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CRUISE NEWS: NCL Show Fee, Princess Cruises Shipping Increase, Carnival Itinerary Change

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👁️ 2K views📅 2 months ago⏱️ 3:15
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Transatlantic · Summer · 14 nightsFrom Port Canaveral

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

Princess Cruises just quietly bumped up the shipping price for their medallions.

Carnival just made a big itinerary switch for the Carnival Freedom transatlantic sailing.

The fee does include four specialty cocktails, gratuitity, and a souvenir glass, which I believe makes it a good price.

Though I do appreciate that cruise fans definitely didn't expect the extra charge.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get your medallion for free at the cruise port on Embarkation Day to avoid shipping fees.
Check the cruise line's app for show pricing, as it may not appear on the website.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the latest changes to cruise line fees and itineraries?
QHow can passengers avoid new shipping charges for medallions?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing1½ Sad BaconEmbarkationMehItinerary Route1½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows2 Happy Bacon

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YouTube Video Description

Today's cruise news: Princess Cruises doubles its Medallion shipping price to $20 in the US and $25 in Canada, even for Plus and Premier package holders. Carnival Freedom swaps Gibraltar for Tangier, Morocco on its August transatlantic sailing. And Norwegian Luna's adults-only "LunaTique: Pop Circus" show comes with a $44.99 per person charge that's already raising eyebrows ahead of the ship's March 10th maiden voyage. MESSAGE BOARDS: https://boards.cruisehive.com/ CRUISE NEWS TIPS: Send us tips on any news: newstips@cruisehive.com NEWSLETTER: You can sign up for updates right here: https://www.cruisehive.com/subscribe OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cruisehive Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@cruisehive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cruisehive Twitter: https://twitter.com/cruisehive Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cruisehive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cruisehive/ A BIT ABOUT US: Cruise Hive was founded in 2008 by Emrys Thakkar, a former crew member and someone who has a massive passion for cruise ships. He has grown Cruise Hive into what it is today, a leading independent publisher covering the latest cruise news, advice, and more! #cruisenews​​​​​​​​​​​ #cruiseupdates​​​​​​​​​​​ #cruisehive