📢 Princess Cruises Policy Updates Effective September 2, 2026

Princess Cruises has announced several important policy updates that will take effect for new bookings made on or after September 2, 2026, for voyages sailing January 1, 2027, and beyond.

These changes apply to all voyage lengths and include updates to final payment dates, deposit requirements, and cancellation policies.

📅 Final Payment

Beginning September 2, 2026, final payment will be due 120 days prior to sailing for all applicable voyages, regardless of voyage length, including World Cruise and Circle Pacific segments.

Please note:

• Final payment is due 120 days before departure

• Bookings not paid by the final payment date will automatically cancel

• Final payment reminders will continue to be sent prior to the due date

💳 Deposit Changes

Princess has updated its standard deposit schedule for new bookings.

Key changes include:

• 5-day or less voyages

  • Inside, Oceanview, Balcony & Mini-Suites: $100 → $125 per guest

  • Suites: $200 → $250 per guest

• 6–9 day voyages

  • Inside, Oceanview, Balcony & Mini-Suites: $250 → $300 per guest

  • Suites: $500 → $600 per guest

• 10–44 day voyages

  • Inside, Oceanview, Balcony & Mini-Suites: $400 → $500 per guest

  • Suites: $800 → $1,000 per guest

• 45+ day voyages and World Cruises

  • No changes to the existing 30% deposit structure.

❌ Cancellation Policy Updates

Princess has also updated its cancellation schedule to align with the new 120-day final payment policy.

One of the biggest changes is for shorter sailings:

• The 100% cancellation penalty will now begin 60 days or less before sailing, replacing the previous 30-day threshold on certain shorter itineraries.

Additional cancellation windows have also been adjusted based on voyage length.

✅ What Advisors Should Do

Please review these changes and update any internal procedures, client communications, and booking timelines to reflect the new policies before September 2, 2026.

These updates apply to all new Princess Cruises bookings created on or after September 2, 2026, for sailings January 1, 2027, and beyond.

If you have any questions, please contact your Princess Cruises Business Development Manager or Princess Cruises Support Team.

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