Carnival Backtracks on Unpopular Rewards Program. Disney Cancels Months of Cruises on New Ship
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Carnival was backtracking on at least some elements of its new rewards program.
Royal Caribbean and Norwegian are starting to charge no shows for specialty dining.
Disney has cancelled three months of cruises on its Adventure ship.
I think this is a positive step.
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Cruise news for September 15, 2025. Carnival Cruise line is making some changes to elements of the unpopular rewards program that was announced in June. Royal Caribbean and Norwegian start charging fees to people that fail to show up for specialty dining reservations. Celebrity's new ship passes its sea trials. Disney has cancelled three months of cruises on its Adventure ship that was scheduled to launch in December. Link to Cruise Loyalty Comparison Video: https://youtu.be/c1sSz2rXJUw #cruisenewsupdate #cruisenews #carnival #disneycruise Timeline: 00:00 Introduction 00:35 Carnival changes rewards program 03:20 Royal Caribbean and Norwegian start fees for missed specialty dining 05:30 Celebrity XCel passes its sea trials 06:37 Disney cancels months of sailings on its new ship The Whent There Cruising Channel is dedicated to cruise content. We provide cruising news, cruise tips, ship tours and reviews, excursion tours and general cruise commentary.