How Do I Cancel A Holland America Reservation?

To cancel a booking, submit written cancellations for reservations made in the US and every other country not listed above should be directed to Hal_Reservations@HollandAmerica.com or Holland America Line, 450 Third Avenue West, Seattle, WA 98119 or dial 1 (877) 932-4259. Inconvenient as it may be, forever there are times when a ship must alter its schedule. But it happens that, in life, it becomes hectic. 

The booking of a cruise should be preceded by checking the Holland America Cruises cancellation policy, particularly if they would involve special rates or packages. You should be informed of how the steps to cancellation will take place, how long you need to give prior notice, and what the total fee that will be refunded to you might be.  

Ways To Cancel A Holland America Cruises Reservation: 

• The Holland America Cruises cancellation policy differs depending on the kind and length of the voyage.
• You are not eligible for any reimbursement, payment, compensation, or credit of your gross fare in the event that you cancel your reservation if you bought a specially priced promotion that is 100% non-refundable at the time of purchase. You will not receive your deposit back if you cancel your reservation if you buy a specially priced promotion that calls for a non-refundable deposit. 
• Specially priced promos that are 100% non-refundable after payment are exempt from the above cancellation policy. Guests will not be eligible for any reimbursement, payment, compensation, or credit for cancellation in this scenario.
• The same cancellation policy applies to your entire reservation, including the cruise ticket, any cruise fees and expenses, air add-ons, ground transfers, and accommodation and tour packages before and after the trip. Even if it is specified that there will be no refund, government taxes and levies will be reimbursed for any cancellation.
• Any cancellation fees levied by other transportation providers, tour and ground operators, and other lodging establishments will be your responsibility if you make any travel arrangements through other operators. Refunds will be issued straight to the payment method you used when making your reservation with Holland America Line, except for Cancellation Protection Plan payments.
• Note that name changes may not always be feasible and require prior clearance. Reservation cancellation fees apply to name and departure date changes, which are regarded as cancellations.
• Cancellations can be made by email or mail, but they must be made in writing. The cruise line's website lists contacts for each country.

What Are Eligible Cancellation Charges On Holland America Cruises?

Cancellation penalties begin to apply to guests 75 days before sailing for cruises of six nights or less. The following sanctions are applicable:

Here is an overview of the reimbursement policy for cruise bookings:

Holland America Cruise Line Cancellation Rules :

76 Days or More Before Sailing:

If you decide to cancel your cruise reservation at least 76 days prior to the departure date, you are eligible for a full reimbursement of your payment. This means you will receive all amounts paid back to you without any deductions.

75 to 57 Days Before Voyage: 

For cancellations made between 75 and 57 days before the scheduled departure, you will receive a full refund of the total payment made, minus the required deposit amount. Please note that the deposit is non-refundable and will be deducted from your total refund.

56 to 29 Days Prior to Sailing:

If you cancel your cruise within the window of 56 to 29 days before the sailing date, you will be refunded 50% of the total cruise price. This reduction is applicable to the full cost of the cruise package you purchased.

28 to 16 Days Before Sailing:

Cancellations made 28 to 16 days prior to your cruise will be refunded 25% of the total ticket price. This covers best how to deal fairly with last-minute cancellations.

15 Days or Less Before Departure:

If, unfortunately, you have to cancel your cruise reservation 15 days or less before departure, no refund will be made. This has to do with the fact that it is very close to the sailing date and, thus, tough to fill your cruise space.

Extra Terms and Rules:

Flexible Cancellation Program:

Many cruise operators are providing flexible booking alternatives in the wake of the outbreak. Customers who book a cruise with Holland America by September 30, 2022, and depart by December 31, 2022, are still eligible for flexible cancellation.

• Up to 30 days prior to departure, guests can cancel for any reason. In that case, they will immediately get a Future Cruise Credit (FCC) for any non-refundable expenses, with the remaining amount being returned to the original payment method.
• Compared to the company's regular cancellation fees, which can start as far out as 120 days for longer voyages, this is a big benefit.

Holland America Protection Plan:

Buying insurance is always a good idea. Holland America highlights this by strongly advising travelers to get insurance against unanticipated circumstances, including trip cancellation, illness, medical costs, unintentional injury or death, loss or damage to luggage and personal belongings, or emergency evacuation.

• Pre-existing conditions and age exclusions are not included in the Holland America Cruises Protection Plan options, which allow cancellations for any reason. Because guests can cancel their holiday plans for any reason and get a money-back refund, this offers a great deal of freedom. When planning a cruise, the package can be purchased for as little as $79 per person. 

Regarding Holland America Insurance:

• The Standard Plan, which covers any air, land, and/or sea arrangements made by Holland America Line, permits cancellations for any reason up to 24 hours before the start of the voyage. A refund of 80% of the cruise price will be given to the guests.

• Platinum offers a much wider range of coverage. The gucancelinglling anytime prior to departure can expect 90 percent of their money to be refunded. It also offers coverage for medical expenses, international emergency assistance, and trip delays and interruptions. Residents of Puerto Rico, Quebec, and New York State are excluded from selling this plan.