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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 Cruise Line Makes Pajama Exception for Christmas Brunch

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival Cruise Line will permit guests to hear holiday pajamas to Christmas morning brunch, but they still need to be family-friendly.
Carnival Cruise News

Loyalty Perks Removed for Another Carnival Cruise

Catie Kovelman -
Due to a high number of elite VIFP guests onboard, Carnival Spirit will not be able to offer the normal loyalty benefits.
Carnival Cruise News

Parents Clash With Carnival Over Teens Barred From Comedy Shows

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival Cruise Line is not permitting teens in the adults-only comedy shows, and one guest thinks parents should decide first.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Cruise Line Service Fees Quietly Climb Higher

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival Cruise Line has increased its standard service charge from 18% to 20% on drinks, dining, and stateroom gifts. Here’s how the quiet fee hike impacts cruisers.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Cruise Line Adjusts Vacation Protection Plan Coverage

Catie Kovelman -
Carnival Cruise Line has switched to a new insurance carrier, leading to some changes for the brand’s Vacation Protection Plan.
Carnival Cruise News

Many Loyalty Benefits Discontinued for Carnival Miracle Sailing

Melissa Mayntz -
Some unusual benefits are removed from Carnival Miracle's current 7-night cruise, including easy benefits typically left intact.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Cruise Line Ends Free Water Confusion With Simple Fix

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival Cruise Line has an easy way for guests to tell which bottles of water are free loyalty gifts and which ones have price tags.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Doubles Interval Between Orders on Drink Package

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival has doubled the required time between drink orders on the Cheers! package, but will it really impact problems onboard?
Cruise News

Cruise News Update: Propulsion Issues, Lifeboat Fall, Reminders

Donna Tunney -
Another hectic week of cruise news from Cruise Hive, including a lifeboat breaking off, ongoing mystery of Anna Kepner, propulsion issues, and more.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Pushes Back Launch of New Loyalty Rewards Program

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival Cruise Line has pushed back the start of the Carnival Rewards program and announced a few other details for loyal guests.
Princess Cruises News

Princess Cruises Retires its Standard Vacation Protection

Lissa Poirot -
Starting December 9, 2025, only Platinum Princess Vacation Protection will be offered to Princess Cruises passengers for trip protection.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Tests New Back-to-Back Procedure Not All Guests Like

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival Cruise Line is testing facial recognition for back-to-back cruisers, but not all guests feel comfortable with the process.
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