Billing Issue

I'm currently booked to sail on the Icon on Feb 24th, but have encountered a super strange problem with RC invoicing that threatens to derail my cruise.

Long story short, cruise paid in full about three months ago, but shortly after that I started receiving invoices saying I still owed about 300. I called - they said it was a system error and they would correct. Every month, the amount owed has doubled, now over $900. I've called repeatedly and been assured it's a system error.

Well, when I called this week (next week final payments are all due) I was informed it's not a glitch, but I MUST pay the 900 or my fare will be cancelled. I have all the back-up showing this is clearly a system error. I've escalated this to someone in 'leadership' but they keep insisting the system is correct, even though they can't tell me what the additional 'charge' is for. Beyond frustrated - does anyone know of any way to get in touch with corporate or escalate this beyond the 'customer service' department? The compete lack of logic on their part (not to mention they conceded they have the records of my previous calls but won't explain to me why the change in explanation) is just... WOW.

Love RC, but this is just silly - any advice is most appreciated.

Tags: Royal Caribbean

4 Answers

Please keep us posted on what happens. The documentation is critical and I'm happy to see you have that. Fingers crossed that you get it solved before final is due!

I think thats just "muddying the waters"...no idea why someone would insert themselves into another persons dispute, unless they thought they would possibly get some biz out of it....my way, yes they're paying $900 they don't owe...not "chump change" (hmmmm), but at least they're the ones being proactive, and forcing RC to deal with it. And if (when) they win, they get their $900 back almost instantly, no more chasing "someone" to do the right thing...

I have no idea if this could work (if I'm wrong, I know others in here will correct me) but could it be possible for you to transfer your booking from RCL to a TA?

If it's possible, then they (the TA) could deal with it.

I am the LAST person on earth to EVER tell someone to pay something the know they don't owe, but unless you can reach someone with the juice to fix it beyond the usual phone answerers (yeh I know you're trying)...my only suggestion is to pay it...go on the cruise..(I doubt that customer service on board can help)....get home and THEN file a dispute on your credit card...you have all the back up, and it usually takes only a few clicks to start the ball rolling......you'll have an opportunity to provide an explanation...BE BRIEF! as in "this is a billing error that RC acknowledged but can't seem to fix it" or words to that effect. It CAN'T go on forever, there is a strict time limit imposed on the merchant to respond or fix it. If they're so inept as to ignore the complaint and yes it HAS happened to me, you'll "automatically" win...I know its frustrating, but the people you spoke to have no vested interest in fixing it...its not THEIR $$$....love to hear how you're doing...GOOD LUCK!!!

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