Princess Cruises · Booking & changes
When is final payment due?
The answer
Checked 2026-09-24120 days before departure for cruises up to 44 days (bookings from Sept 2, 2026)
- For bookings made on or after September 2, 2026: final payment is due 120 days before departure on cruises up to 44 days, and 120 days on cruises of 45 days or more.
- Bookings made before September 2, 2026 keep the old schedule: 90 days before departure for cruises of 1 to 13 days, 120 days for longer ones.
- Check your booking date before you work out your due date.
In one sentence — Princess Cruises: 120 days before departure for cruises up to 44 days (bookings from Sept 2, 2026). For bookings made on or after September 2, 2026: final payment is due 120 days before departure on cruises up to 44 days, and 120 days on cruises of 45 days or more. Bookings made before September 2, 2026 keep the old schedule: 90 days before departure for cruises of 1 to 13 days, 120 days for longer ones. Check your booking date before you work out your due date. 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
The date the balance is due. Miss it and the booking can be canceled automatically.
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.