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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.

Princess Cruises News

Princess Cruises Just Raised Its Service Charge and Here’s What’s Changing

Melissa Mayntz -
Princess Cruises is increasing the service charge on food and beverage purchases, but not every guest may be impacted.
P&O Cruises News

P&O Cruises Pushes Final Payment Deadline to 120 Days

Lissa Poirot -
P&O Cruises will require guests to pay their remaining balance four months before departure on new bookings beginning with new sailings from December 2026.
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Guest Asks Thousands to Change Clothes for Granddaughter’s Wedding

Melissa Mayntz -
Should Royal Caribbean reschedule White Night because of one guest's wedding? The guest's grandmother thinks so!
Carnival Cruise News

Yet Another Carnival Cruise Drops Loyalty Perks, But What’s Left?

Melissa Mayntz -
Top loyalty benefits are being removed from an upcoming Carnival Miracle sailing, but only for Platinum guests.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Norwegian Luna’s Adults‑Only Show Comes With a Price Guests Didn’t Expect

Melissa Mayntz -
A $45 per person fee for an exclusive show on Norwegian Luna is surprising guests, but will the experience be worth the cost?
Princess Cruises News

Princess Quietly Raises Shipping Prices for Cruise Medallions

Catie Kovelman -
Princess Cruises has increased the price to ship Medallions to guest homes by $10 per order, with the new prices taking effect on February 27.
Cruise News

Cruise News Roundup: New Cruise Ships, Passengers Get Sick, and More

Donna Tunney -
Catch up on the biggest cruise news: Norwegian Luna delivered, Disney Adventure christened, NCL's drink package reversal, and more.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Clarifies Strict Guest Limits on Solemn At-Sea Ceremony

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival Cruise Line has noted the guest capacity limits for onboard ashes scattering ceremonies to ensure no one is disappointed or angry.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Demands an Abrupt End to Beds on Balconies Trend

Catie Kovelman -
Carnival guests may not move their beds to their balconies, but sleeping with the balcony door open is allowed.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

NCL Retreats from Controversial Drink Package Change on Private Island

Melissa Mayntz -
Norwegian Cruise Line is temporarily extending drink packages to Great Stirrup Cay, but only for another month.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Norwegian Softens Dining Dress Code After Backlash, But Confusion Still Reigns

Melissa Mayntz -
Norwegian Cruise Line appears to be backtracking on recent dress code restrictions, but how will new guidelines be applied?
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Changes Popular Drink Package Benefit to an Add-On

Melissa Mayntz -
Guests will no longer get Coca-Cola Freestyle access with select Royal Caribbean drink packages, but they can add it for an extra fee.
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