Royal Caribbean Cancels AGAIN – What’s Going On?
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Travel insurance is not optional. I don't care how young you are, how healthy you are.
Royal Caribbean has made the decision that it's just a little too unsafe again. So, they're cancelling calls here.
Norwegian was actually the first cruise line to start the whole private island trend all the way back in 1977.
The noise doesn't change our ambition.
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This week in cruise news, Royal Caribbean cancels a popular port (again), Carnival unveils mega-ship plans, and a tragic story reminds us why travel insurance matters. Plus, Norovirus is spreading, CDC layoffs raise alarm, and some new tax changes could affect your cruise bill. Here's what we'll cover: 00:00 – Intro 00:15 – Carnival’s Huge Ship Announcements + Island Upgrades 04:32 – Anniversary Cruise Tragedy (Learn about travel insurance: https://www.profmelissa.com/travelinsurance) 07:14 – Royal Caribbean Cancels Labadee Again 09:57 – Norwegian’s Private Island Gets $150M Upgrade 11:40 – Hawaii Cruise Taxes Spark Legal Threats 13:19 – Mexico’s $42 Cruise Tax Update 14:57 – CDC Lays Off Entire Cruise Outbreak Team 16:46– Royal Caribbean Converts Onboard Space 18:36 – Recession Impact on Cruising (Become a travel agent: https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent) 📰 Source Links: Carnival Innovation Itinerary: https://www.carnival-news.com/2025/04/06/carnival-cruise-line-unveils-an-exciting-innovation-itinerary-of-new-ships-fleet-enhancements-deployment-plans-and-exclusive-destinations Anniversary Cruise Tragedy: https://cruisefever.net/husband-dies-after-being-air-lifted-from-50th-anniversary-cruise-wife-left-with-financial-hit/ Labadee Cancellations: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2025/04/15/royal-caribbean-canceling-again-visits-private-destination-haiti Great Stirrup Cay Pier: https://www.thestreet.com/travel/norwegian-cruise-lines-private-island-is-getting-a-major-boost Hawaii Tax Bills: https://cruisepassenger.com.au/news/cruise-lines-threaten-lawsuit-due-to-hawaii-cruise-taxes/ Mexico Cruise Tax Update: https://www.thestreet.com/travel/carnival-cruise-line-ceo-shares-update-on-new-mexico-cruise-tax CDC Cruise Layoffs: https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida/2025/04/14/norovirus-outbreak-cruise-ship-cdc-layoffs-florida/ Royal Casino Changes: https://www.thestreet.com/travel/royal-caribbean-makes-a-huge-casino-and-loyalty-program-change Cruise CEOs Talk Economy: https://www.thestreet.com/travel/royal-caribbean-carnival-cruise-ceos-speak-out-on-economic-noise ----------------------------------------------- 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. ♥️