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Here Are the Standard Cancellation Policies for Each Major Cruise Line

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Cruise line cancellation policies are as varied as the cruise lines themselves. Some cruise lines let clients cancel up to three months before sailing with no penalty. Others charge an administrative fee for a cancellation from the minute a cruise has been booked.

One universal truth does apply, though: the more expensive or longer the cruise, the less time people have to cancel their sailing with the least penalty.

To help advisors quickly and easily identify the cancellation policy for ocean-going cruise lines, Travel Market Report has rounded up each line’s standard policy.

This roundup does not include any special promotions that require either a non-refundable deposit or a non-refundable fare. Additionally, unless noted otherwise, cancellation charges are person.

American Cruise Lines Days Prior to Departure | Cancellation Charge

91 days or more | $250 per person (unless cancelled within 24 hours of booking)
90-46 days | 50% + $250 per person
45 days or less | 100% + $250 per person

Azamara Days Prior to Departure | Cancellation Charge

121+ days | $75 per person
120-91 days | 25% of booked fare
90-61 days | 50% of booked fare
60-31 days | 75% of booked fare
30 days or less | 100% of booked fare

Atlas Ocean Voyages Days Prior to Departure | Cancellation Charge

Deposit-91 days (Deposit – 121 days for Antarctica sailings) | $250 per person
90-76 days (120-76 days for Antarctica sailings) | 50% cancellation fee
75-46 days (same for Antarctica sailings) | 75% cancellation fee
45 days or less (same for Antarctica sailings) | 100% cancellation fee

Carnival Cruise Line Days Prior to Departure | Cancellation Charge

Final payment – 56 days | Deposit amount
55-30 days | 50% of booked fare (or standard deposit, whichever is greater)
29-15 days | 75% of booked fare (or standard deposit, whichever is greater)
14 days or less | 100% of booked fare

COVID-19 Exception : If you, your family members living with you in the same household or a travel companion assigned to the same stateroom cancels a cruise booking due to testing positive for COVID-19 within seven days of embarkation, you and those traveling companions assigned to the same stateroom are entitled to an FCC for the amount paid to Carnival. To qualify for the FCC, you are required to notify Carnival within 24 hours or receiving a positive COVID-19 test result. Results must be presented to Carnival in an “acceptable” format – ie, a laboratory test record, digital certificate or healthcare record that indicates your full legal name, date of birth, type of test, date and time sample was taken, test result stating “POSITIVE” and laboratory, testing site, and/or healthcare provider details. Handwritten test results and photographs of at-home test results are not acceptable.

Celebrity Cruises Days Prior to Departure | Cancellation Charge

For 1 to 4 Night Cruises (including holiday sailings)

74-61 days | 50% of total price
60-31 days | 75% of total price
30 days or less | 100% of total price

For cruises of 5 nights or longer (including holiday sailings & cruise/tours)

89-75 days | 25% of total price

COVID-19 Exception : For cruises departing through November 30, 2022, Celebrity will provide a 100% refund (or FCC) for any guest and their traveling party, if any test positive for COVID-19 within 10 days prior to embarkation. To qualify for a refund or FCC, the person who has tested positive must present a verified positive test in a form acceptable to Celebrity.

Celestyal Cruises Days Prior to Departure | Cancellation Charge

For 2022 Cruises

89-30 days | full deposit
29 days or less | 100% (minus port and service charges)

For 2023 Cruises

90 days or more | $60 per stateroom

Cunard Days Prior to Departure | Cancellation Charge

For voyages of 30 nights or less on Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria, departing through February 23, 2023 (including World Voyage segments

89-61 days | 40% of full fare
60-31 days | 50% of full fare
30-15 days | 75% of full fare
14 days or less | 100% of full fare

For all other cruises or voyages of 30 nights or less on Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria, departing after February 23, 2023

129-90 days | 25% or deposit amount

For voyages of 31 nights or longer on Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria, departing through February 2023 (including World Voyages & World Voyage segments)

89-64 days | 50% of full fare
63-43 days | 75% of full fare
42 days or less | 100% of full fare
150-120 days | 20% or deposit amount
119-91 days | 40% of full fare
90-64 days | 50% of full fare

Disney Cruise Line Days Prior to Departure | Cancellation Charge

For sailings that depart on or before March 31, 2023) Cruises of 1 to 5 nights (excluding suites and concierge staterooms)

59-45 days | full deposits
44-30 days | 50% of vacation fare per guest
29-15 days | 75% of vacation fare per guest
14 days or less | 100% of vacation fare

Cruises of 6 nights or more (excluding suites and concierge staterooms)

59-56 days | full deposits
55-30 days | 50% of vacation fare per guest

Suites and Concierge Staterooms

60 days or more | full deposits
59-56 days | 50% of vacation fare per guest
55-30 days | 75% of vacation fare per guest
29 days or less | 100% of vacation fare

For sailings that depart after March 31, 2023 Cruises of 1 to 5 nights (excluding suites and concierge staterooms)

89-45 days | full deposits
119-56 days | full deposits
90 days or more | full deposits
89-56 days | 50% of vacation fare per guest

Holland America Line Days Prior to Departure | Cancellation Charge

Voyages Up to 6 Nights

75-57 days | Full deposits
56-29 days | 50% of gross fare
28-16 days | 75% of gross fare
15 days or less | 100% of gross fare

Grand World, Grand Voyages, Segments of Grand World or Grand Voyages, 28+ Day Hawaii, Tahiti & Marquesas, Tales of the South Pacific, Amazon Explorer, Incan Empires (including segments), 30+ Day Transatlantic Voyages (including segments)

120-91 days | Full deposits
90-76 days | 60% of gross fare
75 days or less | 100% of gross fare

All Other Voyages of 7 Nights or Longer

90-76 days | Full deposits
75-61 days | 50% of gross fare
60-31 days | 75% of gross fare
30 days or less | 100% of gross fare

COVID-19 Exceptions: All cruises booked through September 30, 2022 that depart through December 31, 2022 can be canceled up to 30 days before departure through Holland America’s “Worry Free Promise” policy and receive a Future Cruise Credit in the amount of any non-refundable cancellation fees, with the remainder of what was paid for the cruise refunded to the original form of payment. Additionally, on these cruises a guest may cancel up to sailing date if they test positive for COVID-19 and receive the same remuneration.

Lindblad Expeditions Days Prior to Departure | Cancellation Charge

For Departures through December 31, 2023 (National Geographic Venture, National Geographic Quest, National Geographic Sea Bird, National Geographic Sea Lion, National Geographic Endeavour II, National Geographic Islander II, Delfin, The Jahan, Lord of the Glens, Oberoi Philae, and Sea Cloud)

120 days or more | $350 (will be credited in the form of a Lindblad Expeditions Travel Certificate, which may be applied towards final payment on any future booking, no expiration date)
119-90 days | Advance payment cost (will be credited in the form of a Lindblad Expeditions Travel Certificate, which may be applied towards final payment on any future booking, no expiration date)
89-60 days | 25% of trip cost
59-45 days | 50% of trip cost
44 days or less | 100% of trip cost

For Departures Starting January 1, 2024 (National Geographic Venture, National Geographic Quest, National Geographic Sea Bird, National Geographic Sea Lion, National Geographic Endeavour II, National Geographic Islander II, Delfin, The Jahan, Lord of the Glens, Oberoi Philae, and Sea Cloud)

120 or more days | Advance payment cost (will be credited in the form of a Lindblad Expeditions Travel Certificate, which may be applied towards final payment on any future booking, no expiration date)
119-90 days | 50% of trip cost
89 days or less | 100% of trip cost

For Departures through March 31, 2024 (National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Orion, National Geographic Endurance, and National Geographic Resolution)

180 days or more | $750 (will be credited in the form of a Lindblad Expeditions Travel Certificate, which may be applied towards final payment on any future booking, no expiration date)
179-120 days | Advance payment cost (will be credited in the form of a Lindblad Expeditions Travel Certificate, which may be applied towards final payment on any future booking, no expiration date)
119-90 days | 25% of trip cost
89-60 days | 50% of trip cost
59 days or less | 100% of trips cost

For Departures Starting April 1, 2024

120 days or more | Advance payment cost (will be credited in the form of a Lindblad Expeditions Travel Certificate, which may be applied towards final payment on any future booking, no expiration date)

MSC Cruises Days Prior to Departure | Cancellation Charge

Cruises of 4 Nights or Less

74-51 days | Deposit
50-31 days | 50% penalty
30-16 days | 75% penalty
15 days or less | 100% penalty

Cruises of 5 to 14 Nights

89-61 days | Deposit
60-46 days | 50% penalty
45-16 days | 75% penalty

Cruises of 15 Nights or Longer

109-61 days | Deposit

MSC Yacht Club Cruises of 4 Nights or Less

51 days or more | Deposit

MSC Yacht Club Cruises of 5 Nights or Longer

61 days or more | Deposit

World Cruise 2023

60 days or more | 15% penalty
59-10 days | 75% penalty
9 days or less | 100% penalty

COVID-19 Exception: If a passenger tests positive for COVID-19 within 14 days, the denied passenger is entitled to a refund or future cruise credit equal in value to the amount the passenger paid to MSC. Subject to passenger providing verification satisfactory to MSC.

Norwegian Cruise Line Days Prior to Departure | Cancellation Charge

The Haven Suites, Suites, Garden Villas and Holiday Sailings

119-106 days | 25% of booked fare
105-91 days | 50% of booked fare
90-61 days | 75% of booked fare
60 days or less | 100%

1 to 6 Day Sailings (Club Balcony Suites and Below)

119-91 days | 25% of booked fare
30 days or less | 100%

Sailings of 7 Days or More (Club Balcony Suites and Below)

COVID-19 Exception: If a guest, family member or travel companion assigned to the same stateroom cancels a cruise due to testing positive for COVID-19 within 14 days of embarkation, each is entitled to a FCC for the amount paid to NCL. To qualify for the FCC, guest must present a verified positive test result in a form acceptable to NCL.

Oceania Cruises Days Prior to Departure | Cancellation Charge

1 to 14 Day Cruises

120-91 days | $250 per person (may be converted to a future cruise credit redeemable on bookings made up to 12 months after cancellation for travel any time)
120-91 days for Owner's, Vista and Oceania Suites | 10% of the cruise fare
90-76 days | 25% of cruise fare
75-61 days | 50% of cruise fare
60-31 days | 75% of cruise fare
30 days or less | 100% of cruise fare

Cruises of 15 Days or Longer (except Around the World or World Odyssey Cruises)

180-151 days | $250 per person (may be converted to a future cruise credit redeemable on bookings made up to 12 months after cancellation for travel any time)
180-151 days for Owner's, Vista and Oceania Suites | 10% of the cruise fare
150-121 days | 25% of cruise fare
120-91 days | 50% of cruise fare
90-61 days | 75% of cruise fare
60 days or less | 100% of cruise fare

For Around the World and World Odyssey Cruises

181 days or more | $500 per person
180-151 days | 25% of cruise fare
150-121 days | 50% of cruise fare
120-91 days | 75% of cruise fare
Less than 90 days | 100% of cruise fare

Paul Gauguin Cruises & Ponant Days Prior to Departure | Cancellation Charge

15 days past deposit-181 days | $250 per cruise
180-91 days | 25% of the total amount
91 days or less | 100% of full fare

COVID-19 Exception: For a cancellation due to a positive COVID-19 test within 30 days prior to departure, Ponant will offer to transfer all funds without penalty to a different departure or provide a Future Cruise Credit worth 100% of all funds paid, valid for travel within 24 months from the original sail date.

