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Transferring a Royal Caribbean reservation can mean different things depending on what you want to change. Some guests want to move a booking from a direct Royal Caribbean reservation to a travel advisor, while others use the word “transfer” when they actually mean changing the ship, sailing date, cabin, or passenger.
The cost can therefore vary considerably.
For a reservation transfer to a travel advisor, Royal Caribbean's current public FAQ does not list a standard transfer fee. Instead, it focuses on eligibility and deadlines. Direct bookings can generally be transferred to a travel advisor only within a specified period after the booking is created, provided the reservation is outside final payment and has not been paid in full.
For changes to an existing cruise booking, Royal Caribbean's current master booking conditions state that certain changes, including transfers, changes to the ship, sailing date, flights, or brand, may carry a fee of up to US$200 per guest per booking, depending on the applicable booking terms.
Understanding which situation applies to your reservation is the first step toward determining what you may have to pay.
The word “transfer” is often used for several different situations.
If you booked your cruise directly with Royal Caribbean and later decide that you want a travel advisor to manage the reservation, Royal Caribbean has a process for transferring eligible reservations.
The transfer does not necessarily mean that you are changing your ship, sailing date, or stateroom. Instead, the reservation's servicing relationship is moved to a travel advisor.
Royal Caribbean states that direct bookings may be transferred to a Travel Advisor within 30 days of creation, provided the request is made outside Final Payment and the booking is not paid in full. Certain restrictions can also apply, including reservations involving an Air2Sea ticket or a transfer involving a change in currency.
Royal Caribbean also allows eligible Travel Advisor bookings to be transferred to another Travel Advisor or back to a direct Royal Caribbean booking, subject to the applicable rules.
Royal Caribbean's current FAQ says Travel Advisor bookings may be transferred to another Travel Advisor or to a direct Royal Caribbean booking up until Final Payment. A release letter from the current advisor and, where applicable, an acceptance letter from the new advisor are required.
A different situation occurs when you want to change the ship, sailing date, flights, brand, or another major part of your booking.
This is a booking amendment rather than simply moving the reservation to a travel advisor.
Royal Caribbean's current master booking conditions say that certain changes may incur a fee of up to US$200 per guest per booking. The exact rules can depend on your country of booking and the terms governing your reservation.
There is no single universal transfer price that applies to every Royal Caribbean reservation.
If you mean transferring an eligible direct booking to a travel advisor, Royal Caribbean's current FAQ does not state a standard Royal Caribbean transfer fee. The key requirements are the transfer deadline, payment status, final-payment status, and other booking restrictions.
If you mean making a qualifying change to the cruise itself, Royal Caribbean's current master booking conditions state that the company's fee for certain changes can be up to US$200 per guest per booking.
This distinction is important because older or country-specific Royal Caribbean documents may show different amounts.
For example, Royal Caribbean's booking conditions for certain European markets contain different transfer or amendment fees. The company's Germany, Austria and Switzerland terms currently list a €75/CHF75 per-guest fee for specified changes, while its France terms list €75 per guest for certain changes.
Therefore, you should not assume that a fee published for one country automatically applies to a reservation booked elsewhere.
For an eligible direct booking being transferred to a travel advisor, Royal Caribbean's current FAQ does not identify a standard Royal Caribbean transfer charge.
Instead, the company specifies when the transfer can be accepted.
For example, Royal Caribbean currently says that a direct booking may be transferred to a Travel Advisor within 30 days of creation if the request is outside Final Payment and the reservation has not been paid in full.
That means the biggest issue may not be the price—it may be whether your reservation still qualifies.
A travel advisor could potentially have separate service policies or charges, so it is sensible to ask the advisor about any fee before requesting the transfer.
The deadline depends on the type of transfer.
Royal Caribbean's current FAQ says that a booking purchased directly from Royal Caribbean can be transferred to a Travel Advisor within 30 days from creation, provided the request is outside Final Payment and the booking is not paid in full.
This makes timing extremely important.
If you wait until the cruise is close to departure or the reservation has reached Final Payment, the transfer may no longer be permitted.
Royal Caribbean's current guidance says Travel Advisor bookings may be transferred to another Travel Advisor or to a direct Royal Caribbean booking up until Final Payment. A release letter from the existing advisor and, where applicable, an acceptance letter from the new advisor may be required.
Because these rules can vary by market, always check the conditions that apply to the country in which the booking was made.
Simply transferring an eligible reservation to a travel advisor does not necessarily mean that you are choosing a new cruise or rebooking the sailing.
However, changes to the reservation itself can result in repricing.
Royal Caribbean's booking conditions explain that applicable changes can result in the booking being repriced according to the prevailing rules and a new confirmation invoice being issued. Certain promotions, discounts, residency rates, or occupancy-related offers may also have to continue to qualify after a change.
