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We Might Not Be Able to Afford Cruises Soon…

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👁️ 110K views📅 2 months ago⏱️ 16:29
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsTips & Advice🏅Authority CreatorSponsored
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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

a 10% change in fuel cost per metric ton would reduce Carnival's 2026 net income by $156 million

they're going to come to the consumer they're going to come to the cruiser and say look you know we we got no control over the fuel cost and the fuel cost skyrocketed and so now we're going to hit your cruise with a surcharge

Portland to increase cruise ship passenger fees under new tariff plan

Holland America Line says, 'We ain't going to do it. We ain't going to the fjord.'

Creator's Tips & Advice

Know ship time versus local time when booking third-party excursions
Be aware of daylight savings time changes during your cruise
Use Incogni to remove your personal data from data brokers

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Missing ship due to time confusionAlways follow ship time; know local time for excursions

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy are cruise costs increasing?
QHow do fuel costs impact cruise pricing?
QWhat should cruisers know about ship time vs. local time?
QWhy did Holland America change its Alaska itinerary?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing3 Sad BaconExcursions2½ Sad BaconSafety Medical1½ Sad BaconPort Destination2 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Portland, Maine2½ Sad Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Use code LALIDOLOCA at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/lalidoloca Cruise lines are facing increasing cost and that means the cost of cruises are likely to go up! It's getting to the place were some are saying "we won't be able to afford cruises soon". In today's episode of The Cruise Show we talk about two issue that will make the cost of cruises go up. We also look at Carnival saying don't blame them for a timing issue. Holland America Line has announced a change to its 2026 Alaska itineraries. I give a quick review of Project Hail Mary and we talk about influencers who got caught faking a pier run. Join us tonight at 9:30PM for a live show here - @cruisetalktnt Today's episode was sponsored by Incogni.