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Carnival Cruise Line Responds to Rumors of Strict New Curfew and Alcohol Rules After Online Outcry

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- A notice social media users believed to be from Carnival is circulating online, leading many to claim the cruise line had introduced strict new rules for guests
- Some cruisers have criticized the restrictions and claim they target specific groups
- Carnival has experienced several violent incidents, including a viral brawl that led to 24 guests being banned in April
Carnival Cruise Line has responded to rumors about its rules for guests after multiple documents have been circulating online with claims of strict updates.
A notice from the company was shared on social media in early June, outlining the cruise line’s commitment to safety and security for its guests and crew members.
Some of the rules in the document include a 1 a.m. curfew for minors unless “accompanied by an adult (21 years of age or older) from their traveling party; restrictions on personal listening devices (for music or viewing movies and shows) being used without headphones in public areas; and a ban on handheld fans and beverages on all dance floors.
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X (formerly Twitter) users were quick to clap back, claiming that what they believed to be newly imparted rules went too far. However, Matt Lupoli, Senior Manager of Public Relations at Carnival Cruise Line, confirms to PEOPLE the document, while authentic, is not new and is not in response to any recent events. It has been received by all guests in their staterooms since as early as 2023 and the rules included have not changed since, Lupoli said.
Many of the policies are laid out in a video message from the company posted to YouTube in February 2023.
The Carnival spokesperson confirms, however, that another notice that’s been floating around on TikTok more recently is completely “fake.” The fabricated notice reads “Effective June 2025” across the top.
The Carnival spokesperson also denied cruisers’ claims that DJs on board were not including hip-hop and rap music in their set lists and declining songs in those genres when requested.
Lupoli denied this allegation to PEOPLE stating. “Unfortunately, certain media outlets have blown this matter out of proportion,” he said. “We have always had a wide variety of entertainment options and for the last several years, we have communicated our expectations about guest behavior.”
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The online discussion comes not long after a viral brawl that landed 24 people on Carnival’s “Do Not Sail” list. The incident occurred inside a cruise terminal in Galveston, Texas, on Saturday, April 26, while passengers were disembarking a 7-day Western Caribbean cruise.
“The incident occurred in the debarkation area under the authority of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol. The matter was turned over to law enforcement,” a Carnival spokesperson said at the time. “We will not tolerate such behavior, and 24 people have been placed on our Do Not Sail list.”
In June 2022, a huge fight broke out on a dance floor aboard a Carnival Cruise, leading the ship to be escorted back to port by the U.S. Coast Guard. Forty to sixty passengers were involved in the altercation, according to the NYPD
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Princess Makes Further Changes to Premier and Plus Packages – Cruise Industry News

Princess Cruises is making further changes to its Premier and Plus Packages after announcing updates to the products earlier this week.
According to a statement, specialty coffee and teas are now unlimited in the Plus package and will not count towards the 15-drink daily limit.
The additional change was made after feedback from its Princess guests’ community, the company explained.
Princess initially announced changes to its packages on July 21, revealing new refreshed product additions, such as extra casual dining options and shore excursion credits.
The premium brand also raised pricing for the add-ons, with the Princess Premier Package costing $100 per person per day and the Princess Plus Package costing $65 per person per day. Prices are based on guests booking pre-cruise.
When booked prior to the cruise, these packages were previously priced, respectively, at $90 and $60 per person per day.
Guests sailing on the company’s new Sphere class ships, the Sun Princess and the Star Princess, will pay an additional $5 per person per day, regardless of the package chosen.
According to Princess, these packages offer savings of between 50 and 70 percent compared to purchasing their components separately.
In addition to a new shore excursion credit varying by voyage length, the Premier Package includes unlimited casual and specialty dining, a four-device Wi-Fi package and unlimited digital professional photos.
Other benefits include the unlimited premier beverage package, as well as reserved seating for theatrical shows and the inclusion of daily crew appreciation fees.
The Plus Package features four casual meals per voyage, in addition to the plus beverage package, Wi-Fi for a single device and the inclusion of daily crew appreciation fees.
When purchasing any of the packages, guests will also take advantage of waived fees for Princess’ OceanNow, as well as room service deliveries.
The changes will be in effect for all voyages starting in 2026.
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Costa Favolosa on 17-Night Cruise to Spitsbergen – Cruise Industry News

The Costa Favolosa is currently offering a unique cruise to Spitsbergen, Iceland, the British Isles and the Arctic Circle.
Deployed for a full summer season in Northern Europe, the Costa Cruises ship kicked off the itinerary in Hamburg on July 14, 2025.
The 17-night cruise will see the 2012-built vessel visiting eight ports of call in Scotland, Iceland and Norway.
After departing from Germany, the Favolosa sailed to Stornoway, Seydisfjordur, Akureyri and Isafjord during the first week of the cruise.
The 3,012-guest ship then crossed the Arctic Circle, arriving at Spitsbergen’s Longyearbyen for a two-day call on July 23, 2025.
Following the visit to the capital city of the Svalbard region, the Costa Favolosa is scheduled to visit additional destinations in Norway, including Tromso and Malloy.
The itinerary is also highlighted by a visit to Honningsvag, from which passengers can embark on excursions to the northernmost point of the continent of Europe, Nordkapp.
Completing the unique voyage, the 114,500-ton ship is scheduled to arrive back in Hamburg on July 31, 2025.
The cruise is part of the vessel’s summer deployment in Northern Europe, which also includes additional departures to Iceland, as well as other itineraries to destinations in the North Sea, the British Isles and Scandinavia.
The cruise program ends in mid-September with a repositioning voyage to Italy via Western Europe and the Strait of Gibraltar.
Following a fall season in the Mediterranean, the Costa Favolosa is set to return to South America in early November.
As part of Costa Cruises’ 2025-26 season in the region, the vessel offers a series of three- to nine-night cruises departing from ports in Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay, including Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires and Montevideo.
Also sailing in Northern Europe this summer, the Costa Diadema is set to join the vessel in South American waters in November.
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