Ken at the beach Posted February 29, 2020 #1 Share Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) Royal has reduced the final payment date to 60 days for European sailings. Ships: AL, AN, EX, JW, RH, VI Sailing between May 29 and June 11 Edited February 29, 2020 by Ourusualbeach 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted February 29, 2020 #2 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted February 29, 2020 Author #3 Share Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Merion_Mom said: Why? Reacting to concerns from clients who are unsure of finalizing vacation plans As we continue to vigilantly monitor the Coronavirus (COVID-19) developments, it’s important to remain nimble as we respond to understandable travel concerns. • With Coronavirus (COVID-19) now presenting itself in parts of Europe, guests on early season European departures have now been granted additional time to confirm vacation plans - moving the final payment deadline from 90 days to now 60 days prior to sailing. • As we continue to evaluate further opportunities for our guests, we appreciate your loyalty and support. The safety and well-being of our guests and crew remains our primary focus. Edited February 29, 2020 by Ourusualbeach 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgestang Posted February 29, 2020 #4 Share Posted February 29, 2020 News of Vaccines being 30-45 days away from human testing means light on the horizon. By letting cruisers wait another 30 days prior to making their final payments they can wait longer before making a decision to cancel which would negatively impact RCCL revenue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted February 29, 2020 #5 Share Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) 22 minutes ago, dodgestang said: News of Vaccines being 30-45 days away from human testing means light on the horizon. By letting cruisers wait another 30 days prior to making their final payments they can wait longer before making a decision to cancel which would negatively impact RCCL revenue. Probably 2021 before we have mass Vac's available... I miss old days when 60 days or less was Final on all Cruises. Though I'd be happy if they run a $25 or $50 down payment like Celebrity has offered at times last 2yrs. Edited February 29, 2020 by ONECRUISER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgestang Posted February 29, 2020 #6 Share Posted February 29, 2020 3 minutes ago, ONECRUISER said: Probably 2021 before we have mass Vac's available... True, but once reports of a successful vaccine being available/in human test the media frenzy will die down and move to the next big thing allowing the perceived risks of this to settle back down to reality. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted February 29, 2020 #7 Share Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, dodgestang said: True, but once reports of a successful vaccine being available/in human test the media frenzy will die down and move to the next big thing allowing the perceived risks of this to settle back down to reality. Maybe. This is one that could slow down then easily pop back up months later. Many unknowns and more risks with this one compared other past scares. But, I.m doing same as did post 9/11/Anthrax scare. While many stopped Cruising and going Amusement Parks I hadn't and won't Edited February 29, 2020 by ONECRUISER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_UK Posted February 29, 2020 #8 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Interesting. I assume RH is Rhapsody? I'm sure to sail on the 23rd May from Venice. Why would they start it at 29th...? Did this arrive via email? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonsai3s Posted February 29, 2020 #9 Share Posted February 29, 2020 3 hours ago, Ourusualbeach said: Royal has reduced the final payment date to 60 days for European sailings. Ships: AL, AN, EX, JW, RH, VI Sailing between May 29 and June 11 May 31st and June 7th Allure sailings are past final payment. Sigh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARandomTraveler Posted February 29, 2020 #10 Share Posted February 29, 2020 They're giving people more time to pay/decide on their European cruises, but not the Asian ones? That's weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario Moreno Posted February 29, 2020 #11 Share Posted February 29, 2020 They must have extended this as Anthem leaving Southampton 20/06 now has final payment date of 24 April Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted February 29, 2020 #12 Share Posted February 29, 2020 U.K. final payment has always been 59 days. I believe some European counties are 30 days prior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_UK Posted February 29, 2020 #13 Share Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) I wonder if this has had any impact on their thinking. "The United States has updated its travel advice for Iran and Italy, warning people to “avoid nonessential travel" due to the increased spread of coronavirus" Edited February 29, 2020 by