Massive Cruise Controversies: Tragedies, Fights & Royal Caribbean's $600M Problem
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What should have been a perfect beach day for thousands of guests quickly became a somber and chilling reminder that paradise isn't always carefree.
I've personally been affected by a disruption for hurricane actually last year.
Friends, if you have not taken an Alaska cruise, put it on your bucket list. It is not to be missed.
Over 200,000 people have recently signed a petition demanding the project be cancelled, citing devastating environmental concerns.
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What do cruise controversies, a glacier flood, and a 2 a.m. chicken tender brawl have in common? This week’s cruise news, that’s what. Plus, Royal Caribbean’s $600M Mexico project sparks outrage with over 200,000 people demanding it be stopped. **Celebration Key honest review** https://youtu.be/p0rHZNejWcQ?si=PTGglFaLDVs-IOPi **Best Travel Insurance for Your Cruise** https://www.profmelissa.com/travelinsurance **CHAPTERS** (0:43) What really happened during the double drowning tragedy at Carnival’s Celebration Key? (2:34) How did Hurricane Aaron throw cruise itineraries into chaos? (4:32) Why did Alaska’s Mendenhall Glacier flood force cruise excursions to shut down? (6:06) What’s coming with Carnival’s massive new mega-ships, and will families love it? (8:34) Are Royal Caribbean’s new kid-tracking wristbands helpful or just creepy? (10:06) Why are over 200,000 people trying to stop Royal Caribbean’s $600M project in Mexico? (12:25) How did one passenger accidentally fall off the pier while filming a cruise ship? (13:46) Did a fight over chicken tenders really lead to an all-out brawl on a Carnival cruise? ----------------------------------------------- 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. ♥️