【FAQ⇟】How Many Days Do You Have to Cancel a Royal Caribbean Cruise?

Royal Caribbean's refund policy varies depending on how far in advance 𝟏-𝟖𝟎𝟎-𝟗𝟓𝟎-𝟒𝟒𝟎𝟏 you cancel. Full refunds are available if you cancel 90+ days before your cruise. From 89 to 48 days prior, 𝟏-𝟖𝟎𝟎-𝟗𝟓𝟎-𝟒𝟒𝟎𝟏 cancellation fees apply, and after 48 hours, future cruise credits might be the only option.

Royal Caribbean Cancellation Policy Overview

Royal Caribbean's cancellation policy is designed to provide passengers with flexibility while ensuring the company can manage reservations efficiently(+𝟏-𝟖𝟎𝟎-𝟗𝟓𝟎-𝟒𝟒𝟎𝟏 [𝐔𝐒] 𝙾𝚁 １-➇０ʘ-９５０-➃➃ʘ１). The cancellation terms depend on the type of fare you book, the time remaining before your cruise's departure, and the reason for cancellation.

Key Cancellation Timelines for Royal Caribbean Cruises

Royal Caribbean offers specific cancellation windows that determine how much of your payment you can recover. Here’s a detailed breakdown:

1. Cruises Booked Under Standard Fare

Standard fares allow cancellations but are subject to the following timeline:

• 90+ Days Before Departure: Full refund, excluding any non-refundable deposits(+𝟏-𝟖𝟎𝟎-𝟗𝟓𝟎-𝟒𝟒𝟎𝟏 [𝐔𝐒] 𝙾𝚁 １-➇０ʘ-９５０-➃➃ʘ１).

• 89 to 75 Days Before Departure: Refund minus 25% of the cruise fare(+𝟏-𝟖𝟎𝟎-𝟗𝟓𝟎-𝟒𝟒𝟎𝟏 [𝐔𝐒] 𝙾𝚁 １-➇０ʘ-９５０-➃➃ʘ１).

• 74 to 61 Days Before Departure: Refund minus 50% of the cruise fare(+𝟏-𝟖𝟎𝟎-𝟗𝟓𝟎-𝟒𝟒𝟎𝟏 [𝐔𝐒] 𝙾𝚁 １-➇０ʘ-９５０-➃➃ʘ１).

• 60 to 31 Days Before Departure: Refund minus 75% of the cruise fare(+𝟏-𝟖𝟎𝟎-𝟗𝟓𝟎-𝟒𝟒𝟎𝟏 [𝐔𝐒] 𝙾𝚁 １-➇０ʘ-９５０-➃➃ʘ１).

• 30 Days or Less Before Departure: No refund(+𝟏-𝟖𝟎𝟎-𝟗𝟓𝟎-𝟒𝟒𝟎𝟏 [𝐔𝐒] 𝙾𝚁 １-➇０ʘ-９５０-➃➃ʘ１).

2. Non-Refundable Deposit Fare

If you have booked a cruise with a non-refundable deposit, your cancellation options are more restricted:

• Before Final Payment Due Date: The deposit amount will be retained as a Future Cruise Credit (FCC)(+𝟏-𝟖𝟎𝟎-𝟗𝟓𝟎-𝟒𝟒𝟎𝟏 [𝐔𝐒] 𝙾𝚁 １-➇０ʘ-９５０-➃➃ʘ１).

• After Final Payment Due Date: No refund, but the FCC may still apply, depending on the specific terms of your booking(+𝟏-𝟖𝟎𝟎-𝟗𝟓𝟎-𝟒𝟒𝟎𝟏 [𝐔𝐒] 𝙾𝚁 １-➇０ʘ-９５０-➃➃ʘ１).

3. Refundable Deposit Fare

For refundable deposit fares, cancellations before the final payment due date will result in a full refund. The final payment due date is typically 90 days before sailing for cruises lasting five nights or longer(+𝟏-𝟖𝟎𝟎-𝟗𝟓𝟎-𝟒𝟒𝟎𝟏 [𝐔𝐒] 𝙾𝚁 １-➇０ʘ-９５０-➃➃ʘ１).

The amount of time you have to cancel a Royal Caribbean cruise depends on the length of the cruise and how far in advance you cancel. 

Cancellation charges for 1–4 night cruises 

• 75 days or more before departure: No charge, except for non-refundable deposits(+𝟏-𝟖𝟎𝟎-𝟗𝟓𝟎-𝟒𝟒𝟎𝟏 [𝐔𝐒] 𝙾𝚁 １-➇０ʘ-９５０-➃➃ʘ１).

• 74–61 days before departure: 50% of the total price(+𝟏-𝟖𝟎𝟎-𝟗𝟓𝟎-𝟒𝟒𝟎𝟏 [𝐔𝐒] 𝙾𝚁 １-➇０ʘ-９５０-➃➃ʘ１).

• 60–31 days before departure: 75% of the total price(+𝟏-𝟖𝟎𝟎-𝟗𝟓𝟎-𝟒𝟒𝟎𝟏 [𝐔𝐒] 𝙾𝚁 １-➇０ʘ-９５０-➃➃ʘ１).

• 30 days or less before departure: 100% of the total price, or no refund(+𝟏-𝟖𝟎𝟎-𝟗𝟓𝟎-𝟒𝟒𝟎𝟏 [𝐔𝐒] 𝙾𝚁 １-➇０ʘ-９５０-➃➃ʘ１).

Cancellation charges for cruises longer than 4 nights 

• 90+ days before departure: No charge, except for non-refundable deposits

Non-refundable deposits(+𝟏-𝟖𝟎𝟎-𝟗𝟓𝟎-𝟒𝟒𝟎𝟏 [𝐔𝐒] 𝙾𝚁 １-➇０ʘ-９５０-➃➃ʘ１). 

• Some fare programs require a non-refundable deposit at the time of booking(+𝟏-𝟖𝟎𝟎-𝟗𝟓𝟎-𝟒𝟒𝟎𝟏 [𝐔𝐒] 𝙾𝚁 １-➇０ʘ-９５０-➃➃ʘ１).

• The deposit amount is not refunded at any time after it has been paid(+𝟏-𝟖𝟎𝟎-𝟗𝟓𝟎-𝟒𝟒𝟎𝟏 [𝐔𝐒] 𝙾𝚁 １-➇０ʘ-９５０-➃➃ʘ１).

• Change fees may apply to bookings with non-refundable deposits(+𝟏-𝟖𝟎𝟎-𝟗𝟓𝟎-𝟒𝟒𝟎𝟏 [𝐔𝐒] 𝙾𝚁 １-➇０ʘ-９５０-➃➃ʘ１).