Disney Cruise Line Cancelation Policy Changing for 5-Night Sailings – Effective August 15th

Effective Aug. 15, 2017, Disney Cruise Line is adjusting its Cancellation Policy. Cancellation fees for 5-night sailings will now begin at 89 days for standard sailings versus 74 days and 104 days for holiday sailings versus 89 days.

For reservations made prior to Aug. 15, 2017, the cancellation fees assessed will be based on the cancellation fees listed on the original confirmation unless the sailing date or vacation package is modified.

Beginning Aug. 15, 2017 new Terms & Conditions that include this change can be found on this site by clicking Disney Cruise Line > Booking and Planning > Terms & Conditions.

Below is a summary of the final payment due date and cancellation policy for all sailings and categories effective 8/15/17:

CATEGORIES WITH RESTRICTIONS: Reservations for Inside, Outside or Verandah Categories with Restrictions are NONREFUNDABLE and NONTRANSFERABLE. A 100% cruise cancellation fee applies from time of payment.

Disney Cruise Line Cancelation Policy

Cruises 1 to 4 Nights Where Embark or Debark is U.S. Port (Excluding Suites and Concierge Staterooms)
*Holiday Sailings are sailings that include Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day (U.S.) or July 4.

Days Prior to Vacation Commencement Date Fee Amount
Standard Sailings Holiday Sailings*
74-45 days 89-65 days Deposit per Guest
44-30 days 64-43 days 50% of vacation price per Guest
29-15 days 42-15 days 75% of vacation price per Guest
14 days or less 14 days or less 100% of vacation price per Guest

Cruises 5 to 9 nights Nights Where Embark or Debark is U.S. Port (Excluding Suites and Concierge Staterooms)
*Holiday Sailings are sailings that include Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day (U.S.) or July 4.

Days Prior to Vacation Commencement Date Fee Amount
Standard Sailings Holiday Sailings*
89-56 days 104-75 days Deposit per Guest
55-30 days 74-43 days 50% of vacation price per Guest
29-15 days 42-15 days 75% of vacation price per Guest
14 days or less 14 days or less 100% of vacation price per Guest

Cruises of 10 Nights or More and Cruises Less Than 10 Nights Where Embark and Debark is Non-U.S. Port (Excluding Suites and Concierge Staterooms)

Days Prior to Vacation Commencement Date Fee Amount
119-56 days Deposit per Guest
55-30 days 50% of vacation price per Guest
29-15 days 75% of vacation price per Guest
14 days or less 100% 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
89-56 days 50% of vacation price per Guest
55-30 days 75% of vacation price per Guest
29 days or less 100% of vacation price per Guest

Disney Cruise Line Final Payment Dates

*Holiday Sailings are sailings that include Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day (U.S.) or July 4.

Cruise Nights Standard Sailing Holiday Sailing* Suites & Concierge
 1-4  75 days  90 days 120 days
5-9 90 days 105 days 120 days
10+ 120 days 150 days

The above cruise cancelation details are subject to change without notice. I suggest checking with DCL and reading over their Terms & Conditions page for the most up to date information as there will be a new post if DCL makes additional changes.

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