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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

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.
Disney Cruise Line News

Disney Cruise Line Now Restricting Very Popular Packing Item

Melissa Mayntz -
A travel agent shares her Disney Destiny hair dryer confiscation story as a hilarious warning to other cruisers to pack appropriately.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Clarifies Scooter Policy Ahead of Upcoming Sailings

Catie Kovelman -
Carnival Cruise Line has clarified its policy on mobility scooter storage and sizes for two upcoming sailings.
Carnival Cruise News

Crew Member Removed From Cruise Ship After Giving Notice

Catie Kovelman -
A now ex-member of Carnival’s Fun Squad was kicked off the ship in Mexico after giving his two-week notice.
Royal Caribbean News

Increased Laundry Price Spotted on Royal Caribbean Ships

Melissa Mayntz -
Guests who use Royal Caribbean's wash and fold laundry service have noticed a price increase, effective immediately.
Virgin Voyages News

Virgin Voyages Guarantees Guests Won’t Miss Out Despite Flight Chaos

Melissa Mayntz -
Virgin Voyages is protecting guests who may be impacted by flight cancellations during the government shutdown.
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