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It can be confusing, especially to first-time cruisers, to know when you have to plunk down an initial deposit, make your final payment, and when you're eligible for a refund. Some of this information isn't all that easy to find!

As a general rule, you put down a deposit at the time of booking, and then make final payment generally 60 to 90 days before the sailing date. If your plans change and you need to postpone or cancel, you can cancel and get a full refund if you cancel at least 90 days out (see below for slight variations — you'll notice Princess's refund policy is fairly strict ... sorry! we still love you, Princess!). Be aware that the cruise lines’ refund policies vary widely and change frequently.

Here's a Cheat Sheet of Cruise Deposit, Full Payment & Refund Deadlines for cruise passengers and travel agents (note: different rules apply to groups).

Summary of cruise line policies:

• Royal Caribbean

Norwegian Cruise Line

Holland america line.

• Celebrity Cruises
• Princess Cruises
• MSC Cruises
• Disney Cruise Line
• Carnival Cruise Line

Deposit amount & final payment deadlines for Carnival cruises

* based on double occupancy; for solo travel, see here ; non-refundable deposit at time of booking: Early Saver, Early Saver Last Call and Super Saver fares. See Carnival's Deposit & Final Payment Requirements .

Refund deadlines for Carnival cruises

* No refunds for Pack & Go, Early Saver and Super Saver fares. ** excluding Alaska, Europe, Transatlantic and Panama Canal cruises *** including Alaska, Europe, Transatlantic and Panama Canal cruises of any length. See Carnival's Cancellation Policy .

Deposit amount & final payment deadlines for Royal Caribbean cruises

* Suite categories do require a double deposit since there are a limited number of suites. **Christmas, New Year's and holiday sailings require a final payment 90 days in advance. See Royal Caribbean's requirements for final payment and cruise planning timeline on the Royal Caribbean blog.

Refund deadlines for Royal Caribbean cruises

*for cruises of 4 days or less, see  here See Royal Caribbean's refund & cancellation policy .

Deposit amount & final payment deadlines for Norwegian cruises

* Final payment is due 120 days before holiday sailings.

Refund deadlines for Norwegian cruises

* Additional cancellation fees apply to air, land vacation and add-ons that are canceled. For more than 2 guests, or for guests staying in The Haven Suites, Suites, Garden Villas and guests on holiday sailings, see Norwegian's  cancellation fee schedule .

Deposit amount & final payment deadlines for Holland America cruises

Refund deadlines for holland america cruises.

* Sailings to Caribbean; Panama Canal; Mexico; Canada & New England; Pacific Coastal; Pacific Northwest; Alaska and Alaska Land+Sea Journeys; Europe (except Prinsendam Europe, 30+ day Transatlantic and segments of 30+ day Transatlantic) and 27-day or less Hawaii sailings.

Other sailings include All Holiday; Australia; New Zealand; South Pacific; Asia; Prinsendam Europe; South America and Antarctica sailings. And Grand World; Grand Voyages; any Segment of a Grand World or Grand Voyage; 29-50 day Hawaii, Tahiti & Marquesas; Incan Empires; Amazon Explorer; 30+ day Europe Transatlantic or any segment of a 30+ day Europe Transatlantic sailing; Africa Explorer and Far East Explorer. For these, see Holland America's Cancellation Policy .

Deposit amount & final payment deadlines for Celebrity Cruises

* Different deposit amounts required for Celebrity Xpedition.

Refund deadlines for Celebrity Cruises

*Or deposit amount, whichever is greater See Celebrity Cruises' cancellation & refund policy .

Deposit amount & final payment deadlines for Princess cruises

* Children ages 1-12 generally have a deposit due that's 50% of the adult price.

Refund deadlines for Princess cruises

* For sailings of 30 nights or more, see the Princess site . Charged items include: Cruise, Cruisetour, Cruise Plus Package, pre-purchased gift(s)/special services. See Princess's refund policy .

Deposit amount & final payment deadlines for MSC Cruises

* $200 per adult or $400 per stateroom minimum **$300 per adult or $600 per stateroom minimum Children 17 and under sailing as the 3rd/4th guest in a stateroom do not require an additional deposit. See MSC Cruises' Terms & Conditions .

