luckyinpa Posted June 13, 2017 #1 Share Posted June 13, 2017 i notice the site is changing slowly. the graphics to bring up a room are different and it now says refundable deposit on the bottom of the pricing graphic. this is not on all cruises though. just weird that a balcony room has that on the price. maybe it's true non refundables are coming even for balcony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted June 13, 2017 #2 Share Posted June 13, 2017 i notice the site is changing slowly. the graphics to bring up a room are different and it now says refundable deposit on the bottom of the pricing graphic. this is not on all cruises though. just weird that a balcony room has that on the price. maybe it's true non refundables are coming even for balcony Maybe I don't remember correctly, but I thought non-refundables were coming for every category if one opted for the lower price. We just didn't know what the price difference would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyinpa Posted June 13, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted June 13, 2017 also the 2 cruises i monitor daily are at their highest prices since may. shot up over 100 overnight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted June 13, 2017 #4 Share Posted June 13, 2017 also the 2 cruises i monitor daily are at their highest prices since may. shot up over 100 overnight Never let a crisis go to waste - RCI could very well play some pricing games with the introduction of the new fare structure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OCSC Mike Posted June 13, 2017 #5 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Booked a cruise on board Oasis last week and was told by our NextCruise agent that on July 1st all deposits would be non-refundable as well as be higher than they are currently. This played a role in our decision to book. We actually booked a cruise we have no intention of taking on the advice of the agent so we could lock in the lower refundable deposit along with the on board credit which she assured us would transfer when we switch to the cruise we actually want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFerrington Posted June 13, 2017 #6 Share Posted June 13, 2017 I noticed that some of the suites have both a refundable and non-refundable deposit option. I wonder if they're planning on leaving refundable deposition options for full suites. That would be great if they do. Maybe the refundable option will disappear after July 1. Will have to keep checking, I guess, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted June 13, 2017 #7 Share Posted June 13, 2017 (edited) That would be great if they do. Others, disagree, sorta: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2497308&highlight=leaving Edited June 13, 2017 by Biker19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted June 13, 2017 #8 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Booked a cruise on board Oasis last week and was told by our NextCruise agent that on July 1st all deposits would be non-refundable as well as be higher than they are currently. This played a role in our decision to book. We actually booked a cruise we have no intention of taking on the advice of the agent so we could lock in the lower refundable deposit along with the on board credit which she assured us would transfer when we switch to the cruise we actually want. According to the announcement the cruise line made, there will be a new fare code that offers a better rate, but will have a non-refundable deposit. They are still supposed to be offering fares with refundable deposits like they do now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted June 13, 2017 #9 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Booked a cruise on board Oasis last week and was told by our NextCruise agent that on July 1st all deposits would be non-refundable as well as be higher than they are currently. This played a role in our decision to book. We actually booked a cruise we have no intention of taking on the advice of the agent so we could lock in the lower refundable deposit along with the on board credit which she assured us would transfer when we switch to the cruise we actually want. Supposedly there will be a choice of either non refundable (lower rate) and refundable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csnarpy Posted June 13, 2017 #10 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Looks like they are going towards the airline model. Which I can understand. Secures people on boat. Let's just hope we don't see a family knocked out and dragged off a ship! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred30 Posted June 13, 2017 #11 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Let's just hope we don't see a family knocked out and dragged off a ship! :) Or if you don't pick your own cabin(Guarantee) you may not get sail with you own party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted June 13, 2017 #12 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Maybe I don't remember correctly, but I thought non-refundables were coming for every category if one opted for the lower price. We just didn't know what the price difference would be. Its always non refundable deposits in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted June 13, 2017 #13 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Looks like they are going towards the airline model. Which I can understand. Secures people on boat. Let's just hope we don't see a family knocked out and dragged off a ship! :) In the UK we have to pay the full balance for airfares when we book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted June 13, 2017 #14 Share Posted June 13, 2017 In the UK we have to pay the full balance for airfares when we book. I think what the poster meant is that like the airlines, RCI is going to have both a lower non-refundable fare and a higher refundable fare - not an issue with payment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorben-Hendrik Posted June 13, 2017 #15 Share Posted June 13, 2017 In the UK we have to pay the full balance for airfares when we book. Sure!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeatherFx Posted June 13, 2017 #16 Share Posted June 13, 2017 It is available on some cruises. I switched one of my cruises today to the NRD. It still is glitchy though. I had to call back to get my book-on-board credit re-applied. It was available for inside, ocean view and balconies. The savings was $100p/p. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted June 13, 2017 #17 Share Posted June 13, 2017 It is available on some cruises. I switched one of my cruises today to the NRD. It still is glitchy though. I had to call back to get my book-on-board credit re-applied. It was available for inside, ocean view and balconies. The savings was $100p/p. Was the savings $100 pp PLUS the $100 OBC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor_Sally Posted June 13, 2017 #18 Share Posted June 13, 2017 I just got quotes for a cruise for next October and it has a non refundable deposit on an ocean view room. This is a deal breaker for me . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kknorr0320 Posted June 13, 2017 #19 Share Posted June 13, 2017 I just got quotes for a cruise for next October and it has a non refundable deposit on an ocean view room. This is a deal breaker for me . They may have just given you the lowest rate. Did you ask about the price for a refundable deposit? Sent from my SM-G930V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeatherFx Posted June 13, 2017 #20 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Was the savings $100 pp PLUS the $100 OBC? Yes, the savings was $100 per person PLUS the $100 OBC for booking on-board PLUS the $100 for NRD outside 6 months. This is a Balcony 7N Cruise. So total savings $200 plus total OBC $200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred30 Posted June 13, 2017 #21 Share Posted June 13, 2017 *Price is per person, cruise only, reflects any promotional savings, and is subject to change and availability until booked. Non-refundable deposit booking (“NRDB”) cancelled prior to final payment due date will receive a future cruise credit in the amount of the deposit minus a $100 per person service fee This was on the bottom on a Sept 2018 booking for Allure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted June 13, 2017 #22 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Can you get price drops with the non refundable deposit program? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfaaa Posted June 13, 2017 #23 Share Posted June 13, 2017 It is similar to the airline industry pricing model. Flexibilty and added perks cost extra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted June 13, 2017 #24 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Can you get price drops with the non refundable deposit program? No, my understanding is that you get a lower rate upfront in exchange, the deposit is non refundable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEtue Posted June 13, 2017 #25 Share Posted June 13, 2017 What about using an FCC? Do I just risk the $50? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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