Celebrity Cruises · Booking & changes

What if the price drops after I book?

The answer

Checked 2026-09-24

Best Price Guarantee — upgrade or refund before final payment

  • Before final payment: a complimentary stateroom upgrade or a price adjustment. If already paid in full, a refund.
  • After final payment but booked within the last 24 hours: the same.
  • After final payment and booked more than 24 hours ago: possibly a complimentary upgrade, based on availability.
  • The lower fare must be on a Celebrity-owned channel such as its website or call center.
  • Request it by calling 1-888-751-7804.

In one sentence — Celebrity Cruises: Best Price Guarantee — upgrade or refund before final payment. Before final payment: a complimentary stateroom upgrade or a price adjustment. If already paid in full, a refund. After final payment but booked within the last 24 hours: the same. After final payment and booked more than 24 hours ago: possibly a complimentary upgrade, based on availability. The lower fare must be on a Celebrity-owned channel such as its website or call center. Request it by calling 1-888-751-7804. Read from Celebrity Cruises's own published policy on 2026-09-24. Cruise lines change policies without notice — confirm with Celebrity Cruises before relying on this.

Why this one catches people out

Some lines will adjust your fare or give onboard credit before final payment. Most will not say so unless you ask.

Where this came from

https://www.celebritycruises.com/company/customer-support/best-price-guarantee

We read these policies from each cruise line's own pages and record the date we read them. Lines change their rules without notice. Always confirm with the cruise line before you rely on anything here.

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