Rare HappyInVan Posted February 15, 2023 #1 Share Posted February 15, 2023 As a solo traveler, I'm interested in the single cabins. They're priced at @C$1k per day. Is there an additional charge? I could ask the question in an email to the company. However, this thread could be useful to other solo travelers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Tillie Posted February 15, 2023 #2 Share Posted February 15, 2023 The price listed for the single cabins is the price you will pay. Be aware that with a limited number of single cabins, all might be already booked for specific cruises. Patty 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HappyInVan Posted February 16, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted February 16, 2023 FYI, this is an extract of the invoice I received from New C's booking agent. FP is 4 months before embarkation... "TOTAL $4,600.00 PAYMENT SCHEDULE BALANCE DUE $3,910.00 FINAL PAYMENT DUE DATE APRIL 14, 2024 DEPOSIT AMOUNT $690.00 DEPOSIT DUE DATE FEBRUARY 17, 2023 CANCELLATION DETAILS All Crystal cruises may be cancelled prior to the final payment date with only an administration fee being assessed. Once the respective final payment date arrives, the below fee structure applies. DESTINATION FEES The cruise fare is inclusive of $700.00 per person destination fees. All fare savings or benefits are calculated net of destination fees. DEPOSIT INFORMATION Your cruise with Crystal is only confirmed upon receipt of deposit which is calculated based on the total booking value. The deposit required is 15%. The balance is due on the final payment due date. Please reference the cancellation fee schedule. 1411 Opus Place Executive Tower West II, Suite 300 Downers Grove IL, USA 60515-1098 TERMS AND CONDITION For our full Booking Terms and Conditions, please visit https://www.crystalcruises.com/ legal/ booking-terms-conditions" No details about cancellation protection as carried by HAL etc. No info about covid protection. What happens if you test positive just before the cruise? No info about when we can book direct online?? The price for 8 nights solo is acceptable to me. But, I've uncomfortable with the lack of clarity. For the time being, I'll pass on this opportunity. Hope that early pax will provide feedback to the rest of us. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Luxury Posted February 16, 2023 #4 Share Posted February 16, 2023 6 hours ago, HappyInVan said: FYI, this is an extract of the invoice I received from New C's booking agent. FP is 4 months before embarkation... "TOTAL $4,600.00 PAYMENT SCHEDULE BALANCE DUE $3,910.00 FINAL PAYMENT DUE DATE APRIL 14, 2024 DEPOSIT AMOUNT $690.00 DEPOSIT DUE DATE FEBRUARY 17, 2023 CANCELLATION DETAILS All Crystal cruises may be cancelled prior to the final payment date with only an administration fee being assessed. Once the respective final payment date arrives, the below fee structure applies. DESTINATION FEES The cruise fare is inclusive of $700.00 per person destination fees. All fare savings or benefits are calculated net of destination fees. DEPOSIT INFORMATION Your cruise with Crystal is only confirmed upon receipt of deposit which is calculated based on the total booking value. The deposit required is 15%. The balance is due on the final payment due date. Please reference the cancellation fee schedule. 1411 Opus Place Executive Tower West II, Suite 300 Downers Grove IL, USA 60515-1098 TERMS AND CONDITION For our full Booking Terms and Conditions, please visit https://www.crystalcruises.com/ legal/ booking-terms-conditions" No details about cancellation protection as carried by HAL etc. No info about covid protection. What happens if you test positive just before the cruise? No info about when we can book direct online?? The price for 8 nights solo is acceptable to me. But, I've uncomfortable with the lack of clarity. For the time being, I'll pass on this opportunity. Hope that early pax will provide feedback to the rest of us. Thanks! Very wise,that's what I am doing. I like clarity when spending my money and I'm afraid at the moment all is not clear. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vistaman Posted February 16, 2023 #5 Share Posted February 16, 2023 so far I must make the conclusion new Crystal is not single minded at all ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted February 16, 2023 #6 Share Posted February 16, 2023 7 hours ago, HappyInVan said: FYI, this is an extract of the invoice I received from New C's booking agent. FP is 4 months before embarkation... "TOTAL $4,600.00 PAYMENT SCHEDULE BALANCE DUE $3,910.00 FINAL PAYMENT DUE DATE APRIL 14, 2024 DEPOSIT AMOUNT $690.00 DEPOSIT DUE DATE FEBRUARY 17, 2023 CANCELLATION DETAILS All Crystal cruises may be cancelled prior to the final payment date with only an administration fee being assessed. Once the respective final payment date arrives, the below fee structure applies. DESTINATION FEES The cruise fare is inclusive of $700.00 per person destination fees. All fare savings or benefits are calculated net of destination fees. DEPOSIT INFORMATION Your cruise with Crystal is only confirmed upon receipt of deposit which is calculated based on the total booking value. The deposit required is 15%. The balance is due on the final payment due date. Please reference the cancellation fee schedule. 