How lenient ?

We’ll wait it out til June. Who knows what the situation will be by then. Thanks for the replies

Here's what was posted today at John Heald's fan page concerning Carnival (USA) current policy...

"Dear Carnival Guest:

We continue to implement increased monitoring, screening and sanitation protocols to protect the health of our guests, crew and the residents of the destinations we serve. Our measures are designed to be flexible to adapt to changing conditions and recommended best practices. For your reference, you can read our Travel Healthy Advisory on Carnival.com.
Nevertheless, we know our guests have questions about their upcoming cruise and want to share these policy updates that provide options and flexibility should you want to reschedule your vacation currently booked between now and May 31, 2020, as well as incentives to proceed with your plans:
 Guests who choose to keep your booking as currently scheduled for departures between March 6 and May 31 will receive the following Onboard Credit (OBC) amounts:
 $100 per cabin for 3 and 4 day cruises
 $150 per cabin for 5 day cruises
 $200 per cabin for 6 day and longer cruises
 If you choose to continue to sail with us, we will automatically apply your onboard credit to your sail and sign.
There is no need to call us.
 For our guests booked on Carnival Radiance European itineraries, we are finalizing some itinerary changes and a special offer that we will be sharing in the next few days.
 For guests who booked prior to March 6, 2020, if you decide to change vacation plans, we will allow those booked on sailings between now and May 31 to move their booking to a new date and receive a Future Cruise Credit (FCC) in the amount of the non-refundable cancellation fee.
 Guests booked on sailings departing between March 9 and March 31 can move your booking to a future date up to 3 days before sailing. If the cruise departs between March 6 and March 8, call us at any time to take advantage of this offer.
 Guests booked on sailings departing between April 1 and May 31 can move your booking to a future date by March 31.
 The FCC must be used for a sailing by March 31, 2021.
We appreciate your loyalty and hope you find this information helpful.

"

Here's the link to Royal's new cancellation policy also announced 03/05/20

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-with-confidence

"CONCERNED ABOUT TRAVELING?

LOOKING FOR FLEXIBILITY IN YOUR PLANS?

We get it. Whether you’re already booked on a cruise, or are thinking about it, we want you to Cruise with Confidence. That’s why Royal Caribbean will let you cancel any cruise that sets sail from now through July 31, 2020. Whether it’s a booking you already have or one you make right now, you’re covered. As long as you cancel at least 48 hours before you set sail, you’ll receive a Future Cruise Credit. The credit can be used toward any cruise that sets sail through December 31, 2021.

Looking to cancel your cruise? We’re sorry to hear that.

Please contact us to cancel your reservation.

CALL US

Call our Royal Customer Service Team (24 hours / 7 days a week) 800-256-6649"

NCL has also initiated a new cancel policy. Can cancel up to 48 hours before embarkation and receive 100% future cruise credit.

https://www.ncl.com/ca/en/why-cruise-norwegian/book-with-confidence?intcmp=pro_hp_PEACEOFMIND

Princess announced a NEW cancellation policy on 3/5/20 - https://www.princess.com/news/notices_and_advisories/notices/temporary-cancellation-policy.html

I think it's very "lenient" and my TA was able to get back my small cancellation fee I paid the day before... very satisfied with their response!

Good to know, Thanks for posting!

Not all insurance companies are willing to pay for cancelled plans due to Corona.

http://www.msn.com/en-ca/money/topstories/2-canadian-insurance-companies-stop-covering-coronavirus-related-trip-cancellations/ar-BB10M8wL

We are booked for April and I just called on this very subject today. As of right now regular cancellation policy is in effect. I happen to have cancel for any reason insurance.. so as of today I would only lose my deposit of $190. But the closer I get to cruise day the less I get back. If you don’t have insurance it’s just the regular policy right now.

I thought it was too late to cancel my May 2 cruise, but I was incorrect. I went to see my TA yesterday, and found out I was still within a cancellation window by THREE days! We called the cruise line and I was able to get almost all my money back save a small penalty fee, which I gladly paid. So, CHECK YOUR CANCELLATION SCHEDULES carefully - not your insurance, people! You too might still be within a cancellation timeframe, just like me. I feel much better, having cancelled - I did this two hours before the news broke on the Grand Princess...

You may want to check the cruise line's site. Some may not issue refunds.