Princess Cruises Cancellation Policy

Standard Policy for Guest Cancellations, Refunds & Final Payment

Learn about our standard cancellation policy and refund schedule

In the case that you need to cancel your cruise vacation, you may be charged a fee based on the standard Princess Cruises cancellation policy. The amount will depend on the length of your itinerary and how far in advance of your departure date that you cancel. Use the charts below to determine your refund.

If you’ve already purchased Princess Vacation Protection†, your refunds for covered cancellation reasons will continue to be governed by Princess Vacation Protection. Please review the plan coverage, conditions and exclusions for full details. We highly recommend that guests purchase Princess Vacation Protection – not only does it provide some peace of mind for unexpected cancellations, it also offers partial reimbursements for trip delays or interruptions, lost or damaged baggage and medical coverage.

†Princess Vacation Protection is available to residents of the U.S. and Canada (except New York, British Columbia, Quebec and Puerto Rico). Guests in other regions may have alternative coverage options and can refer to our FAQs for additional information.

Refund Schedules & Final Payment Due Date

For booked guests, please review your booking confirmation email which contains the cancellation schedule and final payment terms that apply to you. For full details and booking conditions, please also refer to the passage contract.

Since a cancellation by you likely means a diminished opportunity to sell space on other cruises/cruisetours, the cancellation fees in the schedules below apply regardless of whether Your space is resold. You hereby agree that losses sustained by us in the event of Your cancellation would be very difficult or impossible to quantify, and that the fees set forth in our cancellation policy represent a fair and reasonable assessment as liquidated damages. The amount of cancellation fee varies based on length of sailing for cruise/cruisetour and timing of cancellation for cruise/cruisetour and Cruise Plus package, as illustrated in the schedules below.

Sailings 1 to 24 days (including World Cruise Segments)

Final Payment is due 90 days prior to departure

Days prior to Cruise or Land Package Departure Item(s)* Assessed Cancellation Fee

90 days or more None None

75 to 89 days Cruise fare 25% of Total Charges

61 to 74 days All Items 50% of Total Charges

31 to 60 days All Items 75% of Total Charges

Withing 30 days All Items 100% of Total Charges

*Items: Cruise, Cruisetour, Cruise Plus Package, pre-purchased gift(s)/special services.

^For those passengers booking a reduced deposit promotion, the initial cancellation fee amount will not exceed the deposit required/paid.

Sailings 25 days or more (including Full World Cruise & World Cruise Segments)

Final Payment is due 120 days prior to departure

Days prior to Cruise or Land Package Departure Item(s)* Assessed Cancellation Fee

120 days or more None None

113 to 119 days Cruise fare Deposit (30% of fare for World Cruises)

61 to 112 days All Items 50% of Total Charges

60 days or less All Items 100% of Total Charges

*Items: Cruise, Cruisetour, Cruise Plus Package, pre-purchased gift(s)/special services.

^For those passengers booking a reduced deposit promotion, the initial cancellation fee amount will not exceed the deposit required/paid.

All Pre- and Post-Cruise Hotel Packages (all cruise lengths)

Days prior to Holiday Departure^ Cancellation Fee

57 days or more No cancellation Fee

56-29 days 50% of Total Charges

28-15 days 75% of Total Charges

within 15 days 100% of Total Charges

^Holiday Departure is the earlier of the cruise, cruisetour or hotel package start date.

CANCELLATION POLICY EXCEPTION(S):

A. If You have purchased a specially priced promotion where the deposit is 100% non-refundable from the point of payment, You are not entitled to any refund, payment, compensation or credit whatsoever of Your deposit under any circumstance if you cancel Your booking.

B. If you have purchased a specially priced promotion that is 100% non-refundable from the point of payment, You are not entitled to any refund, payment, compensation or credit whatsoever of Your Cruise or Cruisetour fare if You cancel Your booking.

Shore Excursion Cancellation Policy: For complete details on the terms and conditions governing Shore Excursions, please review Carrier’s Excursion Terms & Conditions.