3 PROBLEMS CAUSED BY MORE CRUISERS

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The creator discusses the transition of the cruise industry from the pandemic era back to full capacity, noting three specific changes that impact the passenger experience. First, he addresses the return of large crowds, explaining that while lower capacity during the pandemic allowed for more space and fewer lines, current ships operating at near full capacity result in crowded common areas and longer wait times. Second, he observes the return of large numbers of children and teenagers on board, describing the challenges of navigating around energetic groups in hallways and elevators. Finally, the creator examines the changing crew to passenger ratio. He notes that during the pandemic, crew members often outnumbered passengers, which facilitated high service levels. As ships return to full capacity, staffing shortages and higher passenger volumes may increase stress for crew members and potentially impact the quality of service for consumers. The video concludes with a brief tangent regarding alien theories and the pyramids before asking viewers for their own observations on the changing cruise landscape.
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number one is the crowds when cruising restarted they started cruising at 20 30 50 of capacity and well that was that was awesome
i almost got knocked over by a pack of rampaging teenagers running full steam through the elevator banks
there was a very sweet time where almost on every cruise that i went to the crew members outnumbered the passengers
now as we push to greater capacities we've heard about staffing shortages and that's a two-fold bummer
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