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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 Confirms Full List of Ships With Smoke-Free Casinos

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival Cruise Line has updated its list of which ships in the fleet have non-smoking casino annexes or separate spaces.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival No Longer Lets Guests Ages 18 to 20 Book Cabins Anywhere

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival Cruise Line has tightened restrictions on where minor staterooms can be located and how many chaperones are required for groups.
Princess Cruises News

Princess Cruises Hikes Package Prices and Shakes Up WiFi Plans

Calvin Musquez -
Princess Cruises is raising the price of Princess Plus and Princess Premier, while also restructuring its WiFi options.
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Cancellation Penalties Are Changing Next Month

Melissa Mayntz -
Royal Caribbean is adjusting its cancellation penalty tiers for new bookings and will roll out the changes to all bookings from October 11.
Celebrity Cruises News

Celebrity Cruises Quietly Drops One Concierge Benefit Guests Are Glad to Lose

Melissa Mayntz -
Celebrity Cruises has dropped one less-than-popular Concierge Class benefit and offered a better replacement guests will appreciate.
Royal Caribbean News

Cruise Passenger Fights Royal Caribbean Ban Over Card Counting Claim

Calvin Musquez -
A passenger accused of card counting is taking Royal Caribbean to court over a ban and more than AU$22,000 in cancelled cruise rewards.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Brings Back Full Muster Drills on 5 Ships This Week

Melissa Mayntz -
Five Carnival cruise ships will be holding full, in-person safety briefings in the next few days in accordance with government guidelines.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Norwegian Cruise Line Guest’s Risky Climb for a Selfie

Melissa Mayntz -
Video posted to social media shows a guest climbing over a balcony railing on Norwegian Getaway just to get a few selfies.
Cruise News

3 Cruise Lines Restrict Cruise Ducks Without Banning Them

Melissa Mayntz -
Disney Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, and Marella Cruises already restrict cruise ducks, but will more lines limit or ban the activity?
Royal Caribbean News

Is It Rude to Bring Luggage in a Cruise Ship Elevator?

Melissa Mayntz -
Royal Caribbean guests are debating the etiquette of bags in the elevator with unique suggestions to move bags between decks.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Cancels Perks for Two Sailings Days After New Rewards Launch

Melissa Mayntz -
Two Carnival sailings are losing Platinum benefits under the Carnival Rewards program just days after the VIFP program ended.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Unveils First Look at New Carnival Rewards Loyalty Pins

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival Cruise Line has revealed designs for the new Platinum and Diamond loyalty pins for the Carnival Rewards program.
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