lizziez00 Posted December 20, 2014 #1 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Is there really a downside to telling them at check in that my daughter will not be joining us on our cruise? (as opposed to just letting her be a no show and not saying anything) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted December 20, 2014 #2 Share Posted December 20, 2014 if you need to collect on insurance you have to let the cruiselines know she is cancelling. Nothing will happen to you in the cabin with cancelling her this close to the date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted December 20, 2014 #3 Share Posted December 20, 2014 if you need to collect on insurance you have to let the cruiselines know she is cancelling. Nothing will happen to you in the cabin with cancelling her this close to the date. Whoa!! You'd better clarify what exactly you are advising:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travler27 Posted December 20, 2014 #4 Share Posted December 20, 2014 if you need to collect on insurance you have to let the cruiselines know she is cancelling. That may be true if you bought insurance from Carnival but I'm so sure if you purchased from an actual insurance company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken076 Posted December 20, 2014 #5 Share Posted December 20, 2014 (edited) Is there really a downside to telling them at check in that my daughter will not be joining us on our cruise? (as opposed to just letting her be a no show and not saying anything) Is insurance involved (is she cancelling for a covered reason?)? If insurance not involved, then you should be OK with a no-show, in which case she should get back Gov't Fees & Taxes and any pre-paid gratuities; I'd first confirm this with your booking agent. If insurance is involved, I'm sure you'll find that all "cancellation coverage" requires that you Cancel in order to make a claim. I'd call the insurer's 800 number to discuss the specifics. ken Edited December 20, 2014 by Ken076 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted December 20, 2014 #6 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Is this an extended family cruise? You list it as grandson's first cruise...Is this daughter the mom of the grandson? EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted December 20, 2014 #7 Share Posted December 20, 2014 (edited) Is there really a downside to telling them at check in that my daughter will not be joining us on our cruise? (as opposed to just letting her be a no show and not saying anything) You are better off letting daughter be a no-show and not telling Carnival. If you tell Carnival, you are subject to the person that was supposed to be sharing the cabin with your daughter being charged another 100% of cruise fare as a single supplement (on top of what everyone has already paid). Is the person who was supposed to share the cabin with her old enough to stay in the cabin alone according to Carnival's rules? Edited December 20, 2014 by winddawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted December 20, 2014 #8 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Whoa!! You'd better clarify what exactly you are advising:eek: OP is sailing in 14 days. If she has insurance she needs to cancel the daughter in order to collect the insurance. Having daughter as a no show she will not be able to put in for her money. Even with an outside insurance company the person needs to be cancelled in order to make a claim. (and it MUSt be a claimable reason) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted December 20, 2014 #9 Share Posted December 20, 2014 You are better off letting daughter be a no-show and not telling Carnival. If you tell Carnival, you are subject to the person that was supposed to be sharing the cabin with your daughter being charged another 100% of cruise fare as a single supplement (on top of what everyone has already paid). Is the person who was supposed to share the cabin with her old enough to stay in the cabin alone according to Carnival's rules? not this late in the game== OP is sailing in 14 days. BUt good question re the person sharing her cabin-- that person will need to be 21 or over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted December 20, 2014 #10 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Is this an extended family cruise? You list it as grandson's first cruise...Is this daughter the mom of the grandson? EM Her old posts say one daughteris 26, one is 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted December 20, 2014 #11 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Her old posts say one daughteris 26, one is 19. if the 19 year old is the one who is cruising-- she will not be able to board without someone who is 25 or over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orison Posted December 20, 2014 #12 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Is there really a downside to telling them at check in that my daughter will not be joining us on our cruise? (as opposed to just letting her be a no show and not saying anything) I had a triple booked, and ended up going as a single. I called my PVP. She refunded the third fare, and told me they could do anname swap for pax #2. This is before ES, and was a Monday before a Thursday sailing. Can't say this is the norm, but had I just gone as a no show, I would not have gotten a refund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted December 21, 2014 #13 Share Posted December 21, 2014 not this late in the game== OP is sailing in 14 days. BUt good question re the person sharing her cabin-- that person will need to be 21 or over Just speaking from first-hand experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted December 21, 2014 #14 Share Posted December 21, 2014 if the 19 year old is the one who is cruising-- she will not be able to board without someone who is 25 or over She is cruising with her parents and at that age, the cabin can be anywhere on the ship. