AVOID the American Cruise Lines “Cancel for any reason Protection Plan.”
We decided to reserve our bucket list trip on the Columbia and Snake Rivers in November 2022. After selecting date (June 2023) and cabin we were presented with Cruise Protection Options. While expensive, the “Cancel Any Reason, Deluxe Protection” plan looked good and we added it for $1340 in addition to $990 for airfare for our down payment. What was not made clear at the time of purchase (but was on the receipt we received later) was that this plan is NOT insurance AND its cost would NOT be refunded in case of trip cancellation. Unfortunately, an upcoming medical situation caused us to cancel our June 2023 trip in January 2023. But this turned out to be very costly for us. So, in addition to the $500 Cancellation Administrative Charge, we are also losing the $1340 charge for the Deluxe Protection Plan. In total it has cost us $1840 to cancel a trip six months before the date of travel. STAY AWAY FROM the American Cruise Lines “Cancel for any reason Protection Plan.” Buy your own trip insurance.
