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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.

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.
Cruise News

Cruise News Roundup: Lawsuits, Protests, Groundings, and a Brand New Lunch Menu

Emrys Thakkar -
Virgin Voyages swaps Bermuda for Canada, a ship runs aground near the Cast Away island, Norwegian settles a drowning lawsuit, and Carnival tests a new lunch menu.
Carnival Cruise News

One Guest Asked to Fish From Their Balcony and Carnival’s Answer Was Firm

Catie Kovelman -
Carnival Cruise Line has made it clear that fishing onboard, even from cove balcony cabins, is not allowed.
First Time Cruisers

What Does an Upside-Down Pineapple Mean on a Cruise Ship?

Emrys Thakkar -
Learn what an upside-down pineapple means on a cruise ship, where you might see it, and why it’s used as a secret symbol among some passengers.
Holland America Line News

Holland America Guests to Face Higher Daily Gratuities and Service Charges

Melissa Mayntz -
Holland America Line is increasing gratuities and service charges, but when do new rates take effect and will they affect your cruise budget?
Cruise News

South Korea Unlocks Instant Tax Refunds for Cruise Passengers in Major Policy Shift

Lissa Poirot -
A new policy from the South Korea Customs Service will allow foreign cruise passengers to claim VAT and consumption tax refunds for purchases made during port calls.
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