Popular cruise line’s bikini crackdown could surprise passengers at island ports Carnival Cruise Line has issued a reminder to passengers aboard the Carnival Splendor regarding stricter dress code expectations in Lifou, New Caledonia. Guests are advised to avoid wearing bikinis, G-strings, thongs, monokinis, and mankinis, as well as topless sunbathing, to respect local customs. Noncompliance could jeopardize the cruise line’s ability to include Lifou on future itineraries.

• Carnival Cruise Line is enforcing a dress code for passengers visiting Lifou, New Caledonia.
• Passengers are asked to avoid wearing bikinis, G-strings, thongs, monokinis, and mankinis.
• Topless sunbathing is also prohibited in Lifou.
• The dress code applies to beaches and public areas like markets and churches.
• Respecting local customs is crucial, as failure to do so could affect future cruise visits to the island.
• Carnival already provides dress code guidance on its website, highlighting specific destinations like Lifou that require conservative attire.