How Do I Cancel My Carnival Cruise Without Penalty?

To cancel a Carnival cruise without penalty, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Carnival account and go to the Manage My Booking section.

2. Select the booking you want to cancel and click on Cancel.

3. Review the cancellation details and click on Cancel This Reservation.

4. Call Carnivals Guest Services at 1-800-CARNIVAL (1-800-227-6482) and request a Future Cruise Credit (FCC) for the amount paid for your booking.

For guests booked directly with Carnival, check if your booking is subject to a cancellation penalty by visiting your carnival.com profile. If you need to cancel your booking without penalty, contact Carnival if you booked directly with Carnival or if you booked with a specific promotion with a non-refundable deposit and/or fare.

Cruise Vacation Protection is fully refundable if you are canceling outside Carnival’s published penalty period. Prices are subject to change without notice. If Carnival must cancel your cruise, you are typically given a window of six months or more to rebook a cruise that sails within a 24-month window to receive any bonus onboard.

Currently, most cruise lines allow cancellations without penalty, sometimes up to 24–48 hours before departure. Most will give either future travel or a refund. However, Carnival charges a change fee and some stores charge a restocking fee.

In summary, if you need to cancel your Carnival cruise without penalty, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Carnival account.

2. Select the booking you want to cancel and click on Cancel.

3. Review the cancellation details and click on Cancel This Reservation.

4. Call Carnivals Guest Services at 1-800-CARNIVAL to request a Future Cruise Credit (FCC) for the amount paid for your booking.