How do I pay my deposit?

How do I pay my deposit?

Booking your cruise – Deposits & payments made simple

We’re so excited to welcome you on board! Here’s a quick guide to how payments work when booking your cruise:

Freedom Fare cruises
  1. For cruises up to 27 days, a 15% non-refundable deposit is required when you book.
  2. For cruises of 28 days or more, a non-refundable deposit of the total cruise is required, plus an additional 15% deposit to be paid 180 days before departure.
  3. The remaining balance for your holiday should be paid at least 90 days before you sail.
  4. If you book within 90 days of departure, the full amount is payable at the time of booking.
Saver Fares
  1. These require 100% payment at the time of booking, no matter when your cruise departs.
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  1. Click here to find out more about our payment options
  2. Click here to pay securely 24/7 via your "My Cruises" account



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