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.
Royal Caribbean made the same change in 2016. Seems to be a cruise industry standard.