15 Carnival Cruise Line Changes (2018)
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Doug Parker of Cruise Radio outlines fifteen specific changes implemented by Carnival Cruise Line throughout 2018. The creator notes that many of these adjustments are profit-based to satisfy shareholders. Key updates include stricter smoking policies involving heavy fines and the possibility of being removed from the ship, as well as price increases for internet packages, steakhouse dining, daily gratuities, and the Cheers beverage package. The video also highlights Carnival's expansion on the West Coast with new deployments in Long Beach and San Francisco. Technological and service improvements are discussed, such as the rollout of the Hub app for pizza delivery and online check-in, and the introduction of the Carnival Horizon ship. Parker also covers upcoming fleet enhancements, including the announcement of a roller coaster on the Carnival Mardi Gras and the rebranding of the Carnival Radiance and Carnival Sunrise. The summary concludes with a mention of the new family zone lunch concept introduced on the Carnival Liberty to manage children during embarkation day.
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So, Carnival Cruise Line right now has 26 ships. Number 27 will come online when Carnival Panorama debuts in December of 2019 over in Long Beach.
The first change is Carnival updating their smoking policy. So, before anyone who got caught smoking on their balcony was just charged a cleaning fee.
Number five is gratuitities went up from $12.95 to 13.99 per person per day.
The eighth change for 2018 is announcing the first roller coaster at sea. Yeah. Going to happen on the Carnival Mardigra that's set to debut in 2020.
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