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What is the cancellation fee for Carnival Cruise Line?
Carnival Cruise Line’s cancellation fee varies by booking date and fare type. Call 1-866-291-7625 for specific fee information.
The cancellation fee for a Carnival Cruise Line booking depends on several things — how far ahead you cancel, what kind of fare or promotion you booked under, and whether you’re past the final payment deadline. Below is a breakdown of how Carnival assesses cancellation charges:
Key Elements That Affect The Fee
* **Cruise Length & Itinerary Type**
Shorter cruises (2‑5 days) have different cancellation windows than longer cruises (6+ days) or special itineraries like Alaska, Europe, Transatlantic, or Panama Canal.
* **Final Payment Date**
You avoid major penalties if you cancel before Carnival’s final payment date (for 5‑day or shorter cruises, that’s 76 days before sailing; for longer cruises and special itineraries, 91 days before sailing). ([carnival--tst.custhelp.com][2])
* **Promotional Fares With Non‑Refundable Elements**
Some fares (for example “Super Saver,” “Pack & Go,” “Early Saver” fares) include non‑refundable deposits or non‑refundable portions. If you booked one of those, your cancellation fee often starts immediately after booking. ([carnival--tst.custhelp.com][2])
Typical Cancellation Fee Schedule
Here is how Carnival typically applies cancellation fees based on when you cancel:
| Time Before Departure | Estimated Penalty / Fee |
| Before Final Payment Date | Usually just lose deposit (if any) unless the fare is non‑refundable. |
| From Final Payment Date to \~56 days before sailing | Deposit amount becomes non‑refundable. |
| \~55 to 30 days before sailing | 50% of total fare or deposit, whichever is greater. |
| \~29 to 15 days before sailing | 75% of total fare or deposit, whichever is greater. |
| 14 days or less before sailing or “no‑show” | 100% of total fare (full cancellation penalty). |
What’s Usually Refunded Even If You Cancel
Even when cancellation fees apply, certain parts of your booking tend to be refundable:
* Government taxes and fees
* Prepaid gratuities in many cases
If you tell me the cruise length (number of days) and how many days before the sailing date you’re looking to cancel, I can estimate the exact cancellation fee you will likely face.
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