How close can you cancel a cruise?

Generally, you have until 70 days prior to final payment to cancel without any penalty without a reason. After that period, the closer to cruise date the more they penalize you. So if you are thinking of booking a cruise for Jan./Feb. then you would probably still be able to cancel until early Nov.



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From the final payment date to 56 days prior to sailing, the penalty is the standard deposit amount. From 55 days prior to sailing to 30 days prior to sailing, the penalty is 50% of the total fare or the standard deposit amount, whichever is greater.

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Standard Cancellation Fees: 59-30 days prior to commencement of services: 50% of total price* plus Travel Protection payments. 29-1 days prior to commencement of services: 80% of total price* plus Travel Protection payments. On departure day and later: 100% of total price* plus Travel Protection payments.

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Customer may transfer their reservation at any time after booking (must be outside of final payment; customer will lose their deposit if it has already been paid to the cruise line).

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The day of sailing is considered the first day of the cruise: From the final payment date to 56 days prior to sailing, the penalty is the standard deposit amount. From 55 days prior to sailing to 30 days prior to sailing, the penalty is 50% of the total fare or the standard deposit amount, whichever is greater.

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The unexpected death, illness, or injury of you and/or a traveling companion that deems you unfit to travel, by order of a licensed physician. The hospitalization or death of a non-traveling family member. Weather or common carrier related issues (varies by policy) Unforeseen natural disasters at home or the ...

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New federal rules require a refund whenever a cruise that starts in the U.S. is cancelled or delayed at least three days. You can voluntarily agree to a credit. Otherwise, you get your money back.

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So now, the commission is setting an industry-wide standard. New federal rules require a refund whenever a cruise that starts in the U.S. is cancelled or delayed at least three days. You can voluntarily agree to a credit. Otherwise, you get your money back.

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Can you cancel a cruise for medical reasons? Yes, only if you have travel insurance and can have the illness documented. Andi if it is a pre-existing condition you would have to have purchased insurance within 14 days of your first deposit on the trip.

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The most common covered reason is unforeseen illness, injury, or death of the traveler, a traveling companion, or a non-traveling family member. Other common covered reasons include terrorism, inclement weather, or a natural disaster, among others. Trip Cancellation is a major concern for most travelers.

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For further modification, such as changes in date, time or party, you can either cancel and rebook the reservation or visit Guest Relations once onboard. Was this content helpful? Thank you for helping us improve our website!

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For most cruise lines, as long as you cancel before your final payment date, there is no penalty. After final payment, you will lose your deposit or the deposit and a portion of your cruise fare, depending on when you cancel in relation to your sail date.

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If your cruise line changes something about your sailing and you no longer wish to go, a cancel for any reason travel insurance policy can help you to recoup any costs that can't be fully refunded by your cruise line when you cancel.

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