6 CRUISE POLICIES THAT ARE CHANGING NOW *protocols, policies & benefits we'll miss*

Editorial Summary

The creator examines several shifts in cruise industry protocols as travel returns to normalcy following the pandemic. She identifies six specific areas of change, noting that while some transitions are positive, others may be viewed with mixed emotions by passengers. The first change involves the end of reduced capacity, as ships return to higher occupancy levels and longer lines. The discussion moves to the return of self-service buffets, contrasting them with the full-service options that some travelers preferred for hygiene reasons. The creator also addresses the disappearance of flexible cancellation policies and the scarcity of the deep discounts seen during the pandemic. Conversely, she highlights the electronic muster drill as a permanent and beneficial improvement to the embarkation process. Finally, she discusses rumors regarding the potential end of pre-cruise testing requirements. The video concludes by inviting viewers to share their own opinions on which pandemic-era policies they preferred and which changes they welcome.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.