So exactly how much money do you have tied up right now with bookings?

[KelJ]

On 4/20/2020 at 6:06 PM, tiggy85 said:

I feel like I’m reading a completely different thread now that there is all this debate about being able or not being able to afford a cruise. 
 

Can we get back to the original question of “how much do you have tied up in cruises right now”??

 

Okay.  I'll get us back on topic!

 

Cruise 1:   4-12-20 Anthem TA booked on 4-29-19, canceled by Royal on 3-24-20.  Paid $7650.88 (includes $298.04 in taxes & port fees, $348.00 in prepaid gratuities, $388.00 in Cruise Care insurance, $996.20 in refundable Air to Sea flights, and $803.64 in cruise planner purchases).  I had $200.00 OBC from Bank of America Visa sitting in my cruise planner waiting to be spent.  When Royal canceled, at first I was going to go the 125 percent FCC route and was going to go the 125 percent cruise planner purchase OBC route and apply both to Cruise 2 (see below).

 

Cruise 2:  4-24-21 Anthem TA booked on 3-14-20, anticipating that the 4-12-20 cruise was going to be canceled by Royal.  Paid $900.00 refundable deposit.  

 

Cruise 3:  12-7-20 Anthem Southern Caribbean booked on 3-29-20.  This was free through Casino Royale.  I paid $308.26 in taxes and port fees and $36.00 to upgrade to a balcony.  My $200.00 OBC from Bank of America Visa showed up immediately.  On 4-2-20, I upgraded to a family junior suite for another $2,420.00.  I have paid $2764.26 total. 

 

Incidentally, when I booked Cruise 3 on 3-29-20, I canceled Cruise 2.  I told the casino rep that I wanted a refund on Cruise 2, not FCC, and that I wanted my $803.64 in cruise planner purchases to be transferred to Cruise 3 as 125 percent OBC.  The rep claimed that she processed both requests on her end and advised that I should also use the links on Royal's site to make those same requests as well, which I did.  

 

On 4-20-20, prices in the cruise planner dropped significantly for Cruise 3.  Having received no refunds thus far on Cruise 1 or Cruise 2, I called Royal to inquire as to when I could expect my 125 percent cruise planner OBC from Cruise 1, as I wanted to use that OBC to make cruise planner purchases for Cruise 3 to take advantage of the cruise planner sales.  Additionally, while I had them on the phone, I inquired as to when I could expect refunds from Cruise 1 and Cruise 2. 

 

The rep told me that my cruise planner purchases from Cruise 1 have been processed for a refund, not for 125 percent OBC, because once I opted for a refund of the cruise fare, instead of an FCC, I was no longer eligible to receive the 125 percent cruise planner OBC.  I told him that I was specifically told by the Casino rep that I could request the cruise fare refund and still get the 125 percent cruise planner OBC.  He claims that his supervisor told him that I was given misinformation by the casino rep.  At this point, I guess I don't overly care as I don't know what would happen to the OBC if Royal cancels Cruise 3.

 

Also, the rep told me that my $900.00 refund from Cruise 2 was processed and refunded on 4-19-20, that the funds had left their bank (his words), and that I should see the credit on my account any day now.  Yeah, right.  Still waiting.  Further, he told me that I could expect my refund from Cruise 1 thirty days after the cancellation date, which was 3-24-20.  After reading everyone's posts, we all know that's B.S.

 

So I have one cruise pending, and Royal has $11,615.14 of my money, of which I am waiting for $8550.88 in refunds.  There's no way I'm making cruise planner purchases for Cruise 3 and tying up more of my money with them, even though the $39.00 DBP is very appealing (though not as appealing as the $18.00 drink packages we lost when Royal canceled Cruise 1!).

 

Thanks for listening.  Misery loves company I guess.  🤪

 

 

[Kruzer Zuker]

Way too much.  2 cruises, 5 digit each   

 

They better not go bankrupt!  

[RFerrington]

Just north of $25K for deposits and fully paid cruise fares.  This does not include any Cruise Planner purchases or airfare.  This figure includes 4 upgraded casino comps that must be paid in full at the time of booking.  So far, only 1 cancellation (for which we chose 125% FCC) but it was a very inexpensive cruise...totals less than $1K.

 

In addition to what’s already in Royal’s pockets, we have another ~$30K obligated but that figure will go down as these are cruises that will eventually become casino comps, which should reduce the amount owed significantly.

[the_dylaness]

Good question...

Let's see...

Allure TA November 2020

Celebrity Reflection Jan 2021

NCL TA Dec 2021

Crystal Dec 2020

 

I don't feel like adding it up right now but I would say with deposits and what's been paid in advance, probably $8-10k?  (All of above trips have at least 4 pax except 2.)

 

I hope to be able to go on all of these.  I don't usually book cruises I don't intend to go on...

[royal girl]

$600 Non-Refundable.  TA told me I can use it through Dec 2021 towards a new cruise.  Guess I'm cruising in 2021 as long as things are ok.

