Refundable V/S Non Refundable

[Funbobby68]

Hey looking for the info , but could not find current answer, the refundable fare for the cruise I’m looking at is 1100 buck Canadian more , I have no intention of canceling, but ya never know what could happen 1.5:years from now , my question is if I go no refundable, I can still change the sailing date if need be just won’t get my money back ? I always sail royal , so I don’t mind investing if not for the cruise I book , but another , basically what I’m saying is I don’t need the cash back , just not interested in loosing money if I switch 

[Biker19]

4 minutes ago, Funbobby68 said:

if I go no refundable, I can still change the sailing date if need be just won’t get my money back ?

Yes, you can change, for a $100pp penalty.

[Funbobby68]

2 hours ago, Biker19 said:

Yes, you can change, for a $100pp penalty.

Thanks 

[Ourusualbeach]

3 hours ago, Funbobby68 said:

Hey looking for the info , but could not find current answer, the refundable fare for the cruise I’m looking at is 1100 buck Canadian more , I have no intention of canceling, but ya never know what could happen 1.5:years from now , my question is if I go no refundable, I can still change the sailing date if need be just won’t get my money back ? I always sail royal , so I don’t mind investing if not for the cruise I book , but another , basically what I’m saying is I don’t need the cash back , just not interested in loosing money if I switch 

Better yet find a TA that has group rates.  You will pay less for a refundable group rate than what Royal is charging for their nrd rates.  Balconies and below. Double occupancy.  

[Sianli]

I think the $100 change fee only applies up until final payment date? I would love to know if I am incorrect though.

Edited February 25, 2023 by Sianli

[mac_tlc]

59 minutes ago, Sianli said:

I think the $100 change fee only applies up until final payment date? I would love to know if I am incorrect though.

After FP, the typical cancellation charges apply, for both refundable and non refundable. Cancellation charges are tiered as you get closer to sail date, 25% up to 100%.

 

Length of Cruise	Days to Departure	Charges (per person)
1 -4 Nights	75 + Days	No Charges (except for Non-refundable Deposit amounts)
(including Holiday Sailings)	74 - 61 Days	50% of Total Fare (taxes, fees & port expenses excluded*)
	60 - 31 Days	75% of Total Fare (taxes, fees & port expenses excluded*)
	30 or Less Days	100% of Total Fare (taxes, fees & port expenses excluded*)
5 Nights or Longer	90 + Days	No Charges (except for Non-refundable Deposit amounts)
(including Holiday Sailings  & Cruisetours)	89 - 75 Days	25% of Total Fare (taxes, fees & port expenses excluded*)
	74 - 61 Days	50% of Total Fare (taxes, fees & port expenses excluded*)
	60 - 31 Days	75% of Total Fare (taxes, fees & port expenses excluded*)

mac_tlc

[jean87510]

I moved my 14 day September Greenland cruise to a 9 day October Baltimore Vision cruise for $100 pp.  Husband out of country for the month of September.  We never do refundable.  

[Katems75]

2 hours ago, mac_tlc said:

After FP, the typical cancellation charges apply, for both refundable and non refundable. Cancellation charges are tiered as you get closer to sail date, 25% up to 100%.

 

Length of Cruise	Days to Departure	Charges (per person)
1 -4 Nights	75 + Days	No Charges (except for Non-refundable Deposit amounts)
(including Holiday Sailings)	74 - 61 Days	50% of Total Fare (taxes, fees & port expenses excluded*)
	60 - 31 Days	75% of Total Fare (taxes, fees & port expenses excluded*)
	30 or Less Days	100% of Total Fare (taxes, fees & port expenses excluded*)
5 Nights or Longer	90 + Days	No Charges (except for Non-refundable Deposit amounts)
(including Holiday Sailings  & Cruisetours)	89 - 75 Days	25% of Total Fare (taxes, fees & port expenses excluded*)
	74 - 61 Days	50% of Total Fare (taxes, fees & port expenses excluded*)
	60 - 31 Days	75% of Total Fare (taxes, fees & port expenses excluded*)

mac_tlc

So refundable is NOT refundable once you're at 74 days or less to your cruise??  Refundable fare doesn't sound very...refundable...

[Denversail]

1 minute ago, Katems75 said:

So refundable is NOT refundable once you're at 74 days or less to your cruise??  Refundable fare doesn't sound very...refundable...

It is a refundable or non refundable DEPOSIT.

[ARandomTraveler]

2 hours ago, Katems75 said:

So refundable is NOT refundable once you're at 74 days or less to your cruise??  Refundable fare doesn't sound very...refundable...

You can switch a refundable fare to a non-refundable fare when you're more confident in your plans. Your cruise fare will re-price to whatever it is the day you change it, which could be less money than your original booking, or it could be more.

[Funbobby68]

Thanks all.  book non refundable, 1200 bucks , could swap dates 6 time before it costs me