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizziez00 Posted December 21, 2014 Author #15 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Is this an extended family cruise? You list it as grandson's first cruise...Is this daughter the mom of the grandson? EM Yes she is...I am taking my younger daughter and grandson but his mom has to work now. I already have all of the notary stuff done for me to take him alone :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizziez00 Posted December 21, 2014 Author #16 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Is insurance involved (is she cancelling for a covered reason?)? If insurance not involved, then you should be OK with a no-show, in which case she should get back Gov't Fees & Taxes and any pre-paid gratuities; I'd first confirm this with your booking agent. If insurance is involved, I'm sure you'll find that all "cancellation coverage" requires that you Cancel in order to make a claim. I'd call the insurer's 800 number to discuss the specifics. ken We did NOT bother with insurance this time because I knew her cruise fair was only $180 (for the fourth person in a room....this is the only time we have not done 2 rooms so it was not THAT big of a deal) I was fine with just having that extra space/bed. I just don't want them calling my name over the PA looking for her! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizziez00 Posted December 21, 2014 Author #17 Share Posted December 21, 2014 You are better off letting daughter be a no-show and not telling Carnival. If you tell Carnival, you are subject to the person that was supposed to be sharing the cabin with your daughter being charged another 100% of cruise fare as a single supplement (on top of what everyone has already paid). Is the person who was supposed to share the cabin with her old enough to stay in the cabin alone according to Carnival's rules? No second cabin....we just did 4 in a balcony (for the first time because I kind of had an idea she was going to have to work at the last sec...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizziez00 Posted December 21, 2014 Author #18 Share Posted December 21, 2014 if the 19 year old is the one who is cruising-- she will not be able to board without someone who is 25 or over It will be myself, my 19 yo, and my 4 yo grandson (not my 19 yr olds child......LOL :eek:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizziez00 Posted December 21, 2014 Author #19 Share Posted December 21, 2014 She is cruising with her parents and at that age, the cabin can be anywhere on the ship. EM Sorry!! Now that I see all the questions and variables, I probably should have given more info in the first post!.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizziez00 Posted December 21, 2014 Author #20 Share Posted December 21, 2014 (edited) I had a triple booked, and ended up going as a single. I called my PVP. She refunded the third fare, and told me they could do anname swap for pax #2. This is before ES, and was a Monday before a Thursday sailing. Can't say this is the norm, but had I just gone as a no show, I would not have gotten a refund. We have a quad balcony and are now going with three. Booked it myself online... We could take my son (19), but we are flying from WI and at this point his airfare would be wayyyy to much! (and all he does is meet girls and Im not sure I want to finance that one again!!! ) I just didn't know if I should just not say anything at all (and just say gee...I don't know where she is! ) or tell them at check in. I know there have been differing opinions on this site based on circumstances. Just want to do whatever is easier and won't cause a huge issue :) Edited December 21, 2014 by lizziez00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbbtravels Posted December 21, 2014 #21 Share Posted December 21, 2014 (edited) You are better off letting daughter be a no-show and not telling Carnival. If you tell Carnival, you are subject to the person that was supposed to be sharing the cabin with your daughter being charged another 100% of cruise fare as a single supplement (on top of what everyone has already paid). Is the person who was supposed to share the cabin with her old enough to stay in the cabin alone according to Carnival's rules? This is what my friend did. She did not cancel his part and left her son as a no show. He decided at the last second - he didn't want to take off work. Carnival did not call him over the pa system either. Maybe op will call and see what her pvp or 800 carnival says. Everything is always changing. Anyway with so many sales doing away with single supplement - maybe she can get some credit back. Edited December 21, 2014 by tbbtravels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizziez00 Posted December 21, 2014 Author #22 Share Posted December 21, 2014 This is what my friend did. She did not cancel his part and left her son as a no show. He decided at the last second - he didn't want to take off work. Carnival did not call him over the pa system either. Maybe op will call and see what her pvp or 800 carnival says. Everything is always changing. Anyway with so many sales doing away with single supplement - maybe she can get some credit back. There is no single supplement... There are just 3 of us going in a 4 person balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_k58 Posted December 21, 2014 #23 Share Posted December 21, 2014 ARe you sure a " no show" will get a refund for the port fees and taxes? I'm thinking that the person who booked the cruise will probably have to pay the gratuities for the no-show. I may be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted December 21, 2014 #24 Share Posted December 21, 2014 ARe you sure a " no show" will get a refund for the port fees and taxes? I'm thinking that the person who booked the cruise will probably have to pay the gratuities for the no-show. I may be wrong. A no show does not have to pay gratuities, she wasn't even there. The port fees and taxes get refunded to the cc they were charged to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poison7fl Posted December 21, 2014 #25 Share Posted December 21, 2014 (edited) When I went on my "divorce" cruise, I told them my "ex" wasn't coming and they said "OK" and refunded the port fees.... they don't care, they already got the fare. The taxes were not refunded, just the port fees. Edited December 21, 2014 by poison7fl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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