.) Days Prior to Departure Date Cruise Cancellation Cruise Days: 1-5 Days 75 - 61 days (Holiday Only) Deposit 60 - 45 days Deposit 44 - 30 days 50% 29 - 15 days 75% 14 days or less 100% Cruise Days: 6 Days or More 90 - 76 days (Holiday Only) Deposit 75 - 56 days Deposit 55 - 30 days 50% 29 - 15 days 75% 14 days or less 100% Cruise Days: All Cruise Lengths The Haven and Norwegian Suites (Categories: S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S9, SA and SB) Greater than 120 days prior to sailing 119 - 90 days 25% * 89 - 56 days 50% * 55 days or less Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted February 25, 2014 #3 Share Posted February 25, 2014 It's very common for travel agencies to require final payment in advance of the cruise line's due date. This provides time for problems (such as credit card rejections) to be resolved in time to meet the cruise line's due date. That way your trip won't be cancelled by the cruise line for nonpayment if there's an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty9 Posted February 25, 2014 #4 Share Posted February 25, 2014 The above quotes cancellation fees, but not the number of days they must pay their final payment. Some lines base their final payment date on the length of cruise, the type of cabin booked or the time of year your cruise sails. Sometimes, they have final payment date if you cruise in a suite or during a holiday. I've had to make final payment anywhere from 70 to 90 days, so I don't think your 85 days is unusual. Also, your travel agent may add on a few days in order for her to get the payment from you and then get the payment to NCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glm7777 Posted February 25, 2014 Author #5 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Thank you for your help - I feel much better now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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