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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 Explains Why Popular Dining Venue Can’t Expand Hours

Melissa Mayntz -
Guests may want Guy's Burgers round-the-clock, but Carnival Cruise Line explains why that just isn't possible.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Norwegian Cruise Line Quietly Shifts Away From Paper Programs

Catie Kovelman -
Norwegian Cruise Line has stopped delivering the Freestyle Daily newsletter, but cruisers can still pick up copies onboard.
Carnival Cruise News

How Late Is Too Late for Dinner? Carnival Cracking Down

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival Cruise Line is now cracking down on guests arriving late to assigned dining, but what is the appropriate arrival time?
Carnival Cruise News

Should Cruise Tips Be Optional or Mandatory? Carnival Guests Have Strong Opinions

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival Cruise Line is directly asking about whether or not guests should be able to remove gratuities, with surprising results.
Port News

Ports in French Riviera Move to Regulate Cruise Ship Calls

Donna Tunney -
New rules will limit large cruise ships in Cannes and Villefranche-sur-Mer, with passenger caps and pollution measures set to begin across the French Riviera in 2026.
Carnival Cruise News

Three Carnival Ships Losing Loyalty Benefits for Longer Sailings

Melissa Mayntz -
Three different Carnival Journeys cruises have lost top loyalty benefits, and some passengers numbers shed light on exactly why.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Guest Gets Hung Up on Stateroom Hangers

Melissa Mayntz -
One Carnival guest has an odd question about hangers, and John Heald has an even odder answer about what happens to them.
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.
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