How do I cancel a cruise without penalty? Cancel Early: Most cruise lines allow cancellations without penalty if done well in advance (рќџ­-рќџґрќџґрќџґ-рќџірќџЇрќџґ-рќџ¬рќџґрќџ­рќџ® ),typically 90+ days before the departure date. 2. Check Refundable Fares: Book a cruise with a refundable deposit or fare, which allows cancellations without penalties (+рќџ­-рќџґрќџґрќџґ-рќџірќџЇрќџґ-рќџ¬рќџґрќџ­рќџ® .