6 New Cruise Port Rules, Bans & Travel Warnings 2025
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The creator provides an overview of six significant changes and regulations affecting cruise passengers in 2025. The video begins by discussing a potential ban on direct wildlife interactions in Honduras, specifically regarding sloth and monkey sanctuaries, as the government seeks to protect endangered species and prevent trafficking. The creator also addresses the reality of itinerary changes caused by weather or port congestion, noting that even luxury cruises may fail to reach specific destinations. Regarding dress codes, the video warns that tourists in cities like Split, Croatia, may face fines for wearing swimwear outside of beaches, and that camouflage clothing is illegal in certain Caribbean nations such as Barbados and Jamaica. The discussion moves to Nice, France, where a compromise has been proposed to limit large mega ships while allowing smaller vessels or diverting larger ships to nearby Villefranche-sur-Mer to combat overtourism. Finally, the creator advises passengers to avoid carrying fresh fruits, vegetables, or meat into certain ports to prevent fines, suggesting that packaged or dry snacks are a safer alternative for shore excursions.
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I have to say we have done this excursion before where we visited a sloth and monkey sanctuary and we did go inside the cages and I held a sloth
the guarantee of specific ports is just not there when it comes to cruising
cruises for the Giants of the sea it's still no no more 5,000 passenger monsters in the middle of the harbor
if you think you might want to take a snack off the cruise ship to eat later on it's best to bring something that's packaged or something that is dry
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