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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 Opens Haven Restaurant to Non-Suite Guests With One Catch

Melissa Mayntz -
An exclusive Haven benefit is being opened up to select non-Haven guests. Is this a good extension or the beginning of a slippery slope?
Cruise News

Five Cruise Lines Have Pushed Through Gratuity Hikes Early in 2026

Melissa Mayntz -
Five different cruise lines have already raised gratuities in 2026. What are the rate changes, and which lines may be next?
Celebrity Cruises News

Could Cruise Lines Offer Day Passes to Visit Sister Ships? Guests Are Asking

Melissa Mayntz -
A suggestion for tours or day passes to different cruise lines and ships has some interesting possibilities and reactions.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Probes Alleged Data Breach Involving 8.7 Million Records

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival Corporation has been threated with a massive data breach that may include more than 8 million records and personal information.
Royal Caribbean News

Worried About Your Guarantee Cabin? Royal Caribbean Has a New $30 Fix

Melissa Mayntz -
Royal Caribbean guests who book guarantee cabins can now pay for Early Assign to learn their cabin assignment right away.
Cruise News

Cruise Line Makes Major Bar Change That Shrinks Every Spirit Order

Lissa Poirot -
Ambassador Cruise Line says its ships will now serve smaller standard spirit measures but will remove the previous 15-drink daily limit for passengers.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Cruise Line Clarifies Wagon Policy and Updates List of Prohibited Items

Lissa Poirot -
Carnival Cruise Line has updated its onboard prohibited items policy, with brand ambassador John Heald highlighting new clarifications on his weekly video.
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Guests Frustrated With Water Slide Closures on Icon-Class Ships

Melissa Mayntz -
Guests are frustrated with multiple slide closures on Star of the Seas and a lack of communication from Royal Caribbean, but why?
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Norwegian Cruise Ship Fails US Inspection, Crew Already Addressed Many Issues

Lissa Poirot -
Norwegian Dawn failed a CDC inspection with a score of 84, citing food safety, cleanliness, and equipment issues, though crew corrected many problems on the spot.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Norwegian Cruise Line Settles with States Over COVID Sales Tactics

Lissa Poirot -
Norwegian Cruise Line settles with multiple states over misleading COVID‑era cruise marketing, agreeing to new rules after issuing more than $3 billion in refunds.
MSC Cruises News

MSC Cruises Bumps Up Gratuity Fees Starting This May

Melissa Mayntz -
MSC Cruises is raising all gratuity rates just as the line begins its first-ever Alaska season, but guests can pre-pay at the lower rate.
MSC Cruises News

MSC Cruises Now Charging for Previously Free Baby Care Service

Melissa Mayntz -
MSC Cruises has added a fee to its previously complimentary Baby Care program, frustrating guests and causing pricing confusion.
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