Celebrity Cruises Cancellation and Refund Policy

Last Updated: September 2026 | Reviewed by: Daniela Cervantes, Staff Writer

*Cancellation policies and refund schedules change often. Contact us if you have any questions.

Celebrity River Cruises

Deposits

Deposit - 10% down. Refundable and Non-Refundable options available.
For refundable bookings, deposits are refundable minus a $100 administrative fee if canceled at least 150 days prior to departure. For complete details, please refer to the Guest Ticket Contract.
Courtesy hold of 72 hours available.

Payments & Cancellations

Final payment is due 120 days prior to sailing.
See cancellation schedule below for full details.

Celebrity Cruises (Ocean Sailings)

Refunds of the Cruise Fare or CruiseTour Fare (including any applicable supplement charges) for cancellations by Passenger made prior to sailing or, with respect to CruiseTours cancellations made prior to the first day of the CruiseTour, shall be made in accordance with the following cancellation policy:

1 - 4 Night Cruises (including Holiday sailings)

Days Prior to Departure	Cancellation Charge Per Guest
75+ - Days	No Charges
74 - 61 - Days	50% of total price
60 - 31 - Days	75% of total price
30 or less - Days	No refund

Last Modified: 10/01/2025

5 to 14 Night Sailings (Standard & Holiday Sailings)

Days Prior to Departure	Cancellation Charge Per Guest
90+ - Days	No Charges
89 - 75 Days	25% of total price
74 - 61 Days	50% of total price
60 - 31 Days	75% of total price
30 - 0 Days	No refund

Last Modified: 09/11/2026

15+ Night Sailings & Transatlantic / Transpacific / South America

Days Prior to Departure	Cancellation Charge Per Guest
120+ - Days	No Charge
119 - 75 Days	25%
74 - 61 Days	50%
60 - 31 Days	75%
30 - 0 Days	No refund

Last Modified: 09/11/2026

Galapagos Expeditions (Flora, Xpedition, Xploration)

Days Prior to Departure	Cancellation Charge Per Guest
151+ - Days	No Charges
150 - 121 Days	10% of total fare
120 - 91 Days	25% of total fare
90 - 61 Days	50% of total fare
60 - 31 Days	75% of total fare
30 - 0 Days	No refund

Last Modified: 09/11/2026

Celebrity River (Refundable)

Days Prior to Departure	Cancellation Charge Per Guest
150+ - Days	Full refund minus 100 USD administrative fee per person
149 - 90 Days	Loss of deposit
89 - 60 Days	35% of total fare
59 - 31 Days	50% of total fare
30 - 0 Days	No refund

Last Modified: 09/11/2026

Celebrity River (Non-Refundable)

Days Prior to Departure	Cancellation Charge Per Guest
Booking - 90 Days	Loss of non-refundable deposit (issued as Future Cruise Credit minus 100 USD service fee per person)
89 - 60 Days	35% of total fare
59 - 31 Days	50% of total fare
30 - 0 Days	No refund

Last Modified: 09/11/2026

River Cruisetours (Pre/Post Land Extensions & Packages)

Days Prior to Departure	Cancellation Charge Per Guest
150+ - Days	Full refund minus 100 USD administrative fee per person
149 - 90 Days	Loss of land package deposit
89 - 60 Days	35% of total package price
59 - 31 Days	50% of total package price
30 - 0 Days	No refund

Last Modified: 09/11/2026

For bookings made outside of the United States and Canada, a different cancellation policy may apply. Contact your local office or travel agency for details.

The cancellation charge policies set forth above vary for single occupancy or for the third, fourth or higher occupants in a stateroom or for groups. Consult your travel agency or call Celebrity Cruises for further details.

If Carrier received payment via credit card, the refund will be made to that credit card. If Carrier received payment from your travel agent, the refund will be provided back to that travel agent.

Cancellation Policies are subject to change by the cruise line. For the most current Celebrity Cruises and Refund Policies, please refer to the Celebrity Cruises website or a Celebrity Cruises brochure.

Link to Celebrity Cruises cancellation policies:
http://www.celebritycruises.com/frequently-asked-questions#faq5970