Refund deadlines for MSC Cruises

See MSC Cruises' refund policy .

Deposit amount & final payment deadlines for Disney Cruise Line

See Disney Cruise Lines' Booking Terms & Conditions .

Refund deadlines for Disney Cruise Line

* Applies to guests in Non-Suites/Non-Concierge Staterooms on 1 to 5 Night Cruises where embark or debark is a U.S. port (Non Holiday Sailings). For guests in Suites or embarking on holiday or non-US sailings, see Disney's refund policy

** Applies to guests in Non-Suites/Non-Concierge Staterooms on 6 to 9 Night Cruises where embark or debark is a U.S. Port (Non Holiday Sailings). For guests in Suites or embarking on holiday or non-US sailings, see Disney's refund policy

*** Applies to guests in Non-Suites/Non-Concierge Staterooms on Cruises 10 Nights or More and on Cruises Less than 10 Nights where Embark and Debark is non-U.S. Port. For guests in Suites or embarking on cruises with non-U.S. ports, see Disney's refund policy

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Updates to Disney’s Flexible Refund Policy

Disney Cruise Lines has updated its Flexible Refund Policy, affecting cruises booked on December 10 and after.

Cruises Booked After December 10, 2022

Guests who test positive for COVID-19 within 10 days of their sail date can apply their cruise fare toward a future sail date or receive a refund in their original form of payment without Disney-imposed cancellation fees . Please note that travel insurance and cancellation fees imposed by third-party suppliers, including airlines, are not refundable.

When applying the cruise fare toward a future sail date:

• The new sail date is subject to availability
• If an offer was used to book the original sail date, it might not be available or applicable to the new sail date; offer terms and conditions will apply, including blockout dates
• Guests cannot change their reservation back to the original sail date after taking advantage of this policy.

Cruises Booked Before December 9, 2022.

The Flexible Refund Policy applies only to reservations booked  before December 9, 2022.

Guests with eligible bookings who have a qualifying COVID-19-related health concern within 14 days of their sailing can receive a refund in their original form of payment without Disney-imposed cancellation fees or apply their cruise fare toward a future sail date. Please note that travel insurance and cancellation fees imposed by third-party suppliers, including airlines, are not refundable.

Qualifying COVID-19-related health concerns include Guests who:

• Have symptoms of COVID-19
• Have a temperature of 100.4°F or greater
• Have had known exposure to a person with COVID-19 within the previous 14 days
• Have tested positive for COVID-19 within 14 days of sail date
• Guests cannot change their reservation back to the original sail date after taking advantage of this policy

Once on board, Guests who are subject to mandatory quarantine or who test positive for COVID-19 will receive a pro-rated voucher for a future cruise or a pro-rated refund.

Please contact a member of our reservation team for assistance at (866) 325-6685 or (407) 566-7797.

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Disney Cruise Cancellation Policy – Complete Guide 2022

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The D isney Cruise cancellation policy is one of the biggest questions from those considering a Disney cruise vacation .

Before you book a  Disney Cruise , you might ask yourself:

“Can I change my mind later and get my money back?

The short answer is  yes…usually.

Most stateroom reservation deposits can be fully refunded, as long as you cancel prior to your “Paid in Full” (PIF) date.

In this article, I will explain the basics of the  Disney Cruise cancellation policy  and how much of a refund you can get if you have to back out of your trip.

Table of Contents

• Can I cancel a Disney Cruise and get my money back?
• What is a Paid In Full date?
• How to cancel a Disney Cruise?
• What are the cancellation fees?
• Can I change my Disney Cruise date?
• Flexible Refund Policy due to COVID-19

Can I Cancel a Disney Cruise and Get My Money Back?

In most cases,  yes , you can cancel and get a full refund.

Full refunds are available if you cancel before your Paid in Full (see below) date.

There are a couple exceptions to this:

1) If you want to cancel a suite or Concierge reservation.

In this case, you will lose your deposit amount per guest when cancelling anytime before your paid in full date.

2) You booked using “Guarantee with restrictions”

The “Guarantee with restrictions” category staterooms such as categories IGT, OGT, and VGT are non-refundable and must be paid in full at time of booking.

What is a “Paid in Full” Date?

