Need to move your sailing to a different date? Here’s how a date change works, what it typically costs, and how to avoid the biggest pitfalls.
A date change moves your existing reservation to a different sail date on the same or a comparable itinerary, rather than cancelling and rebooking from scratch. Whether this is possible, and what it costs, depends on your cruise line, fare type, and how close you are to the original sail date.
Call +1 866-424-3823 with your booking reference and the sail date(s) you’d like instead.
We confirm whether your fare allows a date change and quote any cruise line fare difference plus our service fee.
Once approved, we move your reservation and send an updated confirmation with the new sailing details.
Per booking, charged once the change is processed with the cruise line.
If the new sail date has a higher published fare, you pay the difference; lower fares are not always refunded.
Some fares allow free date changes outside final payment; others treat a date change as a full cancellation.
Standard, fully flexible fares can usually be moved to a new sail date for a modest fee if requested before the cruise line’s final payment date. Non-refundable promotional fares, by contrast, often cannot be moved at all, or a date change is processed the same as a full cancellation with the associated penalty. We confirm which type of fare you hold before quoting a date change.
Requesting a date change well before your cruise line’s final payment date (typically 60–90 days before sailing) gives you the most flexibility and the lowest chance of a fare-rule penalty. Requests made after final payment is due are more likely to be treated as a cancellation and rebooking, which can trigger the higher cancellation penalties described in our Cancellation page.
Sometimes. Moving to a different sector or ship (not just a different date on the same itinerary) is usually treated as a new booking, which may involve cancelling the original reservation under its fare rules.
We try to match your original cabin category on the new date, but availability varies by sailing; if your exact cabin isn’t available, we’ll offer the closest comparable option.
This depends on the cruise line and fare type; some fares allow one free move, while later changes may incur additional cruise line fees. We’ll confirm your specific fare’s rules before each change.
Speak with a cruise specialist and lock in today’s exclusive fare.