Princess Cruises Days Prior to Departure | Cancellation Charge

Sailings of up to 24 days (including World Cruise segments)

75-89 days | 25% of total charges
61-74 days | 50% of total charges
31-60 days | 75% of total charges
30 days or less | 100% of total charges

Sailings of 25 days or more (including Full World Cruise & World Cruise Segments)

113-119 days | deposit amount (30% of total charges for World Cruises)
61-112 days | 50% of total charges
60 days or less | 100% of total charges

COVID-19 Exception: If a guest, family member living in the same household or traveling companion assigned to the same stateroom cancels a cruise due to testing positive for COVID-19 within 14 days of embarkation, all are entitled to an FCC for the amount paid to Princess Cruises. To qualify for the FCC, guest must present verified positive test result in a form acceptable to Princess Cruises.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises Days Prior to Departure | Cancellation Charge

Cruises of 14 Nights or Less

Deposit-121 days | Suite category RS – 25% of fare | Suite category MS-H – $100 per person ($100 fee may be converted into a FCC redeemable on bookings made up to 12 months after cancellation date, for travel any time)
120-91 days | Suite category RS – 50% of fare | Suite category MS-H – 15% of fare
90-61 days | Suite category RS – 75% of fare | Suite category MS-H – 50% of fare
60-31 days | Suite category RS – 100% of fare | Suite category MS-H – 75% of fare
30 days or less | Suite category RS – 100% of fare | Suite category MS-H – 100% of fare

Cruises of 14 Nights or Longer

Deposit-151 days | Suite category RS – 25% of fare | Suite category MS-H – $100 per person ($100 fee may be converted into a FCC redeemable on bookings made up to 12 months after cancellation date, for travel any time)
150-121 days | Suite category RS – 50% of fare | Suite category MS-H – 15% of fare
120-91 days | Suite category RS – 75% of fare | Suite category MS-H – 50% of fare
90-76 days | Suite category RS – 100% of fare | Suite category MS-H – 75% of fare
75 days or less | Suite category RS – 100% of fare | Suite category MS-H – 100% of fare

2025 World Cruise

Deposit-181 days | 10% of fare in suite categories MS-HS
180-151 days | 25% of fare
150-121 days | 50% of fare
120-91 days | 75% of fare
90 days or less | 100% of fare

Seven Seas Grandeur Inaugural Season (Nov. 25, 2023 – June 21, 2024)

Deposit-151 days | Suite categories RS-SS – 25% of fare | Suite category A-H – $100
150-121 days | Suite categories RS-SS – 50% of fare | Suite category A-H – 15% of fare
120-91 days | Suite categories RS-SS – 75% of fare | Suite category A-H – 50% of fare
90-76 days | Suite categories RS-SS – 100% of fare | Suite category A-H – 75% of fare
75 days or less | Suite categories RS-SS – 100% of fare | Suite category A-H – 100% of fare

Royal Caribbean International Days Prior to Departure | Cancellation Charge

For Cruises of 1 to 4 Nights

For Cruises of 5 Nights or Longer

COVID-19 Exception: Effective for cruises through April 30, 2023, if a guest cancels a cruise due to their, or someone else in their traveling party, testing positive for COVID-19 within 10 days before embarkation, they and anyone else in the traveling party who cancels, are eligible for a refund of the cruise fare paid to RCI. To qualify for refund, guest must present verified positive test result in a form acceptable to Royal Caribbean.

Scenic Days Prior to Departure | Cancellation Charge

For 2022 & 2023 Scenic Eclipse Ocean Cruises

130 days or more | full deposit
129-91 days | 50%
90-61 days | 75%

Seabourn Days Prior to Departure | Cancellation Charge

Cruises of 25 Days or Less

120-91 days | 15% of full fare
90-46 days | 50% of full fare
45-31 days | 75% of full fare
30 days or less | 100% of full fare

Cruises of 26 Days or Longer

150-121 days | 15% of full fare
120-91 days | 50% of full fare
90-76 days | 75% of full fare
75 days or less | 100% of full fare

COVID-19 Exception: For voyages departing on or before March 31, guests may cancel no less than 30 days prior to embarkation – or within 30 days if they or someone in their immediate travel party test positive for COVID-19 – and receive a future cruise credit.

Silversea Days Prior to Departure | Cancellation Charge

For Silver Door-to-Door All-Inclusive Fares

Deposit-151 days | $250 (automatically converted to a future cruise credit within 15 days of cancellation date)
150-121 days | 15% of total cruise fare
120-91 days | 25% of total cruise fare
90-61 days | 50% of the total cruise fare
60-31 days | 75% of the total cruise fare
30 days or less | 100% of the total cruise fare

For Port-to-Port All-Inclusive Fares

Deposit-151 days | 15% of the total cruise fare
150-121 days | 30% of the total cruise fare
120-91 days | 50% of the total cruise fare
90-61 days | 75% of the total cruise fare
60 days or less | 100% of the total cruise fare

For 2023 & 2024 World Cruises

Deposit-181 days | $500 (automatically converted to a future cruise credit within 15 days from cancellation date)
180-151 days | 25% of the total cruise fare
150-121 days | 50% of the total cruise fare
120-91 days | 75% of the total cruise fare
90 days or less | 100% of total cruise fare

For 2025 World Cruise

Deposit-350 days | $500 (automatically converted to a future cruise credit within 15 days from cancellation date)
349-181 days | 20% of the total cruise fare
90 days or less | 100% of the total cruise fare

COVID-19 Exception: On sailings through March 31, 2023, if a guest or someone in their travelling party tests positive for COVID-19 within 10 days of embarkation, all are eligible for a refund or FCC of the cruise fare paid to Silversea. To qualify, proof of verified positive test must be presented in a form acceptable to Silversea.

UnCruise Adventures Days Prior to Departure | Cancellation Charge

120 days or more | 50% of initial deposit
119-91 days | full deposit
90-46 days | 50% of gross fare
45 days or less | 100% of gross fare

Viking Days Prior to Departure | Cancellation Charge

For all Sailings except Grand & World Cruise Voyages

120 days or more | $100
119-90 days | 20% of full fare
89-70 days | 35% of full fare
69-50 days | 50% of full fare
49-30 days | 75% of full fare
29 days or less | 100% of full fare

For Grand & World Cruise Voyages

180 days or more | $1,000
179-150 days | 20% of full fare
149-120 days | 40% of full fare
119-90 days | 60% of full fare
89-60 days | 80% of full fare
59 days or less | 100% of full fare

Virgin Voyages Days Prior to Departure | Cancellation Charge

120 days or more | Full deposit, if not canceled within seven days of booking (deposit will be converted into a Future Voyage Credit)
119-45 days | All paid funds will be converted to a Future Voyage Credit for use within one year from original voyage start date
44 days or less | 100% penalty, but guests can switch the name on the booking to anyone they’d like up to 48 hours before the sail date

Windstar Cruises Days Prior to Departure | Cancellation Charge

120 days or more | $50 per person
120-90 days | 15% of gross fare (deposit)
89-60 days | 35% of gross fare
59-30 days | 50% of gross fare
29 days or less | 100% of gross fare

Cruise Cancellation Policies: What to Know

By Elissa Garay

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While cruise company–initiated cancellations were once relatively rare (owed to few-and-far-between culprits like severe weather, ship mechanical failures, or company bankruptcies), it's a scenario that’s now, in the age of coronavirus, playing out more persistently.

Companies have cruise cancellation policies in place for refunds or postponements if your trip has been canceled—as many have. If your trip hasn’t been canceled but you’d like to opt out of an upcoming booking, know that many cruise lines have adopted significantly more relaxed cancellation and rebooking policies . Here’s everything you need to know about special cruise cancellation policies in place during the COVID-19 pandemic—as well as standard cancellation policies to expect at other times.

Cruise cancellations and coronavirus

Many cruise lines—including major players like Princess, Norwegian, and Celebrity —have temporarily suspended operations worldwide in response to coronavirus-related risks and restrictions. All companies have discontinued ocean-going departures from U.S. ports until at least April 11. “As you can imagine, the situation is rapidly changing day to day, and even hour by hour,” says Erika Richter, senior director of communications for the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), a trade association.

Given the situation’s fluidity, travelers booked on sailings over the next few months should anticipate the possibility of a last-minute cancellation by the cruise line. In those cases, your cruise line or travel agent will contact you directly regarding compensation, in the form of either a full refund or future cruise credit.

If the cruise line hasn’t canceled your trip but you’d like to change it, know that many lines have temporarily replaced their standard cancellation or postponement penalties with more flexible policies. Specific terms and conditions vary by company, but most lines will now allow you to get a full cruise credit toward a future sailing date with no penalty; fewer lines are offering cash refunds.

“It’s worth noting that some lines are incentivizing the decision to rebook by offering some additional perks in the form of onboard credit —so you could be getting some added value if you decide to rebook your cruise,” says Colleen McDaniel, editor in chief of leading cruise review site Cruise Critic. If you go this route, Cruise Critic advises waiting a few weeks to do so, since lines are now overwhelmed with handling current cancellations and getting passengers returned safely to port from in-progress sailings. The site also advises patience, noting that refunds could take up to 90 days or more to be issued.

For sailings that are farther out, you don’t need to rush to a decision. These relaxed policies—many of which allow cancellations up to 48 hours in advance of departure—allow you to take a wait-and-see approach. Just be sure to review your cruise line’s fine print before reaching any decisions. “If the line ends up canceling off your cruise as part of their suspending service, you could have more leeway in terms of compensation and a refund offering,” McDaniel says. “But that will vary by line and circumstance.”

Richter also suggests employing the services of a trusted travel specialist who can help navigate your cruise cancellation policy and advocate with the company on your behalf. “There are so many unknowns right now as this situation progresses,” she says. “For travelers who are committed to sticking with their future voyage, staying informed is the most important step to take.”

Standard cruise cancellation policies

Keep in mind that these relaxed policies are only temporarily in place. Previously, cruise lines had been considerably more restrictive with their cancellation and modification rules—for instance, you might expect to lose at least part of your payment if canceling within 90 days of your departure, and if you canceled within a few weeks of a voyage, you might lose all of it.

Before coronavirus struck, reasons for cruise cancellations had been significantly more limited in scope. One possible scenario was extreme weather. While cruise lines can usually preemptively reroute ships in the face of approaching hurricanes or other significant weather events, alternate arrangements are not always achievable. In September, for instance, Hurricane Dorian forced several cruise lines to cancel scheduled sailings out of Floridian ports.

Other times, unforeseen mechanical or technical issues can mean a ship is unsafe to sail, as was the case for three of Carnival Vista’s sailings from Galveston last summer , which were canceled due to a malfunction with the ship's maximum cruising speed capabilities.

In these circumstances, travelers can expect the option of a full refund or a replacement booking on an alternate sailing. Some lines may take it a step further still and reimburse the cost of any travel arrangements made (like non-refundable flights or hotel bookings), as well as offer additional vouchers for discounted or upgraded future sailings.

