CRUISE TRAVEL ALERT: 9 New Rules, Changes & Bans Beginning May 2026
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The creator provides an update on various travel regulations and cruise line policy changes affecting passengers. For Princess Cruises, a new arrival group system is being implemented to manage embarkation day crowds. Regarding international travel, the creator explains the European Union's new Entry Exit System, which involves digital registration at kiosks, and notes the requirement for an Electronic Travel Authorization when flying into the UK. The video also addresses potential scams related to travel documents and data privacy. Specific cruise line updates include Carnival's ban on wagons at Celebration Key and a clarification that neck fans are permitted. For air travel, American Airlines has implemented a rule limiting passengers to two portable power banks that must be kept in plain sight. The creator also details recent increases in gratuities across several major cruise lines and discusses Royal Caribbean's new nonrefundable fee for early cabin assignment. Finally, the video highlights a change for Norwegian Cruise Line, allowing non-Haven guests to dine in the Haven restaurant under certain conditions.
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Princess Cruises says this is going to mean shorter wait times and I think less chaos.
Now, the ETA costs about £20, and you can do this right on the government website.
Now, I have an awesome 60% off discount code on the annual plan with Incogn.
Now, Norwegian Cruise Line has actually made quite a lot of changes over the last couple of months.
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