moonjelly Posted May 27, 2023 #1 Share Posted May 27, 2023 Well, here's a cheery topic, sorry about that! However, I anticipate that I may have to cancel my cruise, but won't know for sure until near sailing date. How does Holland America handle this? I know it would involve 100% forfeiture of cruise fare, but would I get my port taxes and fees refunded? Is there an additional penalty of $100 for the cancellation? The other person in my cabin would still go. If I don't get a refund of the port taxes and fees, should I just no-show to avoid a $100 fee, if there is one? I am comparing the policies of the various lines to see if one has a better policy than the others between Princess, NCL, Holland America, and RCI. Thank you for any help you can provide.It is advice I need, but hope I won't have to use! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOPMan Posted May 27, 2023 #2 Share Posted May 27, 2023 Another aspect flor you to consider is the impact on the other person’s fare and whether any single supplement fees would attach. You could, of course, purchase cancellation protection or insurance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliaschief Posted May 27, 2023 #3 Share Posted May 27, 2023 Not sure when your cruise is but this why one should purchase trip insurance. If your far enough purchase insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted May 28, 2023 #4 Share Posted May 28, 2023 Even if you cancel at the last minute, HAL will refund your port charges and taxes. Are you after final payment date? If not, you could purchase the HAL Cancel For Any Reason insurance. There are two kinds: one will reimburse 80% of your fare, while the premium will refund 90% of the fare. In cash---not a voucher for a future cruise. If you are already past final payment, keep this in mind for next cruise. Good luck with your plans. Perhaps you will be able to make the cruise after all. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TiogaCruiser Posted May 28, 2023 #5 Share Posted May 28, 2023 Adding on to what Tuth said, and what you asked: The HAL CPPs do not protect the rate for your cabin mate should they decide to go anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobiemom Posted May 28, 2023 #6 Share Posted May 28, 2023 (edited) Are you Guest 1 on the booking? If so, if you cancel the entire booking is cancelled. In that case the only way the other person could go would be if you were a “no show.” (That’s the way it was in Sept ‘21.) Edited May 28, 2023 by dobiemom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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