Can You Cancel Carnival Cruise Without Penalty?

Carnival Cruise Line offers a range of cruise deals and packages to popular destinations, including Caribbean, The Bahamas, Alaska, and Mexico. If you need to cancel your upcoming cruise, there are no penalties unless you have booked a specific promotion with a non-refundable deposit or fare. Early Saver rates provide a non-refundable deposit at any time after the booking is made, and all cancellations that occur prior to the final payment due date will receive a non-refundable and non-transferable future cruise credit in US dollars.

Cruise Vacation Protection is fully refundable if you cancel outside Carnival’s published penalty period. Final payment dates coincide with the end of the full refund period, which is 75 days before sailing for cruises two to five days. Name changes on the Carnival Cruise website are defined as the cancellation of one guest and adding a new guest to a booking. An original guest must remain on the booking.

Cruise lines allow cancellations without penalty, sometimes up to 24–48 hours before departure. Most will give either future travel or a 100% penalty phase for cancellations prior to the final payment due date. For cruisers canceling prior to final payment, there is no penalty unless you booked a specific promotion with a non-refundable deposit or fare.

If you need to cancel your booking, there may be a penalty depending on how far out you are from the final payment date. Before final payment, if you haven’t made a reservation, there is no penalty.

Can you change a cruise once booked?

• You can only transfer your booking once
• The majority of cruise lines will not allow a date change within 14 days of departure
• Some cruise lines will not allow guests to transfer to another sailing date within 90 days of departure
• Your booking will need to be outside of your current balance due date
• The new booking must be of equal or greater value
• The new sailing must be within one year of the original sailing date
• Any promotions or discounts on your current booking may not be applicable to your new sailing

Should you wish to transfer your sailing and meet the above criteria, you can request this by filling out our Customer Contact Form.You can access our Customer Contact Form by logging into My Booking.

Once you have accessed your booking details you can submit an enquiry form with the details of the alternative cruise you have found and one of our advisors will be happy to help. If you wish to cancel your sailing, please submit the enquiry form to confirm that you would like to cancel and the reason. One of our team will be in contact with you to confirm the cancellation charges as per the appropriate booking terms and conditions.

What happens if you don’t show up for a Carnival cruise?

• From the final payment date to 56 days prior to sailing, the penalty is the standard deposit amount.
• From 55 days prior to sailing to 30 days prior to sailing, the penalty is 50% of the Total Fare or the standarddeposit amount, whichever is greater.
• From 29 to15 days prior to sailing, the penalty is 75% of the Total Fare or the standard deposit amount, whichever is greater.
• From 14 days prior to sailing to the day of your cruise, the penalty is 100%of the Total Fare.
• No refunds will be made if you do not show up for your cruise or if you interrupt or cancel your vacation once it has begun.

The Total Fare is defined as Cruise Charges, Transfer Services, Pre/Post Cruise Vacation Packages and Fly2Fun Air(please note thatFly2Fun Restricted Air which is non-refundable at time of booking). Government Taxes and Fees, as shown on your cruise invoice, as well as any prepaid Service Gratuity, will not be subject to a cancellation penalty and will be refunded in case of cancellation.

(“Cruise Charges” means the combination of the “Cruise Fare” and “Required Cruise Fees and Expenses”. “Cruise Fare” means the amount paid for the cruise which includes full board, ordinary ship’s food during the voyage, but not charges or expenses for goods or services voluntarily or incidentally incurred by Guest, including, but not limited to, for spirits, wine, beer, soft drinks or mineral waters, shore excursions, salon and spa services, room service or dining in specialty restaurants, charges for any medical services received onboard, or Service Gratuities (as described in your Ticket Contract). “Required Cruise Fees and Expenses” means all mandatory third-party fees and expenses for services on board and in port. “Government Taxes and Fees” includes government-imposed taxes and fees for the performance of the cruise and related purchases, such as port head taxes, VAT, air, and hotel taxes and similar fees and taxes assessed on the transaction.)

Does Carnival have free cancelation?

If you are canceling your booking prior to your final payment, there is no penalty to cancel unless you have booked a specific promotion with a non-refundable deposit and/or cruise price.For cruises 5 days or less, the final payment date is 76days prior to sailing andfor cruises 6 days or more, the final payment date is 91days prior to sailing.

