Carnival Price Hikes, Port Battles, and a Dark Twist in the Anna Kepner Case
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Carnival just rolled out another change resulting in higher prices for cruisers.
Port Canaveral has officially become the world's busiest cruise port.
Arriving a day early now is not just a suggestion anymore, it's pretty much a necessity.
Royal Caribbean is officially returning to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa.
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Cruisers are facing new costs as Carnival raises service charges again, while a showdown between Port Canaveral and Port Miami is reshaping Florida cruising. Melissa breaks down what this means for travelers, plus the latest disturbing turn in the Ana Kepner case. We also touch on Royal Caribbean’s return to Jamaica, Virgin Voyages’ pricey Alaska pass, canceled cruises, Galveston delays, and a new home port opening in Philadelphia. **Private Driver Recommendations** https://www.profmelissa.com/drivers **FREE Casino Cruise** https://urcomped.com/Affiliate/LandingPage/60?src=profmelissa **St. Lucia Port Guide** https://www.profmelissa.com/blog/stlucia **Norfolk Port Guide** https://www.profmelissa.com/blog/norfolk **CHAPTERS** (0:00) Why does it matter that Port Canaveral just beat Miami? (1:53) How is Carnival quietly raising prices again? (5:14) Is Royal Caribbean really going back to Jamaica already? (6:29) What’s the new twist in the Anna Kepner investigation? (8:20) Would you pay $26K for a 30-day Alaska cruise with Virgin? (10:16) How can you get instant perks with Virgin Voyages? (11:17) Did Norwegian just cancel your cruise? (12:01) What’s happening with Galveston road delays this December? (12:27) Is Philadelphia really getting a cruise terminal? ----------------------------------------------- PODCAST Want this video in audio form? Stream my podcast: Spotify: https://profmel.com/spotify Apple: https://profmel.com/apple ----------------------------------------------- LINKS 🛳️ Get my Travel Insurance Guide for Cruisers: https://profmel.com/insurance 🛳️ 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 🛳️ Grab my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planner: 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/professormelissa ------------------------------------------------- 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. ♥️