Final payment to NCL due 85 days before sailing? Does this seem right?

[glm7777]

I booked my NCL cruise last September through a travel agent. I put a deposit down and my final payment is due Feb 27 - 85 days before the sailing date. This just seems like an odd number to me. I know some resorts require final payment 90 days before arrival, or 60 days, or 45 days - but 85? Just wanted to double check with the experts!

Edited February 25, 2014 by glm7777

[dc04321]

Below is the Cancellation Fee Schedule, hope this helps.

 

 

CANCELLATION FEE SCHEDULE

FOR ALL BOOKINGS MADE AS OF 1/1/11

 

(EXCEPT FOR THE SIXTHMAN "ROMBELLO 2" AND "MOUNTAIN SONG AT SEA" SAILINGS WHICH ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AFTER PURCHASE.)

 

Days Prior to Departure Date Cruise Cancellation

Cruise Days: 1-5 Days

75 - 61 days (Holiday Only) Deposit

60 - 45 days Deposit

44 - 30 days 50%

29 - 15 days 75%

14 days or less 100%

Cruise Days: 6 Days or More

90 - 76 days (Holiday Only) Deposit

75 - 56 days Deposit

55 - 30 days 50%

29 - 15 days 75%

14 days or less 100%

Cruise Days: All Cruise Lengths

 

The Haven and Norwegian Suites

 

(Categories: S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S9, SA and SB)

Greater than 120 days prior to sailing

119 - 90 days 25% *

89 - 56 days 50% *

55 days or less

[njhorseman]

It's very common for travel agencies to require final payment in advance of the cruise line's due date. This provides time for problems (such as credit card rejections) to be resolved in time to meet the cruise line's due date. That way your trip won't be cancelled by the cruise line for nonpayment if there's an issue.

[kitty9]

The above quotes cancellation fees, but not the number of days they must pay their final payment.

 

Some lines base their final payment date on the length of cruise, the type of cabin booked or the time of year your cruise sails. Sometimes, they have final payment date if you cruise in a suite or during a holiday. I've had to make final payment anywhere from 70 to 90 days, so I don't think your 85 days is unusual. Also, your travel agent may add on a few days in order for her to get the payment from you and then get the payment to NCL.

[glm7777]

Thank you for your help - I feel much better now!