Cancelling 3rd person question

[Nixieh]

Hi All,

 

I have a cabin for 3 booked on Independence of the Seas for  a 4 night crossing in a couple of weeks.  The 3rd person now cannot come (not a reason covered by insurance).  I know we can get back the taxes and that I can just tell them at the port that she is a no show but is there any benefit in ringing and cancelling in advance? 

I already called to see if we could change cabins if we did cancel her and I was told the whole cruise is sold out.  The reason I wouldn't mind changing cabins is because we have a guaranteee balcony that is forward and I find there is less motion mid or aft.  Would you cancel the 3rd person in advance and hope that we might get moved to a balcony that is further back or just wait and cancel at the port?  

[Thorben-Hendrik]

Wait until boarding - you risk lots of problems otherwise!🙄

[Ourusualbeach]

Your insurance company is going to require documentation from Royal to the cancellation.  Most insurance companies also have a clause in their policy that you must notify them immediately of any changes.  Waiting until you get to the port and having them be a no show could jeopardize your insurance claim. 

 

[Nixieh]

I am not claiming on insurance as my daughter has an exam which we always knew was a possibility. 

 

 

[Nixieh]

34 minutes ago, Thorben-Hendrik said:

Wait until boarding - you risk lots of problems otherwise!🙄

 Please could you elaborate on what these might be. 

Thanks for both replies btw 

[Ourusualbeach]

2 minutes ago, Nixieh said:

I am not claiming on insurance as my daughter has an exam which we always knew was a possibility. 

 

 

Did you book under North American terms and conditions?

[cb at sea]

If you're a couple weeks out, you're out of the "refund" time limit.  Just have them be a no-show.  They don't really care if any of you show up...they've got your money....not a big deal to them!

You will get taxes and port fees back from the no-show.

 

It's not a big deal, and you will be fine.

[Merion_Mom]

2 hours ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Did you book under North American terms and conditions?

 

 

Ken, her posting history shows that she is in the UK.  I understand that you framed your question that way since some UK cruisers book with a US travel agency.

[Ourusualbeach]

1 minute ago, Merion_Mom said:

 

 

Ken, her posting history shows that she is in the UK.  I understand that you framed your question that way since some UK cruisers book with a US travel agency.

Yeah, after I posted that I looked at their history and saw that they were from the UK.  Had they booked under the US terms and a refundable rate they would have been able to get a full refund for the third guest if they cancelled her 15 days or more prior to sailing.  

[Nixieh]

Sorry all forgot to say am in the UK. It seems as if everyone says to  be a no show but still not sure what issues might be with cancelling 3rd person prior to the sailing.

[Biker19]

Just now, Nixieh said:

Sorry all forgot to say am in the UK. It seems as if everyone says to  be a no show but still not sure what issues might be with cancelling 3rd person prior to the sailing.

You might be re-priced. 

[Nixieh]

I had no idea that was a possibility when cancelling a third person. Thank so much. Will leave her as a no show.