Tucker in Texas Posted October 13, 2012 #26 Share Posted October 13, 2012 I lived this scenario in August. When I added a roommate AT THE VERY LAST MINUTE, the charge was based on the fare that was in effect when I booked. Perhaps I was given special consideration because of my C&A status, but I doubt it. Naw, my friend had no C&A status--a newbie. Tucker in Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted October 13, 2012 #27 Share Posted October 13, 2012 I think that a lot of people who book single then add a second think they are being repriced when they aren't. It's because a single never actually pays double. For example. A single gets the cruise for $1500 + 100 tax When they add a second person they might pay $1700 + $200 tax The difference in the tax is doubled because a single pays one tax The difference between the $1500 and the $1700 is because the single was not charged twice for port charges, in this make believe case $200 Hope this wasn't confusing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megr1125 Posted October 13, 2012 #28 Share Posted October 13, 2012 A travel agent once told me that if you cancel a person after the 100% penalty kicks in, they are considered a "no show" and the other person does not have their fare increased to single status since the cruise line is getting 100% of their fare. Don't know if that is true or not but worth asking your TA about. Tucker in Texas I lived this scenario in August. When I added a roommate AT THE VERY LAST MINUTE, the charge was based on the fare that was in effect when I booked. Perhaps I was given special consideration because of my C&A status, but I doubt it. Both are things i experienced....cancelled my mom off a booking, was not charged anything else, and got back her taxes/port charges right from Royal, and the rest from insurance.. when i added a person last year, i only paid taxes/tips/insurance....and that came out of the price drop OBC i scored a week before final!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCCruiser03 Posted October 17, 2012 #29 Share Posted October 17, 2012 A travel agent once told me that if you cancel a person after the 100% penalty kicks in, they are considered a "no show" and the other person does not have their fare increased to single status since the cruise line is getting 100% of their fare. Don't know if that is true or not but worth asking your TA about. Tucker in Texas I recently spoke to RCI about this very thing. Tucker is correct about the 100%. I do not remember how the person put it but once a certain time has passed, as in 100% was paid by the other person in cabin perhaps, if the other person drops out or whatever the situation is, the person going does not get penalized with having to pay the single fare for the other person canceling. They just simply end up with the room on their own. Hope that helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trekker954 Posted October 17, 2012 #30 Share Posted October 17, 2012 A travel agent once told me that if you cancel a person after the 100% penalty kicks in, they are considered a "no show" and the other person does not have their fare increased to single status since the cruise line is getting 100% of their fare. Don't know if that is true or not but worth asking your TA about. Tucker in Texas This is true. I had it happen. Co worker ended up with a work conflict, felt awful and didn't even call to cancel (although it was too late for a refund), I checked in alone, said nothing, she was basically a no show. No additional money was expected from me and we even had my time dining, so tips were paid in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVU Posted December 26, 2012 #31 Share Posted December 26, 2012 I recently spoke to RCI about this very thing. Tucker is correct about the 100%. I do not remember how the person put it but once a certain time has passed, as in 100% was paid by the other person in cabin perhaps, if the other person drops out or whatever the situation is, the person going does not get penalized with having to pay the single fare for the other person canceling. They just simply end up with the room on their own. Hope that helps! Just got off the phone to RCL cancelling someone in a room, we had booked for a family member. It is paid in full and we were refunded the Port/Taxes fee for the 1 person that had canceled. Otherwise, we paid for the 2 people that were booked in that cabin originally, it is 100% non refundable now. But you only pay for 1 person's Port/Taxes. One person gratuities then as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trekker954 Posted December 26, 2012 #32 Share Posted December 26, 2012 I would think if the booking went to one person; a single supplement charge may apply. This could double your cruise fare in certain circumstances. You are better off finding a replacement travel companion if you can. Thats only if a refund is applied. Say nothing, the no show loses and the cruiser enjoys the room to himself. Been there, done that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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