While the particulars of individual cruise line contracts vary, most lines we contacted stated that such policies are typically determined on a case-by-case basis. All major lines adhere to the Cruise Line International Association's Passenger Bill of Rights , which explicitly outlines that guests are entitled to a refund for cancellations due to mechanical failures. But, notably, weather-related instances are considered a force majeure and not outright covered; in those instances, compensation would be at the discretion of the cruise company. "Be sure to contact your travel agent if you used one," McDaniel says. A trusted specialist, with clout and industry connections, can be your best advocate for negotiating with the cruise line.

How travel insurance can help

Obtaining independent travel insurance is generally a good idea, especially for cruises. It can help cover your investment in the case of a cancellation or unplanned change on your end, while additionally tacking on extra coverages like international medical insurance, trip interruption or delay benefits, and medical evacuation options. Not only will insurance recoup your fare in the event of cancellation, but also flights, hotels, and other prepaid travel expenditures that the cruise line might not reimburse.

When it comes to the current coronavirus outbreak, however, standard policies are no longer covering pandemic-related claims. For that, you’ll need to upgrade to a pricier and more comprehensive cancel for any reason policy to help ensure some degree of travel protection. Read our story, All Your Questions About Cruise Travel Insurance, Answered , for more details.

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Cruise Cancellation Policies Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Everything You Need To Know

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Cruise Cancellation Policies Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Everything You Need To Know

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It’s an unprecedented time in our society right now, with the spread of COVID-19 affecting all aspects of daily life. And unfortunately, the virus pandemic is also putting a lot of travel plans on hold.

The cruise industry has been hit hard since halting operations in 2020.

There’s a lot of information out there, and we wanted to make understanding these updates easier for you. This post includes all of the cruise cancellation policies in a single place, so you can easily find the information that’s important to you.

Since this is a fluid situation, these policies are subject to change, and we’ll be updating this piece on an ongoing basis to make sure you have the most up-to-date information out there.

The following Azamara sailings have been canceled:

Select Azamara Journey sailings through May 2022 have been canceled
Select South America and Antarctica itineraries have been canceled through February 2022

All sailings booked by January 31, 2022, scheduled to depart by April 30, 2022, are included in the Cruise With Confidence program. This gives you the ability to cancel your cruise with at least 48 hours’ notice and you’ll receive a 100% Future Cruise Credit that can be applied to any cruise booked by April 30, 2022, scheduled to sail by December 31, 2022.

Cancellation Policy Due to COVID-19

If you’re scheduled to sail with Azamara on a canceled cruise, you have 3 choices in regards to a refund:

Receive a 125% Future Cruise Credit that can be applied to any sailing through December 31, 2022, or within 1 year of the original sailing date, whichever is later. Any prepaid amenities or packages will be automatically refunded to the original form of payment. Guests who chose the “Cruise with Confidence 100% Future Cruise Credit” option aren’t eligible for the 125% credit option.
Request a 100% refund to the original form of payment . You should receive a refund within 45 days of submitting your request.
You can keep the destination the same and “lift and shift” your cruise if your new cruise is within 4 weeks of your originally scheduled departure date.

How To Cancel an Azamara Cruise

To request a refund or the 125% Future Cruise Credit or to cancel your cruise, click here .

For Azamara’s full policy regarding COVID-19, click here .

Carnival Cruise Line

Currently, there are no blanket cancellations for Carnival cruises.

Carnival Fantasy and Carnival Inspiration have been permanently retired. Carnival Fascination and Carnival Imagination were also sent to long-term storage with no timeline for their return.

Carnival hasn’t published an updated policy regarding canceled cruises, but according to crowdsourced data, a full refund or a future cruise credit plus onboard credit is being offered.

How To Cancel a Carnival Cruise

You can check the status of your sailing and request a refund or cruise credit for your Carnival cruise affected by COVID-19 here .

For Carnival’s full policy regarding COVID-19, click here .

Celebrity Cruise Line

The following cruises have been canceled:

Celebrity Infinity sailings have been canceled through 2022.
Any other canceled sailings can be found here

If your cruise was canceled by Celebrity due to COVID-19, you’ll have 2 choices in regards to a refund:

Receive a 100% Future Cruise Credit
Request a 100% refund to the original form of payment.

If you have a Future Cruise Credit, the value that represents 100% of the fare paid on the original booking has no expiration date. If you also received a bonus 25% Future Cruise Credit, that amount will expire on the original expiration date or 12/31/22, whichever is later.

How To Cancel a Celebrity Cruise

To request a refund for your canceled cruise instead of the 125% Future Cruise Credit, fill out this form .

For Celebrity’s full policy regarding COVID-19, click here .

Costa Cruises

Currently, there are no blanket cancellations for Costa Cruises.

For Costa’s full policy regarding COVID-19, click here .

Crystal Cruises

There are currently no blanket cancellations for Crystal Cruises.

Guests who were booked on a canceled cruise will be contacted with rebooking and compensation options.

For Crystal’s full policy regarding COVID-19, click here .

Hot Tip: If you’re feeling sick or showing signs of fever or respiratory illness, don’t go on a cruise . Most cruise lines are conducting pre-embarkation health screenings and you could be denied boarding. If you’re not sure what to do, contact the cruise line for more guidance.

The following sailings have been canceled:

Queen Victoria departures through April 29, 2022 (select Queen Victoria sailings will be transferred to Queen Elizabeth — these will be transferred automatically and guests should receive a new booking reference)
Queen Elizabeth originally scheduled departures through May 17, 2022, have been canceled; new cruise itineraries will be replacing the originally scheduled cruises
Any cruise that has a stop in a Canadian port has been canceled through February 2022

If your cruise was canceled, you’ll receive a 125% future cruise credit of the deposit and 100% future cruise credit of any additional money paid that you can use on any sailing booked by September 30, 2022.

For Cunard’s full policy regarding COVID-19, click here .

Disney Cruise Line

There aren’t any current blanket cancellations on Disney Cruise Line.

How To Cancel a Disney Cruise

If you booked your Disney cruise with a travel agent, contact the agent. If you booked directly with Disney, you can call 866-325-6685 or 407-566-7797 to cancel your reservation.

For the latest Disney Cruise Line travel information including COVID-19, click here .

Holland America

Holland America has made the following schedule changes:

Cruises departing March and April 2022 on Noordam will be moved to March and April 2023
Cruises on Oosterdam will resume on May 1, 2022
Cruises on Westerdam will resume on May 8, 2022
Cruises in Asia, Australia, New Zealand, South America, and Antarctica are canceled until May 2022

Guests booked on a cruise that has been canceled will be rescheduled on a later cruise, or a refund can be requested.

For Holland America’s full policy regarding COVID-19, click here .

Hot Tip: When you’re ready to book a cruise, check out these websites to find great deals .

MSC Cruises

There are currently no blanket cancellations for MSC Cruises.

If you were booked on a sailing that has been canceled, you have 3 options for a refund:

Receive a 100% Future Cruise Credit automatically.
Move your cruise to any ship/any sailing immediately.
If you would prefer a 100% refund to the original form of payment you can request one by calling 866-420-3584.

For MSC’s full policy regarding COVID-19, click here .

National Geographic/Lindblad Expeditions

All bookings made by September 30, 2021, for departures through March 31, 2022, can be canceled at least 14 days before departure for a 100% future cruise credit.

For National Geographic/Lindblad’s full policy regarding COVID-19, click here .

Norwegian Cruises

The following Norwegian cruises have been canceled:

Norwegian Sky sailings through February 25, 2022
Pride of America sailings through February 26, 2022
Norwegian Jade sailings through March 3, 2022
Norwegian Star sailings through March 19, 2022
Norwegian Sun sailings through April 19, 2022
Norwegian Spirit sailings through April 23, 2022

Passengers booked on newly canceled cruises will receive an automatic refund and a bonus Future Cruise Certificate.

For Norwegian’s full policy regarding COVID-19, click here .

Princess Cruises

The following Princess sailings have been canceled:

Coral Princess Australia and New Zealand cruises departing January 27, 2022, through March 7, 2022
Royal Princess Australian sailings through March 9, 2022
Discovery Princess departures from Los Angeles through March 20, 2022
Emerald Princess Australia and New Zealand sailings through March 2022
Caribbean Princess sailings from March to May 2022
Island Princess sailings through April 4, 2022, and sailings from Fort Lauderdale through April 17, 2022
Diamond Princess cruises in Antarctica and South America through April 5, 2022
Sapphire Princess Australian sailings through April 8, 2022
Crown Princess cruises leaving from the West Coast through April 29, 2022, and the May 2, 2022 departure
Sapphire Princess cruise departing April 29, 2022
Select Regal Princess Mediterranean cruises departing April 30, 2022, and July 2022
Select Coral Princess cruises departing from Australia through August 2022
Sapphire Princess cruises leaving from the West Coast from September 24, 2022, through November 7, 2022

All Sun Princess, Sea Princess, and Pacific Princess sailings have been canceled as these ships have been sold. All sailings on Golden Princess and Star Princess have also been canceled as these ships have been transferred to sister company P&O Cruises Australia.

Refund policies vary based on your specific cruise, but you’ll most likely receive a 100% future cruise credit or a full refund.

How To Cancel a Princess Cruise

To request a refund instead of a Future Cruise Credit, click here .

For Princess Cruise’s full policy regarding COVID-19, click here .

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

There are currently no blanket cancellation policies for Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

How To Cancel a Regent Seven Seas Cruise

To cancel your cruise contact your travel agent or call Regent Seven Seas directly:

U.S./Canada: 844-4REGENT (844-473-4368) or 954-776-6123
United Kingdom: 02380 682280
Europe: +44 2380 682140
Australia/New Zealand/Asia Pacific: 1-300-455-200
Latin America/Brazil: 0800 400-3132 or +1 954-940-7586

For Regent Seven Seas’ full policy regarding COVID-19, click here .

Royal Caribbean

Symphony of the Seas sailings through January 28, 2022
Jewel of the Seas sailings through February 19, 2022
Vision of the Seas sailings through March 6, 2022
Voyager of the Seas sailings through April 23, 2022
Serenade of the Seas sailings through April 25, 2022
Radiance of the Seas sailings through April 28, 2022
Rhapsody of the Seas sailings through May 22, 2022

If you were scheduled on a Royal Caribbean cruise that was canceled, you can receive a 125% Future Cruise Credit that can be used by May 31, 2022, for any cruise through December 31, 2022, or 1 year from the original sailing date, whichever is later.

Alternatively, for sailings through April 30, 2022, you can “lift and shift” your cruise itinerary to be rebooked the following year (this maintains the original pricing and any promotions used).

If you’d prefer a cash refund, you can request it by submitting a form here . Refunds will be issued within 45 days of the request submission.

Cruise With Confidence Future Cruise Credit

The Cruise with Confidence policy applies to any cruise booked by January 31, 2022, scheduled to sail through May 31, 2022. If you cancel at least 48 hours before the sail date you’ll be eligible for a 100% Future Cruise Credit that can be applied to any cruise booked by May 31, 2022, with a departure date through December 31, 2022, or 1 year from the originally scheduled departure date, whichever is later.

How To Cancel a Royal Caribbean Cruise

If you booked with a travel agent, contact your travel agent to cancel. If you booked directly with Royal Caribbean, you can call 866-562-7625 to cancel or click here .

For Royal Caribbean’s full policy regarding COVID-19, click here .

There are no current blanket cancellations by Seabourn.

Guests who were scheduled on a canceled cruise have 2 options for a refund:

Receive a 125% refund in the form of a future cruise credit, which is valid for 12 months from the date of issue and must be used by December 31, 2022.
Receive a 100% refund back to the original form of payment.

