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Royal Caribbean International Cancellation Policy

Partially Refundable

Updated on: Jan 13, 2026

CANCELLATION, DEVIATION OR SUBSTITUTION BY CARRIER

a. Carrier may for any reason at any time and without prior notice, cancel, advance, postpone or deviate from any scheduled sailing, port of call, destination, lodging or any activity on or off the Vessel, or substitute another vessel or port of call, destination, lodging or activity. Except as provided in Section e below, and except as provided in Section 4.e or Section 4.f regarding an actual or suspected COVID-19 infection, and except where a refund is required by law because Carrier cancelled the Cruise or boarding of the Vessel by Passengers was delayed by three (3) days or more, Carrier shall not be liable for any claim whatsoever by Passenger, including but not limited to loss, compensation or refund, by reason of such cancellation, advancement, postponement, substitution or deviation.

b. In connection with a CruiseTour, Carrier has the same right to cancel, advance, postpone or deviate from any scheduled activity, departure or destination, or substitute another railcar, bus, destination or lodging or other component of the CruiseTour. Except as provided in Section e below, and except as provided in Section 4.e or Section 4.f regarding an actual or suspected COVID-19 infection, and except where a refund is required by law because Carrier cancelled the Cruise or boarding of the Vessel by Passengers was delayed by three (3) days or more, Carrier shall not be liable for any claim by Passenger whatsoever, including but not limited to loss, compensation or refund, by reason of such cancellation, advancement, postponement, substitution or deviation.

c. By way of example, and not limitation, Carrier may, without liability (except as provided in Section e below with respect to mechanical failures, except as provided in Section 4.e or Section 4.f regarding an actual or suspected COVID-19 infection, and except where a refund is required by law because Carrier cancelled the Cruise or boarding of the Vessel by Passengers was delayed by three (3) days or more), deviate from any scheduled sailing and may otherwise land Passenger and her property at any port if Carrier believes that the voyage or any Passenger or property may be hindered or adversely affected as a result of hostilities, blockages, prevailing weather conditions, labor conflicts, strikes onboard or ashore, breakdown of Vessel, congestion, docking difficulties, medical or lifesaving emergencies, declared pandemics, public health emergencies or outbreak of communicable disease, quarantines, national or regional emergencies or any other cause whatsoever.

d. Carrier shall have the right to comply with any orders, recommendations, or directions whatsoever given by any governmental entity or by persons purporting to act with such authority and such compliance shall not be deemed a breach of this Agreement entitling the Passenger to assert any claim for liability, compensation or refund except as provided in Section 4.e or Section 4.f regarding an actual or suspected COVID-19 infection, and except where a refund is required by law because Carrier cancelled the Cruise or boarding of the Vessel by Passengers was delayed by three (3) days or more.

e. In the event that a Cruise (or the cruise component of a CruiseTour) is canceled or terminated early due to mechanical failures:

i) Passenger shall have a right to a full refund of the Cruise Fare if the Cruise is canceled in full, or a partial refund if the cruise is terminated early;

ii) Carrier may cover or reimburse Passenger for additional costs (e.g. airline change fees) as deemed appropriate by the Carrier.

iii) If the Passenger has travelled to the Vessel, Passenger shall have a right to transportation (by means selected by the Carrier) to the Vessel’s scheduled port of disembarkation or the Passenger’s home city; and

iv) Passenger shall have a right to lodging (selected by Carrier) if disembarkation and an overnight stay in an unscheduled port are required due to the Cruise or cruise component of a CruiseTour being cancelled or terminated early because of such mechanical failures.

CANCELLATION BY PASSENGER; EARLY DISEMBARKATION

The provisions of this Section apply to Cruise and CruiseTour reservations that are cancelled by the Passenger unless the provisions of Section 4.e or Section 4.f, relating to a suspected or known infection of a Passenger with COVID-19, apply. For further details, refer to Carrier’s COVID-19 refund and cancellation policy at www.RoyalCaribbean.com

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Select fare programs require the payment at the time of booking of a nonrefundable deposit. That deposit amount shall not be refunded at any time after it has been paid. Change fees will apply to bookings for which the deposit is nonrefundable.

Cancellation of Cruise or CruiseTour. Cruise reservations that are cancelled by the Passenger prior to the sail date, and CruiseTour reservations that are cancelled by the Passenger prior to the first day of the CruiseTour, may be subject to a cancellation charge. The amount of the cancellation charge shall be determined as shown in the table below and shall vary depending on how far in advance of the sail date (or first day of the CruiseTour) the Operator receives notice of cancellation.

For 1 to 4 Night Cruises (including Holiday Sailings):

If cancellation is made Cancellation charge

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 (including Holiday Sailings and CruiseTours):

If cancellation is made Cancellation charge

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)

For World Cruise cancellation charges, please refer to www.RoyalCaribbean.com

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If a Cruise or CruiseTour reservation is cancelled, any applicable Taxes/Fees or Fuel Supplement charges shall be refunded. For bookings made outside of the U.S.A., 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 Land 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 www.RoyalCaribbean.com

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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 Royal Caribbean 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 and a refund is owed, the refund will be made to that credit card. If Carrier received payment from your travel agent and a refund is owed, 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, Royal Caribbean Travel Protection ProgramSM, 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.