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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.

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?
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Platinum Cruiser Furious Over ‘Priority’ Debarkation Policy

Melissa Mayntz -
One Platinum guest is convinced that a priority benefit from Carnival Cruise Line isn't being offered appropriately, but is it?
Celebrity Cruises News

Celebrity Cruises Puts an End to Two Premium Perks

Catie Kovelman -
Celebrity Cruises is removing the special embarkation day lunch and reserved theater seating from its Premium Access Pass benefits.
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Cruise Guest Raises Concerns About Unsupervised Kids

Lissa Poirot -
Reports from recent sailings highlight safety risks and disruptions tied to parents letting kids roam ships unattended.
Cruise News

Cruise News Update: Anger Over Compensation, No-Shows, Overboard, and More

Donna Tunney -
Cruise Hive has another weekly news update for you, including NCL dining no-shows, an overboard, anger over compensation, and more.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Conquest the Latest Ship to Lose Loyalty Perks

Melissa Mayntz -
Another of Carnival's SEA adults-only cruises is losing high-level priority benefits just days before embarkation.
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