Royal Caribbean Payments & Refunds
To reserve your cabin and lock in the final price, you will be required to place a deposit on your cruise. After you have placed a deposit to secure your reservation, you will be asked to pay the remaining balance of your fare at the final payment due date.
Deposit and Final Payment
| Cruise Length | Deposit Amount | Final Payment Due Date |
| 3 to 5 nights |
$100 per person ($200 per person for categories above a junior suite) |
60 days prior to sailing |
| 6 to 9 nights |
$250 per person ($500 per person for categories above a junior suite) |
75 days prior to sailing |
| 10+ nights |
$450 per person ($900 per person for categories above a junior suite) |
75 days prior to sailing |
Royal Caribbean accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Cart Blanche, Optima, Diner's Club International and Discover cards.
Cancellation and Refunds
Cancellation and refund policies vary by cruise line, with penalties generally increasing as the sailing date approaches. If a cancellation occurs, the following charges will be assessed:
| Cruise | Days Prior To Sailing Date | Cancellation Charge |
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5 nights or less |
60 days or more 59 to 43 days 42 to 29 days 28 to 15 days 14 or less days |
None Entire deposit 50% of total fare* 75% of total fare* No Refund |
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6+ nights |
75 days or more 74 to 57 days 56 to 29 days 28 to 15 days 14 or less days |
None Entire deposit 50% of total fare* 75% of total fare* No Refund |
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Cruise Tours |
75 days or more 74 to 57 days 56 to 29 days 28 to 15 days 14 or less days |
None Entire deposit 50% of total fare* 75% of total fare* No Refund |
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Holiday Sailings** - 5 nights or less |
90 days or more 89 to 64 days 63 to 43 days 42 to 15 days 14 or less days |
None Entire deposit 50% of total fare* 75% of total fare* No Refund |
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Holiday Sailings** - 6+ nights |
90 days or more 89 to 64 days 63 to 43 days 42 to 22 days 21 or less days |
None Entire deposit 50% of total fare* 75% of total fare* No Refund |
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Airfare booked through the cruise line is non-refundable and may be changed based only on the policy of the airline. * Or deposit amount, whichever is greater. Total fare amount excludes taxes and fees. ** Holiday sailings are defined as sailings that occur over Christmas and/or New Year's Day. |
Cruise lines do not refund in the event of "no shows," or interruption or cancellation by the guest after the start of the cruise. Please notify your Vacations To Go cruise counselor immediately of any cancellations or changes. A service fee of $75 for domestic flights and $125 for international flights will apply if air is purchased through the cruise line and cancelled within 60 days of departure. The above charges do not include cancellation or change fees which may be applied by air carriers, hotels and/or other independent service suppliers. The purchase of trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended. For more information on insurance, click here.
Timetables and rates are subject to change, and exceptions may apply for holiday sailings. Deposit, payment and cancellation terms differ for group bookings; please confirm payment and cancellation policies with your Vacations To Go cruise counselor. Changes to names or departure dates are subject to the cruise lines' discretion and may incur cancellation penalties.
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