[Jam0610]

Have Final Payment due May 2nd. With FFC, Final Payment due, Future Deposits should be pushing approx, $ 7,000.

 

 

[bigrednole]

Because of lower prices and deals on a different date, we have about $2,800 still waiting to be refunded. Once we get it, we will stick the money in our vacation account for our 2021 cruise. We are no longer going to pay off cruises before the final payment date. Just not worth the hassles.

[ToroAzul]

About $1000 for two RCCL balconies, paid in full (thanks club royal) July and Sept 2020.

 

$100 and two cruise next certs on NCL for Sept 2021.

 

May book free celebrity offer for Feb or April. 

 

Awaiting cruise cert from Royal for hitting prime. 

[KelJ]

On 4/22/2020 at 1:24 PM, KelJ said:

 

Okay.  I'll get us back on topic!

 

Cruise 1:   4-12-20 Anthem TA booked on 4-29-19, canceled by Royal on 3-24-20.  Paid $7650.88 (includes $298.04 in taxes & port fees, $348.00 in prepaid gratuities, $388.00 in Cruise Care insurance, $996.20 in refundable Air to Sea flights, and $803.64 in cruise planner purchases).  I had $200.00 OBC from Bank of America Visa sitting in my cruise planner waiting to be spent.  When Royal canceled, at first I was going to go the 125 percent FCC route and was going to go the 125 percent cruise planner purchase OBC route and apply both to Cruise 2 (see below).

 

Cruise 2:  4-24-21 Anthem TA booked on 3-14-20, anticipating that the 4-12-20 cruise was going to be canceled by Royal.  Paid $900.00 refundable deposit.  

 

Cruise 3:  12-7-20 Anthem Southern Caribbean booked on 3-29-20.  This was free through Casino Royale.  I paid $308.26 in taxes and port fees and $36.00 to upgrade to a balcony.  My $200.00 OBC from Bank of America Visa showed up immediately.  On 4-2-20, I upgraded to a family junior suite for another $2,420.00.  I have paid $2764.26 total. 

 

Incidentally, when I booked Cruise 3 on 3-29-20, I canceled Cruise 2.  I told the casino rep that I wanted a refund on Cruise 2, not FCC, and that I wanted my $803.64 in cruise planner purchases to be transferred to Cruise 3 as 125 percent OBC.  The rep claimed that she processed both requests on her end and advised that I should also use the links on Royal's site to make those same requests as well, which I did.  

 

On 4-20-20, prices in the cruise planner dropped significantly for Cruise 3.  Having received no refunds thus far on Cruise 1 or Cruise 2, I called Royal to inquire as to when I could expect my 125 percent cruise planner OBC from Cruise 1, as I wanted to use that OBC to make cruise planner purchases for Cruise 3 to take advantage of the cruise planner sales.  Additionally, while I had them on the phone, I inquired as to when I could expect refunds from Cruise 1 and Cruise 2. 

 

The rep told me that my cruise planner purchases from Cruise 1 have been processed for a refund, not for 125 percent OBC, because once I opted for a refund of the cruise fare, instead of an FCC, I was no longer eligible to receive the 125 percent cruise planner OBC.  I told him that I was specifically told by the Casino rep that I could request the cruise fare refund and still get the 125 percent cruise planner OBC.  He claims that his supervisor told him that I was given misinformation by the casino rep.  At this point, I guess I don't overly care as I don't know what would happen to the OBC if Royal cancels Cruise 3.

 

Also, the rep told me that my $900.00 refund from Cruise 2 was processed and refunded on 4-19-20, that the funds had left their bank (his words), and that I should see the credit on my account any day now.  Yeah, right.  Still waiting.  Further, he told me that I could expect my refund from Cruise 1 thirty days after the cancellation date, which was 3-24-20.  After reading everyone's posts, we all know that's B.S.

 

So I have one cruise pending, and Royal has $11,615.14 of my money, of which I am waiting for $8550.88 in refunds.  There's no way I'm making cruise planner purchases for Cruise 3 and tying up more of my money with them, even though the $39.00 DBP is very appealing (though not as appealing as the $18.00 drink packages we lost when Royal canceled Cruise 1!).

 

Thanks for listening.  Misery loves company I guess.  🤪

 

 

Update:  The $900 refund from Cruise 2 showed up in my B of A account today (dated yesterday). It was two random amounts equaling the $900. 

[Guest BigRoger]

Dare not count right now with 7 cruises booked with RC and many cruise planner items for each cruise.... that said not stopped us booking another 2021 cruise today... not because of price but because it fitted as a back to back with another we had already pencilled in.... feel luck we were able to be on the Allure TA in March right before the closedown as we've had a fix of cruising this year and not giving up hope on the westbound Allure TA as yet....

[BillieJeanKaraokeKing]

£400 deposit towards Harmony in June next year. At present, assuming Royal survive, odds should be in favour of it sailing. 

[karena1]

18 cruises booked so close to $4000. not worried, I will be cruising soon!