The Big Nude Cruise: An Update on the Most Controversial Vacation Ever
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I'm Melissa a university Professor who loves to cruise and who loves to talk ship
Celebrity Ascent or Millennium might be worth checking out
I just got off Carnival marra where I think a third of our ship got sick
people for the love of God wash your hands
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In this week of cruise news, we're covering the biggest stories in the cruise industry-from Celebrity Cruises earning luxury awards to Nice, France banning large ships, and yes, a fully nude cruise. Here's what we'll cover: 00:00 This Week in Cruise News 00:26 Celebrity Cruises Earns High Honors (https://nypost.com/2025/02/12/lifestyle/cruise-line-honored-alongside-top-hotels-in-forbes-travel-awards) 01:08 Norovirus Outbreak on Holland America's MS Rotterdam (https://nypost.com/2025/02/13/us-news/nearly-170-passengers-crew-on-holland-america-cruise-stricken-with-norovirus/) 02:32 Carnival Brings Year-Round Cruises to Norfolk, VA (https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2025/02/carnival-cruise-line-starts-year-round-cruising-from-norfolk/) 03:32 Nice, France Bans Large Cruise Ships (https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Industry-urges-reconsideration-Nice-ban-big-ships) 04:58 Alaska Prepares for Record-Breaking 2026 Cruise Season (https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2025/02/alaska-set-for-huge-cruise-season-in-2026/) 06:07 "Big Nude Boat" Sets Sail from Miami (https://nypost.com/2025/02/08/lifestyle/big-nude-boat-sets-sail-from-miami-americans-strip-off-for-11-day-cruise-but-fondling-is-prohibited) ----------------------------------------------- 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. ♥️