Can I join a Royal Caribbean cruise after it starts or leave before it ends?

Royal Caribbean may allow pre-planned downline adjustments. If you wish to join late or leave early, or both, please submit your request at least 2 weeks prior to your departure date as processing times can take up to 10 business days. We will review your request and notify you of the outcome and whether it can be accommodated.

To submit a downline request, please e-mail emergencytravelteam@rccl.com and include the following information:

• Ship name and sail date

• Active Booking number (booking must be deposited)

• Guest name requesting the downline

• Embarkation port

• Whether the request is to embark or debark and the preferred date

• Reason for the request

• A screenshot of the ship’s itinerary

• Your contact email address and phone number

   

Please be advised that all requests are carefully reviewed on an individual basis. While we will do our best to accommodate your needs, submission of a request does not guarantee approval or a specific outcome. Downline adjustments do not affect cruise pricing, penalties, or cancellation fees. Should a request be denied and you decide to cancel, standard cancellation policies will apply.