Can I cancel a cruise I just booked?

Can I cancel a cruise I just booked? If you are canceling your booking prior to your final payment, there is no penalty to cancel unless you have booked a specific promotion with a non-refundable deposit and/or fare.

How easy is it to cancel a cruise?

For All Cruises: 121 or more days before travel: Deposit (unless cruise is canceled within seven days of payment, then deposit also refunded) 120–45 days: No refund given; however, passengers can request a future cruise credit in the amount paid or move booking to a new sailing date (both with a one-year expiration)

Does the 14 day cooling off period apply to cruises?

There is no cooling-off period if you confirm your reservation. The exact timeframe you have to cancel an existing booking and rebook an alternative cruise depends on numerous factors such as which cruise line you are sailing with, when, and what kind of package you have.

What is a covered reason to cancel a cruise?

Here are some examples: The unexpected death, illness, or injury of you and/or a family member. Being unable to participate in a sporting event due to a medical condition when the purpose of the trip was participation in that sport. Unforeseen natural disasters at home or at the destination.

What is a good reason to cancel a cruise?

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 ...

Do people cancel cruises often?

While Kuther said cruise cancellations are “pretty rare,” they are aggravating when they happen. “It's just very frustrating,” Kuther said. “Nobody wants to have their vacation canceled.”

Do cruises have last minute cancellations?

Sometimes, you'll also be able to score last-minute cruise deals because of a cancellation, so you might find yourself in a prime stateroom on a fantastic ship for a tiny price. Options for cruise lines, ships, dates, and itineraries fluctuate, so if you can't find something that excites you, check back here soon!

Can I cancel a cruise due to illness?

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.

Can I get a refund instead of future cruise credit?

Although our practice is to issue a future cruise credit automatically, you may instead contact us to request a refund. Refund requests must be made within six (6) months of the date the cruise was cancelled or the scheduled embarkation date, whichever is earlier.

Can I cancel my cruise and get deposit back?

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.

Can I transfer my cruise to another date?

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).

What are the new cruise refund rules?

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.