08-20-2008, 11:24 AM
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Almighty Cruiser
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Sorry, I realize this thread is a little old but had a thought......
I'm wondering if this will keep so many people from jumping and booking cruises as soon as they are released on the schedule, to get the lowest fare which results in the fares going up faster. Then, so many cancel or book a different cruise before final payment is due.
We have an RCI cruise booked for April, 2009. It is a 12 night southern Caribbean out of NJ. We booked it last July and paid $1,519 pp (all taxes, fees, etc. included) and thanks to Dolores snagged an aft corner balcony  . Since then, for that same $1,519, all you can now get is an inside stateroom. The suites and balconies are all sold out (or being held by TA's). This cruise is still 8 months away!!! I wonder how many people will cancel before final payment? And how many people aren't booking now because of the lack of suites and balconies? But as we near final payment date others will drop out. Sorry, rambling....... I guess my point is that it will better ensure that only people who are really serious will book, but at the same time I can't help but wonder if it will hurt them in the long run. I know I wouldn't want to tie up a couple thousand dollars for more than a year.
Having said all of that we have future cruise credits with Princess
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