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Cruise Policies

Cruise lines regularly update and clarify their policies, covering everything from gratuities and loyalty perks to packing restrictions and onboard service procedures. This hub highlights the latest changes and official updates so you can cruise with confidence, knowing the rules that matter most to your vacation.

Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Puts New Limits on One of Its Most Loved Loyalty Perks

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Carnival Cruise Line is not cancelling complimentary laundry under the Carnival Rewards program, but it is being reduced.
Port News

Greenland Asks Cruise Lines to Stay Out of Its Fjords

Calvin Musquez -
Greenland's government is urging cruise lines to limit traffic in its fjords amid concerns from local residents.
Carnival Cruise News

The One Thoughtful Gift Carnival Crew Members Have to Turn Down

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Carnival Cruise Line is reminding guests that homemade cookies cannot be given to crew members as appreciation gifts.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Scales Back Elegant Evening on Shorter Sailings

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival Cruise Line is no longer hosting a Cruise Elegant evening on all shorter sailings but is replacing it with White Hot Night.
Princess Cruises News

New Princess Cruises Fee Increase Hits Guests Ordering Medallions

Melissa Mayntz -
Princess Cruises has increased shipping rates for all new Medallion orders as of August 20, 2026, the second rate increase this year.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Cruise Line Has a New Plan for Guests’ Forgotten Shoes

Calvin Musquez -
Carnival Cruise Line is partnering with Sneaker Impact to reduce waste from unclaimed shoes left behind on its cruise ships.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Cruise Line Clarifies Onboard Currency for Unique Voyages

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival Cruise Line has noted which currency will be used onboard Carnival Luminosa as the ship moves between countries.
TUI Cruises News

Another Cruise Line Asks Guests to Leave Ducks at Home

Melissa Mayntz -
Marella Cruises is now asking guests not to hide ducks onboard and is also banning door decorations across the fleet.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Drops Priority Benefits for First-Ever Solar Eclipse Cruise

Melissa Mayntz -
Platinum priority benefits are being removed from Carnival Legend's special solar eclipse cruise departing Dover on August 9, 2026.
Princess Cruises News

Princess Cruises Moves Final Payment to 120 Days and Raises Deposits

Melissa Mayntz -
Princess Cruises has now made final payments earlier, deposits larger, and cancellation fees more significant for all sailings.
Celebrity Cruises News

Celebrity Cruises Clarifies Details About New Gratuity Price Hike

Calvin Musquez -
Key Aspects: Celebrity Cruises is clarifying an earlier communication informing guests of an increase in gratuity rates. The cruise line clarified that the extra charges would...
Celebrity Cruises News

Celebrity Cruises Hikes Gratuities Across All Stateroom Types

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Celebrity Cruises has now raised gratuity rates across all stateroom types, but guests are unhappy with the timing of the notification.
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