Has anybody canceled a carnival cruise an got a refund?

Question

Has anybody canceled a carnival cruise an got a refund?

Answer 1

Not if their published deadline has passed.  Always get cruise insurance when you book.  That way if you have something like an illness, death in the family, weather, etc... come up that causes you to miss the cruise you will get your money back.  I have had to use the cruise insurance one time and it worked great.

Answer 2

The best thing to do is to call Carnival directly for your information. Carnival can give you specific information regarding your cruise, dates and things like that. This is going to be the most accurate and up to date information. However, here is the information that should be true for your cruise:

DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE DATE CANCELLATION CHARGE (per guest)

2, 3, 4 & 5 DAY CRUISES Up to 61 days No penalty (except cruises to nowhere*)

60 to 30 days loss of deposit**

29 to 8 days 50% of Total Fare penalty

7 days or less 100% of Total Fare penalty

6, 7 & 8 DAY CRUISES Up to 76 days No penalities

75 to 30 days loss of deposit

29 to 8 days 50% of Total Fare penalty

7 days or less 100% of Total Fare penalty

ALASKA CRUISES Up to 76 days No penalityes

CRUISE TOURS 75 to 46 days loss of deposit

AND 10 DAY 45 to 15 days 50% of Total Fare penalty

OR LONGER CRUISES 14 days or less 100% of Total Fare penalty

12, 14 & 16 DAY Up to 91 days No penalty

EUROPE CRUISES 90 to 46 days loss of deposit

45 to 15 days 50% of Total Fare penalty

14 days or less 100% of Total Fare penalty

EFFECTIVE 2007 9, 12, 14, & 16 DAY

EUROPE CRUISES

Up to 91 days No penalty

90 to 56 days loss of deposit

55 to 15 days 50% of Total Fare penalty

14 days or less 100% of Total Fare penalty

Total Fare is defined as Cruise Fare, Air Fare Supplement, Transfer Services and Pre/Post Cruise Vacation Packages.

*The deposit is non refundable

**For cruises-to-nowhere, the cancellation charge is 25% of Total Fare.

This should be the information you need. However, you really should Carnival to verify that it is still accurate. They can provide all the information for you. Remember, some things are non-refundable, as well, so it is important to find out about that.

As the other answer said, it is really a good idea to get insurance for a cruise. There are so many things that could happen and the insurance covers a lot of things and can really save you a lot of money, should you need to use it.

Don't forget, if you booked with a travel agent or a site like Expedia or something like that, there may be an additional fee that you need to pay. So also check directly with the company you booked with.

I hope this answers your questions!