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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.

Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Just Made Its Travel Protection Plan Much More Worth It

Catie Kovelman -
Royal Caribbean has expanded the policy limits for the medical and luggage coverage offered under the cruise line’s insurance program.
Disney Cruise Line News

Room Service May No Longer Be Free on Disney’s Newest Cruise Ship

Catie Kovelman -
A new $5 fee and an automatic 18% gratuity will soon be automatically applied to all room service orders onboard Disney Adventure.
Disney Cruise Line News

Disney Cruise Line Rolls Out Stricter Rules for Alcohol, Decorations, and Prohibited Items

Calvin Musquez -
Disney Cruise Line is tightening policies on alcohol, door decor, and selfie sticks aboard its ships, with changes taking effect June 3, 2026.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Breeze Narrowly Avoids Failing CDC Health Inspection

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival Breeze scored just one point above failing a recent CDC inspection, but should cruise guests be concerned?
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Claps Back Over Guest’s Demand to Fire Cruise Performer

Catie Kovelman -
Carnival Brand Ambassador John Heald is again reminding cruisers to skip the uncensored comedy shows if they may be offended by the jokes.
Costa Cruises News

Cruise Guests Now Face a €60 Fine for Taking Food From Buffets and Restaurants

Catie Kovelman -
Costa Cruises will fine guests €60 ($70 USD) for cleaning if they remove food from the onboard buffets or restaurants.
Carnival Cruise News

Why a Carnival Guest Was Banned for Life Over a Ship He’d Never Boarded

Catie Kovelman -
A spouse was wrongfully placed on a “no sail” list with Carnival Corporation and was removed from their cruise due to a big mistake.
Carnival Cruise News

The One Type of Clothing Carnival Says You Shouldn’t Wear Ashore

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival Cruise Line is once again reminding guests that not all ports permit camouflage clothing, no matter what age a guest may be.
Carnival Cruise News

Should Carnival Add Digital Clocks to Cruise Ship Cabins?

Catie Kovelman -
One Carnival cruiser wants digital alarm clocks to be added to staterooms, but this may not actually be practical or necessary.
Cruise News

Could Cruise Lines Be Sued for Chair Hogs? One Lawsuit Sets the Precedent

Melissa Mayntz -
Could cruise lines be sued over chair hogs? One recent lawsuit against a tour operator and hotel resort could set the precedent.
Celebrity Cruises News

Celebrity Cruises’ Passenger Takes Chair Hogging to a New Extreme

Catie Kovelman -
A guest of Celebrity Beyond pulled a creative chair hogging stunt, in which they used a doll or mannequin to reserve their lounger.
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Lays Down the Law on Symphony of the Seas Cabin Door Decorations

Catie Kovelman -
Royal Caribbean reminded cruisers about its cabin decorating policies and that the cruise line is not responsible if door decor goes missing.
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