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Cruise Ships Adding Extra Guest Capacity at Dry Dock – Will this Trend Continue?

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👁️ 3K views📅 6 years ago⏱️ 7:26
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Creator's Key Takeaways

In this video I'll provide some examples from recent dry docks share my insight into how this is affected the onboard experience and if this practice of bumping capacity will change in the future

virtually every major cruise ship refurbishment over the past several years has increased jib capacity with the addition of new accommodations

one major benefit that we've seen from the addition of new staterooms onboard cruise ships is an array of unique categories that in many cases affords guests incredible never before experienced views

the impact of the worldwide pandemic will absolutely change the way the cruise lines plan for future new builds and dry docks

Creator's Tips & Advice

Cruise lines should add new venues when increasing capacity to maintain a balanced onboard experience

Questions This Creator Answers

QWill the trend of cruise lines adding extra guest capacity at dry dock continue?
QHow does adding new cabins affect the onboard experience?

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YouTube Video Description

Over the last decade with the booming growth of the cruise industry, cruise lines have sought new ways of increasing revenue with the introduction of additional “at-cost” services and venues while also increasing capacity of existing ships. In this video, I’ll provide some examples from recent dry docks and share my insight into how this has affected the onboard experience and if this practice of bumping capacity will change in the future. #cruiseshipdrydock #cruiselineindustry #cruiseshipcapacity Some Images and Video Courtesy of: Carnival Cruise Line Royal Caribbean International Have Questions about Cruising? Ask Here. https://www.talkingcruise.com/ask-questions Get the Latest Cruise News & Our Views https://www.talkingcruise.com Social Media Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingcruise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingcruise/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkingCruise