Popular cruise line’s bikini crackdown could surprise passengers at island ports

Carnival Cruise Line is cracking down on bikini wearing at a popular South Pacific destination, reminding passengers that local dress code expectations may be stricter than what is typically allowed onboard. Guests aboard Carnival Splendor received a notice ahead of the ship's stop in Lifou, an island in New Caledonia, advising travelers to follow local customs and dress conservatively while ashore , according to the blog Cruise Hive. The reminder was issued before the ship's June 2 visit to the