Carnival Cruise Line has launched a new installment payment program, the first in the cruise industry.
Carnival EasyPay is a new program that allows guest to pay for their cruise over three monthly installments. It was designed to provide a hassle-free vacation payment option as the interest-free cruise payments will be automatically deducted from the credit card on file and applied to their cruise balance.
To qualify, guests must make the initial deposit at standard amounts. Then, the balance will be charged in three equal payments which are taken out automatically on the same designated day for three consecutive months. Guests can either register for the program at carnival.com or via the line’s call centers. Travel agents can also sign up for Carnival EasyPay to process payments on behalf of their clients.
Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line said:
“A Carnival cruise is already the most affordable and value-packed vacation there is and with Carnival EasyPay we’re making budgeting and paying for a cruise even easier and more convenient,”
“Rather than having to remember to pay for their cruise, Carnival EasyPay provides guests with peace of mind knowing that their payment is being processed automatically. Carnival EasyPay certainly lives up to its name!”
The deposit due date must be at least 90 days before the final payment date. The first installment is charged to guests’ credit card 30 days from the date of the deposit with two additional monthly installments thereafter. While Carnival EasyPay is available at no cost, guests are responsible for any interest charges by their credit card provider.
Guests are prompted to select Carnival EasyPay in the “How Would You Like to Pay” section of carnival.com when ready to make payment on their booking. Guests can also choose or cancel Carnival EasyPay after the initial deposit is made by visiting the “Manage My Booking” tab on carnival.com.
