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Cruisers get bonus unplanned cruise days. Norwegian makes some costly and controversial changes.

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👁️ 116 views📅 6 months ago⏱️ 9:43
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed Feelings🥈Expert Creator
Veteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

Norwegian has found multiple new ways to charge people for things previously included.

Honestly, that seems relatively reasonable to me. Uh, so I wasn't that bothered by that one

It's a little too much. Does this turn you off from Norwegian Cruise Line?

Creator's Tips & Advice

Don't post about rule breaking on social media while still on the ship
Book flights through the cruise line to get automatic rebooking for delays

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the compensation fair for passengers who got extra days vs those who lost days?
QIs a lifetime ban appropriate for sneaking alcohol on board?
QAre Norwegian's new charges a disturbing trend?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route1 Happy BaconValue Pricing3½ Sad BaconDrink Package4 Sad BaconWifi Connectivity½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Sad BaconSafety Medical2½ Sad BaconDining Main2 Sad BaconDining Room Service4½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Marseilles
Miami1½ Happy Bacon
Singapore
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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Meh — no strong opinion either way

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YouTube Video Description

Cruise news for Saturday October 11, 2025. The Ovation of the Seas will be two days delayed arriving at a port in Tokyo due to a typhoon. A woman is banned from Carnival for posting her bad behavior. Two big ships in dry dock for upgrades. Margaritaville at Sea releases concept photos for their new Beachcomber with a four-deck pool destination. Norwegian has found multiple new ways to charge people for things previously included. #cruisenewsupdate #cruising #cruisenews Timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:36 Ovation of the Seas to stay at sea 2 extra days 02:18 Carnival bride banned for bad behavior 03:45 Two big ships in dry dock 05:10 Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber News 06:17 Norwegian making new costly policy changes The Whent There Cruising Channel is dedicated to cruise content. We provide cruise news, cruise tips, ship and excursion walkthroughs and general cruise commentary.