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 island as part of an eight-night sailing from Sydney.BEACH TOWN CRACKS DOWN ON HALF-NAKED TOURISTS WITH HEFTY FINES FOR INAPPROPRIATE ATTIREPassengers were advised to avoid wearing G-strings, thongs, monokinis and mankinis while visiting the island.Topless sunbathing is also prohibited, the publication noted.Fox News Digital reached out to Carnival Cruise Line for comment."We kindly ask guests to respect the local culture and rules in the ports we visit," Carnival states in its dress code guidelines.
(iStock)The dress code applies not only to beaches, but also to public areas such as markets, churches and community gathering spaces.The swimwear crackdown reflects guidance that Carnival already shares with guests on its website."We kindly ask guests to respect the local culture and rules in the ports we visit," Carnival states in its dress code guidelines.CRUISE PASSENGERS BLAST NEW DINING DRESS CODE ON MAJOR CRUISE LINEThe cruise line specifically identifies Lifou as a destination in which local customs call for more conservative attire."Some destinations, such as Lifou, which is a tribal island, are populated by proud indigenous people whose culture is based on respect, and in many cases are highly religious," Carnival states.The cruise line notes that Lifou is a destination in which local traditions favor more modest dress.(iStock)"The communities in these locations also request visitors to wear traditional one-piece or full-piece swimsuits and refrain from wearing bikini o...