Royal Caribbean International · Booking & changes
When is final payment due?
The answer
Checked 2026-09-2475, 90 or 120 days before sailing, by cruise length
- 1 to 4 night cruises: at least 75 days before the sailing date.
- 5 to 14 night cruises: at least 90 days before.
- 15 nights or longer: at least 120 days before.
- Group bookings follow a different schedule.
In one sentence — Royal Caribbean International: 75, 90 or 120 days before sailing, by cruise length. 1 to 4 night cruises: at least 75 days before the sailing date. 5 to 14 night cruises: at least 90 days before. 15 nights or longer: at least 120 days before. Group bookings follow a different schedule. Read from Royal Caribbean International's own published policy on 2026-09-24. Cruise lines change policies without notice — confirm with Royal Caribbean International 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.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/final-payment-schedule-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.