P&O Cruises, Cunard and Princess Cruises change balance due date for new bookings

P&O Cruises, Cunard and Princess Cruises have changed their balance due dates for new bookings for cruises departing from December 1, 2026.

The three Carnival UK cruise brands will now require passengers to pay their balances 120 days before departure.

The change affects bookings made after March 10 and not existing bookings, which will keep the 90-day balance due term.

A spokesperson told Travel Weekly: “We have extended our balance payment deadline for new bookings made on or after March 10, 2026 from 90 days to 120 days before departure.

“This change applies to all fare types and cruises sailing from December 1, 2026. Existing bookings are not affected.”