carefreebee Posted April 26, 2021 #1 Share Posted April 26, 2021 I thought I read somewhere that Princess is changing the required minimum deposit amount do. I seem to remember it being a sliding scale based on cabin category and possibly length of cruise? I think it was to go into effect on May 1st. Does anyone have the details? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrysalis Posted April 26, 2021 #2 Share Posted April 26, 2021 I have seen it, and probably found it by doing a mock booking for 3 months from now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare azbirdmom Posted April 26, 2021 #3 Share Posted April 26, 2021 Yes, these are the new deposits starting May 1. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carefreebee Posted April 26, 2021 Author #4 Share Posted April 26, 2021 Thank you birdmom. This is just what I was looking for. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlantaCruiser72 Posted April 26, 2021 #5 Share Posted April 26, 2021 (edited) Please note that those are the STANDARD deposit amounts and Princess may continue to offer promotional reduced deposits on specific sailings, or in conjunction with other promotional offers. These new standard deposit terms are only for bookings created on or after May 1st, 2021, or existing bookings modified to a new fare/promotion option on or after that date Future Cruise Deposits will continue to work as they always have to my knowledge, and in most cases FCC can be used (depending on which "pause" they came from) as deposit as well - provided it covers the minimum needed per person. Edited April 26, 2021 by AtlantaCruiser72 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grego Posted April 27, 2021 #6 Share Posted April 27, 2021 14 hours ago, AtlantaCruiser72 said: Please note that those are the STANDARD deposit amounts and Princess may continue to offer promotional reduced deposits on specific sailings, or in conjunction with other promotional offers. These new standard deposit terms are only for bookings created on or after May 1st, 2021, or existing bookings modified to a new fare/promotion option on or after that date Future Cruise Deposits will continue to work as they always have to my knowledge, and in most cases FCC can be used (depending on which "pause" they came from) as deposit as well - provided it covers the minimum needed per person. You got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upwarduk Posted April 27, 2021 #7 Share Posted April 27, 2021 At the moment, a round British Isles cruise on Regal Princess in September, requires a deposit of £50.00 p.p. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upwarduk Posted April 27, 2021 #8 Share Posted April 27, 2021 3 hours ago, upwarduk said: At the moment, a round British Isles cruise on Regal Princess in September, requires a deposit of £50.00 p.p. Valid until 3rd May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic The Parrot Posted April 28, 2021 #9 Share Posted April 28, 2021 I just did a mock booking for a 10 day Sea of Cortez leaving 7 Nov 2022. They want a deposit of $400 per person. And it's not May 1st yet. Did I miss something here? 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syracusefan44 Posted April 28, 2021 #10 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Booked two cruises yesterday which opened to Elite passengers and the deposit was $100 per person. Cruises that I booked last year were $400 per person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nbsjcruiser Posted April 28, 2021 #11 Share Posted April 28, 2021 On 4/26/2021 at 1:28 PM, azbirdmom said: Yes, these are the new deposits starting May 1. I saw this as well this morning. We booked a 10 day for Feb 2023 and were prepared to pay $800($1000CAD) for a deposit. When we booked it they only charged $252 CAD in total. I guess its because we booked before May 1. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic The Parrot Posted April 28, 2021 #12 Share Posted April 28, 2021 15 minutes ago, nbsjcruiser said: I saw this as well this morning. We booked a 10 day for Feb 2023 and were prepared to pay $800($1000CAD) for a deposit. When we booked it they only charged $252 CAD in total. I guess its because we booked before May 1. Interesting ... So that means if I actually book it, the deposit will be $200 pp. Think I'll give it a whirl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nbsjcruiser Posted April 28, 2021 #13 Share Posted April 28, 2021 17 minutes ago, Vic The Parrot said: Interesting ... So that means if I actually book it, the deposit will be $200 pp. Think I'll give it a whirl. Actually it was $200US in total (about $252CAD). Almost like its half price deposits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrysalis Posted April 28, 2021 #14 Share Posted April 28, 2021 1 hour ago, nbsjcruiser said: Actually it was $200US in total (about $252CAD). Almost like its half price deposits. not for us.....they wanted over $1000 deposit for the two of us for 20 days in Jan/23. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ceilidh1 Posted April 28, 2021 #15 Share Posted April 28, 2021 I just booked a couple of suites on one of the newly released itineraries. One for 4 guests, one for 2 guests, both 15 days. Both required a deposit of $2k (CAD). YIKES! I always have FCDs on hand but with so many cancellations, they have either expired or been used on other future sailings.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marden1970 Posted April 28, 2021 #16 Share Posted April 28, 2021 I booked a suite this morning (4/28/21) for the 28 day South Pacific and the deposit was $800 p/p. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfMHC Posted April 29, 2021 #17 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Booked a mini suite this morning with my PCVP and she called it “cruise week” reduced deposit of $100 per person through May 4. 20 day Caribbean 2023. Color me happy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog Posted April 29, 2021 #18 Share Posted April 29, 2021 3 hours ago, chrysalis said: not for us.....they wanted over $1000 deposit for the two of us for 20 days in Jan/23. Same here 12 day cruise March 2022. Over $1000/ cabin CAD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare AnyMajorCruiseDude Posted April 29, 2021 #19 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Booked 2, 7 day b2b Jan 2023. Only 100 deposits required so total of 400 for both of us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ceilidh1 Posted April 29, 2021 #20 Share Posted April 29, 2021 I guess deposit requirements appear to be all over the place. Ugh. I resent having to pay $2k but guess I have to bite the bullet.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic6318 Posted April 29, 2021 #21 Share Posted April 29, 2021 7 hours ago, ceilidh1 said: I guess deposit requirements appear to be all over the place. Ugh. I resent having to pay $2k but guess I have to bite the bullet.... Hi Yes. It could very well be tied to the cruise length. I too only had to pay a $252 CAD total deposit (refundable before final payment) for a recent 7 day cruise booking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nbsjcruiser Posted April 29, 2021 #22 Share Posted April 29, 2021 12 hours ago, dog said: Same here 12 day cruise March 2022. Over $1000/ cabin CAD 3 hours ago, Nic6318 said: Hi Yes. It could very well be tied to the cruise length. I too only had to pay a $252 CAD total deposit (refundable before final payment) for a recent 7 day cruise booking. We booked a 10 day and paid $252CAD but some others paid full deposit. I wonder if Princess has a bunch of new agents because there doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d9704011 Posted April 29, 2021 #23 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Booked a 28 day trip yesterday for March, 2023. Paid 1080CAD deposit. About 6% of the total fare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MX-Drew Posted April 29, 2021 #24 Share Posted April 29, 2021 On 4/26/2021 at 5:28 PM, azbirdmom said: Yes, these are the new deposits starting May 1. Shame Princess Cruise can't write in English! It is 5 days or fewer 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d9704011 Posted April 29, 2021 #25 Share Posted April 29, 2021 45 minutes ago, MX-Drew said: Shame Princess Cruise can't write in English! It is 5 days or fewer Hmmm... that would infer a 35% exchange rate to CAD given the deposit I paid. Gonna have to keep an eye on the pricing for this cruise. Anybody have some insight on when Princess typically sets their exchange rate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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