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Cancellation Protection Starting at $79

Cancel your vacation plans, for any reason, and receive a refund with a Holland America Line Cancellation Protection Plan (CPP). Get a refund of up to 80% of your total cruise vacation with a Standard Plan, or upgrade to the Platinum Plan to receive additional refunds, worldwide emergency assistance and other protections. 

5 Reasons to choose Holland America Line’s Cancellation Protection

1

CANCEL BEFORE DEPARTURE FOR ANY REASON. Cancel up to 24 hours before departure under our Standard Plan or right up to departure with our Platinum Plan. We make it easy with no claims to submit or fine print to review.

2

YOU GET MONEY BACK. Holland America Line refunds 80-90% of eligible amounts paid, for cancellations up to 24 hours prior to departure (or up to departure with the Platinum Plan).

3

NO EXCLUSIONS FOR PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS for either Standard or Platinum Plans.

4

SAME PRICE FOR ALL AGES. We offer the same excellent protection for everyone, at the same cost.

5

EASY TO BOOK. Cancellation Protection Plans can be booked until the date cancellation fees begin to accrue (varies by cruise). Opt in when making your booking or visit Manage my Bookings to add a plan to your existing reservation. 

Our Standard & Platinum Plans at a Glance

Unforeseen events happen. When you book your next cruise, be sure to ask about our Cancellation Protection Plans to protect your cruise investment.

Benefits Provided by
Holland America Line
Standard Plan Platinum Plan
Cancellation for any reason Up to 24 hrs prior to departure Any time prior to departure
Cancellation fee refund Up to 80% total cruise vacation cost Up to 90% total cruise vacation cost
Extra Baggage Liability $500* $500*
Additional Benefits ○ Standard Plan Platinum Plan
Trip Interruption** Not included Up to 150% total cruise vacation cost
Trip Delay Not included Up to $500
Baggage/Personal Effects Not included Up to $1000*
Baggage Delay Not included Up to $500*
Emergency Evacuation / Repatriation Not included Up to $75,000
Medical & Dental Expense Not included Up to $20,000
Worldwide Emergency Assistance Services ◊ Not included 24/7


This is only a brief description of the programs – see additional details below

* In addition to Holland America Line's baggage liability
** Trip interruption benefits apply at the start of your scheduled travel (sea, land and/or air) arrangements made by Holland America Line.
○ Additional benefits underwritten by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
◊ Worldwide Emergency Assistance Services provided by CareFree Travel Assistance TM

 

NOTE: CPP Standard is available to all guests, regardless of residency
(excluding permanent residents of the United Kingdom).

CPP Platinum is not available to residents of New York State, Quebec, British Columbia, Puerto Rico or the United Kingdom.

More Information on Cancellation Plans