Oceania Cruises · Booking & changes
What if the price drops after I book?
The answer
Checked 2026-09-24Best Value Guarantee — before or after final payment
- Before final payment: you can switch your reservation to a newer promotion, if your sail date and stateroom category are included and still available.
- After final payment: if eligible, the difference comes back as shipboard credit, a suite or stateroom upgrade, or a future cruise credit.
- It compares the public fare on OceaniaCruises.com when you booked with the current public promotional fare, in the same currency.
- A new promotion replaces the old one in full, including its amenities and terms.
- It does not apply to exclusive travel-trade rates.
In one sentence — Oceania Cruises: Best Value Guarantee — before or after final payment. Before final payment: you can switch your reservation to a newer promotion, if your sail date and stateroom category are included and still available. After final payment: if eligible, the difference comes back as shipboard credit, a suite or stateroom upgrade, or a future cruise credit. It compares the public fare on OceaniaCruises.com when you booked with the current public promotional fare, in the same currency. A new promotion replaces the old one in full, including its amenities and terms. It does not apply to exclusive travel-trade rates. Read from Oceania Cruises's own published policy on 2026-09-24. Cruise lines change policies without notice — confirm with Oceania 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.oceaniacruises.com/legal/best-value-guaranteeWe 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.