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CRUISE NEWS: Flip-Flops in Cruise Dining Rooms, Royal Caribbean Limits Access, NCL Itinerary Change

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👁️ 3K views📅 4 months ago⏱️ 3:08
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Caribbean · 6 nightsFrom Florida

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

Royal Caribbean is limiting Crown Lounge access on deck 4 during happy hour, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to only Diamond Plus and Pinnacle Club guests.

Norwegian Cruise Line changed the great stirup case stop in the Bahamas on January 22nd. Originally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., it's now 7:00 a.m. to 300 p.m.

A Carnival Cruise Line guest straight up asked Brandabaster John he if dressy flip-flops were allowed in the main dining room at night.

Over 1,800 people jumped in fast, arguing flip-flops versus sandals, as well as comfort versus class.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check lounge access rules if you have elite status on Royal Caribbean.
Monitor itinerary changes close to sailing for Norwegian Cruise Line.
Understand dress code policies before dining on Carnival.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the current access limitations for Crown Lounge on Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas?
QHow has Norwegian Cruise Line changed the Great Stirrup Cay itinerary?
QAre dressy flip-flops allowed in Carnival's main dining room?

Topics Covered

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YouTube Video Description

Royal Caribbean is limiting Oasis of the Seas’ Crown Lounge access during happy hour due to an unusually high number of elite-status guests onboard. Norwegian Gem has frustrated cruisers with a last‑minute schedule change at Great Stirrup Cay, moving the call earlier and shortening the visit just days before sailing. And over at Carnival Cruise Line, a simple question about “dressy” flip‑flops in the Main Dining Room sparked a fiery debate among more than 1,800 cruisers, even though the dress code only bans bare feet. MESSAGE BOARDS: https://boards.cruisehive.com/ CRUISE NEWS TIPS: Send us tips on any news: newstips@cruisehive.com NEWSLETTER: You can sign up for updates right here: https://www.cruisehive.com/subscribe OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cruisehive Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@cruisehive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cruisehive Twitter: https://twitter.com/cruisehive Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cruisehive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cruisehive/ A BIT ABOUT US: Cruise Hive was founded in 2008 by Emrys Thakkar, a former crew member and someone who has a massive passion for cruise ships. He has grown Cruise Hive into what it is today, a leading independent publisher covering the latest cruise news, advice, and more! #cruisenews​​​​​​​​​​​ #cruiseupdates​​​​​​​​​​​ #cruisehive