Cruise Lines Are Cracking Down: Are You Breaking the Rules Without Knowing It?
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A 20 and 21-year-old booked a cruise, but then were told, "Not so fast. You need to cruise with a Guardian over 25 or you can't cruise at all."
She came home, posted about it, bragging that she had beaten the system, she didn't have to pay for all this money for the drink package.
Norwegian, you're better than this. We expect it from other cruise lines, the Value Cruise Lines, right? We expect them to nickel and dime because the cruise fairs are really low.
It's super frustrating, especially because cruisers, we assume private islands are meant to be an extension of the ship.
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What happens when a 21-year-old books a cruise… and then gets told they still need a guardian? Let's unpack the viral stories shaking the cruise world in this episode! From strict age policies and sneaky TikTok drink hacks that led to lifetime bans, to cruise lines charging extra for things that used to be free (hello, Norwegian’s private island drink fees), no topic is off-limits. If you think cruises are always carefree, think again; this one’s got the fun and the serious. **🧭 Planning a cruise out of Galveston? Grab Melissa’s free Port of Galveston guide** https://www.profmelissa.com/blog/galveston **CHAPTERS** 2:17 Can a TikTok booze hack really get you banned for life from a cruise line? 4:20 Is Norwegian Cruise Line going too far with extra fees and restrictions? 8:31 What does MSC’s move to Texas mean for Galveston cruisers? 10:46 If you're on a cruise balcony, is it public or private space? 12:33 What’s happening with the hidden camera lawsuit against Royal Caribbean? ----------------------------------------------- PODCAST Want this video in audio form? Stream my podcast: Spotify: https://profmel.com/spotify Apple: https://profmel.com/apple ----------------------------------------------- LINKS 🛳️ Shop my favorite cruise outfits and essentials: https://profmel.com/shop 🛳️ Want to become a travel agent? https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent 🛳️ Get my top recommended travel card: http://www.profmel.com/card 🛳️ Want to book a cruise or take a cruise with me? https://profmel.com/book 🛳️ Get FREE Port Guides, cruise advice, and more at https://www.profmelissa.com/ 🛳️ Get my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planning Guide: https://profmel.com/subscribe 🛳️ Want to book my favorite private drivers? http://www.profmel.com/drivers ------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@professormelissa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProfMelissaCruises/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_melissa_newman/ ------------------------------------------------- Please note that sometimes, my posts contain affiliate links. This means I may receive a commission through purchases, but this does not affect you as a consumer or cost you more in any way. I appreciate your use of my links, as this helps support my channel. ♥️