Too late to change to a difference cruise?

[MisterOJ2]

So my wife and I have a cruise planned for early April. It's already paid off. We planned the trip with another couple, but now the other couple is thinking about canceling. This cruise wasn't our first choice, but one the other couple wanted to do - so we agreed to it. 

 

Our cruise is already paid off, obviously. But if the other couple bails on us, would Carnival allow us to switch to a different cruise? Or is it too late for that?

[pinto18]

We have done this..actually just changed from Feb to April. Just had to pay a small amount difference since the fare was a bit higher

[Elaine5715]

Can you cancel and rebooking?.  Sure.  Will there be penalties to do so? Maybe.   

[crdtrnr]

Contact carnival..if you have a pvp, call them.  I was able to switch from a 5 day to a 7 day, no problem.   Usually a penalty would have been charged,  but right now they are waiving them.

 

[Cruisesfun65]

Carnival is allowing you to switch ship/ sail date for all of 2022 now without penalties. Call them.

[disneyfan551]

On 1/17/2022 at 4:08 PM, Cruisesfun65 said:

Carnival is allowing you to switch ship/ sail date for all of 2022 now without penalties. Call them.

Really?  I’m in the same situation and may need to change dates. That’s great to know!

[hpugirl27]

Yes, I was supposed to be sailing for a Valentines cruise a few days from now and just switched it to a New Year's cruise....no penalties.

[LaRue1975]

On Friday I cancelled a fully paid for 4/23 Panorama cruise for a full refund. Yesterday I booked the Vista 4/2, got the same category\deck cabin for $400 less. I am sure they would let you switch cruises without penalty too, I hadn’t decided what I wanted to do when I cancelled. You have until February 15th to do it, then all cancellation penalties and change fees will apply, no more do overs.
 

i am so happy I made the switch, really looking forward to finally cruising again!