STOP WAITING TO START CRUISING
Booking with our payment options and methods makes it easier than ever to celebrate a milestone occasion or cruise with your crew – any time, anywhere.
✔choose your cruise
Whether it’s beachside bliss, European wonders or anywhere in between, you can book a cruise holiday to any destination. Browse our site and select the cruise you want.
✔SELECT A PAYMENT OPTION
Once you’ve chosen your cruise, its time to book. Upon checkout, choose from different options like placing a deposit, scheduling your payments, or even placing a courtesy hold.
✔COMPLETE YOUR PURCHASE
Just like that you’re ready for a holiday full of adventure or relaxation. You can manage your cruise experience by downloading the Royal Caribbean App.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Booking a cruise has never been easier with so many payment options to choose from. Whether you need a little more time to think it over with a courtesy hold or want to pay over time, we give you the flexibility you want to score the holiday of a lifetime.
COURTESY HOLD
Need time to think it over? We'll hold your reservation — including any promotions — for up to five days* while you coordinate holiday plans with your crew.
*The 5-day hold expires at 11 p.m. EST/EDT on the fifth day after booking.
scheduled payments
Book your cruise now and pay little by little. Or make a lump sum payment for the entire balance no later than the final payment date. The choice is yours.
total balance
Pay the full balance at the time of booking and start packing! This worry-free option sets you up for instant holiday mode. All that's left to do is enjoy your upcoming adventure.
BOOK YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE
Plan your installments from start to finish, so you can focus on your next getaway.
PAYMENT METHODS
Making a payment towards your upcoming cruise is a breeze with several convenient options. From Affirm to Royal Caribbean Gift Cards, we accept a variety of payment methods to snag your best vacation ever.
CREDIT CARD
Secure your cruise today with a minimum credit card deposit. Then schedule subsequent payments to be automatically charged to your card before your sail date. Or pay the full balance in advance.
AFFIRM
Need a little more time? Select Affirm during checkout for instant financing options to cruise now and pay later — even after your vacation has ended.
Gift Card
A Royal Caribbean Gift Card can pay for a portion of your cruise – or someone else’s. They're easy to purchase, send, and redeem toward cruises and onboard purchases on U.S. sailings.
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WHY CHOOSE AFFIRM?
From candy-floss sunsets in Santorini to giant glaciers in Alaska and postcard-pretty beaches in the Caribbean, Royal Caribbean® offers the boldest adventures on the industry’s best ships. Explore the world on your own terms with flexible payment plans through Affirm†. Book now and pay over time for as low as 0% APR with no late or hidden fees.
PAY over time
Book now and pay over time with fixed monthly instalments for as low as 0% APR.
No late FEES
Affirm won't charge you late fees, hidden fees, compound interest or penalties of any kind – ever.
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Checking your eligibility at checkout won't affect your credit score.
ROYAL CARIBBEAN GIFT CARD
GIVE THE GIFT OF ADVENTURE
Max out the memories with a Royal Caribbean® Gift Card. Easy to purchase, send and redeem, Gift Cards let them choose the adventure that’s right for them – or splurge on onboard faves like speciality dining, beverage packages, spa services, shore excursions and more. All it takes is a few clicks to email a gift that’s customisable, convenient and flexible. And since the value never expires, family and friends can make bold new discoveries on their own time.
ROYAL CARIBBEAN GIFT CARD
GIVE THE GIFT OF ADVENTURE
Max out the memories with a Royal Caribbean® Gift Card. Easy to purchase, send and redeem, Gift Cards let them choose the adventure that’s right for them – or splurge on onboard faves like speciality dining, beverage packages, spa services, shore excursions and more. All it takes is a few clicks to email a gift that’s customisable, convenient and flexible. And since the value never expires, family and friends can make bold new discoveries on their own time.
CARDHOLDERS GET MORE
There’s a sea of incredible benefits to enjoy with the Royal Caribbean Visa Signature® card even when you’re not sailing. From rental car coverage and roadside assistance to price protection and purchase security, cardholders enjoy these benefits with their card.
CARDHOLDERS GET MORE
There’s a sea of incredible benefits to enjoy with the Royal Caribbean Visa Signature® card even when you’re not sailing. From rental car coverage and roadside assistance to price protection and purchase security, cardholders enjoy these benefits with their card.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ROYAL CARIBBEAN VISA SIGNATURE® VISA CARD
CARDHOLDERS GET MORE
There’s a sea of incredible benefits to enjoy with the Royal Caribbean Visa Signature® card even when you’re not sailing. From rental car coverage and roadside assistance to price protection and purchase security, cardholders enjoy these benefits with their card.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ROYAL CARIBBEAN VISA SIGNATURE® VISA CARD
FAQs
When you are paying for your booking, once you insert your credit card information you can tick the below box to allow you to save the credit card information to schedule up to 10 payments. If you have already created a booking, you can visit Manage My Cruise and add schedule payments.
No, you can only save one credit card to schedule your payments. You do have the option to change the credit card information afterwards in Manage My Cruise. That new credit card will be used for all scheduled payments in the future.
Yes, you can choose different amounts per payment, up to 10 payments. The final payment amount cannot be changed and is dependent on the final amount remaining.
You will received an email reminder the day before that a scheduled payment will be made the next day. Another email will be sent the day the payment is charged.
You can view the scheduled payments you have made in the initial email sent to you that scheduled payments have been created or through Manage My Cruise.
Yes, to change the Monthly payment date once you booking has been created, please visit Manage My Cruise to proceed with updates. The final payment date cannot be passed the final payment due date listed in your Booking Confirmation.
To change the information of the card you originally used to place your scheduled payments, please visit Manage My Cruise to proceed with updates.
To canceled your scheduled payments, please visit Manage My Cruise. Any payments scheduled after the date you cancelled the scheduled payments will not be processed. Booking must be paid in full by the final payment date on your booking manually through manage my cruise.
There is no additional charge to use Scheduled payments from Royal Caribbean®.
If you cancel your cruise, no additional scheduled payment will be made to your credit card. Cancellation policy do apply when you cancel your cruise.
