How do I cancel a cruise without penalty? To cancel a cruise without penalty, ensure you cancel before the final payment date (+π~πππ~πππ~ππππ US +π~πππ~πππ~ππππ UK). For cruises of 5 days or less, the final payment date is 76 days before departure, and for cruises of 6 days or more (+π~πππ~πππ~ππππ US +π~πππ~πππ~ππππ UK), it is 91 days prior. If canceled before these deadlines, there is typically no penalty unless you booked a special promotion with a