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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.

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.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Valor Passenger Sues Cruise Line Over Mobility Scooter Fall

Catie Kovelman -
An Alabama woman is suing Carnival Cruise Line, claiming unsafe gangway conditions caused her scooter to tip during Carnival Valor debarkation.
Carnival Cruise News

Enrollment Request Reignites Backlash Over Carnival’s New Rewards Program

Catie Kovelman -
The need to enroll in Carnival’s new Rewards Program has reignited outrage and a call for cruisers to take their business elsewhere.
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Confirms Temporary Bahamas Alcohol Ban Will Impact CocoCay

Catie Kovelman -
Royal Caribbean confirmed that alcohol will not be available at Perfect Day at CocoCay during the Bahamas election on May 12.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Strips Platinum Benefits from Alaska Sailing Just Days Before Departure

Melissa Mayntz -
More Platinum Carnival guests are losing loyalty benefits, this time on a Carnival Luminosa sailing from California to Alaska.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Cruisers Risk Losing Status Without Enrolling in New Rewards Program

Lissa Poirot -
Carnival Cruise Line is requiring guests to enroll in its new Carnival Rewards program as its loyalty program overhaul approaches.
Port News

Temporary Alcohol Ban Throws a Wrench into Bahamas Cruises

Catie Kovelman -
Several cruise ships and cruise line-owned private islands will be impacted by the Bahamas' temporary alcohol ban on election day.
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Rebrands Its Airfare Program and Highlights Perks

Catie Kovelman -
Royal Caribbean rebrands its Air2Sea program as Flights by Royal, offering guaranteed arrival, flexible payments, and 24/7 support for cruise guests.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Norwegian Cruise Line Targets Short Sailings With Drink Package Price Hike

Melissa Mayntz -
Norwegian Cruise Line has upped drink gratuities for shorter sailings with the Free at Sea package, but longer sailings remain the same.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Confirms Neck Fans Are Allowed Onboard After Influencer Misinformation

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival has confirmed that guests can bring neck fans onboard and the devices will not be confiscated, but other fans remain banned.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Cuts Platinum Loyalty Benefits on Brand Ambassador’s Alaska Sailing

Melissa Mayntz -
Platinum VIFP benefits are dropped from the very special FFS cruise aboard Carnival Spirit sailing from Seattle on May 5.
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