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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.

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?
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.
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