Carnival Accused of Paying Cruise Workers $2.50 an Hour
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The Maritime Union of Australia is accusing Carnival Cruise Line of exploiting crew members aboard ships homeported in Australia, claiming some workers earn as little as 250 an hour while working extremely long shifts.
Carnival Cruise Line strongly denies the claim, saying its wages meet or exceed international maritime labor standards and that crew receive housing, meals, medical care, and travel benefits.
Royal Caribbean is detailing that new loyalty program that lets guests earn points on one brand and use them on another.
Norwegian Cruise Line has opened bookings for the upcoming Norwegian Aura. Debuting in 2027, the nearly 170,000 gross registered ton ship will carry around 3,800 guests and homeport in Miami after its inaugural season in Europe.
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Cruise news today. The Maritime Union of Australia is accusing Carnival Cruise Line of exploiting crew members aboard ships homeported in Australia, claiming some workers earn as little as $2.50 an hour while working extremely long shifts. Royal Caribbean Group is rolling out a new loyalty feature that lets cruisers earn points on one brand and use them on another. The new Points Choice program launches January 30 and connects loyalty programs across Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea. Norwegian Cruise Line has opened bookings for Norwegian Aura, the largest ship in its fleet. Debuting in 2027, the nearly 170,000-ton ship will carry about 3,800 guests and homeport in Miami after an inaugural season in Europe. Disney Cruise Line reached a major milestone today as Disney Adventure arrived at Port Canaveral ahead of its debut in Asia. Cruise line stocks for CCL, RCL, NCLH, and VIK. Watch the latest cruise news: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzZsVPse7hw&list=PLgGWQRf2ZGlljJxCLrHXGfs_BE3Qrd0Mk [Connect with me] Website: https://cruiseradio.net/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/cruiseradio TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@cruiseradio Twitter: https://twitter.com/cruiseradio Read this before your cruise: https://cruiseradio.net/category/before-you-cruise/ Know about your destination: https://cruiseradio.net/category/destinations/ Tips for cruising with family: https://cruiseradio.net/category/family-cruising/ ============================== My name is Doug Parker, and this is Cruise News Today, where I provide you with the latest cruise industry news, updates, cruise ship reviews, and informative cruise insights. You'll also find behind-the-scenes videos, with cruise ship tours and port tours. I am committed to delivering the most up-to-date information through daily newscasts, breaking news updates, in-depth analysis, and coverage of the cruise industry, including engaging stories, video coverage, and original journalism that goes beyond the headlines. Be sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay up-to-date with all the latest cruise news. © Cruise Radio Subscriber count: 86,144 #Cruise #CruiseNews #CruiseShip