American Cruise Lines Cancellation and Refund Policy
Last Updated: September 2026 |
Reviewed by: Daniela Cervantes, Staff Writer
Cancellation Updates:
Recent updates have been made to cancellation schedules and refund guidelines for various cruise lines. Contact your Sales Agent or our Customer Service department online, via email, or by phone at 1-800-427-8473 and ask about potential opportunities for flexible cancellation policies, rebooking opportunities and other options.
American Cruise Lines 24-Hour Risk-Free Cancellation Policy
American Cruise Lines allows passengers to cancel within 24 hours of initial payment for a 100% full refund with no administrative penalty. Written cancellation requests must be received within 24 hours of booking.
All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via American Cruise Lines' online Cancellation Form or by emailing Reservations@AmericanCruiseLines.com. The official cancellation date is defined as the business day on which written notice is received. All standard package cancellations incur a non-refundable 250 USD cancellation administrative charge per person, which can be applied as a courtesy discount toward a new cruise package booked within one year of cancellation.
Voluntary termination of a cruise package in progress results in 100% forfeiture of total funds paid with no refund. Travel protection plan premiums are non-refundable once purchased.
Standard Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to Departure |
Cancellation Charge Per Guest |
| 121+ - Days |
100% of amount paid for fare less fees |
| 120 - 91 Days |
75% |
| 90 - 46 Days |
50% |
| 45 - 0 Days |
No refund |
*
24 Hours from Initial Payment: 100% money-back refund (No administrative charge)
Last Modified: 09/11/2026
Basic Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to Departure |
Cancellation Charge Per Guest |
| 121+ - Days |
100% money-back refund less 250 USD administrative charge per person |
| 120 - 10 Days |
80% money-back refund less 250 USD administrative charge per person |
* 24 Hours from Initial Payment: 100% money-back refund (No administrative charge)
Last Modified: 09/11/2026
Deluxe Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to Departure |
Cancellation Charge Per Guest |
| 121+ - Days |
100% money-back refund less 250 USD administrative charge per person |
| 120 - 10 Days |
90% money-back refund less 250 USD administrative charge per person |
* 24 Hours from Initial Payment: 100% money-back refund (No administrative charge)
Last Modified: 09/11/2026
Cancellation Policies are subject to change by the cruise line. For the most current American Cruise Lines and Refund Policies, please refer to the American Cruise Lines website or a American Cruise Lines brochure.
Link to American Cruise Lines cancellation policies: http://www.americancruiselines.com/general-information