This is why you should ask whether your original fare and promotional benefits will remain attached to the reservation before authorizing a substantive change.
A transfer does not automatically mean that your deposit disappears.
However, the treatment of money paid toward a reservation depends on the nature of the transaction and the terms governing the booking.
Royal Caribbean states that deposits can be refundable or non-refundable depending on the fare and booking conditions. The deposit requirements can vary by cruise duration, package and stateroom category.
If you are only transferring an eligible reservation to a travel advisor, that is different from cancelling and creating a new booking.
If the requested change requires cancellation and rebooking, however, cancellation rules and any applicable penalties can become relevant.
Generally, you should not assume that a fully paid reservation is eligible for transfer.
For direct bookings, Royal Caribbean's current FAQ specifically states that the transfer to a Travel Advisor must be requested outside Final Payment and the booking must not be paid in full.
This is one of the most important eligibility requirements to check before contacting an advisor.
If you are already at or beyond Final Payment, ask Royal Caribbean or your existing travel advisor whether another form of transfer or servicing change is available under your specific booking conditions.
It depends on what type of transfer you mean.
For a direct booking being moved to a Travel Advisor, Royal Caribbean currently says the request must be outside Final Payment and the reservation must not be paid in full.
For an existing Travel Advisor booking, Royal Caribbean's current FAQ says eligible bookings can be transferred to another Travel Advisor or to direct Royal Caribbean up until Final Payment.
After Final Payment, you should not assume that a transfer will be accepted.
If your reservation meets the eligibility requirements, the process is relatively straightforward.
For a direct booking, determine the original booking date.
Royal Caribbean currently gives a 30-day window for eligible direct bookings to be transferred to a Travel Advisor.
Make sure the booking is outside Final Payment and has not already been paid in full.
This is specifically included in Royal Caribbean's current eligibility requirements.
Select the travel advisor you want to manage the reservation.
Before transferring, ask the advisor:
Royal Caribbean provides an online process for eligible reservation transfers.
Follow the instructions supplied by Royal Caribbean and provide the requested reservation and travel-advisor information.
Do not assume the transfer is complete simply because you submitted the request.
Wait for confirmation and verify that the reservation is now being handled by the intended advisor.
If your reservation was originally made through a Travel Advisor, the process is different.
Royal Caribbean's current FAQ says such bookings may be transferred to another Travel Advisor or to a direct Royal Caribbean booking up until Final Payment. A release letter from the current advisor and, if applicable, an acceptance letter from the new advisor are required.
You should therefore contact your existing advisor first.
Ask whether they are willing to release the reservation and what documentation is required.
A transfer between advisors should not be treated as the same thing as cancelling your cruise and purchasing a new one.
This is different from transferring the reservation to an advisor.
Royal Caribbean's current master booking conditions classify transfers, changes to ship, sailing date, flights, or brand among changes that can carry an amendment fee. The stated company-imposed fee is up to US$200 per guest per booking, subject to the applicable booking terms.
There may also be other financial consequences.
For example, a change could cause a fare to be recalculated using current pricing, or a promotion could cease to apply if the revised booking no longer meets its conditions.
Consequently, the headline change fee may not be the only cost to consider.
A name change is another situation that should not automatically be confused with transferring the reservation to a travel advisor.
Royal Caribbean's current master booking conditions state that a substitution of one guest's details for another can be requested up to seven days before sailing and may incur a fee of up to US$100 per name change per booking. The replacement guest must meet the necessary participation requirements.
The same terms state that changing the lead guest or both names on a booking is considered a transfer under those conditions.
Because name-change rules can vary according to the booking market and circumstances, check the terms attached to your reservation before making any changes.
Travel Advisor bookings have different online management rules.
Royal Caribbean says guests with individual Travel Agent reservations generally have read-only access to Manage Reservation online. They should contact their Travel Agent to amend the booking or make payments.
This can actually be useful if you prefer having one person manage your reservation.
Instead of dealing with multiple departments yourself, your advisor can often coordinate requests and explain what documentation is required.
However, you should understand that the advisor is managing the reservation subject to Royal Caribbean's own booking rules.
Group reservations can have different procedures from individual bookings.
Royal Caribbean says group bookings made through a Travel Agent have read-only online access, while group bookings made directly with Royal Caribbean should be handled through Customer Service for amendments or payments.
If your reservation is part of a group, ask specifically about the group booking terms before requesting a transfer.
Group rates, contracts, promotional benefits and payment schedules can make the process different from an individual reservation.
Several circumstances can prevent or complicate a reservation transfer.