Guests who have made reservations for multiple occupancy cabins (for example for three, four, or five persons) are subject to the cancellation charges and schedule below for the entire cabin reservation, even if the guest does not cancel their individual reservation and even if the names of all persons to be in the same cabin as the guest are not provided at the time of booking. Guests whose embarkation is denied under related to background checks and/or conduct are also subject to the cancellation schedule below as are guests who have made bookings as part of the same travelling party as a guest who is denied embarkation related to background checks and/or conduct. For further details, please consult your Cruise Ticket Contract.

The following promotions have a non-refundable deposit and/or cruise price at time of booking and will be penalized as such. Within our standard cancellation penalty period, regular penalties will apply.

Can I change my Carnival cruise date?

• Ship and sailing date changes are allowed prior to the final payment due date, subject to a $50 USD service fee per person, per change.
• Changes made after the final payment due date are subject to standard cancellation penalties.

• For the same ship, sailing, stateroom category and number of guests
• available for booking at the time you submit your request for the lower rate
• a rate you are eligible to receive, if special restrictions apply.

• Super Saver
• For any program that does not allow you to select your cabin at the time of booking with the exception of the Pack & Go promotion.

What’s a good reason to cancel a cruise?

• Injury or Illness. Sickness and injury are the top reasons for cancelling a trip. No one enjoys traveling while feeling under the weather. Also, injury may make it impossible to travel, especially on a plane or boat. Besides personal injury or illness, this covers similar circumstances with a travel companion, family member, and business partner as well.
• Death. Similar to the above, most trip cancellation plans will cover you if a family member or traveling companion passes away unexpectedly prior to the trip.
• Natural Disaster. When a hurricane or similar natural disaster hits a destination after the policy purchase, cancellation is typically covered.
• Acts of Terrorism/Evacuation. When a destination is evacuated for any reason or under terror attack, it is possible to cancel plans without repercussions.
• Financial Default of the Travel Company
• Death or Hospitalization of Host
• Residence Damage. If a person’s home has been burglarized or damaged, a person may cancel plans and return home at any time.
• Jury Duty or Military Deployment. Many people make vacation plans well in advance. When a notice of jury duty or military deployment arrives, insurance makes it possible to cancel trip plans without loss.
• Change of Employment. When a person has been terminated or transferred from a job, it is possible to cancel travel plans.
• Traffic Accidents. If a person’s vehicle has been damaged in an auto accident prior to leaving on a trip, plans can be altered without worries.

Cancellation Coverage for Any Reason. In the travel insurance world, there is also “Cancel for Any Reason” coverage. For instance, if a person wants to cancel a trip to a foreign land over political upheaval concerns, this coverage will ensure reimbursement for at least a portion of travel expenses.

Before purchasing trip insurance, it is vital to compare coverage. Each plan will offer various benefits. It is essential to review and comprehend the individual description of coverage so that the best policy is chosen.

Can I change my Carnival cruise without penalty?

Can I change from Restricted to Flexible and vice versa?Our Flexible Fares allow you to make changes prior to 60 days of cruise departure without penalty. Changes made 60 days or less from the cruise departure, changes from Flexible to Restricted will be subject to a $200 change fee plus additional airfare cost. Restricted Fares are non-refundable. Therefore, switching from Restricted Fares to Flexible Fares would be subject to a full penalty.

Who should I contact if I need to change my flights?You may call your travel agent or 1-800-321-6666 to change your flights. However, change fees and additional air cost may apply.

Can I change my Fly2Fun flights after they have been booked?Our Flexible Fares allow you to make changes prior to 60 days from cruise departure without penalty. Changes made 60 days or less from cruise departure will be subject to a $200 change fee as well as any additional air cost. Restricted Fares are non-refundable. Therefore, switching flights on Restricted Fares can only be done within the same day of reservation, without penalty. If an unforeseen situation comes up after the initial day, airline change fees and additional air cost will apply.

How much do you lose if you cancel a cruise?

Cancellation charges are per-person, based on the cancellation date, as follows:more than 121 days before departure: $200 loss of deposit;120-90 days before departure: $400 loss of deposit;89-60 days before departure: 35% of cruise or cruise tour price;59-30 days before departure: 50% of cruise or cruise tour price;29-07 days before departure: 80% of cruise or cruise tour price;6 days or less before departure: 100% of cruise or cruise tour price.

Cancellation charges also apply to additional charges for upgrades, transfers and other pre-purchased services. Protection plan premiums are non-refundable. Additional cancellation fees apply for air tickets. After travel begins, there is no refund for unused services, or unused portions of cruise or cruise/tour.

