Celebrity Cancellation Policy & Penalty Schedule
Official Celebrity cruise cancellation penalties, refund deadlines, deposit loss windows, and holiday sailing terms. Verified policy details and booking advice.
Key Policy Breakdown
Standard Cancellation Schedule
Celebrity 1 to 4-night sailings allow cancellation up to 75 days prior without penalty; 74–60 days forfeits deposit; 59–30 days incurs 50%; 29–8 days incurs 75%; 7 days or fewer incurs 100%. Sailings of 5+ nights allow cancellation up to 90 days prior without penalty; 89–75 days forfeits deposit; 74–61 days incurs 50%; 60–31 days incurs 75%; 30 days or fewer incurs 100%.
Refundable vs. Non-Refundable Fares
All-Included rates feature refundable or non-refundable deposit choices. Non-refundable deposit fares issue an FCC minus a $100 per person change fee.
Holiday & Long Voyage Rules
Celebrity Galapagos cruises (Flora/Xploration) carry 120-day deposit cancellation thresholds.
Official Verification Notice
Details vary by fare type and voyage length. Review Celebrity Cruises Ticket Contract before final payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How late can I cancel a Celebrity cruise without 100% penalty?
Celebrity 1 to 4-night sailings allow cancellation up to 75 days prior without penalty; 74–60 days forfeits deposit; 59–30 days incurs 50%; 29–8 days incurs 75%; 7 days or fewer incurs 100%. Sailings of 5+ nights allow cancellation up to 90 days prior without penalty; 89–75 days forfeits deposit; 74–61 days incurs 50%; 60–31 days incurs 75%; 30 days or fewer incurs 100%. Always check your specific booking confirmation as thresholds depend on voyage length and fare type.
What is the difference between refundable and non-refundable deposit fares on Celebrity?
All-Included rates feature refundable or non-refundable deposit choices. Non-refundable deposit fares issue an FCC minus a $100 per person change fee.
Are holiday and long sailings subject to stricter cancellation penalties on Celebrity?
Celebrity Galapagos cruises (Flora/Xploration) carry 120-day deposit cancellation thresholds.
Where can I verify the exact cancellation terms for my Celebrity voyage?
Details vary by fare type and voyage length. Review Celebrity Cruises Ticket Contract before final payment. Confirm details at https://www.celebritycruises.com/company/about-us/contact-us/faq.
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