Cancelling a cruise question:

[HNicoleL]

Do you always lose the deposit? Is there any other money I would be out?

[billsgal]

Unless you are beyond final payment date, your deposit should be totally refundable. If your TA charges a service charge, you may have to pay that, but Royal Caribbean does not charge you anything to cancel a cruise before final payment is due. That is for US citizens, though. I believe those booking in Europe do lose their deposit.

[Sue L]

Do you always lose the deposit? Is there any other money I would be out?

 

 

 

You shouldn't be out a dime if you are before final payment and your TA (if you used one) doesn't charge any fees.

[wrp96]

After final payment date, the amount you lose depends on how close to the cruise you are. It also varies based on how long the cruise is.

[Aprille]

From RCCL's FAQ page:

 

Q: If I have to cancel my cruise, will I get a refund?

 

A: You will get a full refund if you notify us in writing 70 days prior to your sailing date (60 days for 3 & 4-night cruises or 90 days for holiday sailings). Consult the chart below to determine the cancellation charges applicable later.

 

Note: No refunds will be made if you do not show up for your cruise or if you interrupt or cancel your vacation once it has begun.

 

This cancellation policy applies when reserving with our US Office only. Guests should contact their local Royal Caribbean International Office or Travel Agent for full details of applicable cancellation policies.

 

Days Prior to Sailing

Charges Per-Person

 

3, 4 & 5 - Night Cruises

60 or more No Charge

59-30 Deposit amount

29-8 50% of total price

7 or less No refund

 

6 to 7-Night Cruises

70 or more No Charge

69-30 Deposit amount

29-8 50% of total price

7 or less No refund

 

8-Night or longer

70 or more No Charge

69-30 Deposit amount

29-15 50% of total price

14 or less No refund

 

 

Holiday Sailings:

Days Prior to Sailing

Charges Per-Person

 

90 Days or more No Charge

89-30 Deposit amount

29-8 50% of total price

7 or less No refund