deep1 Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 What happens if one in a party fails to show up for a cruise? Would the single remaining in the room get double points? What steps would they need to do to get them? How much advance notice needs to be given to RCL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 Yes, the single will get double points and the port fees and taxes for the no show get refunded. One caveat is if the no show is driving a discount of some sort (C&A or casino rates for example) and the remaining party doesn't qualify, they may have to pony up the difference. You don't have to give any heads up for a no show. These things do happen. deep1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steverk Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 I had this happen in Jan 2020. They refunded the port charges, but we did not get double points. Not sure if the policy changed, but that was my experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 8 minutes ago, steverk said: I had this happen in Jan 2020. They refunded the port charges, but we did not get double points. Not sure if the policy changed, but that was my experience Sometimes you do have to call the C&A number and remind them. deep1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deep1 Posted October 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 Hmmmmm... guess I will eventually find out which answer is correct... C+A on social media site sad no. C+A on direct call said yes and even it would be double double til Sept. 30, 2022.... I always heard that it was double points for single in room that was paid in full for a double... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantix2000 Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 2 hours ago, deep1 said: Hmmmmm... guess I will eventually find out which answer is correct... C+A on social media site sad no. C+A on direct call said yes and even it would be double double til Sept. 30, 2022.... I always heard that it was double points for single in room that was paid in full for a double... I would say both C+A agents were wrong since the double points promo is through Dec 31 2022. I suppose we should all be careful with our choice of words. It's technically extra points for single, extra points for suite, and double points for the promo. But I agree that if a no show means someone sails alone, they will earn the extra points but might have to call to actually get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steverk Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 3 hours ago, SpeedNoodles said: Sometimes you do have to call the C&A number and remind them. I did call at the time. No luck. Oh well! Hopefully you'll have better luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deep1 Posted October 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Atlantix2000 said: I would say both C+A agents were wrong since the double points promo is through Dec 31 2022. I suppose we should all be careful with our choice of words. It's technically extra points for single, extra points for suite, and double points for the promo. But I agree that if a no show means someone sails alone, they will earn the extra points but might have to call to actually get them. Your answer makes total sense. So many times I deal with reps that have differing opinions in other areas . Why not this one? I come here with these questions because I find our membership often has the right answers when reps themselves get a touch confused... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deep1 Posted October 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 Is there anywhere on the site that it specifically addresses being single in a cabin you paid for at full double rate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deep1 Posted October 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Atlantix2000 said: I would say both C+A agents were wrong since the double points promo is through Dec 31 2022. I suppose we should all be careful with our choice of words. It's technically extra points for single, extra points for suite, and double points for the promo. But I agree that if a no show means someone sails alone, they will earn the extra points but might have to call to actually get them. I misunderstood and misspoke about the date. It was because I had this booked before Sept 30. 2021 that I get the first double points. The second double according to the phone rep would be in place if I do wind up solo and having paid double for the cabin... The social media gal sticking to her guns I don't get anything??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 I've received double points for a no show when my cabin mate didn't cruise. I haven't tried in a long time though. If you do get double points for being solo then you should also qualify for 4 x points. Time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 11 hours ago, twangster said: I've received double points for a no show when my cabin mate didn't cruise. I haven't tried in a long time though. If you do get double points for being solo then you should also qualify for 4 x points. Time will tell. I've done this twice in 2021. First time, I got 6 points (because I was in a JS). Worked perfect. Next time, I "only" got 2 points per night (instead of 4 with the double points promo). I called Crown and Anchor and even invoked the Odyssey of the Seas Suite Concierge to help. Both times they insist because my wife was booked on the reservation I got the double points, but not the "double double", even though I got it earlier this year. PPPJJ-GCVAB and deep1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianB Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 Sometimes when I call…I’m tempted to ask the agent to please shake the Magic 8 Ball one more time. But…I never argue, I’ll just call back and hope for a better ‘shake’ with another agent. But, honestly…I’m lucky that I never had a bad experience with an RC agent. Always pleasant. They truly believe what they’re saying is fact, even when I know it’s questionable. People do make mistakes and it’s best to move on to another agent. Good luck. WAAAYTOOO and steverk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 Once you reach 340 points and get the 150% reduced single supplement it rarely makes sense to have a ghost booked as a cabin mate unless it just works out that a real cabin mate can't sail at the last minute. Consequently it's not something I have current experience with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deep1 Posted October 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 Theres no ghost here. Real person. School attendance might become a last minute issue but not sure. Trying to get a grip on what is or isn't. The reps on the phone said "yes" the reps on line said "no". Are they both right or both wrong or just one? I stull really don't know... So I'm still kind of at square one. I was really looking to see if there is something I need to do on my part to get those points or if something to do to not be assessed some kind of no show fee (wasn't sure if there is one beyond no refund). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 What???? Another issue???! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deep1 Posted October 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 25 minutes ago, Pooch said: What???? Another issue???! No issue ... A question... As you are all knowing I'm sure you have the correct definitive answer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 Really I was kidding. I marvel at your perseverance. Baked Alaska 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deep1 Posted October 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 Aww I was counting on your omnipotence to bring clarity to this. I'm saddened that you aren't imparting wisdom to this mystery of the universe... I'm kidding too... Pooch and Baked Alaska 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deep1 Posted October 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 11 hours ago, Matt said: I've done this twice in 2021. First time, I got 6 points (because I was in a JS). Worked perfect. Next time, I "only" got 2 points per night (instead of 4 with the double points promo). I called Crown and Anchor and even invoked the Odyssey of the Seas Suite Concierge to help. Both times they insist because my wife was booked on the reservation I got the double points, but not the "double double", even though I got it earlier this year. Ahhh the elusive all definitive "maybe" ... I feel better now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deep1 Posted October 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 Tried the email route looking for a tie breaker. Guess that takes a few days to get an answer other than the automated "we got your message and will get back to you" ... Dawns on me that if the one drops out we might have enough time to replace him. (We will need to do that for sure on spring cruise). Is that a big complicated thing to get done??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda R Posted October 10, 2021 Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 On 10/7/2021 at 1:16 PM, steverk said: I had this happen in Jan 2020. They refunded the port charges, but we did not get double points. Not sure if the policy changed, but that was my experience I don't think the double points had stated yet for that cruise, which was before the pandemic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deep1 Posted October 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Linda R said: I don't think the double points had stated yet for that cruise, which was before the pandemic. Pretty sure they didn't have "double double" but they should have got double for single in a full fare double room... I'm still uncertain about the double double and looking more to see how complicated it would be to switch a guest out and new one in their place... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted October 10, 2021 Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 I’m available if necessary! BeachGal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steverk Posted October 10, 2021 Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 15 hours ago, Linda R said: I don't think the double points had stated yet for that cruise, which was before the pandemic. True, but I expected to get the regular double points for sailing solo. Didn't happen. deep1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deep1 Posted October 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 4 hours ago, steverk said: True, but I expected to get the regular double points for sailing solo. Didn't happen. You should have... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Alt Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 Can I book a cruise as a solo and then add a person down the line before sail date? Would there be a price adjustment ? or conversely..(as the OP asks) If I book a cruise as a couple, and then that person bails on me and I'm solo- there would hopefully be a price adjustment ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 5 hours ago, D Alt said: Can I book a cruise as a solo and then add a person down the line before sail date? Would there be a price adjustment ? or conversely..(as the OP asks) If I book a cruise as a couple, and then that person bails on me and I'm solo- there would hopefully be a price adjustment ? If you add a person later there is a price adjustment. Due to the solo supplement, it's often just better to book 2 people (the second one never planning to show up). The 2nd person (who doesn't show up) will be refunded the port taxes and fees. D Alt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 6 hours ago, D Alt said: Can I book a cruise as a solo and then add a person down the line before sail date? Would there be a price adjustment ? or conversely..(as the OP asks) If I book a cruise as a couple, and then that person bails on me and I'm solo- there would hopefully be a price adjustment ? Adding a Guest Most solo fares incur the 200% single supplement unless over 340 C&A points. When adding a guest the only additional money due is for port fees and taxes, and the drink package if already acquired by the primary guest. They "shouldn't" reprice the cabin when adding a solo to a 200% single fare. I've only done this once before reaching 340 points and there was no reprice. If someone is using the reduced single supplement 340 discount for having more than 340 C&A points or was fortunate to benefit from one of the reduced single fares that are out there right now, that's a different story. Caveat - if you booked a studio cabin you can't add a person without changing categories and that will trigger a reprice for all guests. Studio cabins can only accommodate one guest. Removing a Guest This is where there can be a lot of... "it depends". Port fees and taxes are refunded in all cases for the guest that doesn't sail. They can, at Royal's discretion, move the remaining guest(s) to a cabin suitable for the number of guests on the reservation so they can sell the original cabin for the number of guests it can accomodate. This can include a reprice. This frequently occurs when there are 3 or more guests and guests are removed so there are only 2 remaining but it could occur for a solo in a double cabin if a studio cabin is available. In many or most scenarios it's better to execute a no show. The guest that doesn't sail just doesn't appear at the terminal to check in. "Oops, flight was cancelled, I told them not to fly today". This will still trigger a refund of port fees & taxes but at this point it's too late to sell the original cabin so Royal doesn't attempt to move the remaining guests and no reprice occurs. Repricing always occurs at prevailing rates on the day the reprice occurs. Those are generally higher in most cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianB Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 I took @Matt’s advice and tried pricing some of my cruises using two guests rather than just me being solo. In some cases, the price was somewhat less…but not enough of a difference for me to rebook. Even with the tax and port fees refund. All of my cruises are in Crown Loft Suites (Oasis) and Junior Suites (Anthem), so I don’t know if that makes a difference either way. I’m fast approaching the 340 point mark so I will reprice afterwards. Hopefully I see a drop with the 150%. Double points gives me six points per night. I appreciate Royal doing this because this is where I would be anyway if 2020 wasn’t cancelled. **Off topic but, can’t help myself…tickled pink as I just this moment got my negative result from CVS for Sunday’s cruise. Damocles’ sword has nothing on waiting for a pre-cruise Covid result. WAAAYTOOO and Kathleen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUZER Posted August 3, 2022 Report Share Posted August 3, 2022 how do you go about getting the fees and taxes refunded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted August 3, 2022 Report Share Posted August 3, 2022 12 hours ago, CRUZER said: how do you go about getting the fees and taxes refunded If your other pax are a no-show, then they will refund taxes and fees after the cruise has commenced. Since the cruise has to actually start and they do not attend. If you want to reprice as a solo before than that is also an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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