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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 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.
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.
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