How To Cancel a Seabourn Cruise

If your cruise has been canceled, you should receive information directly from Seabourn on how to proceed or you can email [email protected] .

For Seabourn’s full policy regarding COVID-19, click here .

Silversea Cruises has canceled the following voyages:

Silver Dawn: all departures through March 17, 2022
Silver Wind: all departures through May 27, 2022

Guests who were scheduled on a canceled cruise will receive a 100% refund in the form of a future cruise credit that can be applied to any cruise within 2 years of issuance.

For Silversea’s full policy regarding COVID-19, click here .

Viking Cruises

Currently, all Viking cruises are sailing as scheduled.

How To Cancel a Viking Cruise

To cancel your Viking cruise contact your travel agent or Viking directly at 833-900-0951.

For Viking’s full policy regarding COVID-19, click here .

It’s a stressful time for everyone and having to cancel or postpone a vacation is never fun.

The important thing to remember is that everything will get back to normal at some point! Until then, stay safe and have fun planning your next trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do i cancel my upcoming cruise.

Each cruise line has a different method to cancel your cruise and request a refund or cruise credit. Most have an online form to submit in lieu of calling.

Should I take the future cruise credit or get a refund?

This is a personal choice, but taking the future cruise credit is usually more valuable. Most cruise lines will let you use the credit on any sailing through 2022, so there will be plenty of opportunities to use it. If, however, you’re in a tight financial spot due to the current situation, it may make more sense to take the refund.

What's the best insurance policy for a cruise?

Many credit cards come with travel insurance built-in, and there are also additional policies you can buy to protect you. Check out these posts for some guidance:

Guide to Credit Card Insurance
Introduction to Travel Insurance
The Best Travel Insurance Companies

Will cruises be cancelled in 2022?

While many cruises have resumed operations, there are definitely still cancellations going into the first half of 2022. The spread of the Omicron variant has sparked a new wave of cruise cancellations and passengers can expect additional cancellations to pop up throughout the year.

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Cruising during COVID-19: Cancellation, refund policies vary by cruise line

The CDC is advising travelers to avoid cruises, regardless of vaccination status.
Options for canceling cruises vary by line. And canceling doesn't always mean a full refund.

Travelers may be weighing whether they want to proceed with their cruise plans or postpone them , as COVID-19 cases surge with the highly transmissible omicron variant and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises people to avoid cruise travel , regardless of vaccination status.

If you go, there could be changes to your itinerary, including port stops and more onboard restrictions when it comes to masks and vaccination requirements.

If you decide to cancel , here are some things to consider.

Options for canceling cruises vary by line, and canceling doesn't always mean a full refund. It may mean a cruise credit. Some lines are stricter than others, while some have more flexible options as a result of the pandemic.

►Canceling a cruise: Should you cancel your cruise as COVID-19 surges? It comes down to personal choice

►CDC monitoring 90+cruise ships for COVID: How to check whether your ship is on the list

Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Silversea Cruises

Royal Caribbean Group's " Cruise with Confidence " program has been in place since March 2020 and applies to flagship line Royal Caribbean International, Silversea Cruises and Celebrity Cruises, Lyan Sierra-Caro, spokesperson for the cruise line, told USA TODAY in December.

"It allows guests to cancel up to 48 hours before their departure –  for any reason at all – and get 100% of the value back in a future cruise credit that they can use towards any sailing," Sierra-Caro said.

If passengers test positive for the coronavirus before the cruise is set to depart, they can get a 100% fare refund.

►Royal Caribbean COVID-19 news: Royal Caribbean halts bookings for cruises departing through early January

Carnival Cruise Line cancellation policy

Carnival Cruise Line is providing an option for passengers with cruises scheduled to sail this month to cancel.

"Currently, we are providing guests with cruises booked through Jan. 31, 2022, who may want to consider sailing at a different time, the option to rebook at a later date or receive a full refund," spokesperson Chelsea Stromfeld told USA TODAY Tuesday evening.

The line has had options in place for passengers affected by COVID-19 who need to cancel.

►Cruise COVID-19 policies: Carnival Cruise Line updates onboard mask requirements as omicron spreads

Holland America Line cancellation policy

Holland America Line , a Carnival cruise line, has a "flexible" cancellation policy in place for cruises booked by March 31 for ships departing through Sept. 30.

"You can cancel for any reason up to 30 days before departure and automatically receive a Future Cruise Credit with our Flexible Cancellation," the cruise line said on its website. "Additionally, you may cancel up to your sailing date if you test positive for COVID-19 and will also receive a Future Cruise Credit."

Princess Cruises cancellation policy

Princess Cruises, another Carnival line, has its own "Book with Confidence" policy.

"We don't think finances should affect decisions about your health, so if you feel ill and need to change your plans, we'll protect your cruise investment," the cruise line said on its website.

As part of its policy, passengers can cancel up to 30 days before sailing and receive cancellation fees as a cruise credit on voyages departing through April 30 and bookings made through Feb. 28.

Within 30 days of sailing, the cruise line has options under its "COVID-19 Protection Program" for passengers who may be affected by COVID-19.

Norwegian Cruise Line cancellation policy

Norwegian Cruise Line has a "Peace of Mind" policy for pandemic bookings.

For cruises departing through April, passengers can cancel up to 61 days before sailing for a full refund, including fees.

And for new and existing bookings created by Jan. 31 for any sailing departing through May 31 passengers can cancel for a full refund in the form of a Future Cruise Credit to use for a sailing embarking through Dec. 31.

MSC Cruises cancellation policy

For bookings made through March 31 for MSC cruises through March 31, 2023, passengers can change their cruise up to 48 hours before departure.

"They can move their money to another cruise that sails on or before March 31, 2023 (any ship, any sail date without penalty)," Stephen Schuler, vice president of communications for MSC, told USA TODAY in December. "The only exception to this is guests booked on MSC World Cruise or World Cruise segments."

Disney Cruise Line cancellation policy

Through Sept. 30, Disney Cruise Line has relaxed its cancellation fee schedule .

"The cancellation fee schedule has been temporarily relaxed from beginning as early as 119 days prior to sailing to beginning 59 days prior to sailing for Guests booked in non-Suite and non-Concierge categories," Disney said on its website.

For passengers who booked in the Suite and Concierge categories on Disney ships and for passengers who are booked to sail on Disney Wish's maiden voyage scheduled to depart June 9, cancellation fees "in excess of the deposit amount will temporarily begin at 59 days prior to sailing."

Some other reservations, such as those for "Inside, Outside and Verandah Categories with Restrictions," remain nonrefundable and nontransferable, according to Disney.

Check your cruise line's cancellation policy

If you're nervous about getting on a ship and want to cancel or postpone your trip, check your cruise line's website for cancellation policies, call customer service or your travel agent.

Watch out, cruisers: Harsher cancellation policies are returning

As cruise lines roll back mask mandates and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention drops its travel warning for cruises , four of the world's eight most popular cruise lines have tightened cancellation policies. These changes will make it more difficult for you to scrap or change your upcoming sailing without taking a significant financial hit.

For more than two years, since COVID-19 first put the cruise industry on hiatus, lines have made their cancellation policies extra flexible to account for both the chance that passengers could become ill between booking and sailing but also to allow some leeway for cruisers feeling anxious about embarking on a voyage during a pandemic.

For most of the pandemic, if you, the passenger, decided you simply didn't want to go and canceled on your own, you had the option of either your money back or a future cruise credit , which you could use to book a sailing at a time when you felt safer.

As travel demand increases and COVID-19 cases dwindle, particularly on board ships, it seems most major lines are saying that safer time is now.

For more cruise news, reviews and tips, sign up for TPG's cruise newsletter .

On March 31, 2022, the Cruise With Confidence programs for sister companies Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean International expired. The policies allowed booked passengers to cancel for any reason within two days of the cruise departure and receive a future cruise credit equal to the amount paid for the sailing.

Currently, cruises with those two lines are only covered if they were booked by March 31, 2022, and are slated to set sail by Sept. 30, 2022. The cancel-for-any-reason offer is not valid on bookings made after March 31.

Websites for Carnival Cruise Line and Disney Cruise Line seem to indicate that those lines' flexible policies have also been scrapped.

Holland America Line, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line and Princess Cruises have chosen to base their cancel-for-any-reason policies on whether the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services determines that a public health emergency still exists due to COVID-19. In mid-January, the health emergency was extended.

Therefore, these four lines still allow you to cancel as few as 48 hours prior to departure if you're feeling uncertain -- even if you're not sick -- and receive either a refund or a future cruise credit.

Holland America extended its Flexible Cancellation Policy so that cruises booked by May 31, 2022, and departing by Sept. 30, 2022, are eligible to be fully refunded within 30 days of sailing for passengers who change their minds.

For MSC , cruises booked by May 31, 2022, and sailing by March 31, 2023, can be changed up to 5 p.m. 48 hours prior to embarkation day if you're just not feeling like you're ready to sail.

Until further notice, Norwegian 's Book With Confidence program allows passengers to opt for future cruise credit if they'd like to postpone their voyage to a later date for any reason.

Like HAL's policy, Princess ' Book With Confidence guarantee has been extended so that voyages purchased by May 31, 2022, and scheduled to depart by Sept. 30, 2022, are covered for any reason -- not just illness or exposure.

There is one policy these eight lines agree still needs to be in place. All still permit passengers a full refund or future cruise credit if they, a member of their household or a member of their same-cabin travel party tests positive for COVID-19 -- most within 10 to 14 days (depending on the line) of the scheduled sailing date.

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How Cruises are Different Than Other Travel When It Comes to Cancellations

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Put simply, if you have to cancel a fully paid-for cruise for a variety of perfectly valid reasons, you may not get your money refunded. That’s because cruise lines generally have a very rigid schedule for you to make payments and tight rules around refunds .

The most important date in this schedule is the drop-dead date – a date by which a cruise line needs to have all your money if you’re going on the cruise.

Before the drop-dead date, depending on when you change your mind about your cruise, you may have the latitude to change cruise dates, switch ships, or even cancel, if you’re willing to lose your deposit. Refunds are less impossible, too.

After the drop-dead date all flexibility vanishes, and your chances of getting a refund diminish significantly.

If you listen to the cruise lines, many people are tearfully heartbroken each year to learn they can’t get their money back, but there’s nothing they can do. Consider this Facebook post a typical example.

Not to get all punny here, but you have to bow to cruise lines’ stern cancellation policy. It’s stricter than the policies of many airlines and hotels. And you know a cancellation policy is rigid when it makes the airlines look good.

See why cruise trips especially deserve travel protection

Refund specifics

What about refunds on cancellations before a drop-dead date? There’s better news there.

Up to between 90 and 120 days of your sailing date, you’ll generally find that the deposit is non-refundable but other payments may be refundable. After that, there’s a two-to-three-week window where you may get up to half of your payment refunded if you have to cancel.

If you cancel between a month and a week of your sail date you may get up to 25% back. And if you cancel in that week before you sail (i.e., after the drop-dead date), you shouldn’t expect to get anything back.

These are general parameters. Every cruise line has a slightly different cancellation policy that you should check before you book.

Some other things to note:

Longer or more expensive cruises have stricter timelines. The more you pay and the longer the itinerary, the earlier you'll face penalties.
Refunds vs. future cruise credit: Some cruise lines may offer refunds for cancellations made far in advance, while closer to the departure date you may only be eligible for a future cruise credit (complete with expiration dates). Check your specific cruise line's policy.