Your Paid in Full (PIF) date will vary and will depend on your itinerary, sail date, and cruise length.

It will fall somewhere between 90 and 120 days prior to your departure.

To find out your specific date, check your confirmation email or logon to your  My Cruise Reservation  on the Disney Cruise Line website.

How to Cancel a Disney Cruise

Cancellations must be made over the phone (800-951-3532) or in writing.

If you booked through a  travel agent , make sure to go through them to cancel. They will take care of you.

What are the Disney Cruise Cancellation Fees?

For sailings through december 31, 2022.

Due to ongoing concerns about COVID-19, Disney has relaxed the cancellation fees and offered some travel flexibility on voyages taking plce before the end of 2022.

WHAT’S DIFFERENT : For sailings through December 31, 2022, the cancellation fee has been relaxed to full refunds available up to 59 days prior to sailing. For all other sailings, see the regular cancellation fee schedule below.

For Sailings After December 31, 2022 , aka The Standard Fees

There are NO fees if you cancel any Disney Cruise more than 90 days prior to the date you sail (aka, commencement date).

If you need to cancel your DCL reservation AFTER your Paid in Full date, there are cancellation fees.

Here is a list of fees depending on your sailing:

Cruises 1 to 5 Nights (Excluding Suites and Concierge Staterooms) Days Prior to Vacation Commencement Date – Fee Amount

• 89 to 45 days – Deposit per Guest
• 44 to 30 days – 50% of vacation price per Guest
• 29 to 15 days – 75% of vacation price per Guest
• 14 days or less – 100% of vacation price per Guest

Cruises 6 Nights or More (Excluding Suites and Concierge Staterooms) Days Prior to Vacation Commencement Date – Fee Amount

• 119 to 56 days – Deposit per Guest
• 55 to 30 days – 50% of vacation price per Guest

Suite and Concierge Staterooms: All Sailings Days Prior to Vacation Commencement Date – Fee Amount

• 90 days or more – Deposit per Guest
• 89 to 56 days – 50% of vacation price per Guest
• 55 to 30 days – 75% of vacation price per Guest
• 29 days or less – 100% of vacation price per Guest

CATEGORIES WITH RESTRICTIONS Reservations for Inside, Outside or Verandah Categories with Restrictions are NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE. That is, there are no refunds. A 100% cruise cancellation fee applies from time of payment.

Can I change my Disney cruise reservation to another date?

If you’re sailing on or before September 30, 2022, you can change your sail date up to 15 days prior to departure.

KEEP IN MIND

• If you want to change your sail date, you must move your sail date to one that starts BEFORE September 30, 2023.
• You won’t be able to switch your reservation back to the original sail date after making this change.
• If you cancel your new sail date, cancellation fees will be the greater of: a) cancellation fees that would have been applicable to the original sail date; or b) cancellation fees applicable to the new sail date.
• Standard air cancellation fees apply if you booked flights through Disney Cruise Line.

Flexible Refunds for COVID-19 Related Issues

If you are exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms or have been exposed to the virus, Disney Cruise Line currently will allow you to receive a refund without Disney-imposed cancellation fees OR apply your cruise fare to another sailing in the future.

THE DETAILS

• Your new sail date must take commence before September 30, 2023.
• You will not be able to change back to your original sailing date.
• Have symptoms of COVID-19
• Have a temperature of 100.4°F or greater
• Have had known exposure to a person with COVID-19 within the previous 14 days
• Have tested positive for COVID-19
• If you request a refund, it will be issued in your original form of payment
• Guests with these symptoms on day of Embarkation will be denied boarding. Guests who are denied boarding will receive a Denied Boarding Voucher for the full amount of their sailing or a refund without Disney-imposed cancellation fees.
• Disney will not refund any travel insurance or other cancellation fees imposed by third parties (like arilines)
• Once you’re on board, if you test positive for COVID-19 or must quarantine, you’ll receive a pro-rated voucher for a future sailing or pro-rated refund.

