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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 Gratuity and Drink Package Price Increases Now in Effect

Melissa Mayntz -
Price increases for gratuities and the soda package have now taken effect onboard all Carnival cruise ships. What will you pay?
Norwegian Cruise Line News

NCL Introduces New Parking Reservation System for Miami Cruises

Catie Kovelman -
Starting on April 3, 2026, guests of Norwegian Cruise Line who are sailing out of PortMiami will be able to pre-reserve parking online.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Norwegian Cruise Line Discontinues Pre-Cruise Entertainment Bookings

Catie Kovelman -
In an effort to encourage flexibility and spontaneity onboard, Norwegian Cruise Line is doing away with pre-cruise entertainment reservations.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Forced to Clarify Two Major April Fool’s Hoaxes Stirring Up Guests

Melissa Mayntz -
John Heald has been busy debunking April Fool's Day pranks and rumors involving ducks and the new Carnival Rewards program.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Sets the Record Straight on Guy’s Burger Joint Hours

Melissa Mayntz -
John Heald has addressed various claims about Guy's Burger Joint and why its hours may seem short to some cruise guests.
Royal Caribbean News

Cruisers Can Now Earn Points Across All Royal Caribbean Brands With New Credit Cards

Calvin Musquez -
Royal Caribbean Group and Bank of America announced two new credit cards, with points on everyday purchases across its three cruise lines.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Cruise Line Drops Birthday Cake and Cruisers Say the New Perk Is Worth It

Catie Kovelman -
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Happy Birthday package will now include a commemorative photograph instead of a six-inch cake.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

NCL Confirms Major Great Stirrup Cay Upgrades and Drink Package Reversal for 2027

Catie Kovelman -
Norwegian Cruise Line clarified information about the drink packages and the pier at Great Stirrup Cay for guests sailing in 2027.
Cruise News

Two Cruise Lines Introduce Fuel Surcharges, Could More Follow?

Catie Kovelman -
StarCruises and Dream Cruises have already levied fuel surcharges due to the rising costs of oil, and more cruise lines may follow suit.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

NCL Reverses Course and Honors Drink Packages Indefinitely at Great Stirrup Cay

Catie Kovelman -
Great Stirrup Cay will allow guests to use their "Free at Sea" packages indefinitely and will temporarily return to tender port operations.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Norwegian Cruise Brands Make Changes That Hit Top Tier Cruisers Hardest

Lissa Poirot -
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is revising its recognition in loyalty programs across Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Norwegian Cruise Line Reminds Spring Break Guests of Key Rules

Melissa Mayntz -
Norwegian Cruise Line has begun issuing age policy and conduct reminders to guests on spring break cruises, but are the rules changing?
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