Princess Cruises · Booking & changes
What is the cancellation policy?
The answer
Checked 2026-09-24Deposit lost first, then 25–100%; the schedule depends on when you booked
- Bookings made on or after September 2, 2026, cruises up to 44 days: deposit at 120+ days; 25% at 113–119 days; 50% at 91–112 days; 75% at 61–90 days; 100% inside 60 days.
- Same bookings, cruises of 45+ days: deposit at 121+ days; 30% at 113–120 days; 50% at 61–112 days; 100% inside 60 days.
- Bookings made before September 2, 2026, cruises of 1–13 days: deposit at 90+ days; 25% at 75–89; 50% at 61–74; 75% at 31–60; 100% inside 30 days.
- Percentages apply to the total cruise price, packages such as Princess Plus and Premier, and any pre-purchased gifts or services.
- If you upgraded to a refundable deposit, the deposit tier does not apply.
In one sentence — Princess Cruises: Deposit lost first, then 25–100%; the schedule depends on when you booked. Bookings made on or after September 2, 2026, cruises up to 44 days: deposit at 120+ days; 25% at 113–119 days; 50% at 91–112 days; 75% at 61–90 days; 100% inside 60 days. Same bookings, cruises of 45+ days: deposit at 121+ days; 30% at 113–120 days; 50% at 61–112 days; 100% inside 60 days. Bookings made before September 2, 2026, cruises of 1–13 days: deposit at 90+ days; 25% at 75–89; 50% at 61–74; 75% at 31–60; 100% inside 30 days. Percentages apply to the total cruise price, packages such as Princess Plus and Premier, and any pre-purchased gifts or services. If you upgraded to a refundable deposit, the deposit tier does not apply. Read from Princess Cruises's own published policy on 2026-09-24. Cruise lines change policies without notice — confirm with Princess Cruises 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.princess.com/plan/standard-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.