Some changes are on the horizon for Disney Cruise Line and its cancellation policy. The cruise line will be changing their cancellation policy beginning March 3, 2015 for all new bookings. The new policy will tier its cruises into 4 categories. These categories will include the following: 1- to 5-Nights, 6- to 9-Nights, 10-Nights or Longer, Suites and Concierge.
Below is a review of the final payment due date and cancellation policy for all sailings and categories:
Cruises 1 to 5 Nights where embark or debark is a U.S. Port (Non Holiday Sailings)
| Categories | Final Payment Due Date | Cancellation Fees |
| Non-Suites/Non-Concierge Staterooms | 75 days prior to arrival | 74-45 days – Deposit per Guest |
| 44-30 days – 50% of vacation price | ||
| 29-15 days – 75% of vacation price | ||
| 14-0 days – 100% of vacation price |
Holiday Sailings*: Cruises 1 to 5 Nights where embark or debark is a U.S. Port
| Categories | Final Payment Due Date | Cancellation Fees |
| Non-Suites/Non-Concierge Staterooms | 90 days prior to arrival | 89-65 days – Deposit per Guest |
| 64-43 days – 50% of vacation price | ||
| 42-15 days – 75% of vacation price | ||
| 14-0 days – 100% of vacation price |
*Holiday Sailings are sailings that include Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day (U.S.) or July 4th.
Cruises 1 to 5 Nights where embark or debark is a U.S. Port
| Categories | Final Payment Due Date | Cancellation Fees |
| Suites and Concierge Staterooms Deposit is non-refundable |
90 days prior to arrival | 90 days+ – Deposit per Guest |
| 89-56 days – 50% of vacation price | ||
| 55-30 days – 75% of vacation price | ||
| 29-0 days – 100% of vacation price |
Cruises 6 to 9 Nights where embark or debark is a U.S. Port (Non Holiday Sailings)
| Categories | Final Payment Due Date | Cancellation Fees |
| Non-Suites/Non-Concierge Staterooms | 90 days prior to arrival | 89-56 days – Deposit per Guest |
| 55-30 days – 50% of vacation price | ||
| 29-15 days – 75% of vacation price | ||
| 14-0 days – 100% of vacation price |
Holiday Sailings*: Cruises 6 to 9 Nights where embark or debark is a U.S. Port
| Categories | Final Payment Due Date | Cancellation Fees |
| Non-Suites/Non-Concierge Staterooms | 105 days prior to arrival | 104-75 days – Deposit per Guest |
| 74-43 days – 50% of vacation price | ||
| 42-15 days – 75% of vacation price | ||
| 14-0 days – 100% of vacation price |
*Holiday Sailings are sailings that include Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day (U.S.) or July 4th.
Cruises 6 to 9 Nights where embark or debark is a U.S. Port
| Categories | Final Payment Due Date | Cancellation Fees |
| Suites and Concierge Staterooms Deposit is non-refundable |
90 days prior to arrival | 90 days+ – Deposit per Guest |
| 89-56 days – 50% of vacation price | ||
| 55-30 days – 75% of vacation price | ||
| 29-0 days – 100% of vacation price |
Cruises 10 Nights or More and Cruises Less than 10 Nights where Embark and Debark is non-U.S. Port
| Categories | Final Payment Due Date | Cancellation Fees |
| Non-Suites/Non-Concierge Staterooms | 120 days prior to arrival | 119-56 days – Deposit per Guest |
| 55-30 days – 50% of vacation price | ||
| 29-15 days – 75% of vacation price | ||
| 14-0 days – 100% of vacation price |
Cruises 10 Nights or More and Cruises Less than 10 Nights where Embark and Debark is non-U.S. Port
| Categories | Final Payment Due Date | Cancellation Fees |
| Suites and Concierge Staterooms Deposit is non-refundable |
150 days prior to arrival | 90+ days – Deposit per Guest |
| 89-56 days – 50% of vacation price | ||
| 55-30 days – 75% of vacation price | ||
| 29-0 days – 100% of vacation price |
Categories with Restrictions: Reservations for Inside, Outside, or Verandah Categories with restrictions are non-refundable and non-transferable. 100% cruise cancellation fee applies from time of payment.
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