But wait – there’s good news! Some cruise lines have jumped on the fully-refundable bandwagon and offer the option of purchasing a fully refundable booking. Not all cruise lines or cruises offer this option, so it’s best to check with a cruise specialist for details.

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When you might get a refund

What about extenuating circumstances? Again, not all is lost. Cruise lines have a list of circumstances that might qualify you for a full or partial refund at any time, including:

Cruise-Line Cancellation: If the cruise line cancels the voyage or significantly alters the itinerary because of weather, disease, or a ship issue.
Death in the Family: If someone dies in a traveler’s immediate family.
Mandatory Military Deployment: If you or your traveling companion is deployed before the cruise.

We used the word “might” for a reason. Issuing these refunds is strictly at the cruise lines’ discretion.

In case you haven’t picked up on this, relying on a cruise line for a refund is a bit of a gamble. So what recourse do you have?

Learn more about Trip Cancellation coverage that comes with travel protection

Travel Protection

The answer to drop-dead dates is to take matters into your own hands by buying travel insurance with assistance services from Generali Global Assistance .

With our plans, there are about 20 covered reasons for Trip Cancellation and you’re covered right up until you leave on your trip. That’s a lot more travel protection than you get with the cruise lines’ cancellation policies.

The plans offered by Generali Global Assistance also include robust coverage for medical emergencies and emergency medical evacuation.

This is important because the medical care you might receive on a cruise ship can be expensive and not included in the price of the cruise. Also, being evacuated off of a cruise ship is not cheap , either.

As long as it’s a strong market for cruises, expect cruise lines to retain their tight cancellation policies.

Given that, travel protection is the best way for you to help protect that valuable investment.

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What is Celebrity's cruise or Cruisetour cancellation and refund policy?

In the event of a cancellation of a Cruise or CruiseTour, any applicable Taxes/Fees or Fuel Supplement charges shall be refunded. For bookings made outside of the United States and Canada, a different cancellation policy may apply. Contact your local office or travel agency for details.

Cancellation notices are effective when received by the Operator.

For Passengers who have booked a CruiseTour and desire to cancel their tour portion while retaining the Cruise, refunds of the CruiseTour Fare (including any applicable supplement charges) shall be made in accordance with the following cancellation policy. Guests who convert their CruiseTours to a cruise only booking within forty-two (42) days of the start date of the tour segment of the CruiseTour will be subject to a cancellation charge. The amount of that charge varies depending on the location of the CruiseTour and/or its length. For the specific amount of the charge, visit Our FAQ section .

The cancellation charge policies set forth above vary for single occupancy or for the third, fourth or higher occupants in a stateroom or for groups. Consult your travel agency or call Celebrity for further details.

Cancellation by the Passenger after the Cruise or CruiseTour has begun, early disembarkation of the Passenger for any reason, including pursuant to any provision of this Ticket Contract, or “no-shows” shall be without refund, compensation, or liability on the part of the Carrier whatsoever.

If Carrier received payment via credit card, the refund will be made to that credit card. If Carrier received payment from your travel agent, the refund will be provided back to that travel agent.

Carrier reserves the right to offer promotional cruise fares or other offers that may modify the cancellation policies set forth above.

For cancellations of air flights, hotel stays, transfer services, shore excursions, pre-purchased amenities, CruiseCare, pre-booked services (such as spa, photography or wedding services) and pre-booked arrangements such as specialty dining, see the applicable terms and conditions for any applicable cancellation charges.

Cancellation of Cruise For Australian and New Zealand Residents

The following cancellation charges will then apply to your cruise. Standard Cruises & Cruisetours (Cruise Portion Only).

Days Prior to Cruise Departure and cancellation Charges:

151 or more days : deposit is refundable except in the case of non- refundable deposit promotions and airfares
150-71 days: loss of deposit
70-46 days: 25% of fare*
45-31 days: 50% of fare*
30-15 days: 75% of fare*
14 days or less: 100% of fare

Cancellation of Cruise for UK & Ireland Residents

For cancellations received, the following cancellations charges will apply:

· 5 days or less before departure 100%

· 6 to 14 days before departure 90%

· 15 - 28 days before departure 75%

· 29 - 69 days before departure 50%

· 70 days or more before departure deposit only (including any increased deposit amount for any ’advanced purchase’ flight tickets.

Please be advised that if your booking was made prior to 01/07/2021, the final payment is due 57 days prior to the start of your cruise.

Please be advised that the minimum cancellation charge will always be the loss of deposit including any increased deposit amount if you have purchased advance purchase air fares. Please note that any amendment or transfer fees will also be charged when a booking is cancelled.

Is cruise/vacation cancellation protection available?

Cruise cancellation protection is available through Celebrity’s CruiseCare® plan, which is designed and intended for US residents, excluding residents from New York.

FOR NEW YORK RESIDENTS ONLY: New York state residents who are interested in travel protection may contact Aon Affinity by visiting https://travelcruisecare.com or calling Aon 1-800 797-4516.

FOR ALL OTHER US RESIDENTS: Any questions regarding the terms and conditions of the insurance benefits of CruiseCare® plan, including cancellation coverage, should be directed to Aon Affinity by calling 1-800 797-4516.

Canadian residents may visit https://www.celebritycruises.com/ca/cruise-insurance for more information on travel protection.

How can I request a refund?

If we cancel a voyage, or delay embarkation by three (3) days or more and you elect not to sail on the delayed voyage or a substitute voyage we offer, you can obtain a refund or a future cruise credit (FCC). Although our practice is to issue a future cruise credit automatically, you may instead submit your request for a refund by contacting us . Refund requests must be made within six (6) months of the date the cruise was cancelled or the scheduled embarkation date, whichever is earlier.

Please note this policy does not apply to guests booked on chartered sailings. If you were booked on a chartered sailing that was canceled or embarkation was delayed by three (3) or more days, and you wish to inquire about refunds or future credits, you must contact the third party reseller that sold you the cruise.

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Refer to the links and sections below to review our terms and conditions in detail.

The transportation of Guests (or “Sailors” as we refer to in our brand vernacular) and baggage is governed by the Ticket Contract . Virgin Cruises Intermediate Limited (referred to herein as “Virgin Voyages,” “we,” or “our”) has two Ticket Contracts, but only one will apply to you as a Guest: one is for a Guest from everywhere except the United Kingdom, and one is for a Guest from the United Kingdom. In addition, there are other terms and conditions that apply (hey, it’s a complex operation to have an amazing adventure with 2,700 Guests!) -- please see the links below. We urge you to read them, as you’re agreeing to be bound by them when you book a cruise with Virgin Voyages (a “ Voyage ”).

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Booking a Voyage on one of our ships constitutes acceptance of the items listed above (but as for the Ticket Agreement, only the one applicable to you), which include these Additional Terms and Conditions. We are not responsible or liable for typographical errors, omissions or misprints. We further reserve the right to correct or change these Additional Terms & Conditions, the Ticket Agreements, or website, with or without notice. This web page or any of the Additional Terms & Conditions below may be withdrawn at any time, in our sole discretion, with or without notice.

In the case of any conflict between these Additional Terms & Conditions and the relevant Ticket Contract, the relevant Ticket Contract will prevail.

For our UK Guests: any conflict between any of the items above and The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 will be resolved in favor of the latter when deviation from the regulations is not permitted. Indeed, should any provision listed here be contrary to law in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, or Australia, the unlawful aspects of the provision shall be void as to Sailors from those respective countries.

Our Voyages are adult-only, so Guests must be at least 18 years old to sail with us.

These are our standard booking policies. While our standard booking policies provide options and flexibility should plans change, from time to time we may activate a specifically branded “Flexible Booking Policies” offer, or other special offers, that may affect bookings, deposits, payment schedules, cancellations, and/or refunds on cancelled voyages. Click here (or the Offer Terms & Conditions link above, which takes you to the same place) to see if Flexible Booking Policies or another special offer is in effect at the time you book.
The minimum age to book a Voyage is 18 years old.
A deposit is required to confirm a reservation in the amount of 20% of the total Voyage fare, excluding add-on components and ancillary purchases made prior to sailing, and taxes and fees.
Bookings can be held for 24 hours without deposit up to 45 days prior to the sail date. Bookings made within 44 days or less of the sailing date require full payment at time of booking (and will not be held for 24 hours).
Online direct bookings will require a credit card at the time of booking, but the deposit will not be charged until 24 hours have elapsed after the booking.
Beyond 121 days or more from the sailing date, Guest or Guest’s travel agent has 7 days from the initial booking date as a grace period to cancel the reservation and will receive a full refund of the deposit if cancelled within the grace period.
After the 7-day grace period, the deposit is 100% non-refundable.
The 7-day grace period does not apply to bookings made at 120 days or less of the sail date, since full payment of the Voyage fare is required at this time.

Please visit this link for more information regarding Shore Things terms & conditions.

Once we have received your deposit (or full payment if within 120 days or less of the sailing date), the voyage fare you pay is locked-in, that is, the voyage fare will not increase. If you buy add-on components, such as flights and/or hotels and/or transfers, additional fees associated with these services will apply as well as any applicable governmental taxes and fees. All assessed government or quasi-government taxes and fees are subject to change without notice at any time, and we reserve the right to add a surcharge for these taxes and fees whether you have a confirmed booking under deposit or have made a final payment. That said, we will not add a fuel surcharge should fuel prices rise. All rates and information presented herein were in effect at time of printing and are subject to change with or without notice. Please note, Sailors from outside the United States may incur foreign transaction fees charged by their credit card company when making a booking within Virgin Voyages.

Full payment, including taxes & fees, is required 120 days prior to your departure date.
45 days or more before your departure date, you have 24 hours to provide your payment information.
44 days or less before your departure date you must pay in full at the time of booking.

If you or anybody travelling with you wishes to cancel either your/their holiday, you must contact Shoreside Sailor Services if booking direct (through our Contact Us page is best, or call in US 1-954-488-2955; if in the UK call +44-20-3003-4919), or your travel agent or tour operator, and give notice of the cancellation. The Voyage will only be cancelled on the date we receive the notice of cancellation.

- You have the most flexibility outside of 120 days prior to your departure date. If you're booking at this time, you have a 7-day grace period to request a full refund on your deposit and any other payments made. Refunds will be issued to your original form of payment.

- After the grace period (but still before the 120-day mark), you can receive a full refund on any payments, not including your deposit. For your deposit, you can request a Future Voyage Credit at this time.

- From 119 days up to 45 days from your departure date, your available options are:

Receive a “Future Voyage Credit” in the amount paid that can be applied to a new sailing up to 1 year after the original Voyage date.
Change to a new Voyage date up to 1 year after original Voyage date.
Change names on the reservation; permissible up to 48 hours before your Voyage sailing date.
Submit an insurance claim if travel protection (aka travel insurance) was purchased.

- At 44 days from your departure date, all funds paid are final. But you do have the option to transfer, sell, or otherwise have someone go in your place up to 48 hours before your Voyage.

Note: the date of departure means the date the arrangements you have booked through us start. So if you booked a flight or hotel add-on to your Voyage, it is the day the first add-on begins. Conversely, It may be your Voyage sail date if that is the only thing you booked with us. The sail date is the date the ship, on the Voyage portion of your holiday, departs the port of embarkation. Individual cancellation policies apply at the Guest level for any individual cancellation within a cabin.