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Placeholder Deposit Refund - Cautionary Tale

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18 months ago we were on the Fantasy and booked two placeholder reservations.  I called my big-box travel agency today to have my $500 refunded as we are unable to cruise before the deadline.  Since the credit card I used for the deposit was canceled due to fraud I am now expected to get a letter from the credit card company (Chase) stating that the card was canceled and that there is zero balance.  Then I have to FAX that to Disney with a copy of my drivers license.  And all within the next 7 days.  And Chase just said it would take 7 days to send the letter to me.

Why the use of fax (very 1980s; maybe I'll call them using my bag phone next time) and why all this within 7 days is beyond me.  Hopefully this works out, but just a word of caution to those that may not use their placeholder reservations.

As a side note, both the agency representative and especially the Chase rep laughed out loud when they heard what Disney is expecting (the Chase rep said, "they're not expecting very much, are they?"  I just had to laugh along with them...   

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Good to know. We booked a placeholder using our Chase Visa last month, and recently had to cancel that card and get a new one due to fraudulent charges. Think I'll call DCL and see if they can change the CC number, even though I don't plan to cancel the placeholder. Thanks for the "heads up".  👍

That’s weird they’d make you do all that. I’ve had so many cards cancelled for fraud and when I get a refund it just goes to the new card I’ve never had to do anything extra. This is usually with Disney hotels. I feel like the refund would just automatically go on your new card. 

Fax because fax is secure - you should not be emailing an image of your driver's license or credit card info (or passport, or banking information, etc.). Email is not secure.

You could send a password encrypted attachment, but quite frankly most people don't know how to do that correctly, or then how to coordinate the password with the recipient.

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What Is The Current Disney Cruise Line Deposit Policy?

With Disney Cruise Line, you can have a magical vacation at sea. While many dream to sail the high seas with Disney, the price of a cruise may seem out of reach to them. With the flexible payment options that are available for a Disney Cruise, Guests can turn their sailing dreams into reality.

Full payment is not required to book a Disney Cruise. Instead, you can book a sailing with Disney Cruise Line by simply paying a deposit. This makes paying for a Disney Cruise exceptionally easier for so many.

Even though the option to book a cruise with a deposit makes sailing more feasible, there are still many questions that surround the topic. How much is the deposit for a Disney Cruise? When is it due? When is the rest of the balance due? What if you need to cancel? 

In this article, I’m going to answer all of these questions for you. I'm going to go over all of the specifics of the Disney Cruise Line Deposit Policy and give more insight on how deposits work for Disney Cruises. Follow along to learn everything there is to know about the Disney Cruise Line Deposit Policy from how much a deposit is to how cancellations and refunds work.

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How Much is a Disney Cruise Line Deposit?

Those who have previously vacationed to Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World may be used to the standard $200 deposit that is required to book a Disney vacation. However, when it comes to Disney Cruise Line, things are a bit different.

Rather than having a specific price to pay, Guests who are booking a Disney Cruise are required to pay 20% of the total cruise fare. This amount, of course, will vary for each booking party. Varying factors include party size, sailing date, number of nights, itinerary, and which ship you’re sailing on.

Disney Cruise Line Deposit Due Date

In order to confirm the booking of a Disney Cruise, the deposit payment is required. The deposit, however, is NOT required at check out. Disney Cruse Line offers a 3 day hold on cruises. You will be able to select all the specifics of your cruise, add it to your cart, and then select to have your cruise held for 3 days.

If you choose this option, you will be given a Deposit Due Date at check out. According to the Disney Cruise Line Deposit Policy, if the deposit is not paid by 11:59pm EST on the due date, your cruise will automatically be canceled and you will need to start the booking process over.

How to Handle the Remaining Balance of Your Disney Cruise

After the deposit is made and the cruise is confirmed, it’s easy to take care of the rest of the balance on your Disney Cruise. With Disney Cruise Line, you are able to make payments that are convenient for you up until your Balance Due Date. This payment option is completely flexible. Payments are able to be made in any amount at any time.

If your Disney Cruise is 5 nights or less, your final payment will be due 90 days prior to your embarkation day. If your cruise is 6 nights or longer, your final payment will be due 120 days prior to your embarkation day.

Are Disney Cruise Line Deposits Refundable?

In regard to cancellations, the Disney Cruise Line Deposit Policy varies depending on the specifics of your cruise.

