Change from 3 to 2 in cabin?

[Deenyce]

Looking for insight on the RCI policy on reducing number of people in cabin from 3 guests to 2?  We are in the 60 day window before departure. 

[ChessE4]

11 hours ago, Deenyce said:

Looking for insight on the RCI policy on reducing number of people in cabin from 3 guests to 2?  We are in the 60 day window before departure. 

There are different aspects to your question such as travel insurance, the reason for the 3rd person's cancellation, etc.  If you don't have travel insurance, then Royal's cancellation policy would apply.  This is where a travel agent could be helpful.  I am not sure what sort of stateroom you have, but when we traveled as a three-some, our son slept in one of the pull down bunks.  His fare wasn't much, just enough to cover the food and entertainment.  So forfeiting his reservation wouldn't have been an issue.  Here is a sample of Royal's policy as of June, but I'd check your own booking information to make sure it is accurate.  Also check the terms of your travel insurance, if any.

The New Cancellation Policy 

*Please note: some fare codes are non-refundable.

1 - 4 Night Cruises

Days Prior to Departure	Cancellation Charge Per Guest
75+ - Days	No Charges
74 - 61 Days	50% of total price (taxes & fees excluded)*
60 - 31 Days	75% of total price (taxes & fees excluded)*
30 or Less - Days	No refund except for taxes and fees

*
 

Last Modified: 06/06/2019

Cruises 5 Nights or Longer

Days Prior to Departure	Cancellation Charge Per Guest
90+ - Days	No Charges
89 - 75 Days	25% of total price (taxes & fees excluded)*
74 - 61 Days	50% of total price (taxes & fees excluded)*
60 - 31 Days	75% of total price (taxes & fees excluded)*
30 or Less - Days	No refund except for taxes and fees

[AnnetteJackson]

11 hours ago, Deenyce said:

Looking for insight on the RCI policy on reducing number of people in cabin from 3 guests to 2?  We are in the 60 day window before departure. 

Any time you have a cancellation you will need to call in to have Royal give you the details.  It does depend on how you are booked at times.

Also, if you are in a room that slept 3 they could make you change your stateroom to a room that only sleeps 2 so that they will have that triple to sell to someone that needs that type room.

Good luck!

[Matt]

You could also keep the third person on the reservation. No harm if that person does not show up.

[AshleyDillo]

4 minutes ago, Matt said:

You could also keep the third person on the reservation. No harm if that person does not show up.

^^ This...after you call your TA or Royal to see if there's any partial refund for that 3rd person..if there isn't and refund, might as well just keep them on the reservation.  You will get their port fees back after you sail if they are a "no show".  This also allows you the opportunity to find a replacement if someone else wants to join you.

[WAAAYTOOO]

1 hour ago, AshleyDillo said:

^^ This...after you call your TA or Royal to see if there's any partial refund for that 3rd person..if there isn't and refund, might as well just keep them on the reservation.  You will get their port fees back after you sail if they are a "no show".  This also allows you the opportunity to find a replacement if someone else wants to join you.

...and you won’t have to worry about them snatching your room from you and making you switch to a 2-person room.