Carnival 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 nights | $100 per person | 60 days prior to sailing |
| 4 nights | $150 per person | 60 days prior to sailing |
| 5 nights | $200 per person | 60 days prior to sailing |
| 6 & 7 nights | $250 per person | 75 days prior to sailing |
| 8 nights | $300 per person | 75 days prior to sailing |
| 10 & 11 nights | $400 per person | 75 days prior to sailing |
| Alaska | $350 per person | 75 days prior to sailing |
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12, 14 & 16 nights and all Carnival Magic Europe sailings |
$500 per person | 90 days prior to sailing |
Carnival accepts American Express, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover Card for all cruise payments.
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 Length | Days Prior To Sailing | Cancellation Charge |
| 2, 3, 4 & 5 nights |
61 days or more 60 to 46 days 45 to 30 days 29 to 15 days 14 days or less |
None (except for Early Saver Fares* and Cruises to Nowhere**) Entire deposit (25% for Cruises to Nowhere) 50% of total fare 75% of total fare 100% of total fare |
| 6, 7, 8 & 9 nights |
76 days or more 75 to 46 days 45 to 30 days 29 to 15 days 14 days or less |
None (except for Early Saver Fares*) Entire deposit 50% of total fare 75% of total fare 100% of total fare |
| Alaska Cruises and Cruisetours or Sailings 10 nights or longer |
76 days or more 75 to 46 days 45 to 30 days 29 to 15 days 14 days or less |
None (except for Early Saver Fares*) Entire deposit 50% of total fare 75% of total fare 100% of total fare |
| Europe and Panama Canal sailings 7, 9 & 12 nights in length |
91 days or more 90 to 56 days 55 to 30 days 29 to 15 days 14 days or less |
None (except for Early Saver Fares*) Entire deposit 50% of total fare 75% of total fare 100% of total fare |
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*Early Saver Fares: The deposit on bookings made using the Early Saver Fares program is non-refundable/non-transferable. No name changes will be permitted. There is a $50 service fee per person applicable on ship and/or saildate changes outside standard penalties. **Cruises to Nowhere: The deposit is non-refundable. |
Reservations will be held until 30 minutes prior to departure without risk of automatic cancellation. 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. The above charges do not include cancellation or change fees which may be applied by air carriers, hotels and/or other independent service suppliers. A $50 service fee will apply if air is purchased through the cruise line and cancelled within 60 days of departure. 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.