forevercamiamom Posted May 10, 2017 #76 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Am I missing how an announcement in the last 24hrs, and effective June 1st, 2017 caused the original poster to lose a $900 deposit? Maybe I need a nap. Loyal2Royal MOTS 11/04, NOTS 4/18, Allure 9/17, Anthem 4/18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk86 Posted May 10, 2017 #77 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Imagine a deposit being non-refundable!? Who came up with such an outlandish phenomenon!? I for one will rest easy with one less angry patron aboard my next cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurschick Posted May 10, 2017 #78 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Why would anybody book a cruise without knowing or having the total intention of going?! I think its good no refunds given, this way only serious people will book and the ones who want to play games will stop. We book as far out as possible with every intention of going. However, having a DD in school we can only guess Spring term dates etc until they release confirmed school calendar. Our school district is currently rethinking all our school dates for next year which would put us out of synch with the rest of the State. If they make the planned changes that's beyond our control as we work to school calendars. So yes people book with all the best intentions in the world but do sometimes have to alter things closer in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheba2008 Posted May 10, 2017 #79 Share Posted May 10, 2017 We've had non refundable deposits in the U.K. all the time we've cruised - welcome to our world! Too many people booking suites early and cancelling late is the problem meaning Royal have to offer cheap deals late on. Same in Belgium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missusdubbya Posted May 10, 2017 #80 Share Posted May 10, 2017 $7.95????? That's insane!!! I can't believe it! No way am I paying a $7.95 service charge for that! :') Ok. We're warned, but don't be sailing on them again and just slide back in here like your never left. Excellent work [emoji1] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted May 10, 2017 #81 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Its not only RC so don't put the blame on them, its been like that on Carnival too. When did Carnival start having non refundable deposits on their suites?:confused: Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merly Posted May 10, 2017 #82 Share Posted May 10, 2017 The Next Cruise office did not elaborate on that topic. Even the booking staff was unclear on the change except that it is brand new. I received NO incentive, paid full deposit which is 100% nonrefundable-period! I'm just the tip of the iceberg, there will be more complaints which is why I'm trying to warn people. It's a bad deal and, unfortunately, much too late for me. Always been non refundable in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpatBride Posted May 10, 2017 #83 Share Posted May 10, 2017 That's your reason. I can think of more reasons than that. Yep! I sailed RCCL once and never again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr4mjc Posted May 10, 2017 #84 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Just don't book on board vs leaving the line. Unless there are other reasons you want to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deliver42 Posted May 10, 2017 #85 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Since it's my choice how I book, and what I want to pay. I'll stay with RCCL. By the way, don't tell me what I should do as far as leaving RCCL. If I do leave, it won't be because of you. It will be because of a choice I make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelblu Posted May 10, 2017 #86 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Many other responses to the OP are just downright nasty. These are people who can't act civil, or just feel tough behind a keyboard. OP raised a very valid point. Anyone may disagree or simply not care. But the attitude that pervades here is why CC has just a bad reputation. The problem is the Ops attitude that we should leave RCL simply because she does not like the policy. If the Op simply identified her problem and did not go into advising others certain actions, the responses would be more civil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurseDave Posted May 10, 2017 #87 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Only 5 pages on a post that should have been ignored? Must be a slow week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted May 10, 2017 #88 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Only 5 pages on a post that should have been ignored? Must be a slow week. The post whores are cruising.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted May 10, 2017 #89 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Am I missing how an announcement in the last 24hrs, and effective June 1st, 2017 caused the original poster to lose a $900 deposit? Maybe I need a nap. I'm trying to make that connection too. Besides, isn't it July 1 this takes effect? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted May 10, 2017 #90 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I'm trying to make that connection too. Besides, isn't it July 1 this takes effect? :confused: I believe that booking a full suite already requires a non-refundable deposit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet524 Posted May 10, 2017 #91 Share Posted May 10, 2017 OP....Enjoy Carnival, Norwegian, HAL or whatever line you choose. I am sure you will love all their policies. Sent from my SM-S820L using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makiramarlena Posted May 10, 2017 #92 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Yep. The onboard booking probably should have told the OP that. It would have been helpful. However, I'm not leaving RCL because of what happened to OP (and you shouldn't either) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starrcards Posted May 10, 2017 #93 Share Posted May 10, 2017 $7.95????? That's insane!!! I can't believe it! No way am I paying a $7.95 service charge for that! :') And no fresh pepper grinders either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelblu Posted May 10, 2017 #94 Share Posted May 10, 2017 And no fresh pepper grinders either! Yes, Yes,, I saw 2 of the large ones in Giovanni's on our Feb. Navigator cruise.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridaythe13th Posted May 10, 2017 #95 Share Posted May 10, 2017 (edited) RCCL's new policy for onboard bookings of suites is why I'm leaving. Their new NO-REFUND policy is not just nor fair. If you're thinking this will not affect you, you are wrong. How long do you think it will be before ALL deposits become nonrefundable? Why only Grand Suites and above? All lines receive booking cancellations before final payment and/or sail date. We book our cruises way in advance in order to save for them, we are not hogging anything; we did not receive any OBC on the current cruise; and we did not receive any reduced deposit. The only difference was making a reservation while on board, I don't know if reservations through a TA are any different. Maybe RCCL should go after the huge group booking companies and not the average cruiser trying to plan ahead. If you think you're okay because you don't/haven't book suites, it's probably only a matter of time before this policy goes across the board. RCCL is attempting to do to cruises what the airlines did to flying. Shame on you RCCL, I hope this policy comes back and bites you. Either way, you've lost my business forever. deleted, error Edited May 10, 2017 by fridaythe13th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulxyz2004 Posted May 10, 2017 #96 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Many other responses to the OP are just downright nasty. These are people who can't act civil, or just feel tough behind a keyboard. OP raised a very valid point. Anyone may disagree or simply not care. But the attitude that pervades here is why CC has just a bad reputation. But hey, at least you found another thread where you could re-post your ever going whine about how nasty Posters on CC are. So this should have made your day.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckfred Posted May 12, 2017 #97 Share Posted May 12, 2017 It wouldn't surprise me if, five years for now, the cruise industry goes the way of airlines, hotels, and rental cars. If you want a low price, you book way in advance, and the price is non-refundable. If you want the ability to change to another cruise or cancel, then you pay a higher price (and possibly a higher deposit). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurseDave Posted May 12, 2017 #98 Share Posted May 12, 2017 It wouldn't surprise me if, five years for now, the cruise industry goes the way of airlines, hotels, and rental cars. If you want a low price, you book way in advance, and the price is non-refundable. If you want the ability to change to another cruise or cancel, then you pay a higher price (and possibly a higher deposit). From a business perspective this would make sense depending on ongoing occupancy rates. If they are running high, they probably miss business from people looking for a cruise, but the category they want might be full so they look elsewhere, then someone cancels later. But if there are usually open rooms, there really isn't a loss of business. I see this happening more in the suites and specialty areas of ships, vs standard balconies and inside rooms except on special sailings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnjen Posted May 12, 2017 #99 Share Posted May 12, 2017 RCCL's new policy for onboard bookings of suites is why I'm leaving. Their new NO-REFUND policy is not just nor fair. If you're thinking this will not affect you, you are wrong. How long do you think it will be before ALL deposits become nonrefundable? Why only Grand Suites and above? All lines receive booking cancellations before final payment and/or sail date. We book our cruises way in advance in order to save for them, we are not hogging anything; we did not receive any OBC on the current cruise; and we did not receive any reduced deposit. The only difference was making a reservation while on board, I don't know if reservations through a TA are any different. Maybe RCCL should go after the huge group booking companies and not the average cruiser trying to plan ahead. If you think you're okay because you don't/haven't book suites, it's probably only a matter of time before this policy goes across the board. RCCL is attempting to do to cruises what the airlines did to flying. Shame on you RCCL, I hope this policy comes back and bites you. Either way, you've lost my business forever. I can see your frustration with this. Although I don't see us ever booking a suite, I've read in other threads about this concern and I think what's behind it is the limited availability of these suites and what's been happening is people have been booking them and then they'll cancel at the last minute. I'm not disagreeing with you, but I place myself in RCL's position - I'd do the same thing. Give RCL some leg room on this one? I wish you well on your next cruises! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roquejo Posted May 12, 2017 #100 Share Posted May 12, 2017 (edited) Sure then leave.. but don't drag others with you.. Edited May 12, 2017 by roquejo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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