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Alright fellow cruisers, let’s say something comes up and you need to cancel your cruise – we’re going to explain it all for you.
How To Cancel A Royal Caribbean Cruise
The first thing we need to work out is how far out from your cruise you are, depending on how far away you are from your sail date is how much you’ll get back. Royal has two areas for this 1-4 Night cruise and then 5+ Nights – So with this in mind let’s get right into it.
FOR 1 TO 4 NIGHT CRUISES
| 75 days or more prior to the first day of the Cruise | No charge (except for Nonrefundable Deposit amounts) |
| 74 to 61 days | 50% of total price |
| 60 to 31 days | 75% of total price |
| 30 days or less | 100% of total price (No refund) |
FOR 5 NIGHTS OR LONGER CRUISES
| 90 days or more prior to the first day of the Cruise | No charge (except for Nonrefundable Deposit amounts) |
| 89 to 75 days | 25% of total price |
| 74 to 61 days | 50% of total price |
| 60 to 31 days | 75% of total price |
| 30 days or less | 100% of total price (No refund) |
The above is quoted directly from Royal Caribbean’s website which can be seen Here – Now if you fall outside of this – you might still be safe if you’ve purchased Travel Insurance. Depending on the reason for cancelation – you might be able to claim the expenses through your travel insurance provider, for example, if this is due to a medical reason. First, you should call Royal to find out what you are likely to get back – this can be done by finding their phone number on Royal’s website Here.
Non-Refundable
I’m not sure if I really need to go over this but I will – Non-refundable deposits are NOT refundable… as stated below off of Royal Caribbean Website, which can be seen Here
“Outside of final payment, when a non-refundable deposit cancellation occurs, the full deposit amount will be held in penalty. Any additional payments made will be refunded.” – Royal Caribbean Website
Refunds for Delayed Sailings or Cancelled by Royal
Now if Royal Caribbean happens to cancel your cruise, more than likely beforehand they’ll try and find a substitute ship for you – if they’re unable to and can’t delay your cruise. You’ll be offered a refund or a credit to use with Royal Caribbean which you can check out Here on Royal Caribbean.
“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 contact us to request a refund. Refund requests must be made within six (6) months of the date the cruise was cancelled or the scheduled embarkation date, whichever is earlier.” – Royal Caribbean’s website
Conclusion
Now we’ve covered it all, I hope this has helped you understand how you can cancel your cruise and what will happen when you do cancel it. If there was anything I missed let me know and I’ll add it! Remember I always suggest you get Travel Insurance WITH CRUISE PROTECTION – This will ensure you are also covered for any cruise-related events such as missed ports and you may be entitled to a refund by your insurance.
What next?
Check out my post on what happened to me when my cruise Itinerary was canceled during boarding – See it Here
Disclaimer: Please note that we are not affiliated with Royal Caribbean or any cruise line mentioned in this post. The information provided is based on research and personal experiences to help you make informed decisions and enhance your cruise adventure.
