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Official Carnival cruise cancellation penalties, refund deadlines, deposit loss windows, and holiday sailing terms. Verified policy details and booking advice.
Carnival 2 to 5-night sailings: cancellation up to 75 days prior receives 100% refund; 74–56 days forfeits deposit; 55–30 days incurs 50% penalty; 29–15 days incurs 75%; 14 days or fewer incurs 100%. Sailings of 6+ nights: cancellation up to 90 days prior receives 100% refund; 89–56 days forfeits deposit; 55–30 days incurs 50%; 29–15 days incurs 75%; 14 days or fewer incurs 100%.
Super Saver and Early Saver non-refundable deposit fares retain deposit minus a $50 per person administrative change fee as a Future Cruise Credit.
Carnival Christmas, New Year, and charter sailings have 120-day deposit cancellation thresholds.
Exact cancellation penalties depend on your Carnival booking promotion and trip length. Check Carnival’s Cruise Ticket Contract for your booking.
Carnival 2 to 5-night sailings: cancellation up to 75 days prior receives 100% refund; 74–56 days forfeits deposit; 55–30 days incurs 50% penalty; 29–15 days incurs 75%; 14 days or fewer incurs 100%. Sailings of 6+ nights: cancellation up to 90 days prior receives 100% refund; 89–56 days forfeits deposit; 55–30 days incurs 50%; 29–15 days incurs 75%; 14 days or fewer incurs 100%. Always check your specific booking confirmation as thresholds depend on voyage length and fare type.
Super Saver and Early Saver non-refundable deposit fares retain deposit minus a $50 per person administrative change fee as a Future Cruise Credit.
Carnival Christmas, New Year, and charter sailings have 120-day deposit cancellation thresholds.
Exact cancellation penalties depend on your Carnival booking promotion and trip length. Check Carnival’s Cruise Ticket Contract for your booking. Confirm details at https://www.carnival.com/help.
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