Cruise News SHOCKER: Drink Package Hikes, Bed Bugs & Port Changes
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I'm Melissa, a university professor who loves to cruise and who loves to talk ship.
Princess Cruises just pulled a move that has a lot of cruisers rethinking their beverage strategy and perhaps their choice even of cruise lines.
I will be some of the first to experience Carnival's new private island.
Four US cruise passengers were arrested in Bermuda for allegedly carrying a significant quantity of drugs.
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From surprise drink package changes and ships moving ports, to drug arrests, stomach bugs, and even BED bugs, we break it all down in this week’s cruise update. I share honest thoughts, helpful tips, and talk ship about that new cruise documentary on Netflix making waves. ** Learn about Travel Insurance** https://www.profmelissa.com/travelinsurance **CHAPTERS** 0:31 What’s changing with Princess Cruises’ drink package? 2:54 Which Carnival ship is leaving Galveston, and why? 4:00 What should you know before visiting Carnival's new Celebration Key? 7:43 Who got arrested in Bermuda, on what cruise line, and what did they bring? 9:33 Why did over 140 people get sick on a cruise? 10:44 Did someone really find bed bugs on Disney Magic? 12:51 Why is Netflix making cruising look bad again? ----------------------------------------------- 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. ♥️