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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.

Port News

Hawaii’s Cruise Tax Is Moving Forward — But the Fight Isn’t Over

Catie Kovelman -
A federal judge has denied a request to stop Hawaii’s cruise tax from taking effect in January, but the legal battle isn’t over yet.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Clarifies Holiday Door Decorations That Are Not Permitted

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival Cruise Line does not permit all types of door decorations, but the policy isn't enforced well and not all guests are happy.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Cruise Dreams Shattered After Guests Turned Away for Documentation Slip

Catie Kovelman -
Some NCL guests, who are permanent residents, were barred from their sailing because they did not bring their green cards to the cruise port.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Cruise Line Dispels Myth of Higher Drink Limits

Melissa Mayntz -
Contrary to online rumors, Carnival Cruise Line will not be increasing the daily alcoholic drink limit. But is the limit itself a problem?
MSC Cruises News

MSC Cruises Bans Smart Glasses to Protect Privacy

Melissa Mayntz -
MSC Cruises has banned smart glasses from public areas onboard, but are they as big of a risk as it seems? Not all guests agree.
Virgin Voyages News

Virgin Voyages Launches Bold Loyalty Match Program

Melissa Mayntz -
Virgin Voyages is matching high-level loyalty programs across multiple cruise lines, hotels, and airlines in unprecedented ways.
Royal Caribbean News

Passenger’s Outburst on Royal Caribbean Ship Sparks Major Concern

Melissa Mayntz -
A guest threw a punch at a crew member onboard Icon of the Seas and may now face a permanent cruise ban from Royal Caribbean.
Carnival Cruise News

Why Carnival Passengers Rarely See Post-Cruise Surveys

Melissa Mayntz -
Fewer than half of Carnival cruise guests receive post-cruise surveys, but there are other ways to give feedback about cruise experiences.
P&O Cruises News

New Five-Berth Family Cabins Coming to P&O Cruise Ships

Lissa Poirot -
Families of five can now share one cabin on select P&O Cruises ships, while Arcadia and Aurora will welcome children on certain sailings.
Cruise News

Cruise News Update: Modified Plan, Overboard, Service Fees, and More

Donna Tunney -
Cruise Here is here to get you caught up on the biggest cruise news stories of thew week, including on Carnival, Marella Cruises, ports, and more.
Port News

French Senate Greenlights Cruise Passenger Tax, Industry Braces for Fallout

Catie Kovelman -
The French Senate has approved a hefty cruise ship passenger tax that is meant to protect against pollution and enhance coastlines.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Changing Water Sizes, But Not Prices – Or Are They?

Melissa Mayntz -
There is plenty of confusion with bottled water sizes and prices on Carnival ships - are supplies being changed and prices raised?
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