15 Carnival Cruise Line Changes (2019)
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Doug Parker of the Cruise Radio Podcast reviews fifteen significant changes implemented by Carnival Cruise Line throughout 2019. The overview covers a diverse range of updates including financial adjustments, environmental initiatives, and operational shifts. Parker notes an increase in service gratuities for beverages and a price hike for the Dr. Seuss character breakfast. Environmental efforts are highlighted through the elimination of plastic straws, the removal of individual butter and sugar packets, and the transition away from cereal boxes to reduce waste. The creator also discusses changes to the guest dress code regarding offensive imagery and the introduction of app-based check-ins for anytime dining. Ship specific updates include the launch of the Carnival Panorama on the West Coast, the relocation of the Carnival Splendor to Singapore, and the debut of the Hero's Tribute Bar. Finally, the video addresses the delay of the Carnival Mardi Gras inaugural sailing and the brand transition from Coca-Cola products to Pepsi. Parker concludes by inviting viewers to share their opinions on whether these changes were operational improvements or cost-saving measures.
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my name is Doug Parker host of the cruise radio podcast and today we're gonna take a look back at some changes made by Carnival Cruise Line in 2019
they sure saw a lot including a brand new ship a completely refurbished ship and other changes everything from dress code to soda choices
the service gratuity increase from 15% to 18% it was announced earlier this year that Carnival would increase the service gratuity to beverages from 15% to 18%
Carnival made the decision to switch to Pepsi in late 2019 now while this change isn't going fleet wide until January of 2020
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