RCCI changed itinerary question

[mared1]

Since Royal just changed our itinerary is it possible to cancel and get our deposit back? Also we have onboard credit through BoA card, can that be refunded if we cancel.

[xxHadleyxx]

Technically, no, they are not required to offer you a refund of non refundable payments for itenerary changes.  In practice, really major changes are often offered the option to cancel and get a refund.

 

Honestly, we sail shoulder season which ups the odds of bad weather, even before covid between weather issues, strikes of port personel and poltical upheavle more than half our crusies had at least one port change either before sailing or while onboard.  We just consider it par for the course when cruising.

[flamingos]

28 minutes ago, mared1 said:

Since Royal just changed our itinerary is it possible to cancel and get our deposit back? Also we have onboard credit through BoA card, can that be refunded if we cancel.

It depends on what itinerary.  The cancellation of St. Petersburg on the Baltic cruises, for example, came with a cancellation policy.  Other ports may not have the same guarantee.

[kfnesq]

For what it's worth, if you have insurance, many times they have clauses about changes in itinerary and reimbursements for that.  Now, you have to go on the cruise, of course, but your insurance my compensate you for the change.  

[MightyMike]

No harm in asking the cruise line for a refund. The terms and conditions of the cruise contract probably say there is no compensation (except port fees), but they also want to keep you happy as a customer.

[c-leg5]

1 hour ago, mared1 said:

Since Royal just changed our itinerary is it possible to cancel and get our deposit back? Also we have onboard credit through BoA card, can that be refunded if we cancel.

Is this for January 2023?
 

It will depend how significantly the itinerary was changed and what Royal offered you? Otherwise it will depend on refundable/non-refundable deposit terms.