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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.

Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Revamps Banned Items List to Cut Confusion for Guests

Melissa Mayntz -
Royal Caribbean has reorganized and updated its prohibited items list, which now also includes many items that are permitted onboard.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Cruise Line Ends Third-Party Gifts After Accidental Blunder

Melissa Mayntz -
John Heald recently had a hilarious mix-up with a gift request and now no more third-party requests can be honored.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Legend Adjusts Billing Protocol Mid-Voyage

Catie Kovelman -
In a somewhat unusual change, guests onboard Carnival Legend will have to settle their onboard accounts twice instead of once.
Virgin Voyages News

Virgin Voyages Pokes Fun at Dress Code Rules as Other Lines Crack Down

Melissa Mayntz -
Virgin Voyages will not be following trends and tightening dress codes for any restaurants onboard its ladyships.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Guest Sounds Off About Surprising Stateroom Safe Limits

Catie Kovelman -
A Carnival passenger complained that the stateroom safes are too small, but most of the cruise community disagrees.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Former Royal Caribbean CEO Joins Investor Calling for Major Changes at Norwegian

Donna Tunney -
Adam Goldstein backs Elliott Investment Management’s push for major leadership and strategy changes at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, signaling support for reforms after the investor’s sharp critique of the company’s performance.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Investor Calls for Major Changes for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings

Lissa Poirot -
Elliott Investment Management pushes for major leadership and board changes at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, citing years of underperformance and missed opportunities.
Cruise News

Cruise News Update: Tech Issues, Inspections, New Cruises, and More

Donna Tunney -
Carnival resolves major tech glitches, Disney Wish heads to Europe, Royal Caribbean updates policies, and more key cruise stories in this week’s news roundup.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Norwegian Cruise Line Tightens Dress Code for Specialty Dining

Melissa Mayntz -
Norwegian Cruise Line has adjusted attire guidelines for different specialty restaurants, but will the dress code be enforced?
Virgin Voyages News

Virgin Voyages Reports Record Wave Season as Adults-Only Cruising Gains Ground

Lissa Poirot -
Virgin Voyages cites nearly 20 percent booking growth and 30 percent revenue increase year-over-year amid rising demand for kid-free travel.
Royal Caribbean News

First-Time Cruiser Outraged After Missing Luggage Never Gets Returned

Catie Kovelman -
A Royal Caribbean guest was disappointed after their luggage went missing on embarkation day and was never located.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Shuts Down Request to Charge for Prime Pool Loungers

Catie Kovelman -
Carnival Ambassador John Heald rejected an idea to allow guests to pay to reserve desirable lounge chairs on the pool deck.
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