taylorrka 10 Report post Posted November 1, 2016 HELLO EVERYONE JUST WANTED TO GET THIS OFF MY CHEST MY WIFE BOOKED A CRUISE 6PM TUESDAY NIGHT THEN WE REALISED THAT IT WAS YHE WRONG CRUISE SO WE WERE ON THE PHONE 9AM THE NEXT MORNING WANTING TO CHANGE OUR DEPOSIT TO THE CORRECT CRUISE SORRY NO CAN DO THATS OUR POLICY WE HAVE CRUISED SEVERAL TIMES WITH ROYAL CARRIBEAN AND ALL THEY BARK ON ABOUT IS HOW WELL THEY TREAT THEIR PAST PASSENGERS WELL I KNOW WE MADE THE GENUINE MISTAKE BUT WE ARE NOT WANTING OUR MONEY BACK JUST A SIMPLE CHANGE NEVER AGAIN 2 MylesDots and Xobertlab reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taylorrka 10 Report post Posted November 2, 2016 I PUT A TOPIC ON HERE THIS MORNING SHOWING HOW ROYAL CARIBEAN ARE STEALING MY DEPOSIT BUT SOMEONE HAS TAKEN IT DOWN DO NOT BOOK THRU THIS MOB 1 1 ctwilliams and MylesDots reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coneyraven 1,423 Report post Posted November 2, 2016 First of all, why are you yelling at us? And to translate into proper English, it should be "Royal Caribbean IS stealing my deposit" --- Not ARE... And ".....someone has taken it down do not book thru this mob" ....... I believe there should be a period (or two) in there.... Lesson learned here, if you want to be taken seriously, using proper grammatical skills would be a good way to start.... Now, they are NOT a mob ...... Secondly, when you book a cruise, a confirmation email is sent to you with all the pertinent details and legal details so that you shouldn't be surprised at what's expected. If you didn't read it, THAT'S ON YOU!!!! Have a nice day. 9 carterd2002, wrh2016, BugsyCruiser and 6 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DocLC 2,005 Report post Posted November 2, 2016 I saw your previous and first post. From your own admission, your blaming Royal fire a mistake you made and are now upset because they are adhering to their own policies. How is this Royal's fault and how does it warrant suggesting that others not book with them? My suggestion would be you call back and ask you talk to a supervisor. If that doesn't work, write a letter to the CEO. That will be much more productive and is much more likely to solve your issues. 9 bcarney, dejagatkins, BugsyCruiser and 6 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 8,008 Report post Posted November 2, 2016 MY WIFE BOOKED A CRUISE 6PM TUESDAY NIGHT THEN WE REALISED THAT IT WAS YHE WRONG CRUISE SO WE WERE ON THE PHONE 9AM THE NEXT MORNING WANTING TO CHANGE OUR DEPOSIT TO THE CORRECT CRUISE SORRY NO CAN DO THATS OUR POLICY Which sailing to which sailing? And which country do you live in? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KLA 1,808 Report post Posted November 2, 2016 First of all, why are you yelling at us? 9 1 cruisestuff, Jeff, coneyraven and 7 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coneyraven 1,423 Report post Posted November 2, 2016 I really wish I would've looked at your post BEFORE having food in my mouth ..... You made me laugh out loud. 2 UkuleleCruiser and KLA reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyfsu21 580 Report post Posted November 2, 2016 Call me CrAzzZy here but why don't you do the following?: 1. Call RC and get your deposit refunded. 2. Call back RC and book the cruise you meant to book...... 1 DunkelBierJay reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KLA 1,808 Report post Posted November 2, 2016 I really wish I would've looked at your post BEFORE having food in my mouth ..... You made me laugh out loud. Always happy to spread the LOLZ :) 2 bobroo and coneyraven reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidSodapop 35 Report post Posted November 2, 2016 I should probably stay out of this but I don't think "grammar shaming" somebody who is angry is anything except treating someone the way they said they've been treated already. If a mistake was made (and don't for a minute suggest that sometimes a large corporation and it's employees don't make mistakes--or are rude) why not just say so. I like reading this blog because it was so nice to see everyone's positive outlook on cruising. All of you love to tout how much money you saved, and the value of the dollar, and saving up your pennies to go on cruises. It's nice to read--so when someone is upset they've lost a deposit I"m pretty sure all of you would be pissed off if you were out $500 in 24hrs for a clerical error on your part. Anger can get the best of us, as clearly at has gotten the best of you at this person with their vitriolic language. Direct them and help, don't criticize them for their opinion....it's always our behavior in bad times that is a great reflection of who we are, and admitting when we are wrong and moving on.... 18 1 PRebecca, ctwilliams, Jerel and 16 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff 50 Report post Posted November 2, 2016 Well said, David.. 2 Jerel and haley1331 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHStoneman 117 Report post Posted November 2, 2016 You can get it off your chest here....but I have a feeling that there isn't a single person here that has any power to help you. YOU need to contact RCCL directly. THEY have the power to rectify your displeasure...if you are willing to cooperate with them. Learned a long time ago...the person yelling the loudest is most likely in the wrong. Good Luck with your endeavors. 6 DavidSodapop, Hoski, Jeff and 3 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coneyraven 1,423 Report post Posted November 2, 2016 I should probably stay out of this but I don't think "grammar shaming" somebody who is angry is anything except treating someone the way they said they've been treated already. If a mistake was made (and don't for a minute suggest that sometimes a large corporation and it's employees don't make mistakes--or are rude) why not just say so. I like reading this blog because it was so nice to see everyone's positive outlook on cruising. All of you love to tout how much money you saved, and the value of the dollar, and saving up your pennies to go on cruises. It's nice to read--so when someone is upset they've lost a deposit I"m pretty sure all of you would be pissed off if you were out $500 in 24hrs for a clerical error on your part. Anger can get the best of us, as clearly at has gotten the best of you at this person with their vitriolic language. Direct them and help, don't criticize them for their opinion....it's always our behavior in bad times that is a great reflection of who we are, and admitting when we are wrong and moving on.... Thank You David --- you are right --- my initial response first thing in the morning was rather cold (pre-coffee vs the shining light that I am post-coffee) ..... Apologies to those that have had the negative experience ...... Hope everything comes out the way it should be. The cynic side of me had control this morning. 