What is Final payment date?

Final payment date: The final payment date is the deadline to pay the full balance of a cruise or tour, after which cancellation penalties usually apply.

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Which terms are related?

  • Deposit: A deposit is the partial payment that holds a booking; terms state whether it is refundable and when the balance is due.
  • Future cruise credit: A future cruise credit is a credit a cruise line issues instead of cash, usable toward a later sailing under its own expiry rules.

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