If you’re in a category with restrictions, whether that be an Inside, Outside, or Verandah category with restrictions, you will not receive a refund for your deposit or any other portion of your cruise. Categories with restrictions are completely nonrefundable and nontransferable. From the time of payment, there is a 100% cruise cancellation fee for all categories with restrictions.

For all other sailings, the cancellation policy depends on both the length of your cruise and which category you are staying in. There is a select window of time in which you must cancel your cruise in order to have your deposit refunded.

For cruises that are 1-5 nights , you must cancel at least 90 days prior to the vacation commencement date. To have your deposit refunded for cruises that are 6 nights or longer , you must cancel at least 120 days prior to your vacation commencement date. Deposits are nonrefundable for Suites and Concierge Staterooms.

Disney Cruise Line Vacation Protection Plan

To avoid losing your deposit or even more of your cruise cost, consider covering your cruise with the Disney Cruise Line Vacation Protection Plan. With the Vacation Protection Plan, you will have coverage no matter what!

In the event that your Disney Cruise is canceled or interrupted due to sickness, injury, death, or another covered reason, you will have coverage up to the total trip cost ($20,000 limit) .

If you need to cancel for a non-covered reason, you are still taken care of with the Vacation Protection Plan. Under the “Cancel For Any Reason” portion of the plan, Guests can cancel for any reason and receive a credit towards a future Disney Cruise. This credit will be up to 75% of the cancellation fee amount and will be valid for one year from the date it’s issued.

The Disney Cruise Line Vacation Protection Plan can be added to your cruise online during the booking process or by calling (800) 951-3532.

Special Deposit Offers For Disney Cruise Line

Similarly to Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World , Disney Cruise Line offers a variety of promotions and special offers. Currently, a promotion is available where Guests are able to book their Disney Cruise by paying only half of the regularly required deposit. That means, rather than paying a deposit that’s 20% of the total cruise fare, Guests are only required to pay 10% of the total cruise fare!

Unfortunately, this offer will not be available much longer.  This special deposit offer is available for select cruises that are booked by August 9th, 2024.  (New Reservations Only) If you’re interested in these deposit savings, you’ll need to act fast!

Eligible Cruises Include:

• Disney Wonder: October 20th, 2024 – February 24th, 2025
• Disney Dream : January 4th, 2025 – March 29th, 2025
• Disney Magic : January 6th, 2025 – March 20th, 2025
• Disney Wish : January 3rd, 2025 – March 31st, 2025

New offers are added regularly. If you are not able to take advantage of this offer, but are still hoping to save on your Disney Cruise, keep an eye out for future Disney Cruise Line special offers ! For the best tips on finding Disney Cruise Line savings, check out our article “ Disney Cruise Deals – Top Ways to Get Discounts on a Disney Cruise “.

Disney Cruise Line's Onboard Booking Offer

When you sail on a Disney Cruise, special savings will be offered to you. Savings are available for both cruises and deposits. Through Disney Cruise Line’s Onboard Booking Offer, cruisers are able to reserve a future Disney Cruise or make a Placeholder Reservation.  When making a Placeholder Reservation, Guests are able to reserve a future cruise, but select the date of the cruise at a later time.

By using the Onboard Booking Offer, Guests save 10% off of the price of their future Disney Cruise. If the future cruise is 7 nights or longer, reduced deposits are also available.

Once you are on board your Disney Cruise, you will be able to book your future cruise or make your Placeholder Reservation on the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app or by visiting the Disney Vacation Planning Desk. Blockout dates apply to this special offer. While you can reserve your future cruise during these blockout dates, you will not receive the 10% off discount that comes with the Onboard Booking Offer.

The Onboard Booking Offer is only valid for Categories 4 to 11. The cruise booked with the Onboard Booking Offer must sail within 24 months from the date the reservation was made or the Placeholder Reservation was booked. If the cruise does not take place within those 24 months, it will automatically be canceled.

Deposit Cost For the Onboard Booking Offer

The Disney Cruise Line Deposit Policy is different for Guests that make a Placeholder Reservation. Those who do not select a date for their future cruise will pay a $250 deposit. In the event that the cruise is canceled, the $250 deposit is completely refundable. Once a date is selected for the future cruise, it will then be subject to standard cancellation fees.

