Cruise Lines Just Changed The Cancellation Rules (Don't Lose Your Deposit
Royal Caribbean, Princess and Holland America just made canceling a cruise cost more — the new "safe to cancel" line is 120 days out. Here's what changed, line by line, and what to do before you book. Before you book, compare the vacation—not just the fare. 📊 Get our free Cruise True Cost Guide: https://prodigious-artisan-6693.kit.com/eb11db5658?utm_id=yt-20261006-120-day-rule&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=organic-video&utm_campaign=true-cost-guide&utm_content=description-top Need help choosing the right line, ship, and cabin? https://www.addyandterry.com/compare-cruise-lines?utm_id=yt-20261006-120-day-rule&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=organic-video&utm_campaign=compare-cruise-lines&utm_content=description-secondary Royal Caribbean dropped its 25% cancellation tier: on 10+ night cruises, canceling is free only 120+ days out. Princess moved final payment to 120 days, and you now lose 100% at 60 days (it used to be 30). Holland America gives a full refund only 120+ days out on bookings from Sept 29. Celebrity is reportedly following. Carnival, Norwegian and MSC show no change this year. ⏱ CHAPTERS 0:00 Cancel at 100 days, lose half 0:48 Who changed (and who didn't) 1:31 Royal Caribbean: the 25% tier is gone 4:12 Princess: 120-day final payment 5:02 Holland America: full refund only 120+ days out 5:52 Royal vs Holland America, side by side 6:18 Why are they doing this? 6:50 Already booked? Which rules you're on 8:06 The trap: last-minute deals 8:52 What to do on any cruise line 10:09 Read your travel insurance Watch next: 5 Cruise Lines Just Raised Your Bill — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1vnpGOOhyk Policies as published on each line's site, checked Oct 5, 2026. Check your own booking terms — rules vary by fare, sailing length and booking date. #CruiseNews #RoyalCaribbean #CruiseTips