Depending on the reason for cancellation, you may be able to reclaim any unrefunded money (less any applicable excess) under the terms of your travel insurance policy. Claims must be made directly to your insurance company. As always, we recommend you purchase our Voyage Protection.

Where any cancellation reduces the number of full paying party members below the number on which the price, number of free places and/or any concessions agreed for your booking were based, we will recalculate these items and re-invoice you at the applicable higher price. Cancellations shall be deemed effective at 11:59 p.m. local east coast United States time on the date Guest communicates such cancellation. Per person taxes and fees will be refunded to the credit card on file.

We may have special and/or limited booking or cancellation policies in place for limited times, so click here or the “Offer Terms and Conditions” link below.

Virgin Voyages grants leeway to Guests to reschedule his or her Voyage up to 45 days of the originally-scheduled Virgin Voyages-arranged itinerary starts - meaning at 45 days before your departure date, there is flexibility, but at 44 days before your departure date, the deal is final (except we do permit you to transfer your voyage-only to someone up to 48 hours before the voyage sail date). We may have special offers in place, so click here or the “Offer Terms and Conditions” link above (both link to the same place). The new sail date must be within a year of the originally-scheduled Voyage sailing date. Per Guest taxes and fees will be collected or refunded to the original credit card(s) on file if the taxes and fees on the new sailing date differ from the original. A cabin category may be changed up to 45 days of Voyage sail date, though cabin upgrades may be made inside 45 days of Voyage sail date and are subject to availability. For an up-category change, applicable fare increase is due at time of change. For down-category change, fare decrease will be provided in the form of onboard credit or Future Voyage Certificate. No change fees will be charged for Voyage date or cabin changes. If 3 or 4 Guests are booked in a triple- or quadruple-occupancy cabin and 1 or 2 Guests cancel, we retain the right to move remaining Guests to a smaller cabin (triple- or double-occupancy) in the same category.

In the event of strikes, lockouts, labor issues, riots, health emergencies, weather conditions, mechanical difficulties or a variety of other reasons, Virgin Voyages has the right to cancel, advance, postpone or substitute any scheduled sailing or itinerary without prior notice. Virgin Voyages shall not be responsible for failure to adhere to published arrival and departure times for any of its ports of call. Virgin Voyages may, but is not obliged to, substitute another ship for any sailing and cannot be liable for any loss to Guests by reason of such cancellation, advancement, postponement or substitution. Reservations are subject to change or cancellation in the event of a full-ship charter, and in such event, Virgin Voyages shall refund all passage moneys paid by a Guest. Additional rights may apply to our U.K. Guests under The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 .

Whenever possible, Virgin Voyages will work to accommodate Guests with special needs. However, the following conditions apply:

Due to the risks inherent in travel by sea, if a Guest has any special medical, physical or other requirements, the Guest, the Guest’s travel agent, or any person booking on Guest’s behalf is requested to inform us at the time of booking of any special need or other condition for which Guest or any person in Guest’s care may require medical attention or accommodation during the Voyage, or for which the use of a wheelchair or service animal is contemplated or necessary.
Guests requiring the use of service animals (US) or assistance dogs (UK and EU) are asked to notify us not less than 21 days prior to the Voyage.
Notice of any of the above items may be made online at booking to our Shoreside Sailor Services by clicking here or calling in the US or Canada 1-954-488-2955 or if in the UK, +44-20-3003-4914.
If any such special need or condition arises after a Guest has booked a Voyage, the Guest is requested to report it to Shoreside Sailor Services as soon as Guest becomes aware of it.
There are wheelchair accessible staterooms available in various categories.
Not all areas or equipment on the vessel are suitable for access to disabled Guests or Guests with reduced mobility. But if you need help, we’ll do our utmost to provide it.
Guest acknowledges and understands that certain international, foreign or local safety requirements, standards, and/or applicable regulations involving design, construction or operation of the vessel, docks, gangways, anchorages or other facilities on or off the vessel may restrict access to facilities or activities for persons with mobility, communication, or other impairments or special needs.
In limited situations where Guest would be unable to satisfy certain specified safety and other criteria, even when provided with appropriate auxiliary aids and services, we reserve the right to refuse permission to participate in all or part of the Voyage.
Virgin Voyages has the right to refuse or revoke passage to anyone who, in its judgment, is in a physical or mental condition unfit for travel or who may require care beyond that which Virgin Voyages can provide. Virgin Voyages reserves the right to deny participation in certain activities based on past or present medical conditions. For questions about whether our Voyage experience is right for you, please contact our Shoreside Sailor Services by clicking here or if in the US or Canada calling 1-954-488-2955 and if in the UK +44-20-3003-4914.
Virgin Voyages similarly reserves the right to refuse or revoke passage to anyone who has failed to notify it of their specific needs with regard to accommodation; seating or services required from it or the terminal operator; their need to bring medical equipment; their need to bring a service animal on board the ship; or of any other known disabilities that require special assistance, special services, or privileges; who in the Carrier’s and/or Master’s opinion is unfit or unable to travel; or anyone whose condition may constitute a danger to themselves or others onboard on the grounds of safety.
Guests are under no obligation to identify themselves solely because they have a disability when they seek no special assistance, special services, or privileges. Guests may consider self-identifying their disability where notice to the vessel crew would prevent misunderstanding of a Guest’s particular impairment or disability.
Where necessary in order to comply with applicable safety requirements, we may require a Disabled Person or Person with Reduced Mobility to be accompanied by another person who is fit and able to assist them in day to day activities.

Our ships have at least one physician and four nurses on board for each Voyage. While our ships comply with all U.S. Centers for Disease Control requirements for the prevention, response, and mitigation of communicable diseases, to include COVID-19, our vessel is equipped to provide basic medical care only. Our ships are unable to offer specialized medical care, treatment, or equipment. Guests requiring such specialized care, or Guests experiencing a medical emergency, may be evacuated to shore at their expense. Further, your vessel may not be able to immediately evacuate a Guest in an emergency situation due to the ship’s location relative to the nearest evacuation-capable platform.

Each Guest shall be liable to and reimburse Virgin Voyages for all damage to the vessel and its furnishings, equipment and property caused by any willful or negligent act or omission by a Guest. A Responsible Adult, i.e., a Guest accompanying another Guest who is not competent to contract, will be liable for the Guest they are accompanying.

Smoking areas are provided around the ship. A Guest found smoking anything, to include “vapes,” in their room (including balcony) or other non-designated areas onboard, agree to a $500 fee to be added to their onboard account, and may be disembarked from the Voyage, which may be at a port of call. Virgin Voyages will have no further responsibility toward Guest in this instance; the cost of return to the port of embarkation or Guest’s home will be borne by the Guest. If an Under-21 Adult is disembarked for a violation of this policy, the Responsible Adult will be disembarked as well.

Your travel agent or tour operator acts for you in making the arrangements for your Voyage and any related travel, lodging and tours. Virgin Voyages cannot be responsible for the financial condition or integrity of any travel agent utilized by you. Virgin Voyages is not responsible for any representations or conduct of your travel agent, including, but not limited to, failure to remit your deposit or other funds to Virgin Voyages, for which you shall at all times be liable to Virgin Voyages, or any failure to remit a refund from Virgin Voyages to you.

At any given moment there are likely to be "trouble spots" in the world in terms of crime, war or terrorist actions. Accordingly, it may be necessary to change the published Voyage or shore excursion itinerary. Any such changes are for your safety and beyond Virgin Voyages’ control. While we seek to provide reasonable protection for your comfort and safety on board our vessels, we cannot guarantee freedom from all risks associated with war, terrorism, crime, or other potential sources of harm. Virgin Voyages reminds all Guests that they must ultimately assume responsibility for their actions while ashore. The U.S. Department of State and U.K. Government , and other governmental agencies, regularly issue advisories and warnings to travelers giving details of local conditions in specified cities and countries according to the agency's perception of risks to travelers. Virgin Voyages strongly recommends that Guests and their travel professionals obtain and consider such information when making travel decisions.

The safety and security of our Guests and vessel are paramount. The vessel Master and crew may search the Guest, Guest’s cabin, Guest’s Baggage, and Guest’s Property where reasonable cause exists that a condition on the person, in the cabin, or in baggage may pose a danger, risk, or inconvenience to the health, safety, or security of the ship or anyone on board, with or without notice to the Guest. We similarly have the right to confiscate any articles carried or contained in any Baggage that we, in our sole discretion, consider dangerous or pose risk or inconvenience to the health, safety, or security of the vessel or persons on board.

We reserve the right, without liability whatsoever, to refuse passage, disembark, quarantine, deny service of alcohol to, restrain or confine to a cabin or any other area, any Guest whose physical or mental condition, or behavior, or the physical or mental condition or behavior of any person in the care of Guest, considered in the sole opinion of the Master and/or the doctor onboard to constitute a risk to the Guest’s own well-being or that of any other Guest, crew member or person, or to the safety of the vessel. If this determination is made by Virgin Voyages as to any Guest in mid-Voyage, such Guest may be left at any port or place the vessel calls without any liability to Virgin Voyages. Virgin Voyages shall not be required to refund any portion of the fare paid by any Guest who must leave the vessel prematurely for any of the reasons set forth in this paragraph or who voluntarily disembarks or leaves the vessel for any other reason, nor shall it be responsible for lodging, medical care expenses, meals, return transportation or other expenses incurred by such Guest. For a list of prohibited items, see our FAQ section -- click on "What items are prohibited from being brought on board?” We will report incidents of illegal activity or behavior to the appropriate law enforcement authorities ashore. Unruly, abusive or aggressive behavior toward other Guests or crew will not be tolerated and may be grounds for disembarkation as well.

For the safety and security of Guests, we use closed circuit television (“CCTV”) or other surveillance means onboard the ship. We also deploy body cameras on our Security Team members. The body cameras record interactions with Guests and crew to ensure the protection of our Guests, crew, and Security Team members. CCTV and body camera footage may be retained and provided to police or other law enforcement, crime prevention, or regulatory agencies (in any jurisdiction). Further, we use photographers and videographers to capture images of our Guests during their Voyage with or without enhancements for sale to those captured in the imagery. They are happy to take reasonable steps to avoid filming you where you indicate that this is your preference but you may be included unless you tell us otherwise. We are unable to guarantee that you will not be included in video footage and photographs on an incidental basis. We may desire to use such imagery/footage in our marketing or promotional materials in print, on television, on our website, on our social media sites, or other media. We will seek your express consent before doing so. Notwithstanding, where permitted by law, by boarding our vessel, you grant us permission to photograph, film and/or record you by any means. Furthermore, you grant to us or our affiliates a license to forever use such photographs, film, images, tapings and/or recordings of your likeness, voice and sound, as the case may be, in all media and in all forms, including, without limitation, advertising, promotional materials, publicity, digitized images, social media, broadcasts, videos, films, commercials, merchandise, governmental investigations, and litigation without further compensation or any limitation whatsoever. Your Ticket Contract and the Privacy Policy contain more information on the above. Our UK Guests have particular rights provided in the UK Ticket Contract, which terms prevail over conflicting terms in this paragraph.

Arrival at the Terminal

For your comfort and convenience, we recommend that Guests arrive at your selected arrival slot noted on your Voyage documents. Because of security regulations, Guests may not be allowed to enter the terminal prior to the scheduled embarkation time and may want to avoid waiting in potentially inclement weather as the waiting area outside and inside the terminal may be limited.

