Celebrity Cruise Payments & Refunds Policy

To reserve your cabin and lock in the final price, you will be required to place a deposit on your cruise. After you have placed a deposit to secure your reservation, you will be asked to pay the remaining balance of your fare at the final payment due date.

Deposit and Final Payment

Celebrity accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Optima, Diner's Club International and Discover Cards.

Cancellation and Refunds

Cancellation and refund policies vary by cruise line, with penalties generally increasing as the sailing date approaches. If a cancellation occurs, the following charges will be assessed:

Cruise lines do not refund in the event of "no shows," or interruption or cancellation by the guest after the start of the cruise. Please notify your MyGreatTrip.com cruise counselor immediately of any cancellations or changes. A service fee of $75 for domestic flights and $125 for international flights will apply if air is purchased through the cruise line and cancelled within 60 days of departure. The above charges do not include cancellation or change fees which may be applied by air carriers, hotels and/or other independent service suppliers. The purchase of trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended. For more information on insurance, click here.

Timetables and rates are subject to change, and exceptions may apply for holiday sailings. Deposit, payment and cancellation terms differ for group bookings; please confirm payment and cancellation policies with your MyGreatTrip.com cruise counselor. Changes to names or departure dates are subject to the cruise lines' discretion and may incur cancellation penalties.

CELEBRITY CRUISE LINES YOUTH PROGRAM

A Celebrity cruise is the perfect family vacation, featuring special children's programs for ages 3 - 17. Along with activities and play areas just for children - all closely supervised - Celebrity offers programs for the entire family. Celebrity's children's programs are available year-round and activities take place daily. During the summer and holidays a full program is offered for four age groups: Ship Mates (ages 3-6), Cadets (ages 7-9), Ensigns (ages 10-12), and Admiral T's (ages 13-15 and 16-17). A limited program is offered during other sailings.

Staffing

Youth activities are directed and organized by a special staff of youth counselors. Youth Counselors have a formal education in recreation, education, child development or related fields. In addition, Youth Counselors have experience working with large groups of children, 3-17 years of age, in school/community sponsored youth programs or summer camps. Youth Counselors hold certifications in CPR and some speak Spanish, French, German, Italian, or Portuguese.

All Celebrity ships carry a minimum of 3 Youth Counselors year-round. During holiday and peak season sailings (President's Week, Easter, Summer, Thanksgiving and Christmas) Celebrity ships carry 8-12 Youth Counselors.

Celebrity's Four-Tier Family Program

Ship Mates (ages 3-6)

Activities Include:

• Theme Parties
• Treasure Hunt
• T-shirt Decorating
• Talent Show
• Arts & Crafts
• Dancing and Musical Games
• Play Stations
• Cartoon Trivia
• Ball Pit (not available on Horizon or Zenith)
• Ship Tours
• Movies
• Ice Cream & Pizza Parties

Activities Include:

• Theme Parties
• Relay Races
• Team Trivia
• Arts & Crafts
• Play Stations
• Movies
• T-shirt Decorating
• Fitness Activities
• Ship Tours
• Talent Show
• Outdoor Games
• Ice Cream & Pizza Parties

• Pool Olympics
• Scavenger Hunts
• Karaoke
• Talent Show
• Theme Parties
• T-shirt Decorating
• Sports Activities
• Team Challenges
• Initiative Games
• Movies
• Play Stations
• Late Night Pizza Parties

• Theme Parties
• Scavenger Hunts
• Teen Late Night Dancing
• Pool Olympics
• Sports Tournaments
• Team Trivia
• Karaoke
• Talent Show
• Play Stations
• Fitness Activities

The Celebrity Youth Program provides activities for children and teens 3 to 17. Children must be at least 3 years old. Proof of age may be requested. Children participating in the Celebrity Youth Program must be completely toilet trained and diaper/pull-up free.

Regretfully, due to United States Public Health regulations effective November 1, 2001, any child who is not toilet trained (wearing pull-ups or diapers) is not permitted to enter or participate in any youth program facilities or activities whether accompanied by a parent/guardian or not.

Program Hours

The Children's Playroom / Fun Factory is open daily from 9:00am - 12:00pm 2:00pm - 5:00pm, and 7:30pm - 10:00pm. For a nominal fee of $6.00 per hour per child, children ages 3-12 years old can participate in the Afternoon Party from 12:00pm - 2:00pm on port days and/or the evening Slumber Party from 10:00pm - 1:00am daily.

On formal evenings, the Celebrity Youth Program hosts a "Parent's Night Out" in which children participate in a Pizza Party, evening activities, and complimentary Slumber Party, while their parents enjoy a romantic evening of fine dining and world class entertainment.

Parent Responsibility

Children ages 3-9 must be signed in and out of the Celebrity Youth Program by their parents, who must present their Celebrity Signature Card for identification. Children and teens ages 10-17 are free to come and go as they please from activities hosted by the Celebrity Youth Program, but are required to follow the basic rules of the ship for those under 18 years old. When outside of the Celebrity Youth Program, parents are responsible for the supervision of their children.

Babysitting (Youth Program)

For a fee of $6.00 per hour per child, children participating in the Celebrity Youth Program, ages 3-12 years old, can participate in the Afternoon Party from 12:00pm - 2:00pm on port days and/or the evening Slumber Party from 10:00pm - 1:00am daily. Children participating in the Celebrity Youth Program Afternoon and Slumber Parties must be at least 3 years old and completely toilet trained (diaper/pull-up free). Celebrity Youth Program Afternoon and Slumber Parties are available on all Celebrity vessels year-round.

Babysitting (Cabin Services)

For a fee of $8.00 per hour per child, parents can arrange for a private, in-cabin baby-sitter. Baby-sitting services are available through the Cabin Services Desk onboard all Celebrity vessels. Parents are asked to make all private baby-sitting requests 24 hours in advance. Children must be a minimum age of 6 months or older and there are to be no more than two children per baby-sitter. Celebrity in-cabin baby-sitting is available on all Celebrity vessels year round.

Celebrity Youth Program Behavioral Policy

Inappropriate behavior will not be permitted during Celebrity Youth Program activities. Youth demonstrating inappropriate behavior will first receive a verbal warning, second receive an age appropriate time-out for continued inappropriate behavior and third, parent notification and dismissal from the Celebrity Youth Program activities.