Cancellation of the Booking must be requested in writing (registered letter, email or fax) from the Passenger or Passenger’s Travel Agent and received by the Company. All tickets issued and the confirmation invoice must be returned together with the notice of cancellation. To cover the estimated loss incurred by cancellation, the Company will levy cancellation charges in accordance with the following scale:

 

Cruises 5 to 14 Nights*** 89 - 61 days Deposit Non-Refundable 

                                                         60 – 46 days 50%

                                                         45 – 16 days 75% 

                                                         15 – 0 days 100%

 

Cruises 15 Nights or More***109 – 61 days Deposit Non-Refundable 

                                                                  60 – 46 days 50% 

                                                                  45 – 16 days 75%

                                                                  15 – 0 days 100%

 

Excluding the World Cruise. Cancellation charges are assessed on total fares (excluding taxes), which include cruise fare, air add-ons, hotel packages and any other additional services arranged through MSC Cruises, S.A. or MSC Cruises (USA) LLC. Please note that hotels have their own cancellation policies and charges. In case of a partial Booking cancellation whereby one or more Passengers have cancelled their Cruise Package, leaving one Passenger to occupy the cabin after the cancellation of the other Passenger(s), the remaining Passenger occupying the cabin for single use will be assessed a 100% single surcharge. 12 It may be possible for the Passenger to claim these cancellation charges from his/her travel insurance provider, subject to any applicable deductibles. It is the Passenger’s responsibility to make such a claim under the terms of his/her insurance policy. Neither Carrier nor Company have any liability under the travel insurance policy in the event of cancellation. The Company may, in its sole discretion, waive the fees mentioned in this Section 13 if in the Company’s determination the cancellation is due to Force Majeure circumstance occurring at the place of destination or its immediate vicinity and which Force Majeure circumstance significantly affects the performance of the Cruise Package, or which significantly affects the carriage of Passengers to the destination. From time to time, the Company may offer a discounted fare with non-refundable deposit. This deposit does not follow the above cancellation policy and takes immediate effect upon transaction. No refund will be issued if a Passenger voluntarily or involuntarily does not show up for their cruise, is denied boarding for any reason including failure to provide required travel documents, passport or visa, terminates his/her cruise before the scheduled disembarkation date, or is disembarked pursuant to Section 7 or 18. Cruise contracts are non-transferable. A name change fee of $50 per name change will apply for any name change made from the time the Booking penalty period begins, as stated in the above cancellation chart, until 7 days prior to departure. An original passenger must remain in the Booking for the name change not to be considered a cancellation. If an original passenger does not remain in the Booking, it will be considered a cancellation and is subject to the above cancellation charges. For Bookings with the Bella Experience, a departure date change fee of $50 per person will apply for any departure date change made from the time the Booking penalty period begins, as stated in the above cancellation chart, until 30 days prior to departure. The new departure date must be within 90 days of the original departure date. Any change to a date that is more than 90 days from the original departure date is considered a cancellation and is subject to the above cancellation charges. Any change made less than 30 days prior to departure is considered a cancellation and is subject to the above cancellation charges. For Bookings with the Fantastica, Aurea or Yacht Club Experience, one departure date change can be made free of charge from the time the Booking penalty period begins, as stated in the above cancellation chart, until 30 days prior to departure. Any subsequent departure date change will result in a fee of $50 per person. The new departure date must be within 90 days of the original departure date. Any change to a date that is more than 90 days from the original departure date is considered a cancellation and is subject to the above cancellation charges. Any change made less than 30 days prior to departure is considered a cancellation and is subject to the above cancellation charges. For Bookings for World Cruise, any departure date change must be to another World Cruise and, in such case, will be assessed a fee in the amount of 15% of the price of the Cruise Package paid by the Passenger. Any departure date change within 30 days prior to departure is considered a cancellation and is subject to the above cancellation charges. In addition to the administration fees mentioned above, if the price of the new Cruise Package is higher than that of the original Cruise Package, the difference in price and any insurance premium will be borne exclusively by the Passenger. If the price of the new Cruise Package is lower than that of the original Cruise Package, no refund will be due to the Passenger. MSC Cruises, S.A. and MSC Cruises (USA) LLC offer travel insurance at the time of Booking. The Company recommends that every Passenger should have adequate insurance, which covers them sufficiently for cruise cancellation, medical assistance and expenses, and loss and/or damage to luggage.

 

 

For Those who are inquiring about transportation, here are the expectations for Flights, Amtrak and Rental ***(currently quoting from CLT to MIA)

 

Flights are in High Demand currently.... Quick Tip: I would wait til Jan 2024 to book a flight; if this is your preference, it's best to travel the day before or select a NON-STOP flight. Arrival time should be before 12 noon to ensure you have enough time to Embark.

 

 

Amtrak, I have used this method in the past and loved the adventurous side of the trip. It was affordable and exciting!!! Now, this is tricky because you have to allow yourself timing for Embark; trains can sometimes have many delays. You will need to add two additional days because you will spend a FULL day on the Train (not really; they stop at least four times for gas, which is about a 15-20 break to get off and stretch your legs).  Hint: I waited for Jacksonville, FL then switched to a Roomette. It was nice because I could sleep in a "bed" for the remaining 9 hours to Miami and the food next level!! 

***This Pic is Leaving on May 2nd and arriving on May 3rd, 2024... No worries, the price never changes. YES, that $126 to Miami!! Even if you did a private room the entire way, it's still less than a Flight AND no baggage fees!!

 

Are you a Driver? I am, and this will be my preferred method of Rental: ONE-WAY TRIP - Dropping off at MIA airport. Those in CLT or nearby, if you need a ride, HIT me up! I plan to rent a 12-passenger