swin26 Posted September 27, 2018 #1 Share Posted September 27, 2018 I have never transferred a cruise, but am considering doing so to a big box store. I currently have prepaid gratuities and a beverage card as part of our package. If I transfer the cruise, do these stay in place or are they substituted for the OBC the TA is offering? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted September 27, 2018 #2 Share Posted September 27, 2018 The simple answer is "it depends." You need to ask this question of the agent/agency you plan to use (before you make a decision). Always make sure you get everything in writing which will normally be in the form of a detailed invoice which specifies each item including pre-paid gratuities, obc's, etc. Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oceanmom Posted September 27, 2018 #3 Share Posted September 27, 2018 It has always worked for me when transferring to the big box store. Everything from HAL moved with the reservation, and the OBC got added on. I called the big box store and then they called HAL and with the three of us all on the phone at the same time confirmed the transfer to big box store with HAL. I could still go online with HAL and purchase dining, tours, etc. The OBC from big box store is all refundable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted September 27, 2018 #4 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Agree that you should check with your new Agency and have them give you a copy of everything they are going to give to you before you make the final decision to change. Let us know what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising-along Posted September 27, 2018 #5 Share Posted September 27, 2018 It has always worked for me when transferring to the big box store. Everything from HAL moved with the reservation, and the OBC got added on. I called the big box store and then they called HAL and with the three of us all on the phone at the same time confirmed the transfer to big box store with HAL. I could still go online with HAL and purchase dining, tours, etc. The OBC from big box store is all refundable. Ditto. We always transfer to the big box store and have always kept everything in place. Very easy. The OBC they offer is outstanding and we've always been happy with their service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bEwAbG Posted September 27, 2018 #6 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Is there a time limit between booking and transferring? Like on Celebrity, you have 60 days from booking to transfer to a TA. Does HAL have that same type of restriction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising-along Posted September 27, 2018 #7 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Is there a time limit between booking and transferring? Like on Celebrity, you have 60 days from booking to transfer to a TA. Does HAL have that same type of restriction? No, as long as you do it before final payment. I hope HAL never changes. Celebrity's rule took us by surprise when we tried transferring one of their bookings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bEwAbG Posted September 27, 2018 #8 Share Posted September 27, 2018 No, as long as you do it before final payment. I hope HAL never changes. Celebrity's rule took us by surprise when we tried transferring one of their bookings. Thanks for the info! That is a nice policy on their part. I have a booking that I did online that I've been meaning to transfer but need to take the time to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swin26 Posted September 27, 2018 Author #9 Share Posted September 27, 2018 It was very easy and everything came along from my booking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising-along Posted September 27, 2018 #10 Share Posted September 27, 2018 It was very easy and everything came along from my booking Thanks for letting us know! You'll love the extra OBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swin26 Posted September 27, 2018 Author #11 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Thanks for letting us know! You'll love the extra OBC. Just not sure how we will spend it all. We have prepaid gratuities and don’t use ship excursions. Laundry, a wine package, specialty meals and internet will only use a portion. We are not big drinkers. It will be fun trying though and most is refundable if we don’t use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oceanmom Posted September 27, 2018 #12 Share Posted September 27, 2018 They recommend you do it about 2 weeks before final payment. We did that and then the day before final payment, called the big box store to add on the cruiseline insurance package. Didn't need the insurance but it was a safety net which we might have needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising-along Posted September 27, 2018 #13 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Just not sure how we will spend it all. We have prepaid gratuities and don’t use ship excursions. Laundry, a wine package, specialty meals and internet will only use a portion. We are not big drinkers. It will be fun trying though and most is refundable if we don’t use it. At the end of the VOV we were refunded $1400! We have free laundry (4-star), and had prepaid all excursions. Ours went for more wine packages, Bingo, and specialty restaurants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruzer Zuker Posted September 27, 2018 #14 Share Posted September 27, 2018 I just learned with Royal Caribbean you have to do the transfer within 60 days of initial booking. Don’t know about HAL but just be aware there might be a deadline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare richwmn Posted September 27, 2018 #15 Share Posted September 27, 2018 I just learned with Royal Caribbean you have to do the transfer within 60 days of initial booking. Don’t know about HAL but just be aware there might be a deadline. As stated earlier in this thread. With HAL it must be transferred before final payment, and a balance must be owed. Those are the only stipulations. You can book the cruise a year and a half out, and transfer just before final payment and be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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