When You Substitute a Traveler

[Kellie Poodle]

I have a couple of cruises booked for 2015 that were booked on board an Azamara ship so there is OBC of $150 on one cruise and $200 on the second. My husband passed away in June and I kept my reservation as I intend to do the cruises even if I have to pay double.

 

I am Diamond and the balcony discount was applied to the column with my fare. Also, I was able to get the fee reworked for the BOGO sale.

 

If I can get someone to go with me, here are my questions:

 

What I am wondering is will I be able to keep the OBC and the price that I have now if I change the name of the second person on the cruise?

 

I paid $200 per cruise in deposits as we booked aboard the ship. Will RCI require a larger deposit from a new traveler?

 

Will my fellow traveler get Diamond status because I am Diamond?

 

I never had to face a situation like this before, so I'd appreciate any advice as well as answers to the questions.

[Clarea]

Sorry to hear about your loss.

 

You should be able to change a name on the booking with no change in price, deposit, or OBC.

 

If you remove a name and try to add one later, then that would likely trigger some changes.

 

There would be no Diamond perks for the second guest solely based on sharing the stateroom.

Edited October 15, 2014 by clarea