Big Changes For Carnival Cruise Ships (President Talks About Problems)

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The creator discusses recent announcements from Carnival Cruise Line regarding new security and conduct protocols. Following a video from Carnival President Christine Duffy, the creator examines the company's efforts to combat issues such as fighting, drug use, and disruptive behavior. Duffy outlines several measures, including increased security personnel, the introduction of narcotic sniffing dogs at home ports, a youth curfew, and the use of Shaquille O'Neal in video messages to reinforce policies. The creator shares personal observations from a recent sailing on the Carnival Freedom, noting that while increased security and drug dogs were present, enforcement appeared inconsistent regarding noise complaints and the smell of marijuana on board. The video concludes with a critique of Carnival's demographic challenges and marketing strategies compared to competitors like Royal Caribbean. The creator suggests that for these changes to be effective, Carnival must ensure strict enforcement of fines and rules to prevent alienating their core passenger base while maintaining a safe environment.
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I'm not trying to bash Carnival in any way I'm just giving you guys some context from what I have recently seen from being on the ship just about four days ago
I did notice added security however I will admit that the security seemed a little timid and shy to even say anything
people still found a way to bring drugs on board as you could smell it throughout the ship on my deck
Carnival is essentially Your Average Joe's cruise line so you got people that can pick up a cruise for a hundred bucks or a couple hundred dollars and sail on their merry way
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