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CRUISE NEWS: Royal Caribbean Door Drama, Carnival Booking Mistake, and Cruise Outbreak in France

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👁️ 3K views📅 1 weeks ago⏱️ 3:41
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Creator's Key Takeaways

Carnival Cruise Line is in full damage control mode after a massive system outage turned cruise prices into absolute chaos.

Guests are getting refunds and $100 on board credit if they rebook by August 31st.

Up to 50 passengers are reportedly sick and all Bordeaux's shore tours for the 13th had been canceled.

Royal Caribbean warned passengers that any magnets, banners, or decorations placed outside cabins are completely at their own risk.

Creator's Tips & Advice

If you rebook by August 31st, you can get a refund and $100 onboard credit.
Only magnetic decor is allowed on cabin doors; anything blocking door frames or using lithium-powered lights could be removed.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy did Carnival cancel bookings made during a website glitch?
QWhy are passengers stuck on board in France?
QWhat is the dilemma with cabin door decorations on Royal Caribbean ships?

Topics Covered

Safety Medical1½ Sad BaconBooking Process2½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Bordeaux3½ Sad Bacon
Top: Bordeaux shore tours
Galveston
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YouTube Video Description

Today's cruise news: Carnival cancels bookings made during a major website glitch that saw balcony cabins listed for as low as $130, offering refunds and a $100 onboard credit for affected guests. Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambition is stopped in Bordeaux after a gastrointestinal outbreak leaves up to 50 passengers sick, with everyone confined onboard pending health clearance. And Royal Caribbean warns Symphony of the Seas guests that cabin door decorations are at their own risk after mystery thieves, reportedly unsupervised kids, started swiping magnets and banners. 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