Name change allowed?

[fitnessmouse]

If I book a cruise for persons A, B, C and D, can we change person D to person E and is there a cost involved?

 

[Mommb]

Before the final payment date, you can definitely make changes (unless you have a nonrefundable or concierge booking). I am not sure whether a name change would be considered a cancellation and new booking -- if so, the new person would pay the current room rate, not the rate from the initial booking, so there may be a slight increase.

 

[ninergrl6]

If I book a cruise for persons A, B, C and D, can we change person D to person E and is there a cost involved?

No. I had to do that a few years ago — friend got a new job and couldn't go on the trip anymore, so a different friend joined me instead and I was able to just change the name on the reservation no problem. That was a couple months before the cruise, so I'm not sure if it's that easy/free closer to embarkation.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Before the final payment date, you can definitely make changes (unless you have a nonrefundable or concierge booking). I am not sure whether a name change would be considered a cancellation and new booking -- if so, the new person would pay the current room rate, not the rate from the initial booking, so there may be a slight increase.

No. I had to do that a few years ago

There was a change recently. Since name (person) changes are considered a cancellation (for original person) and booking (for new person) the new person will pay the prevailing cost now.

 

[KKKKCS]

We just went through this with our TA. You can change the name of a cruise passenger up to 1 week prior to sailing. After 45 days prior there is a $50 fee.

 

[LAX]

We just went through this with our TA. You can change the name of a cruise passenger up to 1 week prior to sailing. After 45 days prior there is a $50 fee.

That's good to know. Thanks.

LAX

 

[fitnessmouse]

Thank you guys. I want to book for summer 23 but don’t know yet who will be coming with us.