Passengers may cancel cruise reservations by sending a written request for cancellation to American Cruise Lines, Inc., 741 Boston Post Road, Suite 200, Guilford, CT 06437. Requests for cancellation should be sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested. In the event of cancellation, the total amount paid for fare, minus cancellation fees of $250 per passenger, will be promptly refunded based on the date of receipt by American Cruise Lines, Inc. of the written request for cancellation, in accordance with the following schedule:

91 days or more prior to departure date, 100% of amount paid for fare less fees;; more than 46 days, but less than 90 days prior to departure date, 50% of amount paid for fare less fees;; 45 days or less prior to departure date, no refund will be made.;

How many days before a Carnival cruise can you cancel?

Days Prior to Departure DateCancellation Charge (Per Guest)*2-5 day cruises (excluding all Alaskan, European, Transatlantic, and Panama Canal cruises):55 to 30 daysDeposit or 50% of Total Fare, whichever is greater29 to 15 daysDeposit or 75% of Total Fare, whichever is greater14 days or less100% of Total Fare.

THIS DOCUMENT IS A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT ISSUED BY CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE TO, AND ACCEPTED BY, GUEST SUBJECT TO THE IMPORTANT TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPEARING BELOW.

THE ATTENTION OF GUEST IS ESPECIALLY DIRECTED TO SECTIONS 1, 4, AND 12 THROUGH 15, WHICH CONTAIN IMPORTANT LIMITATIONS ON THE RIGHTS OF GUESTS TO ASSERT CLAIMS AGAINST CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE, THE VESSEL, THEIR AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES, AND OTHERS, INCLUDING FORUM SELECTION, CHOICE OF LAW, TIME LIMITATIONS FOR FILING SUIT, ARBITRATION, WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL FOR CERTAIN CLAIMS, AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER.

IMPORTANT TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT – READ CAREFULLY!

Do cruises have free cancellation?

From 29 to15 days prior to sailing, the penalty is 75% of the Total Fare or the standard deposit amount, whichever is greater. From 14 days prior to sailing to the day of your cruise, the penalty is 100% of the Total Fare.

If you are canceling your booking prior to your final payment, there is no penalty to cancel unless you have booked a specific promotion with a non-refundable deposit and/or cruise price.For cruises 5 days or less, the final payment date is 76days prior to sailing andfor cruises 6 days or more, the final payment date is 91days prior to sailing.

Guests who have made reservations for multiple occupancy cabins (for example for three, four, or five persons) are subject to the cancellation charges and schedule below for the entire cabin reservation, even if the guest does not cancel their individual reservation and even if the names of all persons to be in the same cabin as the guest are not provided at the time of booking. Guests whose embarkation is denied under related to background checks and/or conduct are also subject to the cancellation schedule below as are guests who have made bookings as part of the same travelling party as a guest who is denied embarkation related to background checks and/or conduct. For further details, please consult your Cruise Ticket Contract.

The following promotions have a non-refundable deposit and/or cruise price at time of booking and will be penalized as such. Within our standard cancellation penalty period, regular penalties will apply.

What is the change fee on Carnival cruises?

A $50 change fee A $50 change fee per guest will be assessed for ship and/or sail date changes made prior to final payment due date. Remaining funds are nonrefundable/nontransferable and will be held as a future cruise credit to be applied to your cruise fare on a sailing within 24 months from the date of cancellation.

What is a covered reason to cancel a cruise?

The most common covered reason is unforeseen illness, injury, or death of the traveler, a traveling companion, or a non-traveling family member. Other common covered reasons include terrorism, inclement weather, or a natural disaster, among others. Not being able to travel as planned is a major concern among travelers.

Trip Cancellation by Provider. Last Updated: 07/23/2024.

The Insured’s coverage under the Pre-Departure Trip Cancellation Benefit will take effect as stated in SECTION II – EFFECTIVE AND TERMINATION DATES OF INSURANCE, A. EFFECTIVE DATE.

We will reimburse the Insured a Pre-Departure Trip Cancellation Benefit, if the Insured is prevented from taking his/her Covered Trip due to the Insured’s, or the Insured’s Family Member’s or Traveling Companion’s Sickness, or Covered Injury, or death; for: (i) the amount of Payments and Deposits that the Insured paid for his/her Covered Trip (reimbursement of Payments and Deposits is limited to the published cancellation penalties that the Insured was subject to at the time of the cancellation of a Covered Trip); up to the corresponding Maximum Covered Amount per Insured shown in the Schedule.