Cruise News SHOCKER: Drink Package Hikes, Bed Bugs & Port Changes
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I'm Melissa, a university professor who loves to cruise and who loves to talk ship.
Princess Cruises just pulled a move that has a lot of cruisers rethinking their beverage strategy and perhaps their choice even of cruise lines.
I'll be heading there next week. In fact, I'll be there on August 1st.
Always check your stateateroom when you first board.
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From surprise drink package changes and ships moving ports, to drug arrests, stomach bugs, and even BED bugs, we break it all down in this week’s cruise update. I share honest thoughts, helpful tips, and talk ship about that new cruise documentary on Netflix making waves. ** Learn about Travel Insurance** https://www.profmelissa.com/travelinsurance **CHAPTERS** 0:31 What’s changing with Princess Cruises’ drink package? 2:54 Which Carnival ship is leaving Galveston, and why? 4:00 What should you know before visiting Carnival's new Celebration Key? 7:43 Who got arrested in Bermuda, on what cruise line, and what did they bring? 9:33 Why did over 140 people get sick on a cruise? 10:44 Did someone really find bed bugs on Disney Magic? 12:51 Why is Netflix making cruising look bad again? ----------------------------------------------- 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. ♥️