How long should a cruise refund take?
How long should a cruise refund take? In most cases, refunds will post to the original form of payment about 7 to 10 days after they're fully processed. However, some refunds may take up to 30 days to post. Royal Caribbean International® doesn't control how long the refund process takes; your bank or financial institution determines the length of time.
Can you get your money back after booking a cruise?
While you can cancel your cruise at any time, your refund amount will depend on the length of your itinerary and how far in advance of your departure date that you cancel.
Can you transfer your cruise to someone else?
Broadly speaking, you can transfer virtually any existing reservation that hasn't already been paid in full, and we're standing by to walk you through the process, which typically involves little more than filling out a simple form.
How long after booking cruise can I cancel?
Generally, you have until 70 days prior to final payment to cancel without any penalty without a reason. After that period, the closer to cruise date the more they penalize you. So if you are thinking of booking a cruise for Jan./Feb. then you would probably still be able to cancel until early Nov.
Can I get a refund instead of future cruise credit?
Although our practice is to issue a future cruise credit automatically, you may instead contact us to request a refund. Refund requests must be made within six (6) months of the date the cruise was cancelled or the scheduled embarkation date, whichever is earlier.
Why is it taking so long to get my cruise refund?
Why is it taking so long to get my cruise refund? It can take several weeks or months to fully process a cruise travel refund, particularly if the refund involves multiple passengers, several cabins, or complicated booking with add-on drink packages, pre-booked tours, spa appointments, airfare, and airport transfers.
How often do people get left behind on cruises?
While it doesn't happen too often that a passenger gets left behind, people arriving late is all too common. If you stand out on deck, shortly before the ship is scheduled to depart, you'll likely notice the last few stragglers running for their life in order to get back to the ship before the gangway is pulled back.
Do you have to exchange money on a cruise?
There are limited currency conversion options onboard, however we do accept most major currencies and convert them to US dollars with applicable conversion rates, and at a limit of $950 USD per person per day.
How likely are you to go missing on a cruise?
The Maritime Injury Guide reports that 19 people go missing from cruise ships yearly. While that may not sound significant, it adds up to 400 people over the last 20 years. This includes accidental falls overboard, suicides, and disappearances during port visits.
Do I lose my deposit if I cancel my cruise?
For most cruise lines, as long as you cancel before your final payment date, there is no penalty. After final payment, you will lose your deposit or the deposit and a portion of your cruise fare, depending on when you cancel in relation to your sail date.
Can you get off a cruise and not return?
While passengers may leave the vessel to see the U.S. ports, they must return to the vessel before the cruise itinerary ends, i.e. before the vessel returns to Miami, in order for the carrier to avoid a PVSA violation.
What are the new cruise refund rules?
So now, the commission is setting an industry-wide standard. New federal rules require a refund whenever a cruise that starts in the U.S. is cancelled or delayed at least three days. You can voluntarily agree to a credit. Otherwise, you get your money back.
Can I cancel a cruise I just booked?
If you are canceling your booking prior to your final payment, there is no penalty to cancel unless you have booked a specific promotion with a non-refundable deposit and/or fare.