How Do I Cancel A Carnival Cruise?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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Many cruise lines have greatly eased their cancellation policies. In most cases,

you will be offered either a future cruise credit equal to the amount you paid, a refund to your original form of payment or a combination of the two

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How much money will I lose if I cancel my Carnival cruise?

From 55 to 30 days before sailing, you will lose 50 percent of your total payment. From 29 to 15 days out, you will lose 75 percent of the total amount paid. If your sailing is 14 or fewer days away, you won’t receive any of your money back.

Can I cancel my cruise reservation?


An automatic cancellation charge of $100 per reservation will be applied to the last credit or debit card used on the account

. Our (previously collected) $24.99 processing fee is non-refundable. If you choose to book different cruise while you are on the phone we will waive the $100 cancellation fee.

How do I contact a Carnival Cruise?

(800) 764-7419

How far out are Carnival Cruises Cancelled?

Program Port Canaveral From
21.04.2022
To 29.04.2023 Current Ship Elation New Ship Freedom

How long does it take to get a refund from Carnival cruise 2021?

Monetary refunds may take

up to 90 days

to process.

What happens if you don’t pay off your Carnival cruise by the due date?


From the final payment date to 56 days prior to sailing, the penalty is the standard deposit amount

. From 55 days prior to sailing to 30 days prior to sailing, the penalty is 50% of the total fare or the standard deposit amount, whichever is greater.

Can I reschedule my Carnival cruise without penalty?

If the itinerary change is for reasons within Carnival’s exclusive control (i.e. mechanical):

Guests will have the opportunity to cancel their booking without penalty prior to sailing and within 24 hours of the guest notification

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How much is it to cancel a cruise?

Days prior to departure Per Person Cancellation Fee
Up to 91 days


$100 per person

Administrative Fee
61-90 days 50% of gross fare 31-60 days 75% of gross fare 0-30 days 100% of gross fare

Can I change the date of my Carnival cruise?


Ship and sailing date changes are allowed prior to the final payment due date, subject to a $50 USD service fee per person, per change

. Changes made after the final payment due date are subject to standard cancellation penalties.

Can you cancel a cruise if the itinerary changes?

If the itinerary change is major and announced prior to your sailing,

a cruise line might give booked passengers the opportunity to cancel or reschedule their cruise without incurring the usual penalties

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How long does it take to get cruise refund?

You could wait

up to 90 days

Some big cruise operators are processing refunds in just a few weeks. Others are taking up to three months to get money back to customers.

Are cruises sailing yet?

North American cruise operators started service in June 2021. And while

all the major cruise lines are now back at sea

, the return to cruising has taken a phased approach, with ships returning to service one at a time and some cruise lines keeping vessels idle until well into 2022.

Can I cancel one person on my cruise?

If one guest has to cancel and the other wishes to continue,

the guest who cancels is subject to the penalty schedule for their portion of the cruise

. The remaining guest will have to pay the single room supplement to have sole occupancy in a two person cabin.

How do I email Carnival customer service?

Contact Guest Care

If you have already sailed and need assistance, please send a detailed email to


[email protected]


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How do I contact carnival about a refund?

Days of the Week Work Hours (EST) Monday–Friday 9 a.m–10 p.m Saturday–Sunday 9 a.m–6 p.m

Does Carnival have an online chat?

The app is free to download and use on board.

For a small additional fee the HUB App offers chat

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Did Carnival cancel all cruises for 2021?


Cruises on both ships are now cancelled up to and including Dec. 16, 2021

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Will Carnival cruises resume in 2021?

Carnival Cruise Line: Cruising

as of July 3, 2021


Carnival Cruise Line resumed its cruises in early July

, departing from Galveston, Texas, and Miami. As of July, the line will require 95% of travelers to be fully vaccinated for each ship to sail as planned.

Are cruises Cancelled for 2021?


Norwegian Cruise Lines has suspended sailings through February 28, 2021, as well as select sailings in March 2021

. All cruises on Oceania and Regent have been canceled through March 31, 2021. That same day, Royal Caribbean announced it would be suspending its global sailings through February 28, 2021.

How long are P and O refunds taking?

Some customers have reported being told to expect refunds within 45 days, others within 60 days and now, some are being told to expect to wait

up to 90 days

. Customers wanting a refund from P&O Cruises can apply via this online form.

Is Carnival Cancelling Cruises 2022?

While that will happen for departures from Mar. 7 through Apr. 9, 2022,

the next two cruises are being cancelled

, and then a new ship will be assigned from the Carnival fleet to Jacksonville for the Ecstasy itineraries, effective April 23. That announcement will be made shortly.

How long are MSC refunds taking?

It can take

90 days or more

to process a cruise refund, but if you call customer service and work with them politely, it is possible to resolve your refund more quickly.

What is carnivals cancellation policy?

Cruise Cancelled by Carnival

If your cruise is cancelled by Carnival, or boarding is delayed by three days or more and you elect not to sail on the delayed voyage,

you are entitled to a refund of the amount paid to Carnival or an optional Future Cruise Credit (“FCC”)

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Will carnival give you an extension on final payment?


Carnival Cruise Line extends the final payment date to May 31, 2021

, to provide further flexibility on cruise bookings this summer. Carnival Cruise Line is working through its return to service and with most bookings removed through July, the cruise line has now extended its final payment date to the end of May.

Are Carnival Cruises deposits transferable?

If you booked Early Saver (it sounds as though you did), you MIGHT find a sympathetic ear who will simply transfer your reservation for you, but don’t count on it. Basically, you would have to cancel and rebook. You will loose $50 per person and the remaining deposit will be credited to you as a future cruise credit.

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