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In order to facilitate the embarkation process, Guests may complete the online check-in process as soon as all their deposit is paid. We ask that all Guests complete the online check-in as soon as possible. Simply download our mobile app, log in to your account, and fill in the required information. Guests will be asked to access the Safety Brief via the Virgin Voyages mobile app or the in-cabin tablet once onboard the ship. All Guests must be checked-in and onboard the ship no later than one hour prior to the departure time noted on their Voyage documents or may not be permitted to sail. Any late-arriving Guest may join the ship at an approved port of call in the scheduled itinerary. Such a Guest will be responsible for all applicable fees and travel expenses to that subsequent port of call.

Reservations may be booked directly by travel agents or tour operators using our FirstMates.com website. For assistance, please call 1-800-430-5308, or in the UK +44-20-800-3688912.

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Learn about our standard cancellation policy and refund schedule.

In the case that you need to cancel your cruise vacation, you may be charged a fee based on the standard Princess Cruises cancellation policy. The amount will depend on the length of your itinerary and how far in advance of your departure date that you cancel. Use the charts below to determine your refund.

If you’ve already purchased Princess Vacation Protection † , your refunds for covered cancellation reasons will continue to be governed by Princess Vacation Protection. Please review the plan coverage, conditions and exclusions for full details. We highly recommend that guests purchase Princess Vacation Protection – not only does it provide some peace of mind for unexpected cancellations, it also offers partial reimbursements for trip delays or interruptions, lost or damaged baggage and medical coverage.

†Princess Vacation Protection is available to residents of the U.S. and Canada (except New York, British Columbia, Quebec and Puerto Rico). Guests in other regions may have alternative coverage options and can refer to our FAQs for additional information.

Refund Schedules & Final Payment Due Date

For booked guests, please review your booking confirmation email which contains the cancellation schedule and final payment terms that apply to you. For full details and booking conditions, please also refer to the passage contract .

Since a cancellation by you likely means a diminished opportunity to sell space on other cruises/cruisetours, the cancellation fees in the schedules below apply regardless of whether Your space is resold. You hereby agree that losses sustained by us in the event of Your cancellation would be very difficult or impossible to quantify, and that the fees set forth in our cancellation policy represent a fair and reasonable assessment as liquidated damages. The amount of cancellation fee varies based on length of sailing for cruise/cruisetour and timing of cancellation for cruise/cruisetour and Cruise Plus package, as illustrated in the schedules below.

CANCELLATION POLICY EXCEPTION(S): A. If You have purchased a specially priced promotion where the deposit is 100% non-refundable from the point of payment, You are not entitled to any refund, payment, compensation or credit whatsoever of Your deposit under any circumstance if you cancel Your booking.

B. If you have purchased a specially priced promotion that is 100% non-refundable from the point of payment, You are not entitled to any refund, payment, compensation or credit whatsoever of Your Cruise or Cruisetour fare if You cancel Your booking.

Shore Excursion Cancellation Policy: For complete details on the terms and conditions governing Shore Excursions, please review Carrier’s Excursion Terms & Conditions .

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How do I cancel? For bookings made directly with Princess Cruises, please visit the Customer Support and Information page . For all other bookings, please contact your travel advisor.

How much will I be refunded? If you cancel, your refund amount will depend on the length of your itinerary and how far in advance of your departure date that you cancel. Please view the charts above to determine your refund eligibility.

What is the time window for cancelling? While you can cancel your cruise at any time, your refund amount will depend on the length of your itinerary and how far in advance of your departure date that you cancel. Please view the charts above to determine your refund eligibility.

When will I receive my refund if I cancel? We want you to know that we hear you and understand your frustration with the time it is taking to receive your refund. We are now refunding millions of dollars per week and are actively working through our back log. Our reservation and payment systems were not designed to handle this volume of refunds in a short period of time, and it is taking longer than we wanted. As we respect our guest’s money and time, we have increased the number of team members supporting this enormous effort and have made modifications to our systems. Thank you for your patience in these extraordinary circumstances. The latest updates regarding refunds can be viewed on our Notices & Advisories page .

Am I eligible for cruise credit if I cancel? The standard Princess cancellation policy does not grant cruise credit, but residents of the U.S. and Canada (excluding New York, British Columbia , Puerto Rico and Quebec) may be eligible with Princess Vacation Protection.

How do I purchase cruise vacation protection if I may need to cancel? We highly recommend that you purchase vacation protection to offer some peace of mind and help you make the most of your trip. Princess Vacation Protection is available only to residents of the U.S. and Canada (not including New York, Puerto Rico and Quebec). It can be purchased at the time of booking or up until the final payment by visiting Cruise Personalizer . You can also call your travel advisor or visit the Customer Support and Information page . You are considered enrolled as soon as the cost plan has been paid. Please review the terms, conditions and exclusions of the plan by visiting our Princess Vacation Protection page and clicking on your state-specific plan documentation. Unsure if cruise insurance is worth it? Read about the benefits of Princess Vacation Protection . Guests in other regions may have alternative coverage options and they should refer to our FAQs for additional information.

What will be refunded if I cancel? If you’ve pre-paid for shore excursions or onboard purchases, you will receive a full refund. The Princess Cruises refund policy states that you will also receive money back on taxes, fees, port expenses, transfers and surcharges. You may also receive a refund for part of your cruise fare depending on the length of your itinerary and how far in advance of your departure date that you cancel. Read our Passage Contract to learn more about refunds.

Exceptions If you cancel, you will not receive a refund or cruise credit for the deposit or fare or your cruise/cruisetour if you have purchased a specially priced promotion where the deposit or fare is 100% non-refundable. To learn more about Princess cancellation policy exceptions, please read the Passage Contract .

What is Princess cancels my cruise and I do not accept an alternate cruise or if Princess delays my cruise for more than 3 calendar days and I choose not to travel on a delayed cruise? Details are contained in our Nonperformance of Cruise: Refund Policy and Instructions .

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Warranties and Fitness: You warrant that you and all other passengers traveling in your party are physically, emotionally and otherwise fit to undertake the cruise or cruise tour; that you and they have received all medical inoculations necessary; that you and they will at all times comply with the Ship’s rules and regulations and orders and directions of the Ship’s Master, officers and medical staff, as applicable, and that your conduct will not impair the safety of the Ship or jeopardize or inconvenience other passengers. VRC and Carrier are not required to provide any inoculations or specialized health or mental care during your cruise tour and all such arrangements are your responsibility. VRC and the Carrier are unable to accommodate women past their 24th week of pregnancy. A certificate of fitness may be required of any passenger with significant health issues. You are further advised that the living standards and practices at your travel destination(s), including those with respect to the provision of utilities, services and accommodation, may differ from those found in the U.S. or Canada.
Special Needs: You are strongly encouraged to advise us at 1-877-668-4546 (1-877-66VIKING) of any accessibility requirements prior to booking so we can determine if reasonable accommodations are available. Please request
General Accessibility Limitations: Some ports of call may have physical conditions which may preclude certain passengers from going ashore. Additionally, for cruise tours in China, on the Mekong River, in Egypt, and for other destinations not specifically noted, certain additional conditions, restrictions and limitations exist onboard, at the ports, in excursions and on land that are beyond our control. Ship and airport access in these and other regions, including lack of wheelchair, walker or scooter accessibility, extended periods of standing and steps, are inherently present in tours that may not be appropriate for guests with certain medical conditions and physical restrictions. Due to restrictions on boat, ship and cabin sizes, certain cruise tours are not appropriate for travelers who use wheelchairs, walkers or scooters. Airports in certain regions typically do not have ramps or elevators. Excursions visit ancient sites with uneven terrain and stairs and include extended periods of walking over uneven surfaces. Passengers using walkers, crutches, or other mobility aids or who may need physical assistance throughout the trip should consider these needs when making a booking as our onboard personnel are not required to perform personal tasks or assist with eating, dressing, toileting, lifting or pushing a wheelchair. Motorized scooters typically cannot be taken onboard planes in certain regions because authorities such as the China Aviation Administration forbid any battery of capacity greater than 160Wh (most scooter batteries) onboard an aircraft. Additionally, lithium batteries cannot be placed in checked baggage and must be hand-carried as onboard carry-on. All batteries must have the capacity clearly printed on the outside or they will not be allowed onboard. To calculate your battery capacity if it is only marked in mAh, divide the mAh number by 1000 and multiply by 3.7. For example, a capacity of 10400mAh./1000=10.4Ah×3. 7v=28.48 Wh (under the limit of 160Wh).
Ship Access: To embark/disembark from all River ships, and on Ocean ships in various foreign ports, guests must be able to walk down/up steps and ramps without a walker or wheelchair, as gangways/ramps are typically not wide enough to accommodate these items. Not all ships have elevators, and some have split-level decks and/or significant
Right to Refuse Booking or Passage, to Disembark or Quarantine. The Carrier reserves the right to refuse a booking, deny embarkation, disembark, confine to a stateroom, quarantine or remove any person from a cruise tour or Optional Shore Excursion who may be suffering from a contagious or infectious disease, or who, in the sole opinion of VRC or the Carrier, is not fit to travel, or whose presence, in the opinion of the Master or any doctor, may be detrimental to the comfort, safety or wellbeing of the person or any other person, or in the Master’s opinion, might be excluded from landing at any destination by immigration or other governmental authorities. You agree that such decisions are final and binding. We also reserve the right to deny embarkation of any person who has not provided a
Service Animals. If you plan to bring a Service Animal on board, we request that you notify us at the time of booking and complete the Service Animal Request Form at least 60 days prior to the commencement of your cruise. The Form should be completed and submitted to Viking Cruises at [email protected] . Service Animal is defined according to ADA standards: Any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for
Use of Oxygen. If you plan to bring oxygen on board, we request that you notify us at the time of booking and complete the Oxygen Concentrator Information Form at least 60 days prior to the commencement of your cruise. Approval to embark and use oxygen concentrators is at the discretion of the medical professionals, and the decision is final and binding. The Form should be completed and submitted to Viking Cruises at vikingaccessibilityservices@ vikingcruises.com .
Approval to embark is at the discretion of the medical professionals.
Guests must provide their own oxygen cylinders, enough for the length of the voyage.
Liquid oxygen is strictly prohibited due to safety concerns.
Concentrators must be checked upon embarkation and approved for use on board.
If the length of the itinerary prohibits the initial on-loading of sufficient oxygen cylinders, the guest must make their own arrangements for additional cylinders or refills with a port.
Cylinders must have the capability of being stored securely, upright, in a fixed system for the duration of the cruise.
Due to the potentially hazardous nature of supplemental oxygen, the tanks must be stored in a secure area. The guest will be permitted only one tank in their cabin at a time.
Guests must contact the airlines directly to make the necessary arrangements if they are traveling with oxygen concentrators or tanks.
Cannula or mask
Wrench and tools required for initiation of a new cylinder
All connection accessories required to attach tubing to cylinder and access the flow of oxygen
Wheeled carrier for locomotion and mobility throughout the ship and ashore, or appropriate wheelchair connection to hold the cylinder.
Guests must arrange with a shore side company to regulate their oxygen regulators and cylinders for extended itineraries.
The ship’s cylinders are for emergency situations only. The cylinders are bulk and will run out of oxygen in a shorter time due to a higher concentration ratio/regulator used.
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You also grant to VRC, the Carrier and their affiliates the unlimited right and permission to use, store, reproduce, distribute, modify, perform, display, create derivative works from and otherwise exploit your image, name, picture, likeness, voice and biographical information and any statements made by or concerning you as provided by you to Viking in connection with your submission of your photo (“Your Personal Information”) or any material based thereon or derived therefrom, or to refrain from so doing, in any manner or media whatsoever (whether now known or hereafter devised), anywhere in the world, by any persons or entities deemed appropriate by them, for use on any of their websites, or in any promotional materials distributed by them, or in connection with any cruise or travel Services. You agree you have the full right and authority to grant the rights granted in this section and agree that these terms do not in any way conflict with any existing commitment on your part. If the photos you submit include images of other travel companions, you agree and represent that you have obtained their permission to submit these photos (or that of their parent/legal guardian if they are a minor in their jurisdiction of residence) and that you have also obtained their agreement to these terms.

