Cruise news (policies-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean Introduces Carbon Offset Program
Royal Caribbean Cruises signed an agreement with US wholesale energy provider Southern Power for itss 200 MW Reading Wind Facility. The initiative...
November 5, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Cruise Line Raises Gratuity Rates
In a note that was shared with travel agents, Carnival informed that beginning December 1, the onboard gratuity rate is going up. From that date...
October 19, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean Reaches Agreement with Southern Power
Royal Caribbean Cruises announced it had signed an agreement with the leading U.S. wholesale energy provider and subsidiary of Southern Company...
October 13, 2018 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises Removes Single-Use Plastics
MSC Cruises announced an ambitious plan to eliminate single-use plastics from the entire fleet as well as introduce sustainable alternatives. By the...
October 12, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Greece Improves Ferry Travel for Persons with Disabilities
The Greek Shipping Ministry has issued a circular in order to enhance ferry traveling experience of passengers with disabilities. Shipping Minister...
October 11, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Holland America Increases Daily Gratuities
Holland America is raising daily gratuities rate. On all cruises after December 1, the gratuity increases to US$14.50 per day per person ...
October 9, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Announces New Cruise Credit Policy
Oceania Cruises updated its website, cruise credit policy, and more as part of line’s fleet enhancement project, OceaniaNEXT. ...
September 29, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean Allows Bringing Non-Alcoholic Beverages Onboard
Royal Caribbean Line updated its non-alcoholic beverage policy for passengers, beginning September 1, 2018. Guests who bring small quantities of non...
August 30, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Disney Cruise Line Adjusts Final Payment and Cancellation Policies
Disney Cruise Line changed its final payment and cancellation policy for all new bookings starting September 11, 2018. Following that date, final...
August 29, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Announces Changes to Debarkation Process
Carnival Cruise Line is currently making a few changes to its debarkation process. How they impact passengers depends on how much they have purchased...
August 11, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Releases Sustainability Report for 2017
Carnival Corporation & plc released its 8th annual sustainability report, revealing that last year the company achieved its 25% carbon reduction...
July 22, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Coalition Urges Carnival Corp. to Stop Using HFO in Arctic
An international coalition of environmental groups joined together to force Carnival Corporation to stop using heavy fuel oil (HFO) on its...
July 11, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line Drops Single Supplement
Most cruise lines still charge double occupancy rates for a single traveller sailing alone in a stateroom. However, effective immediately, Bahamas...
June 21, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Signs with Bellona Foundation to Continue Improving Sustainable Cruise Tourism
Carnival Corporation and Bellona Foundation signed an agreement of cooperation where both parties agree to work together in order to...
June 20, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Azamara Cruises Reveals Environmentally Focused Educational Experience
Azamara Club Cruises recently introduced a brand new conservation-centered educational experience called “World Wildlife at Sea.” This...
June 16, 2018