70054609 Posted September 4, 2015 #1 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Hi can anyone tell me the booking conditions if I book through the US site, specifically if I need to cancel if outside if final payment is there a penalty and if the price drops do they still honour and alter price?? Also as US has a buy one get one free that seems to have inflated the prices are they likely to drop again. Looking at oasis next May. Thank you for all replies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alohaaloha Posted September 4, 2015 #2 Share Posted September 4, 2015 We always book through a U.S. Travel agency, and our agent has always informed us of price drops and applied them to our booking. Cancellation charges are based on how many days you are near to final payment, like UK travel agents. The nearer you are the higher percentage of the cruise price you'll pay. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emdia43 Posted September 4, 2015 #3 Share Posted September 4, 2015 US passengers can cancel for any/no reason, without penalty, up to final payment date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alohaaloha Posted September 4, 2015 #4 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Our U.S. Travel Agent sent us the cancellation penalty list for our Celebrity cruise next November ( copied and pasted below) Celebrity Cruise Line 75 or more No charge 74-57 Deposit amount 56-29 50% of total price 28-15 75% of total price 14 or less No refund That's the cruise line's policy applied by the TA. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70054609 Posted September 4, 2015 Author #5 Share Posted September 4, 2015 As a UK citizen if I booked through the US site would I still have the same terms, ie if I have to cancel prior to final payment will I face a charge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alohaaloha Posted September 4, 2015 #6 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Oh you mean through the RCI U.S. web site as opposed to the U.K one? That I can't help you with I've never done that, I used an American Travel Agent to get benefits and better prices in our experience. But I'm sure someone on CC can help you. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70054609 Posted September 4, 2015 Author #7 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Any chance you can recommend a US based travel agent it appears you get slot better deals and OBC etc. I am aware it's against rules to advertise on here but if you could message me?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BekkaW Posted September 4, 2015 #8 Share Posted September 4, 2015 (edited) I don't think the website will let you book through US, it will revert to UK. As others have said you need to use an agent, we do this from Australia also. Naming travel agents is however forbidden on these boards so you will need to do a google search. We use an 'outlet' that specialises in 'cruise vacation' Edited to add: there is no message function Edited September 4, 2015 by BekkaW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teresa Price Posted September 5, 2015 #9 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Ha ha we use that same outlet from the US for Royal Caribbean and have saved over a thousand pounds on a cruise for next summer for two of us. Find it hard to believe the difference. We prefer to use our UK lady but she can't compete with that. The particular vacations company can't book Holland America and some other lines but will tell you which they can if you email them. Sorry no way to message you - think the rule is silly but hey ho! Teresa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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