Big Change In Cruise Line Deposit Rule

Royal Caribbean is adjusting the deposit requirement for new suite bookings confirmed on or after this Jun2 1, 2023. The new suite deposit requirement will be calculated as 10% of the cruise fare per guest and is applicable fleetwide. If the 10% value is less than the standard deposit amount, the required deposit amount will then revert to the standard deposit amount. This policy change will apply to all suite categories, including suite guarantees. 

With this adjustment, Junior Suites will now align with all other suite inventory and deposits will be nonrefundable for new bookings created on or after June 1, 2023.
NO CHANGE: deposit requirements for balconies, oceanview, and interior accommodations will remain unchanged.

But what about sister-line Celebrity Cruises you ask?

Effective June 1st, 2023, deposits for Celebrity Cruises suite bookings in The Retreat® will be calculated as 10% of the cruise fare of the stateroom. If the 10% value is less than the current standard deposit amount, the standard amount will be applied. All other deposits for AquaClass®, Concierge Class, Veranda, Ocean View, and Inside staterooms are unchanged.