BIG Cruise Trouble: Carnival Cancels Sailings & Gratuities Rise Again
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The host discusses several significant developments within the cruise industry, beginning with the cancellation of eleven Carnival Forenz voyages scheduled for late 2026 out of Long Beach, California. While the specific reasons for these cancellations remain unclear, Carnival is offering passengers the choice to reschedule or receive a full refund. The video also addresses a tragic incident involving an elderly passenger on a Saga cruise ship, where an investigation found that suboptimal medical care and delays in identifying a spinal injury contributed to the passenger's death. Moving to entertainment news, the host notes that Royal Caribbean will feature performers from America's Got Talent on the Legend of the Seas, alongside a production inspired by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Finally, the host reports on rising costs for Princess Cruise Line passengers. This includes an increase in the service fee for food and drinks from 18 to 20 percent, as well as a rise in daily assigned gratuities by approximately one dollar per person per day. The host expresses frustration regarding the practice of passengers being responsible for managing employee pay through these additional fees.
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We have made some changes to the itinerary plans for the Carnival Fenz and unfortunately your cruise has been cancelled.
Delay in identifying that a passenger had suffered a severe spinal injury led him to receiving suboptimal treatment that may have affected the severity of his injury.
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