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What are the new refund rules for cruises?

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 30 to 22 days prior to arrival, 25% from the cruise full rate will be charged as a cancellation fees. From 21 to 15 days prior to arrival, 50% from the cruise full rate will be charged as a cancellation fees. From 14 days till day of check in, 100% from the cruise full rate will be charged as a cancellation fees.

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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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Here are some examples: The unexpected death, illness, or injury of you and/or a family member. Being unable to participate in a sporting event due to a medical condition when the purpose of the trip was participation in that sport. Unforeseen natural disasters at home or at the destination.

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The unexpected death, illness, or injury of you and/or a traveling companion that deems you unfit to travel, by order of a licensed physician. The hospitalization or death of a non-traveling family member. Weather or common carrier related issues (varies by policy) Unforeseen natural disasters at home or the ...

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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.

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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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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.

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(kæns?le???n fi) Word forms: (regular plural) cancellation fees. noun. (Hospitality (hotel): Reservations and checking in and out) A cancellation fee is a sum of money you must pay if you cancel a hotel reservation after the cancellation deadline.

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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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Guests are able to withdraw funds and make balance inquiries on their checking and savings accounts while the ship is in port or at sea. For questions or problems with the transaction, the guest needs to contact their financial institution directly.

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Is my Future Cruise Credit transferable to somebody else? No, you usually cannot transfer your Future Cruise Credit. It must be used by the passenger(s) booked on the original sailing for which the voucher was earned.

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Sometimes. A deposit is 'non-refundable' if it's reasonable at the time of the contract was signed. In California law this concept is called 'liquidated damages'. Parties to a written contract can agree in writing what is going to be the 'penalty' for a party to break the agreement.

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Here are some approved reasons that would qualify under Trip Cancellation, according to SquareMouth: Medical reasons (unforeseen ailment, injury or death in the family) Inclement weather or natural disasters (tropical storms, hurricanes, etc.) Terrorist attack (in or around where you're planning to visit)

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