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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.

Cunard News

Carnival-Owned Cunard Line Begins Charging Fees for Select Shows

Melissa Mayntz -
Cunard Line offers signature experiences aboard Queen Anne but only for guests willing to pay the extra fee to attend.
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Tightens Policy on Drink Package

Melissa Mayntz -
Royal Caribbean has tightened their drink package policy and exemptions will no longer be granted for the purchasing rules.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Cruise Line Explains Limited Fitness Center Hours

Melissa Mayntz -
Should Carnival Cruise Line's onboard fitness centers be open longer hours? John Heald explains why that isn't possible.
Port News

Catalina Island Shifting to Formal Port Agreements With Cruise Lines

Donna Tunney -
Catalina Island off the US West Coast is working on formal port agreements with the cruise lines.
Cruise News

Seabourn Follows Carnival in Overhauling Its Loyalty Program

Lissa Poirot -
Weeks after Carnival upset longtime cruisers with loyalty changes, Seabourn announces its own overhaul with new opt-in rules.
Port News

Juneau Considers Seasonal Taxes During Busy Cruise Season

Catie Kovelman -
Assembly members in Juneau are considering a proposal in which seasonal taxes would rise to 7.5% during the peak summer cruise season.
Cruise News

Cruise News Update: Insane Prices, Glass Shatters, Drinks, and More!

Donna Tunney -
Another week full of cruise news from Cruise Hive, including prices at destinations, glass shattering, drinks change, and more!
Cruise News

Cruise Line Expands Loyalty Program as Cruisers Jump from Carnival

Lissa Poirot -
Phase two of Explora Club brings added member perks and a status-match boost as guests increasingly defect from Carnival to MSC Cruises.
Cruise News

Cruise News Update: Loyal Backlash Continues, Captain Passes, Increases

Donna Tunney -
Another week of cruise news, including continued loyalty backlash, captain passing away, dining increases, fees and more!
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Guest Wants Trays Back But Not Everyone Agrees

Melissa Mayntz -
Should Carnival Cruise Line bring back serving trays for the Lido buffet? There are pros and cons to both sides of the discussion.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Cruise Line Shuts Down Reserved Seating Idea for Shows

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival has started an interesting discussion on reserved entertainment seating and possible ticket charges - but what do guests think?
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Cruise Line Debunks Persistent Drink Package Rumor

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival Cruise Line has dispelled rumors about exemptions for their drink package restrictions and guests may not be happy.
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