Norwegian Cruise Line · Booking & changes
What is the cancellation policy?
The answer
Checked 2026-09-21Cancellation fees are charged on the fare only, not on taxes and port fees
- Cancellation fees are assessed on the advertised price excluding taxes, fees and port expenses.
- Taxes, fees and port expenses are refunded when you cancel.
- Your cruise confirmation shows the split between cruise fare and taxes, fees and port expenses.
In one sentence — Norwegian Cruise Line: Cancellation fees are charged on the fare only, not on taxes and port fees. Cancellation fees are assessed on the advertised price excluding taxes, fees and port expenses. Taxes, fees and port expenses are refunded when you cancel. Your cruise confirmation shows the split between cruise fare and taxes, fees and port expenses. Read from Norwegian Cruise Line's own published policy on 2026-09-21. Cruise lines change policies without notice — confirm with Norwegian Cruise 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.ncl.com/faq/california-consumer-impact-cancellation-refund-policyWe 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.