Holland America Line · Booking & changes

What is the cancellation policy?

The answer

Checked 2026-09-24

Full refund to 120 days out, nothing inside 60

  • 120 days or more before travel: 100% refund.
  • 119–91 days: 75% refund of the total cruise price.
  • 90–61 days: 50% refund.
  • 60 days or less: no refund.
  • Grand World and Grand Voyage sailings: 100% refund at 120+ days; 100% less the deposit at 119–113 days; 50% at 112–76 days; nothing inside 75 days.

In one sentence — Holland America Line: Full refund to 120 days out, nothing inside 60. 120 days or more before travel: 100% refund. 119–91 days: 75% refund of the total cruise price. 90–61 days: 50% refund. 60 days or less: no refund. Grand World and Grand Voyage sailings: 100% refund at 120+ days; 100% less the deposit at 119–113 days; 50% at 112–76 days; nothing inside 75 days. Read from Holland America Line's own published policy on 2026-09-24. Cruise lines change policies without notice — confirm with Holland America Line before relying on this.

Why this one catches people out

A sliding scale. What you lose depends entirely on how many days out you cancel.

Where this came from

https://www.hollandamerica.com/en/us/legal-privacy/cancellation-policy-US-default

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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