When does the balance of my cruise need to be paid?
Paying for your cruise – Quick & easy
- We want everything about your cruise to be smooth sailing—including making your payment!
When to pay
- Your cruise balance is due no later than 90 days before departure.
- If you’re booking within 90 days of sailing, the full amount will be payable at the time of booking.
- For longer cruises (28 days or more), we kindly ask for an additional 15% deposit to be paid at least 180 days before departure.
- If you booked with a Travel Agent, please refer to your documents for their payment dates and terms.
How to pay
- You can pay by bank transfer or debit/credit card - if you booked direct with us.
- Bank: HSBC Plc
- Account Name: Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Ltd
- Account Number: 24598865
- Sort Code: 400530
- IBAN: GB04MIDL40053024598865
- SWIFT Code: MIDLGB22
Please include your surname and booking reference with your payment so we can match it up easily.
A little thank you!
- Every bank transfer payment is automatically entered into our monthly prize draw to win one of two £250 vouchers—just a little something to look forward to!
- Prefer to pay by card? Just log in to the ‘My Cruises’ section on our website.
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