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5 Things CARNIVAL Doesn’t Do Anymore

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La Lido Loca
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👁️ 89K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 12:32

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Editorial Summary

The creator discusses various changes within the cruise industry, specifically focusing on five things that Carnival Cruise Lines no longer offers. The video begins by addressing rumors regarding the return of the midnight buffet. While the creator clarifies that a full midnight buffet is not returning, he notes that Carnival is introducing a minimal late-night food offering instead. The discussion then shifts to historical cruise activities that have since disappeared, such as skeet shooting, topless sunbathing, driving ranges, and message in a bottle ceremonies. Moving to more recent changes, the creator identifies five specific service and entertainment shifts. These include the discontinuation of twice-daily cabin service, the end of unlimited entrees in the main dining room due to food waste concerns, and the removal of 24-hour pizza availability. Finally, the creator explains that Carnival has eliminated racy, adult-oriented entertainment like the hairy chest contest and the Quest scavenger hunt to foster a more family-friendly environment. He concludes by noting that while these changes may evoke emotional responses from long-time cruisers, booking numbers appear to remain strong.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Carnival Cruise Line
Barely Crispy
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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Carnival recently out addressing whether or not something from the past would be transported into modern day cruising

Carnival does not offer twice a day cabin service

Carnival does not offer unlimited entrees in the main dining room

There's no more 24 hour a day Pizza

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check late-night food options as they may have changed
Be aware that dining room entree policies have been updated
Note that pizza availability is no longer 24 hours

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are five things Carnival doesn't do anymore?
QWhat classic cruise events have gone away?

Topics Covered

Dining Buffet1½ Happy BaconDining Room Service1 Sad BaconDining Main1½ Sad BaconEntertainment Nightlife2 Sad BaconKids Family1 Happy Bacon
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