Why did Royal Caribbean charge me 99 dollars?

Yes. Just like some land-based hotels, guests can expect to see an initial $99.75 pending charge or authorization on their credit card. This pending amount is used to secure funds for anticipated onboard purchases. Purchases made onboard over the initial $99.75 will generate additional holds.



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To secure your reservation, we require a deposit within seven days of your booking, or full payment if you book within 70 days of departure (90 days for holiday cruises and 120 days for Transpacific, Asia reposition, and Round Australia).

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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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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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Not paying the final payment on time Miss making that final payment by the due date and you could forfeit your cruise and lose your deposit money. The cruise line won't check in with you to see what's happening; it will simply cancel your booking and apply any fees as outlined in its cancellation policy.

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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.

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If you do not opt to prepay gratuities, a daily charge will appear on your SeaPass account every day of the cruise for the daily gratuity rate per guest.

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In the unlikely event that a guest onboard being charged the daily automatic gratuity does not receive satisfactory service, the guest may request to modify the daily amount at their discretion by visiting Guest Services onboard and will be able to do so until the morning of their departure.

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High annual fee It's not uncommon for unsecured credit-building cards to have high fees, and the Credit One Bank® Platinum Visa® for Rebuilding Credit is no exception. The annual fee is $75 for the first year, $99 thereafter. The first year's annual fee is deducted from your credit limit.

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