Non Refundable Deposits

[cruisinfanatic]

Whats the policy now.

If I cancel, no credit towards future cruise?

[Another_Critic]

Totally cancel = forfeit entire deposit.

Move a non-suite[1] deposit to another sailing = $100pp penalty.

 

[1] Or suite booked prior to June 1, 2023.

[firefly333]

2 minutes ago, Another_Critic said:

Totally cancel = forfeit entire deposit.

Move a non-suite[1] deposit to another sailing = $100pp penalty.

 

[1] Or suite booked prior to June 1, 2023.

Move a regular cabin ..... before final payment. $100 pp.

 

After final normal cancel terms.

[Another_Critic]

1 minute ago, firefly333 said:

Move a regular cabin ..... before final payment. $100 pp.

 

After final normal cancel terms.

 

Thanks, I forgot the before final payment disclaimer.  

[HicksRA]

Policy now is you can’t move the remainder (after 100 pp fee) to an already existing booking - only to a new reservation.  (Non suite) 
Otherwise, you lose it all. 

Edited May 26, 2023 by HicksRA

[ddled]

booked on board for a 100 pp deposit. When I cancelled they tried to tell me that they would have a 900 penalty because after 2 months it reverts back to regular policy. I asked them how they were going to collect that? I had only paid the 200 and final date is 2 months away  Had to talk to a suprervisor to get it fixed . 

[Coralc]

We usually book Junior Suites. The new non-refundable deposit policy kind of stinks, as far as we are concerned. 

[RoperDK]

On 5/26/2023 at 3:53 PM, Another_Critic said:

Totally cancel = forfeit entire deposit.

Move a non-suite[1] deposit to another sailing = $100pp penalty.

 

[1] Or suite booked prior to June 1, 2023.

We just booked a GS for Jan 2025 yesterday.  I asked the rep (he did seem to be knowledgeable) about the difference past Jun.1st for moving a suite sailing before final payment.  He said that the traditional change fee would still be in effect for suite bookings ($100pp) made after Jun.1st. If your suite re-priced higher than $5000, you would have to pay the increased 10% amount for the new deposit.  He also said that Royal travel insurance rates were increasing as of Jun. 1st.  Did he give the correct info?  IDK. Time will tell.  What I do know is that we are choosing to lessen the amount of cruises we book and opt for easier destination vacations that don't have the restrictions and forever changing rules along with reduced services and food quality issues.  Maybe I'm getting old, but I think I have reached the level where the cruising product (even in a suite) isn't worth the effort anymore.