Carnival Adds Fines And Costs To Guest Code Of Conduct

If guests breach the cruise line’s code of conduct, they may be penalised US$500 (AU$783) plus associated charges.

Carnival Cruise Line has amended its Code of Conduct for guests by including a $500 fine and wording concerning reimbursing the cruise line for detention or disembarkation costs.

This stricter regulation demonstrates the cruise line’s dedication to ensuring a safe and pleasurable experience for all customers.

Carnival Cruise Line has changed and updated its Code of Conduct policy in recent weeks to highlight inappropriate behaviours and why it is critical to creating a safe, courteous environment for all passengers to enjoy.

The original policy revisions and clarifications were made in reaction to various ship-related incidents.

There is no indication of the cost of detaining a guest throughout a voyage or debarking guests before the cruise ends, although such fees may be significant.

Costs may include expenses from local police departments summoned to the vessel, late docking fees or port taxes, and fuel surcharges, depending on the incident and how a passenger is held or debarked.

These fees would be in addition to the guest’s travel expenditures to return home following such required debarkation, which might be relatively high depending on the port of call and available airline or other travel arrangements to the original homeport.

It is crucial to note that the fee is not automatic but “may” be imposed on guests who violate the cruise line’s code of conduct by engaging in disrespectful behaviour, physical aggression, curfew breaches, or other inappropriate behaviour.

Carnival Cruise Line will, without a doubt, evaluate each incident individually, taking into account the severity of the guest behaviour and mitigating circumstances, how guests respond to crew member requests and security instructions, and whether other poor behaviour may persist after initial warnings.

This modification comes on the heels of numerous other changes to Carnival Cruise Line’s Code of Conduct and guest behaviour requirements in recent weeks.

In late August, the cruise operator began reminding booked customers to behave respectfully on board.

“We want you to have an unforgettable holiday, but please remember that a cruise ship is a shared area.” “Our Carnival Values emphasise that everyone on board should feel welcome and included and that everyone on board shows care and respect for others,” the reminder reads.

The identical statement in its Code of Conduct may be found on the cruise line’s website. The guideline defines the sorts of behaviours that will not be accepted.

Without a doubt, the list is not exhaustive, and any particular instances of unacceptable behaviour will be assessed as needed aboard individual ships.

Similarly, the cruise company recently instituted a fleetwide youth curfew for travellers aged 17 and under who are not accompanied by an adult in their travelling group. Young passengers must leave the public areas of a ship by 1 a.m. This modification went into effect in early September 2022.

Guests agree to the terms and conditions of the cruise ticket contract when they buy a holiday with any cruise line, whether they book directly or via a travel agent.

“Guest undertakes over the length of the journey to follow the directives of the ship’s Captain or his authorised officer,” according to the contract, and “Guest also agrees to abide by all onboard regulations and procedures.”