Guests who do select a date for their future Disney Cruise at the time of booking will pay the regular 20% deposit that is depicted in the Disney Cruise Line Deposit Policy. Standard cancellation fees apply upon booking.

Disney Cruise Line Deposit

Whether you're at home planning you're vacation or you're on a Disney Cruise right now, it's wonderful that these magical cruises can be booked with just a deposit. Now that you’re familiar with the Disney Cruise Line Deposit Policy, you’re ready to book your Disney Cruise! Get ready to enjoy the most magical vacation at sea!

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Revised Flexible Refund Policy Announced Along with Special Full Refund Option for Disney Dream Sailings Through March 2022

Along with today’s Disney Dream restart announcement and publication of safety protocols, Disney Cruise Line updated its Flexible Refund Policy and revealed a specific cancellation policy for the Disney Dream.

Flexible Refund Policy

The latest Flexible Refund Policy as published on Disney Cruise Line’s Book with Confidence page reads as follows:

Within 14 days of the sailing, booked Guests with COVID-19-related health concerns (symptoms or exposure) can receive a full refund without Disney-imposed cancellation fees or apply their cruise fare toward a future sail date.

• Guests who wish to change their sail date must move the sail date to a future sailing that commences prior to September 30, 2022.
• Onboard Offer Blockout Dates apply
• Future cruise credits cannot be applied to the  Disney Wish  maiden voyage, setting sail on June 9, 2022.
• Guests cannot change their reservation back to the original sail date after taking advantage of this policy.
• Have symptoms of COVID-19
• Have a temperature of 100.4°F or greater
• Have had known exposure to a person with COVID-19 within the previous 14 days
• Have tested positive for COVID-19
• Guests who do not wish to select a new sail date will be provided a full refund without Disney-imposed cancellation fees in their original form of payment.
• Guests who experience one or more of the qualifying scenarios on the day of Embarkation will be denied boarding. Guests who are denied boarding will receive a Denied Boarding Voucher for the full amount of their sailing or a full refund without Disney-imposed cancellation fees.
• Once on board, Guests who are subject to mandatory quarantine or who test positive for COVID-19 will receive a pro-rated voucher for a future cruise or a pro-rated refund.

Limited Time Disney Dream Special Cancelation Policy

As the new safety protocols for the Disney Dream’s restart were revealed, Disney Cruise Line is offering guests booked on the Disney Dream for sailings through March 28, 2022 the ability to modify their sail date or cancel their sailing and receive a full refund back to the original form of payment by Augusts 6, 2021. On August 7th, the special limited policy will revert back to the standard cancellation policy.

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7 Replies to “Revised Flexible Refund Policy Announced Along with Special Full Refund Option for Disney Dream Sailings Through March 2022”

What about the Wonder.

The wonder isn’t sailing right now. I suspect the Fantasy will be next. And once they begin test cruises for the Wonder they will issue their guidelines.

Probably right for the Wonder. DCL will have that as the last ship to make test runs since it has to come here to the west coast. We had our cruises postpones from March/April this year but we did get the 125% refund to apply. If all the other ships past muster, then the Wonder will have smooth sailing for us on the west coast. One nice thing is that this gave all the ships time to become all shipshape & Bristol fashion.

I decided that my cruise wasn’t worth the concierge price I had paid, and managed to get my reservation downgraded, but the DCL rep did tell me that the relaxed refund policy didn’t apply to concierge. If I had tried to outright cancel as opposed to downgrade, she said that I would have forfeited my deposit. She might have been wrong or misinformed, just be wary if you have concierge that there could be different rules for you.

A couple of weeks ago. We met up at Down Town with friends of ours from Arizona who we met on a cruise and have sailed with a few more time. They told us they were able to get a cruise on the WISH at Concierge level for a sailing for the first 4 day cruise. They told us the they would loose out if they ever had to cancel because that level is different for some reason. If you cruise Concierge, you are committed according to what they said.

In the UK we were told that the deposit would not be refundable under the new rules (which are pretty much the same as the ones for the Dream) but could be transferred to a future cruise. We were also told if we downgraded then the money will still not be refundable it would need to be moved to another cruise so what you were told is correct.

I cancelled a March Concierge reservation and received a full refund.

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