The cruise line believes that some problems need to be solved by parents, not crew members but also downplays the issue.

Carnival Sunshine will arrive at the terminal for its first cruise on Feb. 11, said the director of Norfolk’s Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center. This will be the start of year-round

Mayhem ensued when a group of Carnival Cruise Line passengers revolted shortly after embarking on a cruise when they were told that the itinerary had changed. They demanded an immediate refund. Needless to say, they were not happy. The incident happened in August aboard the Carnival Vista.

Carnival Cruise Line had to evacuate Grand Turk early due to incoming weather. This was during Hurricane Ernesto, and Carnival Magic needed to leave the dock before the storm arrived. Such situations are rare but they do happen,

Cruise lines face a challenge when it comes to deciding when to get involved. In many cases, the cruise line has to decide whether it's worth confronting a guest when a minor rule gets broken. That's most evident when it comes to dress codes and pool deck chairs.

Sustainability has become a goal for the cruise industry. Passengers generally support that idea, but they're generally not willing to be even slightly inconvenienced to make it happen. That's not true of every person sailing,