Mark_UK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario Moreno Posted February 29, 2020 #14 Share Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, little britain said: U.K. final payment has always been 59 days. I believe some European counties are 30 days prior. Edited February 29, 2020 by Mario Moreno Deletion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Louise Posted February 29, 2020 #15 Share Posted February 29, 2020 I am in the Allure June 7th and my final payment is only 60 days. I was happy to see that. I think that was very prudent on RCCL’s part. ML Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted February 29, 2020 Author #16 Share Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, ARandomTraveler said: They're giving people more time to pay/decide on their European cruises, but not the Asian ones? That's weird. Haven’t all the Asian ones in the near future been cancelled entirely? Edited February 29, 2020 by Ourusualbeach 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted February 29, 2020 Author #17 Share Posted February 29, 2020 4 hours ago, bonsai3s said: May 31st and June 7th Allure sailings are past final payment. Sigh... No they aren’t. Your TA May have asked for final payment but that is not Royals final payment date. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted February 29, 2020 #18 Share Posted February 29, 2020 3 hours ago, little britain said: U.K. final payment has always been 59 days. I thought it was 56? From the latest booking conditions on the UK site: 5 days or less 100% 6 to 14 days 90% 15 to 28 days 75% 29 to 56 days 50% 57 days or more Deposit only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted February 29, 2020 #19 Share Posted February 29, 2020 29 minutes ago, Biker19 said: I thought it was 56? From the latest booking conditions on the UK site: Typo. Didn’t have my glasses 🤓 on ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted February 29, 2020 #20 Share Posted February 29, 2020 7 hours ago, dodgestang said: News of Vaccines being 30-45 days away from human testing means light on the horizon. By letting cruisers wait another 30 days prior to making their final payments they can wait longer before making a decision to cancel which would negatively impact RCCL revenue. If protocols are followed, a year or more out in the USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted February 29, 2020 #21 Share Posted February 29, 2020 7 hours ago, dodgestang said: True, but once reports of a successful vaccine being available/in human test the media frenzy will die down and move to the next big thing allowing the perceived risks of this to settle back down to reality. Hopefully, when weather warms, fewer cases will be reported as is typical type A Flu. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klove613 Posted February 29, 2020 #22 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Thanks so much for posting! Just called Celebrity and they confirmed that my final payment (due tomorrow) has been extended to March 31st. Great news! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snit13 Posted February 29, 2020 #23 Share Posted February 29, 2020 8 hours ago, Ourusualbeach said: Reacting to concerns from clients who are unsure of finalizing vacation plans As we continue to vigilantly monitor the Coronavirus (COVID-19) developments, it’s important to remain nimble as we respond to understandable travel concerns. • With Coronavirus (COVID-19) now presenting itself in parts of Europe, guests on early season European departures have now been granted additional time to confirm vacation plans - moving the final payment deadline from 90 days to now 60 days prior to sailing. • As we continue to evaluate further opportunities for our guests, we appreciate your loyalty and support. The safety and well-being of our guests and crew remains our primary focus. Booked on Brilliance out of Amsterdam on June 12 and my final pay is due March 14 so I guess I am out of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted February 29, 2020 Author #24 Share Posted February 29, 2020 25 minutes ago, Snit13 said: Booked on Brilliance out of Amsterdam on June 12 and my final pay is due March 14 so I guess I am out of luck. Not necessarily. This is only the immediate sailings. Expect those dates to be extended to include other sailings in the coming weeks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani negreanu Posted February 29, 2020 #25 Share Posted February 29, 2020 11 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said: Not necessarily. This is only the immediate sailings. Expect those dates to be extended to include other sailings in the coming weeks. Ken, first of all - thanks for updating. You've been quoted on the Celebrity board now too. How can I find out if it includes Reflection June 5th out of Dublin? Where can I see the "selected sailings"? Friends on the above have March 7th as the FP. He has undergone chemmo until recently, but would very much like to cruise. Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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