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Transfer Your Cruise

Already Booked? Transfer Your Cruise to Us

Transfer your existing cruise reservation to Shop Getaways at no cost—keep your cabin, your rate, and your loyalty status, while gaining exclusive perks and a personal advocate.

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Why Transfer?

Everything you booked, plus more

A transfer doesn't change your booking—it upgrades your experience. Same cabin, same rate, better service and exclusive perks.

Exclusive Perks & Savings

Onboard credits, cabin upgrades, complimentary dining packages, and cash-back rebates you won't get booking direct.

A Personal Advocate

No more navigating automated phone menus. We handle changes, upgrades, and issues on your behalf.

Price Drop Monitoring

We track fare changes on your sailing and automatically reprice your booking when prices drop.

Stress-Free Planning

Expert guidance on shore excursions, cabin selection, dining reservations, and everything else.

How It Works

Four simple steps to transfer

The process is straightforward and we handle most of the work for you.

01

Check your eligibility

Your booking must be within the transfer window and final payment cannot have been made. Most cruise lines allow transfers 30–60 days before sailing.

02

Contact us with your details

Share your confirmation number, ship name, sail date, and passenger names. We'll take it from there.

03

We handle the paperwork

We submit the transfer request directly with the cruise line—no forms or phone calls on your end.

04

Transfer confirmed

Within 2–14 business days, we become your booking agent. Your cabin, rate, and loyalty status stay exactly the same.

Transfer Deadlines

Transfer windows by cruise line

Each cruise line has its own transfer deadline. The key rule: you must transfer before final payment.

Royal Caribbean

30–60 days before sailing

Must be outside final payment. No Air2Sea bookings.

Celebrity Cruises

30–60 days before sailing

Must be outside final payment. No ChoiceAir bookings.

Norwegian

14–60 days before sailing

Must be outside final payment period.

Carnival

30–90 days before sailing

Requires PIN code. Certain promotional rates ineligible.

Disney

Before final payment

Can transfer anytime if not fully paid.

Holland America

Before final payment

Must occur before balance due date.

MSC Cruises

Before final payment

Form submission required.

Princess

~60 days before sailing

One transfer per booking.

Viking

~60 days before sailing

Strict deadline adherence.

Cunard

Before final payment

Standard pre-payment requirement.

Silversea

Before final payment

Contact us for specific details.

Regent Seven Seas

Before final payment

Contact us for specific details.

Seabourn

Before final payment

Contact us for specific details.

Azamara

60 days before sailing

No ChoiceAir. No currency conversion.

What to Expect

What changes and what stays the same

A transfer is an administrative change—your booking details remain intact.

Stays the Same

  • ✓ Your confirmation number
  • ✓ Your cabin assignment
  • ✓ Your cruise fare and rate
  • ✓ Your loyalty status and points
  • ✓ Your onboard credits and deposits
  • ✓ Your dining and excursion bookings

When a Transfer May Not Be Possible

  • ✕ Final payment has already been made
  • ✕ Transfer window has closed
  • ✕ Booking includes cruise line air packages
  • ✕ Promotional or group rate restrictions apply

Common Questions

Cruise transfer FAQ

Everything you need to know about moving your cruise booking to Shop Getaways.

No. Transferring a cruise booking to a travel agent is free. There are no fees from the cruise line or from us.

No. Your reservation number, cabin assignment, and all booking details stay exactly the same.

Unfortunately, most cruise lines only allow transfers before final payment has been processed. If you're close to that deadline, contact us immediately—we may still be able to help.

Most transfers are processed within 2–14 business days, depending on the cruise line. We'll keep you updated throughout the process.

Absolutely not. Your cruise line loyalty tier, points, and any accumulated benefits are unaffected by a transfer.

Future cruise credits and onboard bookings can typically be transferred within 30 days of being made. You'll keep all onboard bonuses and can stack them with our exclusive perks.

Transfers between agencies are more complex and depend on the original agent releasing the booking. Contact us and we'll walk you through your options.

We become your primary contact for everything related to your cruise—changes, upgrades, special requests, and support. You'll also gain access to any exclusive perks we can add to your booking.

Most cruise lines allow transfers. If you don't see yours listed, reach out to us and we'll confirm the process and timeline for your specific booking.

Just your booking confirmation number, the ship name and sail date, and the names of all passengers on the reservation. We handle everything else.

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