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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 Strips Platinum Benefits from Alaska Sailing Just Days Before Departure

Melissa Mayntz -
More Platinum Carnival guests are losing loyalty benefits, this time on a Carnival Luminosa sailing from California to Alaska.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Cruisers Risk Losing Status Without Enrolling in New Rewards Program

Lissa Poirot -
Carnival Cruise Line is requiring guests to enroll in its new Carnival Rewards program as its loyalty program overhaul approaches.
Port News

Temporary Alcohol Ban Throws a Wrench into Bahamas Cruises

Catie Kovelman -
Several cruise ships and cruise line-owned private islands will be impacted by the Bahamas' temporary alcohol ban on election day.
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Rebrands Its Airfare Program and Highlights Perks

Catie Kovelman -
Royal Caribbean rebrands its Air2Sea program as Flights by Royal, offering guaranteed arrival, flexible payments, and 24/7 support for cruise guests.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Norwegian Cruise Line Targets Short Sailings With Drink Package Price Hike

Melissa Mayntz -
Norwegian Cruise Line has upped drink gratuities for shorter sailings with the Free at Sea package, but longer sailings remain the same.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Confirms Neck Fans Are Allowed Onboard After Influencer Misinformation

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival has confirmed that guests can bring neck fans onboard and the devices will not be confiscated, but other fans remain banned.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Cuts Platinum Loyalty Benefits on Brand Ambassador’s Alaska Sailing

Melissa Mayntz -
Platinum VIFP benefits are dropped from the very special FFS cruise aboard Carnival Spirit sailing from Seattle on May 5.
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.
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