Royal Caribbean's current FAQ states that a direct booking with an Air2Sea ticket may not qualify for transfer to a Travel Advisor.
If airfare is attached to your reservation, check the transfer rules before making assumptions.
Royal Caribbean also states that it cannot accommodate a transfer when the request involves a change in currency.
This is particularly important if you are moving between booking markets.
Final Payment is another major restriction.
A transfer request that might have been accepted earlier can become ineligible once the applicable deadline has passed.
A booking may have a special promotion, loyalty discount, residency rate, or occupancy-related offer.
If you change the actual booking, Royal Caribbean says applicable promotions may have to continue meeting their conditions or they may be forfeited, with the reservation repriced at prevailing rates.
The easiest way to avoid surprises is to determine exactly what you are trying to accomplish before making the request.
Use this checklist:
This prevents a simple administrative transfer from being confused with a cancellation, rebooking or fare change.
In many situations, transferring an eligible reservation is fundamentally different from cancelling and making a new reservation.
Cancelling may expose you to cancellation penalties or loss of a non-refundable deposit, depending on the fare and applicable booking conditions.
Royal Caribbean states that deposits can be non-refundable and that failure to pay the required balance on time can result in cancellation charges.
A cancellation can also mean losing an attractive fare or promotion that is no longer available when you attempt to book again.
Therefore, do not cancel a reservation simply because you want a travel advisor to manage it.
First ask whether your existing reservation can be transferred.
There are several reasons a guest might prefer a travel advisor.
A good advisor can provide assistance with:
However, the value depends on the advisor and the type of assistance you need.
If your reservation is simple and you prefer managing everything yourself, keeping a direct booking may be more convenient.
If you want ongoing assistance, a travel advisor may provide useful support.
Royal Caribbean's current FAQ does not specify a standard Royal Caribbean fee for transferring an eligible direct booking to a Travel Advisor. Eligibility restrictions and deadlines apply.
There is no universal fee stated in Royal Caribbean's current FAQ for an eligible direct-to-advisor transfer. However, an advisor may have separate service fees, and different fees can apply to actual booking changes.
For a direct booking being transferred to a Travel Advisor, Royal Caribbean currently states that the transfer must be requested within 30 days of creation, outside Final Payment, and while the booking is not paid in full.
A direct booking generally does not meet Royal Caribbean's current stated requirements for transfer to a Travel Advisor after Final Payment. Travel Advisor bookings have separate transfer rules, so check the applicable terms for your reservation.
Yes, eligible Travel Advisor bookings may be transferred to another Travel Advisor under Royal Caribbean's current guidance, subject to the applicable requirements and documentation.
It can. Royal Caribbean's current master booking conditions state that certain changes, including sail-date changes, may carry a fee of up to US$200 per guest per booking. Country-specific terms can differ.
It can. A ship change is treated as one of the booking changes that may incur a fee under Royal Caribbean's applicable booking conditions. The current master terms state a fee of up to US$200 per guest per booking, subject to the applicable terms.
Royal Caribbean's current FAQ says bookings with an Air2Sea ticket cannot be accommodated for the direct-to-Travel-Advisor transfer described there.
A simple servicing transfer should not automatically be treated as a new cruise booking. However, if the reservation itself is changed, Royal Caribbean says applicable promotional requirements must still be met and promotions can be forfeited if their conditions are no longer satisfied.
No. Do not cancel simply because you want a travel advisor to manage the reservation. First confirm whether your booking qualifies for a transfer. Cancellation can trigger separate cancellation terms and could result in the loss of deposits or other amounts.
Start by identifying the exact request: travel-advisor transfer, advisor-to-advisor transfer, name change, ship change, sailing-date change, or another amendment. Then check the booking conditions for the country where your reservation was made.
So, how much does it cost to transfer a Royal Caribbean reservation?
If you mean transferring an eligible direct Royal Caribbean booking to a Travel Advisor, Royal Caribbean's current FAQ does not publish a standard transfer fee. Instead, it sets eligibility requirements, including a 30-day window for eligible direct bookings, the requirement that the booking be outside Final Payment, and the requirement that it not be fully paid.
If you mean changing the cruise itself, the answer can be different. Royal Caribbean's current master booking conditions state that certain changes, including ship, sailing-date, flight and brand changes, can carry a fee of up to US$200 per guest per booking, while country-specific booking conditions may establish different amounts.
The safest approach is to avoid cancelling or modifying the reservation until you know exactly which type of transfer you need and which booking terms apply. Checking your original confirmation, booking country, payment status and transfer deadline can help you avoid unnecessary fees and the potential loss of valuable promotional pricing.
For the most accurate rules for your particular reservation, use Royal Caribbean's official reservation-transfer FAQ and the booking conditions that apply to your market
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