Terrible Changes Coming to Cruises in 2026 - DON'T Cruise Without Watching This Video | Cruise Tips

Your favorite cruise in 2026 could look exactly the same as last year and still cost you a few hundred dollars more — not because you went wild with spending, but because the rules quietly changed. ⚠️🚢

Cruise lines are silently rewiring almost everything: loyalty programs, “included” perks, drink packages, room service, kids’ clubs, taxes, and even what happens on those gorgeous private islands. A lot of the pain only shows up when you’re already on board and the bill hits your account.

In this video, we break down:
🧾 The new loyalty systems at Royal Caribbean, Carnival and Virgin — and who wins or loses
🍽️ Why your second entrée, room service and even “included” drinks suddenly come with extra charges
🏝️ How private islands and beach clubs are turning into the most expensive days of your cruise
💸 New travel taxes in Hawaii, Mexico, Greece, Amsterdam and the Caribbean that quietly inflate your fare
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Extra costs for families, from kids’ clubs at night to day passes that can blow up your budget

If you’re planning a cruise in 2026, knowing these changes before you book can save you real money — or at least stop those “how did the bill get this high?” moments at the end of your sailing.

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00:00 – Intro: Terrible Changes Coming to Cruises in 2026
01:50 – Royal Caribbean’s New Points Choice: One Cruise Family, One Status Ladder
03:37 – Carnival Rewards – Carnival’s Big Loyalty Policy Shift
06:35 – Norwegian’s New Dinner Rule: Your Second Entrée Now Costs Five Dollars
07:58 – Your Drink Package Takes a Day Off at Great Stirrup Cay
09:02 – Room Service Now Comes With Rules And A Receipt
10:15 – Date Night On Royal Caribbean Just Got More Expensive
11:32 – Virgin Voyages – When “Tips Included” Is No Longer A Thing
12:49 – Voyage Fair Choices – One Brand, Three Very Different Price Levels
14:21 – Hawaii Cruises: Same Ship, Bigger Tax Bill
16:06 – Travel Taxes in Mexico, Greece, Amsterdam, and the Caribbean
17:25 – Private Islands And “Exclusive” Destinations – Stunning, But Not Cheap