Fees Up, Gulf Cancelled, and a Ne...

Fees Up, Gulf Cancelled, and a New Ship

Cruise News by Cruise News
Mar 30, 2026
18:12

Episode notes

Princess Cruises ends free Medallion shipping and doubles home delivery fees to $20, while raising its onboard service charge to 20%. Multiple cruise lines cancel Arabian Gulf winter seasons over security concerns, redeploying ships to the Mediterranean. And TUI Cruises' new Mein Schiff Flow completes its first Mediterranean sea trials ahead of a June 2026 christening.

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