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Thank you to those who gave knowledgeable and correct information. I was able to sell my ticket to a last minute traveler who is thrilled to be cruising with RC.

6 hours ago, Andrew3232 said:

People you don’t know what you are talking about ALL staterooms in RCI are based on a double occupancy price, meaning the cruise fare aka “base price” (excluding T&F, PPGR...) will be for two even if we have one name on the booking. By adding a second name to this reservation the cost of the booking will be the same since the base price is already FOR TWO! The only increase in the reservation price will be Taxes and Fees for the new guest. If guest one (In this case the original guest) doesn’t show up the booking doesn’t reprice at all, it will be simply a no show and the guest will be cancelled at the end of the cruise and his taxes and fees will be refunded. There are a few scenarios (very rare) when adding a second guest to a single booking will result in a change in price like the booking having a single promo like the ones diamond plus and pinnacle members get which this is not the case. So for the guys I “haha” your post is because you are INCORRECT!! 
 

And for the owner of this post if you can’t travel you can always check with the resolutions team in RCI to check if an exception can be made. It’s worth the try. Sometimes for holiday cruises they over sold the ship and they waive cancellation fees ✌

Thank you so much for your supportive and detailed post. I will contact RCI again to see if they'll offer even a partial refund or cruise credit. I have been getting price changes emailed to me all year and just 2 days ago the price jumped 21%, so they might need my cabin.

I'll let you know.

10 minutes ago, CGTLH said:

Against popular opinion here... Yes, it is possible to add a second to a solo reservation. The second would have to pay the taxes and fees. However those would be refunded with the no-show of the first guest.

Is this an absolute guarantee, no.

I do have person experience with this. Added a second person to a solo sailing. At first Royal did want to reprice. However with some pushing they did add the second at taxes and fees only.

Also add I think someone did something along this line a few years back on a Harmony sailing. However I think the situation and planning was a bit more complex.

 

Finally: "VACATION PLANNER USA" is the name Royal uses when you book directly with them.

Thank you! This is exactly what my research plus a RC rep showed.

4 hours ago, Dan Curtis said:

TA means travel agent. Good luck.

I did not use a travel agent at all.

I wish everyone would read what I originally wrote, only 2 lines, and then see my reservation.

I'm not sure what TA means but I booked this myself online with the assistance of a RC travel adviser.

I paid for 2, the single that I am looking for would be my first guest. My name stays, their's get added, and I don't show. RC approved this. No extra charge, maybe taxes.

4 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

Unfortunately, you will not be able to do this.  At least 1 name on the original reservation must remain. Since there is only one name on the reservation, you cannot transfer this cruise reservation.

I’m afraid that at this point, you will lose all or the greatest part of your cruise fare due to cancellations policy.

That's why I said my name would stay and the best option would be for a single to purchase the reservation. A transfer is not necessary in that instance.

Hello,

Due to a new job I need to cancel an upcoming cruise. Harmony of the Seas Departing December 22 Western Caribbean Cruise. Cabin 9201. Only my name is on the reservation, so the best option is for a single to purchase this reservation and we'll just add your name. I already paid $3500 for 2. Reservation is attached.

Just make me an offer.

Happy Cruising.

George