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.
Over 200,000 people have recently signed a petition demanding the project be canled, citing devastating environmental concerns.
I'm personally excited, but I can see why some people are not.
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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. ♥️