Carnival Cruises Cancellation and Refund Policy

*Cancellation policies and refund schedules change often. Contact us if you have any questions.

Reservations will be held until 2 hours prior to the time designated for the beginning of pre-boarding procedures. Except as otherwise expressly provided in Carnival's Refund Policy, no refunds will be made in the event of "no shows", unused tickets, lost tickets, partially used tickets, or cancellations received late or after the start of the cruise. Carnival strongly recommends the purchase of trip cancellation insurance. Cancellation charges for individual bookings will be assessed as listed below. For cancellation charges related to group bookings, partial ship charters or full ship charters refer to your charter contract or group booking agreement for terms and conditions.

2 - 5 Day Cruises (excluding all Alaskan, European, Transatlantic, and Panama Canal cruises):

Last Modified: 09/02/2026

6 Day or longer cruises, as well as all Alaskan, European, Transatlantic, and Panama Canal cruises:

Last Modified: 09/02/2026

Total Fare is defined as Cruise Fare, Transfer Services, Pre/Post Cruise Vacation Packages and Air Supplements (excluding Restricted Air which is non-refundable any time after booking).

Except as otherwise provided in Carnival's Refund Policy, the deposit under Early Saver is non-refundable. All cancellations that occur prior to final payment due date will receive a non-refundable and non-transferable future cruise credit, redeemable for US dollars bookings, in the amount of the deposit less a $50 per person service fee. The future cruise credit must be used for a new reservation made within 12 months from the date of cancellation, is applicable to any Carnival Cruise Line sailing available in US dollars and can only be applied to your cruise fare. Any unused portion will be forfeited.