1411 Opus Place Executive Tower West II, Suite 300 Downers Grove IL, USA 60515-1098 TERMS AND CONDITION For our full Booking Terms and Conditions, please visit https://www.crystalcruises.com/ legal/ booking-terms-conditions" No details about cancellation protection as carried by HAL etc. No info about covid protection. What happens if you test positive just before the cruise? No info about when we can book direct online?? The price for 8 nights solo is acceptable to me. But, I've uncomfortable with the lack of clarity. For the time being, I'll pass on this opportunity. Hope that early pax will provide feedback to the rest of us. Thanks! When you say Covid not sure what you mean these days. In general most cruise lines are not even testing but if you want protection getting an insurance policy is your friend. Wouldn't the same apply to cancellation protection. I guess I need more clarity on your question. Keith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HappyInVan Posted February 16, 2023 Author #7 Share Posted February 16, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, Keith1010 said: When you say Covid not sure what you mean these days... Actually, covid is still present on cruise ships. See posts with photos here... https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2911723-wrinkle-in-our-plans-rotterdam-southern-seafarer-january-25-february-4/page/2/#comments Significant numbers of people are taking a test at the ship's medical center. In addition, others are reporting that they tested positive AFTER disembarkation. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2913410-navigating-covid-on-koningsdam/ In addition, a significant number of itineraries require pre-boarding tests and/or masking. Last I heard, it included East Asia, Australasia, Panama canal and parts of South America. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2912506-masks-are-required-on-board-in-public-spaces-on-march-cruise/#comment-64785230 HAL has a policy where you get a FCC if you are unable to board your cruise, or if you are quarantined whilst onboard. That's necessary because whilst third party insurance policies pay out for trip interruptions, their covid coverage may lapse once Public Health raises the alert status. I have a Canadian annual travel insurance with TD Insurance. Their covid coverage becomes an exclusion once our Public Health raises the red flag. What will I do if it happens after I made FP? HAL sells a protection policy. You can cancel for any reason and receive a 80-90% refund. So, useful if the covid situation gets out of hand, war breaks out in Europe, or health restrictions onboard becomes too onerous. https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/pre-post-travel-cruise/cancellation-protection-plan.html Edited February 16, 2023 by HappyInVan 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted February 16, 2023 #8 Share Posted February 16, 2023 49 minutes ago, HappyInVan said: Actually, covid is still present on cruise ships. See posts with photos here... https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2911723-wrinkle-in-our-plans-rotterdam-southern-seafarer-january-25-february-4/page/2/#comments Significant numbers of people are taking a test at the ship's medical center. In addition, others are reporting that they tested positive AFTER disembarkation. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2913410-navigating-covid-on-koningsdam/ In addition, a significant number of itineraries require pre-boarding tests and/or masking. Last I heard, it included East Asia, Australasia, Panama canal and parts of South America. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2912506-masks-are-required-on-board-in-public-spaces-on-march-cruise/#comment-64785230 HAL has a policy where you get a FCC if you are unable to board your cruise, or if you are quarantined whilst onboard. That's necessary because whilst third party insurance policies pay out for trip interruptions, their covid coverage may lapse once Public Health raises the alert status. I have a Canadian annual travel insurance with TD Insurance. Their covid coverage becomes an exclusion once our Public Health raises the red flag. What will I do if it happens after I made FP? HAL sells a protection policy. You can cancel for any reason and receive a 80-90% refund. So, useful if the covid situation gets out of hand, war breaks out in Europe, or health restrictions onboard becomes too onerous. https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/pre-post-travel-cruise/cancellation-protection-plan.html Insurance will be your best friend. Most cruise lines do not do this and I would not expect Crystal to do it. So if this is important i would look at insurance or sail a line that offers this. Keith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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