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How do cruise ship check-in policies work?
Posted on 9/28/22 at 9:14 pm
Posted on 9/28/22 at 9:14 pm
Can I book a cabin and pay for the kids later? Or will I lose my money? They seem to change the availability based on kids.
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Posted on 9/29/22 at 6:47 am to Rhino5
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Can I book a cabin and pay for the kids later? Or will I lose my money? They seem to change the availability based on kids.
I'm not sure I understand your question, but not all cabins can accommodate more than 2 people. You can try to book just you and your spouse in a cabin that accommodates 4 and plan to add the kids later, but I'm not sure why you'd do that (unless it's just to defer having to pay the deposit for the kids).
Posted on 9/29/22 at 8:18 am to Rhino5
Yes, you can book a cabin based on double occupancy and add kids later and just pay the taxes and port fees for them assuming the room can handle everyone in your group. If the cabin you booked is not big enough and you need a bigger cabin you will have to pay the current price (based on availability) for that cabin.
Posted on 9/29/22 at 10:59 am to Rhino5
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They seem to change the availability based on kids.
How many kids are you talking about?
Posted on 9/29/22 at 12:33 pm to NCTigerFan
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I'm not sure I understand your question, but not all cabins can accommodate more than 2 people.
Sorry, I should’ve expounded. On sites like Expedia, kayak, orbitz etc, it asks how many adults and kids. When I put my kid in there, some of the travel itineraries disappear. Maybe they don’t want kids
But that’s why I was asking if you could go ahead and book it for two adults, then pay for the kid before boarding. Never been on a cruise before. Not trying to scam the cruise line or anything, and we don’t mind sleeping cramped, but I obviously don’t want to pay a few thousand only to be turned away when I show up with a kiddo.
Posted on 9/29/22 at 12:43 pm to Rhino5
Which cruise line are you trying to book? Depending on the cruise line, it’s better to book directly with them. If not, use a travel agent.
I strongly recommend booking with the cruise line directly if sailing Carnival, Royal Caribbean, or Norwegian. That way, you can work directly with them and they’ll walk you through what you need to do and answer your questions thoroughly.
Booking through a generic travel site (Expedia, etc.) subjects you to their policies (cancellations, etc.), in addition to the cruise line’s, which could complicate planning your vacation. As a first time cruiser, cutting a middle man out is a smart idea.
I sail Carnival frequently. I always book directly with them. They make things super easy for me every time.
Avoid MSC. I hear nothing but complaints about them.
I strongly recommend booking with the cruise line directly if sailing Carnival, Royal Caribbean, or Norwegian. That way, you can work directly with them and they’ll walk you through what you need to do and answer your questions thoroughly.
Booking through a generic travel site (Expedia, etc.) subjects you to their policies (cancellations, etc.), in addition to the cruise line’s, which could complicate planning your vacation. As a first time cruiser, cutting a middle man out is a smart idea.
I sail Carnival frequently. I always book directly with them. They make things super easy for me every time.
Avoid MSC. I hear nothing but complaints about them.
This post was edited on 9/29/22 at 2:08 pm
Posted on 9/29/22 at 1:33 pm to Rhino5
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On sites like Expedia, kayak, orbitz etc, it asks how many adults and kids. When I put my kid in there, some of the travel itineraries disappear.
Can't speak to that because I've never used those sites to search for cruises. My favorite tool to find a particular sailing is the advanced search function on this site. Once you find your preferred itinerary, then you can go to the relevant cruise line booking site and see if they have cabins that will accommodate your family. Virgin Cruises, I believe, are adults-only, but otherwise you should be pretty good to go on other cruise lines, depending on cabin availability on a particular sailing.
Posted on 9/29/22 at 2:07 pm to NCTigerFan
You’ll need to book the kids at the time of booking. It’s much easier and the cruise line will want you to do that.
Also, they may not let you book a room that houses four and only book two in the room.
Typically, you’ll pay a deposit for all 4 which counts toward the total cruise fare. You then have until 3 months prior to sailing to pay the balance. (This is if you book directly with the cruise line. Not sure how a travel site works.)
Also, they may not let you book a room that houses four and only book two in the room.
Typically, you’ll pay a deposit for all 4 which counts toward the total cruise fare. You then have until 3 months prior to sailing to pay the balance. (This is if you book directly with the cruise line. Not sure how a travel site works.)
This post was edited on 9/29/22 at 2:37 pm
Posted on 9/29/22 at 3:22 pm to Rhino5
I haven’t used travel agents in many years except for cruises. I certainly would not just show up with extra people to check in on a cruise. That would be asking for trouble. At least call the cruise line and ask them. They may give you a deal.
Posted on 9/29/22 at 4:19 pm to Rhino5
Deal directly w cruise line. No brainer
Posted on 9/29/22 at 6:16 pm to Rhino5
Why on earth would you book a cruise through one of those sites? Book directly through the cruise line
Posted on 9/29/22 at 6:53 pm to Rhino5
We're going cruising again in ten days. We always book directly through the cruise line. They need to know who's cruising so they can book your group into the right category of cabin. You can't just book a cabin and then later on be like, "oh yeah, we got two kids with us, is that ok?" Not if you want the right room, it isn't. If you spring it on them, maybe all of the cabins that meet your needs are already booked. You're SOL at that point.
Posted on 9/29/22 at 7:14 pm to Saint Alfonzo
Never mind the fact that rates are based on occupancy, especially 3rd and 4th guests.
Posted on 9/29/22 at 7:56 pm to NCTigerFan
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Virgin Cruises, I believe, are adults-only
Not Virgin (although, they could be. I don't know about Virgin Cruises), but Viking
Posted on 9/29/22 at 8:50 pm to r3lay3r
Virgin is adult only
Posted on 9/30/22 at 7:38 am to Saint Alfonzo
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You can't just book a cabin and then later on be like, "oh yeah, we got two kids with us, is that ok?" Not if you want the right room, it isn't. If you spring
I wont speak for all cruise lines but there are many that you absolutely can. Cost is often based on the occupancy of the room so if you book a room thats $5000 based off of double occupancy, it's $2500 per person BUT if you book it as a solo cruisers, it's $5000. Should you choose to add a second person, they only pay taxes and port fees.
Posted on 9/30/22 at 12:18 pm to LSUfan4444
I’ve never seen a single counter at a port for ship embarkation where I can purchase a berth the day of sailing. Nor can you change the people on the berth.
Here’s why:
LINK
Here’s why:
LINK
Posted on 9/30/22 at 3:02 pm to bluestem75
Many thanks for the replies. Sounds like going through the cruise line for booking is the way to go! Thank you
Posted on 10/1/22 at 5:39 am to bluestem75
Im not talking about departure day but you can absolutely add guests on to a reservation in the same cabin after booking. It can't be done online but can be done through the phone either directly with the cruise line or by a travel agent.
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