What happens if you owe a cruise bill?
What happens if you owe a cruise bill? If you don't pay off the remaining balance by the final payment date — usually two to three months before embarkation day — the cruise line will cancel your reservation, and you won't be allowed to sail.
Can you go to jail in international waters?
How does law work in international waters? Ships are registered with a country (and fly that flag). The Captain is responcible for enforcing the laws of that country. Anyone arrested would eventually be tried in court back in that country.
Do cruise ships follow US laws?
Once a ship exceeds the 24-mile marker, it is then in International Waters, and must follow the law of the country whose flag it's flying. So, if a cruise ship is registered in the Bahamas, and is 30 miles off the coast of Florida, it is subject to Bahamian law, not U.S. law.
How long can you hold Carnival cruise for free?
Carnival has solved this by enabling people to put a 48-hour hold on their cruises. You can go to the company's website, plan your cruise, then place it on hold for 48 hours, which gives you time to consult everyone who needs to be consulted before the trip gets formally booked.
Can I get a payment extension with Carnival?
With the new monthly payment feature, guests can extend their payment on a monthly basis based on the number of months prior to sailing (for instance, if the final payment date is six months away, guests will make six equal payments after the initial deposit is made).
Do you get a bill at the end of a cruise?
On the last night of your cruise, the bill will usually be pushed under your cabin door. This is just a formality and the money will automatically be taken from your credit or debit card. It is important to check this carefully though as it's much hard to sort out problems once you have left the ship.
What happens if you break the law on a cruise ship?
Minor rules that get broken may not result in you going to the ship's brig. Often, minor offenses will result in a person simply being remanded to their cabin with security outside to ensure they don't leave. But when serious crimes occur, the captain may feel it necessary to put the person in the brig.
Which cruise ships have the most crime?
Business Insider reports that out of approximately 500 documented incidents, 70% happened on either Royal Caribbean or Carnival ships. The report also notes that Carnival recorded nearly doubled Royal Caribbean's number — despite having fewer ships.
What happens if one person has to cancel a cruise?
Typically the person who cancels must file a claim for reimbursement provided he is canceling for a covered reason. The remaining person is charged a single supplement because he is now sailing solo in a cabin meant for two. Many policies provide for this situation, but you must pay any fees and file for reimbursement.
What happens if a cruise is sold out?
Cruise travel agencies commonly buy blocks of cabins on the most popular cruises, often at a discount. Even when a ship is listed as sold out, there may still be an agency that has group cabin space available. Finding the agency that has the cabin you want, however, can be like searching for a needle in a haystack.
What happens if you owe money at the end of a cruise?
If your bill is not paid, as you try to leave the ship, your SeaPass card will bong, and someone from Guest Services will take you aside to make provisions for payment. Maybe you have friends with you that can lend you some cash or a credit card. You may have to call someone to get a valid credit card number.
Do cruise ships have a jail?
If you wonder whether cruise ships have jails, the answer is yes. Jails are called brigs on a cruise ship and tend only to be used in serious circumstances when no other options are available. Cabin arrest is typically used before the brig is needed.
Can I transfer my cruise to another date?
Customer may transfer their reservation at any time after booking (must be outside of final payment; customer will lose their deposit if it has already been paid to the cruise line).
What happens if you have an outstanding balance on a Carnival cruise?
On the day your cruise returns, Carnival immediately settles your final bill with the bank and alerts them that the temporary holds can be released. Until your bank acts to remove them, these holds will remain on your credit, debit or bank account.
Can I dispute cruise charges?
While surprisingly rare, there are valid circumstances in which a cardholder might legitimately dispute a cruise package purchase. For example, if the cabin differed greatly from what the buyer paid for, a chargeback may be appropriate.
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.