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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 Breeze Narrowly Avoids Failing CDC Health Inspection

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival Breeze scored just one point above failing a recent CDC inspection, but should cruise guests be concerned?
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Claps Back Over Guest’s Demand to Fire Cruise Performer

Catie Kovelman -
Carnival Brand Ambassador John Heald is again reminding cruisers to skip the uncensored comedy shows if they may be offended by the jokes.
Costa Cruises News

Cruise Guests Now Face a €60 Fine for Taking Food From Buffets and Restaurants

Catie Kovelman -
Costa Cruises will fine guests €60 ($70 USD) for cleaning if they remove food from the onboard buffets or restaurants.
Carnival Cruise News

Why a Carnival Guest Was Banned for Life Over a Ship He’d Never Boarded

Catie Kovelman -
A spouse was wrongfully placed on a “no sail” list with Carnival Corporation and was removed from their cruise due to a big mistake.
Carnival Cruise News

The One Type of Clothing Carnival Says You Shouldn’t Wear Ashore

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival Cruise Line is once again reminding guests that not all ports permit camouflage clothing, no matter what age a guest may be.
Carnival Cruise News

Should Carnival Add Digital Clocks to Cruise Ship Cabins?

Catie Kovelman -
One Carnival cruiser wants digital alarm clocks to be added to staterooms, but this may not actually be practical or necessary.
Cruise News

Could Cruise Lines Be Sued for Chair Hogs? One Lawsuit Sets the Precedent

Melissa Mayntz -
Could cruise lines be sued over chair hogs? One recent lawsuit against a tour operator and hotel resort could set the precedent.
Celebrity Cruises News

Celebrity Cruises’ Passenger Takes Chair Hogging to a New Extreme

Catie Kovelman -
A guest of Celebrity Beyond pulled a creative chair hogging stunt, in which they used a doll or mannequin to reserve their lounger.
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Lays Down the Law on Symphony of the Seas Cabin Door Decorations

Catie Kovelman -
Royal Caribbean reminded cruisers about its cabin decorating policies and that the cruise line is not responsible if door decor goes missing.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Valor Passenger Sues Cruise Line Over Mobility Scooter Fall

Catie Kovelman -
An Alabama woman is suing Carnival Cruise Line, claiming unsafe gangway conditions caused her scooter to tip during Carnival Valor debarkation.
Carnival Cruise News

Enrollment Request Reignites Backlash Over Carnival’s New Rewards Program

Catie Kovelman -
The need to enroll in Carnival’s new Rewards Program has reignited outrage and a call for cruisers to take their business elsewhere.
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Confirms Temporary Bahamas Alcohol Ban Will Impact CocoCay

Catie Kovelman -
Royal Caribbean confirmed that alcohol will not be available at Perfect Day at CocoCay during the Bahamas election on May 12.
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