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Emmy Predictions: Game Show and Host — How Dropout’s ‘Game Changer’ Could Change the TV Academy Landscape

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys , Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday.

Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:

OSCARS | EMMYS | GRAMMYS | TONYS

2024 Emmy Predictions: Outstanding Game Show & Outstanding Host for a Game Show

Weekly Commentary (Updated: May 13, 2024) : Indie streaming platform Dropout, formerly known as CollegeHumor, is aiming for recognition at this year’s Primetime Emmys with a bold campaign to secure its first nominations . Its flagship series, “Game Changer,” hosted by Dropout CEO Sam Reich, revolutionizing the traditional game show format, is among the dark horse contenders vying for recognition. The blend of improv comedy and intense competition has not only enthralled audiences but also spawned three successful spinoffs: “Dirty Laundry,” “Make Some Noise,” and “Play It by Ear.” With many clips going viral on social media, it may be just the fresh new content Emmy voters are seeking. Imagine a newbie like a Dropout pushing out major studio titles — It’s a true David vs. Goliath in the awards race.

Still, Reich and his beloved competition gag face Emmy staples within the TV industry.

Pat Sajak, the iconic host of “Wheel of Fortune” since 1981, will take his final spin of the wheel on Friday, June 7, just before Emmy voting opens. This marks the game show and host category’s second year in the Primetime lineup. While the transition might appear seamless regarding voter demographics, Sajak’s name may not automatically resonate with the younger and newer members invited by the TV Academy. As the Academy diversifies its voter base, past winners like Keke Palmer for “Password” and contenders like “Game Changer” are gaining serious consideration.

Nevertheless, Sajak remains a revered figure in hosting, boasting 21 nominations and three wins (at the Daytime Emmys), the third most in history behind the late Alex Trebek (with 32) and Bob Barker (at 23). His competition will include household names like Ken Jennings (“Jeopardy”), Steve Harvey (“Family Feud”), Elizabeth Banks (“Press Your Luck”) and more, with a landscape that could yield one or two surprises down the line.

The first initial projections for outstanding game show and host for a game show are below. Predictions are updated every Thursday, and more shows and contenders can be added (or removed) over the next couple of weeks.

Read : All Primetime Emmy predictions in every category on Variety’s Awards Circuit .

JEOPARDY! MASTERS - ÒThe FinalsÓ - A ÒJeopardy! MastersÓ champion will be crowned. The final three contestants battle it out to see who will take home the Alex Trebek trophy and the $500,000 grand prize. WEDNESDAY, MAY. 24 (8:00-9:00 p.m.), on ABC. (ABC/Christopher Willard) KEN JENNINGS

And the Predicted Nominees Are

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Outstanding host for a game show.

Eligible Titles and Performers (Game Show/Host)

PRESS YOUR LUCK - "The Whammy Taketh" - Host Elizabeth Banks can't stop the WHAMMY as contestants try to win those BIG BUCKS on "Press Your Luck," airing SUNDAY, JUNE 14 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT). (TV-PG, L) The stakes have never been higher as contestants try to avoid the iconic and devilish WHAMMY for a chance at life-changing cash and prizes. Elizabeth is joined by contestants Josh Arnold (hometown: Minneapolis, Minnesota), Linda Cascella (hometown: Shelton, Connecticut) and Charlene Robinson (hometown: Melbourne, Florida). (ABC/Eric McCandless)LINDA CASCELLA, ELIZABETH BANKS

**The list below is incomplete and has been confirmed as officially submitted. All information is subject to change. Grouped by the network that airs each series.

• “The $100,000 Pyramid” (ABC)
• “The Chase” (ABC)
• “Generation Gap” (ABC)
• “Press Your Luck” (ABC)
• “Let’s Make a Deal” (CBS)
• “The Price is Right” (CBS)
• “Game Changer” (Dropout)
• “I Can See Your Voice” (Fox)
• “Person, Place, or Thing” (Fox)
• “Pictionary” (Fox)
• “25 Words or Less” (Fox)
• “We Are Family” (Fox)
• “Master Minds” (Game Show Network)
• “Split Second” (Game Show Network)
• “Barmageddon” (NBC)
• “Celebrity Game Face” (NBC)
• “Password” (NBC)
• “The Wall” (NBC)
• “Weakest Link” (NBC)
• “Family Feud” (Syndication)
• “Funny You Should Ask” (Syndication)
• “Jeopardy” (Syndication)
• “Wheel of Fortune” (Syndication)

Host for a Game Show

Michael Strahan — “The $100,000 Pyramid” (ABC)
Sara Haines — “The Chase” (ABC)
Kelly Ripa — “Generation Gap” (ABC)
Elizabeth Banks — “Press Your Luck” (ABC)
Wayne Brady — “Let’s Make a Deal” (CBS)
Drew Carey — “The Price is Right” (CBS)
Sam Reich — “Game Changer” (Dropout)
Ken Jeong — “I Can See Your Voice” (Fox)
Melissa Peterman — “Person, Place, or Thing” (Fox)
Jerry O’Connell — “Pictionary” (Fox)
Meredith Vieira — “25 Words or Less” (Fox)
Anthony Anderson — “We Are Family” (Fox)
Doris Bowman — “We Are Family” (Fox)
Brooke Burns — “Master Minds” (Game Show Network)
John Michael Higgins — “Split Second” (Game Show Network)
Nicki Garcia — “Barmageddon” (NBC)
Kevin Hart — “Celebrity Game Face” (NBC)
Keke Palmer — “Password” (NBC)
Chris Hardwick — “The Wall” (NBC)
Jane Lynch — “Weakest Link” (NBC)
Steve Harvey — “Family Feud” (Syndication)
Jon Kelley — “Funny You Should Ask” (Syndication)
Ken Jennings — “Jeopardy” (Syndication)
Pat Sajak — “Wheel of Fortune” (Syndication)

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2024 Emmy Awards Calendar and Timeline (all dates are subject to change)

Eligibility period: June 1, 2023 – May 31, 2024
Feb. 29: Submissions open
May 9: Deadline for programs identifying as Primetime programming to upload all entry materials.
June 13: Nominations-round voting begins
June 24: Nominations-round voting ends at 10:00 p.m. PT
June 28 – July 8: Voting for peer group-specific top ten rounds panels (if applicable)
July 17: Primetime Emmy nominations are announced.
July 24: Deadline for errors and omissions to the nominations.
August 5: Find-round videos available for viewing.
August 15: Final-round voting begins.
August 26: Final-round voting ends at 10:00 p.m. PST.
Sept. 7-8: Creative Arts Emmy Awards and Governors Gala
Sunday, Sept. 15: 76th Primetime Emmy Awards to air on ABC.

Emmy Awards Predictions

Other awards predictions, about the primetime emmy awards.

The Primetime Emmy Awards, commonly known as the Emmys, are awarded by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS). Established in 1949, these celebrate outstanding achievements in American primetime television. The Emmys are categorized into three divisions: the Primetime Emmy Awards for performance and production excellence, the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards recognizing achievements in artistry and craftsmanship, and the Primetime Engineering Emmy Awards, which honor significant engineering and technological advancements. The eligibility period typically extends from June 1 to May 31 each year. The Television Academy hosts the Emmys and has over 20,000 members across 30 professional peer groups, including performers, directors, producers, art directors, artisans and executives.

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Royal Caribbean cruise cancels voyage to Alaska after the guests already boarded

Updated: May. 06, 2024, 11:25 a.m. |
Published: May. 06, 2024, 11:05 a.m.

A Royal Caribbean cruise to Alaska was scrapped after guests already boarded the ship. TNS

Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

A Royal Caribbean cruise to Alaska was scrapped after guests had already boarded the ship.

The ship, “Radiance of the Seas,” had been experiencing some propulsion issues , causing the cruise liner to shorten and eventually cancel the weeklong itinerary through Alaska.

The cruise was initially planned to set sail from Vancouver, but the cruise liner announced it would remain in port for two days before setting sail. But then, the captain announced Saturday afternoon that guests would need to disembark the ship by Sunday at 4 p.m.

“Due to a technical issue, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the April 26 sailing,” a Royal Caribbean spokesperson said in an emailed statement . “Guests will receive a full refund and 100% future cruise credit, and have been notified directly.”

Guests on board the cruise had mixed reactions.

“While I’m still very sad I didn’t get to see Alaska this year, I believe I’ll have another opportunity to go, and this cancellation provided an additional opportunity to get to know Vancouver, which is truly a very cool city,” one passenger wrote on the Royal Caribbean blog.

Another passenger, however, said she doesn’t think she’ll use Royal Caribbean the next time she goes to Alaska.

“I would like to go to Alaska,” passenger Charlene Chong told USA Today. “I’m not sure if I want to go with them.”

This isn’t the first time a Royal Caribbean cruise has had to change its itinerary recently.

The cruise liner stopped ships from docking at a private island port in Haiti due to ongoing violence in the region.

This decision by Royal Caribbean to change the itinerary on that cruise came after the U.S. issued a warning to tourists to avoid traveling to Haiti at this time due to an increase in gang-related violence.

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Learn everything you need to know about our cruises cancellation policies in Royal Caribbean's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). ... Guests can cancel existing orders for pre-cruise products including Shore Excursions, Beverage Packages, Specialty Dining and Spa services via My Royal Cruise. Guests who have a reservation with payment may also ...
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The Princess Cruises refund policy states that you will also receive money back on taxes, fees, port expenses, transfers and surcharges. You may also receive a refund for part of your cruise fare depending on the length of your itinerary and how far in advance of your departure date that you cancel. Read our Passage Contract to learn more about ...
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Cancellation Policy Due to COVID-19

How To Cancel an Azamara Cruise

Carnival Cruise Line

How To Cancel a Carnival Cruise

Celebrity Cruise Line

How To Cancel a Celebrity Cruise

Costa Cruises

Crystal Cruises

Disney Cruise Line

How To Cancel a Disney Cruise

Holland America

MSC Cruises

National Geographic/Lindblad Expeditions

Norwegian Cruises

Princess Cruises

How To Cancel a Princess Cruise

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

How To Cancel a Regent Seven Seas Cruise

Royal Caribbean

Cruise With Confidence Future Cruise Credit

How To Cancel a Royal Caribbean Cruise

How To Cancel a Seabourn Cruise

Viking Cruises

How To Cancel a Viking Cruise

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Holland America Line cancellation policy

Princess Cruises cancellation policy

Norwegian Cruise Line cancellation policy

MSC Cruises cancellation policy

Disney Cruise Line cancellation policy

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Onboard Communication

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