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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 Cruise Line Clarifies Policy With New Drink Package

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival is continuing to clarify policies about its drink packages following the introduction of the zero-proof package option.
Cruise News

Cruise News Update: Guest Angry, Royal Caribbean Cracks Down

Donna Tunney -
Another busy week of cruise news from Cruise Hive, including Carnival's new drink package, Royal Caribbean crackdown, angry guest, and more.
Princess Cruises News

Princess Cruises Updates Tattoo Policy for Crew Members

Lissa Poirot -
New rules on Princess Cruises will require all tattoos on crew members to be fully covered while on duty starting September 10, 2025.
Princess Cruises News

Princess Cruises Reducing MedallionPay Cash Back

Melissa Mayntz -
Princess Cruises is significantly reducing the MedallionPay Shoreside cash back rebate, but is also expanding the program to new retailers.
Princess Cruises News

Princess Ship to Offer Non-Smoking Casino Due to Ongoing Work

Melissa Mayntz -
One sailing on Enchanted Princess will have a fully non-smoking casino, but there is no policy change and no other cruises are impacted.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Reminds Guests About Restrictions for All Drones

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival Cruise Line confirms the ban on drone use and one guest isn't happy that they can't operate as a professional drone captain.
Carnival Cruise News

Clipped Carnival Playing Cards – Is This Really a Cutback?

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival Cruise Line is being accused of yet another cutback, this time about used casino cards. But is the guest mistaken?
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.
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