9 1 cruisestuff, KristiZ, UkuleleCruiser and 7 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UkuleleCruiser 164 Report post Posted November 2, 2016 Thank You David --- you are right --- my initial response first thing in the morning was rather cold (pre-coffee vs the shining light that I am post-coffee) ..... Apologies to those that have had the negative experience ...... Hope everything comes out the way it should be. The cynic side of me had control this morning. Luke, use the power of the force, not the dark side! 2 RestingBird and coneyraven reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyfsu21 580 Report post Posted November 2, 2016 How is this person out $500? What am I missing? The deposit is refundable! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerel 357 Report post Posted November 2, 2016 Call me CrAzzZy here but why don't you do the following?: 1. Call RC and get your deposit refunded. 2. Call back RC and book the cruise you meant to book...... That's what I was thinking. Admittedly my wife does all the booking so I'm not that knowledable in this area, but we have cancelled befor and got our deposit back. Taylorrka, People here are very helpful, give some more details and you will get some good advise. 1 DunkelBierJay reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coneyraven 1,423 Report post Posted November 2, 2016 That's what I was thinking. Admittedly my wife does all the booking so I'm not that knowledable in this area, but we have cancelled befor and got our deposit back. Taylorrka, People here are very helpful, give some more details and you will get some good advise. Makes me wonder if the rules regarding refunds are different when the cruise is booked AFTER final payment date .... or.... as Matt eluded, who knows if they're in the US .... the laws/policies could be different elsewhere. 1 Jerel reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerel 357 Report post Posted November 2, 2016 Makes me wonder if the rules regarding refunds are different when the cruise is booked AFTER final payment date .... or.... as Matt eluded, who knows if they're in the US .... the laws/policies could be different elsewhere.True, that's why some more information would be helpful. But then again I'm assuming Taylorrka wants to know why it happened and how to fix it, which we can help with. On the other hand maybe he/she just wants to spread the word on how evil Royal is, which we can't help with. 3 coneyraven, RCVoyager and cruisestuff reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DocLC 2,005 Report post Posted November 2, 2016 Makes me wonder if the rules regarding refunds are different when the cruise is booked AFTER final payment date .... or.... as Matt eluded, who knows if they're in the US .... the laws/policies could be different elsewhere. My best guess is that it's within final payment and thus the deposit is not refundable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
L454S 153 Report post Posted November 2, 2016 If inside final payment date, no deposit would be accepted. Payment in full would be required.(IIRC)....... 1 DocLC reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 8,008 Report post Posted November 2, 2016 If inside final payment date, no deposit would be accepted. Payment in full would be required.(IIRC)....... That's what I was thinking, but wanted to hear the details. 1 MylesDots reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DocLC 2,005 Report post Posted November 2, 2016 If inside final payment date, no deposit would be accepted. Payment in full would be required.(IIRC)....... Good point. Of course, if it was just past final payment, then the equivalent of what would have been there deposit would be lost. I really don't think Royal would be so rigid over a mistake that was made that one tried to correct within 24 hours. Even most airlines allow a refund within 24 hours. Another reason to use a TA? 1 Hoski reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taylorrka 10 Report post Posted November 3, 2016 thanks for all your imput if you read my first post its quite self explanatory i admit we made a simple mistake then tried to move the deposit to the correct cruise within 15 hours and they would not let us do it i talked to the supervisor and they said thats their policy full stop we have cruised several times with this lot and always enjoyed them they are always sending me glossy magazines barking on how they look after past passengers and this is not the case here ps to coney raven sorry my intellect is not up to yours you are obviously a much better person than me up there on your high horse 1 coneyraven reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taylorrka 10 Report post Posted November 3, 2016 final update spoke again to royal carribean this time was told if we book the other cruise they could transfer the first deposit to that cruise so we did it took 2 minutes why couldn't they do that yesterday and save a lot of angst 5 1 PRebecca, Hoski, DocLC and 3 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DocLC 2,005 Report post Posted November 3, 2016 final update spoke again to royal carribean this time was told if we book the other cruise they could transfer the first deposit to that cruise so we did it took 2 minutes why couldn't they do that yesterday and save a lot of angst. GREAT NEWS!!!!!! Thank you for the update. Unfortunately, customer service can be hit or miss, but I'm glad you were able to find someone that was willing to help. In the future, Royal is quite responsive on their Twitter feed, too. 2 taylorrka and Hoski reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
