7 NEW Travel Rules (& Changes) for Summer Cruises

Life Well Cruised

Life Well Cruised

👁️ 72K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 13:46

Norwegian Cruise Line

Royal Caribbean Group

Princess Cruises

MSC Cruises USA

Holland America Line

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides an update on several upcoming changes and regulations affecting the cruise industry for 2025 and beyond. The video details modifications to Princess Cruises beverage packages, noting that canned sodas are no longer included and guests can only order one drink at a time. For MSC Cruises, the creator explains a new simplified specialty dining system featuring set three-course menus. A significant portion of the video is dedicated to warning travelers about various scams, including fraudulent calls impersonating Norwegian Cruise Line representatives and fake websites charging excessive fees for UK travel authorizations. The creator also discusses new and proposed taxes, such as a reduced Mexico cruise tax and a potential Hawaii cabin tax that could impact itinerary planning. Additionally, the video covers Royal Caribbean's decision to remove Labadee from certain itineraries due to safety concerns and highlights Carnival's introduction of an adult-only casino-themed sailing. The creator concludes by asking viewers for their opinions on these industry shifts and the potential for more adult-only voyages.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Princess Cruises

1½ Sad Bacon

Mild Gripe

All-time creator consensus for Princess Cruises

2 Happy Bacon

A Nibble

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said

1 Happy Bacon

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Creator's Key Takeaways

cans of soda are no longer included in the package

you can no longer get more than one drink at a time

scammers are actually using some of the new travel rules to trick cruisers

the UK ETA is only £10, so it's really not very expensive

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Bring up to 12 cans of soda on embarkation day if you prefer canned soda

✓Go directly to the UK government website to get a UK ETA, not through third parties

✓If you receive a suspicious call from a cruise line, hang up and call back using the official number from the cruise line's website

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the new rules and changes affecting cruise passengers in 2025 and beyond?

QHow can cruisers protect themselves from scams?

QWhat are the new travel requirements for international cruisers?

Topics Covered

Drink Package1½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Hawaii2 Happy Bacon

Labadee1 Sad Bacon

Nassau

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