Holland America Line Cancellation and Refund Policy
Last Updated: September 2026 |
Reviewed by: Daniela Cervantes, Staff Writer
Cancellation Updates:
Recent updates have been made to cancellation schedules and refund guidelines for various cruise lines. Contact your Sales Agent or our Customer Service department online, via email, or by phone at 1-800-543-1915 and ask about potential opportunities for flexible cancellation policies, rebooking opportunities and other options.
*Cancellation policies and refund schedules change often. Contact us if you have any questions.
Cancellation fees apply to the entire cruise booking, including cruise fare, air add-ons, ground transfers, pre-cruise and post-cruise hotel and tour packages. Guests who cancel within the dates shown below for any reason, including medical or family reasons, are subject to the following per-person cancellation fees:
25+ Nights, Grand Voyages, and Segments
| Days Prior to Departure |
Cancellation Charge Per Guest |
| 120+ - Days |
No Charge |
| 119 - 113 Days |
Deposit |
| 112 - 76 Days |
50% |
| 75 - 0 Days |
No refund |
Last Modified: 09/02/2026
Voyages 5 to 24 Nights (Standard Sailings)
| Days Prior to Departure |
Cancellation Charge Per Guest |
| 90+ - Days |
An amount equal to deposit requirement |
| 89 - 83 Days |
50% of gross fare |
| 82 - 46 Days |
75% of gross fare |
| 45 - 0 Days |
No refund |
Last Modified: 09/02/2026
Short Voyages (Up to 4 Nights)
| Days Prior to Departure |
Cancellation Charge Per Guest |
| 75+ - Days |
No Charge |
| 74?68 - Days |
Deposit |
| 67?31 - Days |
50% |
| 30 or less - Days |
No refund |
Last Modified: 09/02/2026
*Please note: Some fare codes are non-refundable. Fares are per person based on double occupancy in U.S. dollars. Taxes, Fees and Port Expenses are additional. Subject to availability. Promotional deposits (including reduced deposit offers) may be non-refundable and are available on select sailings outside of final payment. For full terms and conditions applicable to your cruise, please refer to hollandamerica.com or the appropriate Holland America Line brochure. Offers are capacity controlled and may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice. Other restrictions may apply.
Cancellation Policies are subject to change by the cruise line. For the most current Holland America Line and Refund Policies, please refer to the Holland America Line website or a Holland America Line brochure.
Link to Holland America Line cancellation policies: http://www.hollandamerica.com/pageByName/Simple.action?requestPage=Cancellation
