first time cruiser

[needabreakcanada]

We are thinking of changing our vacation this year to be a cruise instead. We will be booking a cruise for 2013 in less than a month.

 

My question. If I book now for a Sept 2nd 2012 cruise and pay the $500 deposit - when is final payment due?

 

I am trying to figure out if I will have enough to cover both cruise deposits and final payment on one cruise between now and September.

 

Thanks

[2funcruzin]

Final payment is usually due 60 days before you sail but it could vary by agent.

 

Enjoy!

[bubbles1209]

75 days before sail date is when final payment's due if I'm not mistaken.....depends on how long the cruise is

[Egore]

Mid June- mid July

[LiveLAUGHLove21]

I'm taking a five day cruise in Jan and the payment is due in full by November, that is also of 2013!

 

I save $40 a week all year for my vacations. Cruising- is an extremely affordable vacation. Adding the drinks, shopping, etc is what is expensive!

 

HAVE FUN! You should definitely try cruising. It is a truly unique and fun experience!

[Banditswife]

We cruise Nov 2012, final payment is due in Aug 2012. So I would think the 75 days prior to cruise is correct.

[bubbles1209]

I did find this, just keep in mind that the days listed under balance required is days before sail date. It should help :)

 

Deposit and Payments

 

Length of Cruise.....Deposit Required.....Balance Required

Cruise to Nowhere........... $50 pp.................. 60 days

2 days........................... $100 pp.................. 60 days

3 days........................... $100 pp.................. 60 days

4 days........................... $150 pp.................. 60 days

5 days ...........................$200 pp ..................60 days

6 days ...........................$250 pp.................. 75 days

7 days ...........................$250 pp.................. 75 days

8 days ...........................$300 pp.................. 75 days

9 days ...........................$300 pp.................. 75 days

Alaska / Cruise Tour....... $350 pp.................. 75 days

10 days and longer......... $400 pp.................. 75 days

Europe ..........................$500 pp.................. 90 days

[cathyz]

Final payment is due July 10 for our September 23 cruise.

[needabreakcanada]

Just realized if we book a Sept 2012 cruise it would mean:

 

April $500 deposit (for 2012 cruise)

May $500 deposit (for 2013 cruise)

June $600 final payment 2012 cruise

 

and somewhere in the mix $620 for flights..... $2220 in 3 months!!

 

eeeeegads!!! Guess the Sept 2012 cruise is out :(

[RWolver672]

I did find this, just keep in mind that the days listed under balance required is days before sail date. It should help :)

 

Deposit and Payments

 

Length of Cruise.....Deposit Required.....Balance Required

Cruise to Nowhere........... $50 pp.................. 60 days

2 days........................... $100 pp.................. 60 days

3 days........................... $100 pp.................. 60 days

4 days........................... $150 pp.................. 60 days

5 days ...........................$200 pp ..................60 days

6 days ...........................$250 pp.................. 75 days

7 days ...........................$250 pp.................. 75 days

8 days ...........................$300 pp.................. 75 days

9 days ...........................$300 pp.................. 75 days

Alaska / Cruise Tour....... $350 pp.................. 75 days

10 days and longer......... $400 pp.................. 75 days

Europe ..........................$500 pp.................. 90 days

 

That's the due date to Carnival. If you use a TA and make payments to them, allow extra time for them to get the payments to Carnival.

[maldenmusic]

We made our final payment March 28 for our May 28 cruise.