9 NEW Rules & Changes Cruise Lines Are Quietly Making
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The creator discusses several recent and upcoming policy changes implemented by various cruise lines. Regarding beverage services, Carnival has reportedly extended the waiting period between drinks to ten minutes and prohibited double shots. In the dining sector, Norwegian Cruise Line and MSC have introduced charges for additional main dishes to combat food waste, while Norwegian has also placed limits on room service orders to manage delivery fees. The video highlights changes in dress codes, noting that Regent Seven Seas has relaxed its formal requirements and Cunard has modified its smart casual standards for men. Pricing models are also evolving, with Virgin Voyages utilizing a three-tier system and Princess Cruises adjusting internet costs. Additionally, the creator addresses changes to private island access, noting that certain drink packages may no longer be valid at new destinations like Celebration Key or Great Stirrup Key. Finally, the video provides practical advice regarding banned items, such as specific hair dryers on Disney cruises, the importance of carrying wine in carry-on luggage to avoid confiscation, and the continued use of non-surge protected power cubes on certain lines.
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Now, on Carnival Cruise Line, it seems many cruise passengers are reporting that Carnival has quietly changed a little rule.
Norwegian Cruise Line is one of the latest cruise lines to actually implement an extra charge for a main dish in the main dining room.
Virgin Voyages did something that I don't think a lot of guests are very happy about, but maybe it was something that they kind of had to do in terms of being competitive because they've actually unbundled um the price of a Virgin Voyages cruise.
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