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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.

Princess Cruises News

Princess Cruises Limits Refundable Deposits on New Bookings

Catie Kovelman -
Princess Cruises changes its policy and is now defaulting to non-refundable instead of refundable deposits on new bookings.
Carnival Cruise News

Are Paper Newsletters Wasteful? Carnival Cruise Guests Respond

Melissa Mayntz -
The printed FunTimes newsletter is not nearly as unpopular as one guest believes, despite the fact they think it wastes too much paper.
Cruise News

What Happens to Cruising Ducks That Aren’t Found?

Catie Kovelman -
As the cruising ducks game continues to become more popular, some are wondering what happens to the rubber ducks that aren’t found.
Carnival Cruise News

‘This Is Just One Cruise’: Carnival Unveils the Lost-and-Found Pileup

Melissa Mayntz -
Why does it take so long for lost items to be returned? Carnival's brand ambassador explains with a behind-the-scenes look.
Carnival Cruise News

New Carnival VIFP Gift Coming Soon – We Might Know What It Is!

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival Cruise Line will soon be introducing a new loyalty gift, and it may already be available aboard Carnival Celebration.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Norwegian Cruise Line Adds Dining Limit on Room Service

Melissa Mayntz -
Norwegian Cruise Line is now limiting room service to just two items per guest, per order, but delivery fees remain the same.
P&O Cruises News

P&O Cruises Ends Adults-Only Policy on Select Sailings for Two Ships

Lissa Poirot -
Starting in December 2026, P&O Cruises’ adults-only ships Arcadia and Aurora will allow all ages on a limited number of itineraries.
Port News

Major Florida Homeport Raises Cruise Parking Fees

Catie Kovelman -
Florida’s Port Canaveral raised its on-site parking prices from $17 to $20 per day, with the change going into effect on October 1, 2025.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Cruise Line Responds to Luggage Wrapping and Storage

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival Cruise Line will not be providing two luggage services some guests have requested. Are the services necessary?
Carnival Cruise News

No, Carnival Hasn’t Banned Power Strips — Record Set Straight

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival Cruise Line debunks yet another power strip rumor thanks to a guest so upset at a cord that they might cancel their vacation.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

NCL, Oceania, and Regent Guests Can Now Share Loyalty Status Across Fleets

Melissa Mayntz -
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is introducing a loyalty status match across all three of its cruise lines to give valued guests more options.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Cruise Line Draws the Line on Scooter Carrying Request

Melissa Mayntz -
One Carnival guest is upset that an accessibility service wasn't offered in Belize, but is their expectation a reasonable one?
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