How long does it take to get cruise refund?

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.



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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.

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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.

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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.

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From 29 to15 days prior to sailing, the penalty is 75% of the total fare or the standard deposit amount, whichever is greater. From 14 days prior to sailing to the day of your cruise, the penalty is 100%* of the total fare.

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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.

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If the price of your cruise drops after you've booked, you can receive a stateroom upgrade, onboard credit, or refund credit for the difference. Some cruise lines have specific timeframes for when you can receive a refund or credit, so it's essential to read the fine print.

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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).

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Future cruise credits cannot be converted into cash so it is important that you rebook your cruise with your future cruise credit before it expires. In most cases, future cruise credits can only be applied to new bookings made after the FCC issue date. However, some cruise lines will make an exception to this rule.

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American Cruise Lines' 24-hour cancellation policy allows you to reserve your cruise knowing that if you change your mind within 24 hours you will receive a 100% refund. Cancellation requests must be received within 24 hours of initial payment. After 24 hours cancellation charges apply.

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Generally, the full refund is given by processing a credit to whatever credit card was used to book the cruise, or by refunding the full amount via a check within 60 to 90 days of the canceled cruise.

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If a cruise is filling up quickly, the company has no reason to release a sale to entice customers. But if a cruise's departure date is fast approaching and the ship is only partially booked, prices will drop, and complimentary add-ons will increase, resulting in some happy customers.

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An original guest must remain on the booking, otherwise, this is considered a full stateroom cancellation and applicable cancellation penalties will be assessed to the original guests; new guests will be subject to prevailing cruise and air rates.

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According to an extensive study that followed price drops in the cruise industry, Thursdays may be the best day to book a cruise. Prices associated with travel are always in flux due to supply and demand, so the prices of a cruise can change daily. Prices could spike on a Wednesday and drop, well, on a Thursday.

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