racepoint Posted December 19, 2006 #1 Share Posted December 19, 2006 I have had my cruise booked/on deposit for a couple of months now, with final payment due January 30th. I want to announce it to the kids for Christmas and am thinking that I may feel better that it's a "sure thing" if I go ahead and pay the balance now. Other than my peace of mind, is there any disadvantage to waiting another month to call up Princess and plunk down the credit card number? Has anyone had a booking that suddenly wasn't there when they went to make final payment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsfitz Posted December 19, 2006 #2 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Since you have made a deposit, I believe it would be illegal to cancel your booking prior to the payment due date. I have never heard of anyone having a problem once the deposit has been made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dforeigner Posted December 19, 2006 #3 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Cruise lines can bump you off just line Airlines. I believe that one of the advantages to paying off outstanding balance before due date will relieve you from forgetting at the end and then definitely getting your cruise reservation canceled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmik1 Posted December 19, 2006 #4 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Since you have made a deposit, I believe it would be illegal to cancel your booking prior to the payment due date. I have never heard of anyone having a problem once the deposit has been made. You can canel your cruise anytime up till final payment with a full refund of the deposit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnguy Posted December 19, 2006 #5 Share Posted December 19, 2006 We usually pay a couple of weeks before final due date. There could be a delay in processing your CC. We also do it early so we don't have to think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PescadoAmarillo Posted December 19, 2006 #6 Share Posted December 19, 2006 It's a "sure thing" already, unless you accept an offer to be bumped, or barring any unforeseen problems (such as operational issues) for which your final payment wouldn't offer any additional guarantee. We always pay at the 11th hour (trying to get that final payment into a later credit card billing period, I guess), and then immediately purchase our travel insurance (since we have no pre-existing health issues). Somehow I just know that if I paid early, I would trip, fall and break a leg the very next day (an action which is unfortunately not unknown to me). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynda90 Posted December 19, 2006 #7 Share Posted December 19, 2006 If the cost of the cruise goes down, it is much easier to get a price reduction. Once final payment is made--much harder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasetf Posted December 20, 2006 #8 Share Posted December 20, 2006 You can canel your cruise anytime up till final payment with a full refund of the deposit. dsfitz's statement "I believe it would be illegal to cancel your booking prior to the payment due date" was interpreted by me as saving "it would be illegal for the cruise line to cancel your booking....". I know it was not clear, but I think that was his intent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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