CARNIVAL DOUBLES BOOKINGS AFTER PROTOCOL CHANGE, VIRGIN VOYAGES RAISES MONEY - CRUISE NEWS
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The creator discusses several recent developments within the cruise industry, beginning with the use of cruise ships to assist refugee efforts in the Netherlands and Scotland. He notes that the Scottish government has chartered the Ambassador cruise line ship Ambition to support displaced people. The discussion then shifts to Ensenada, Mexico, where the mayor has promised increased security following concerns regarding cartel activity. The creator explains how stops in Ensenada may help cruise lines comply with the Passenger Vessel Services Act. Regarding financial news, the creator reports that Virgin Voyages has raised 550 million dollars to support its continued growth and fleet expansion. Finally, the creator analyzes a major press release from Carnival Cruise Line. Carnival recently dropped testing protocols for longer voyages and allowed unvaccinated passengers to cruise. This move resulted in Carnival doubling its bookings compared to the same Monday in 2019. The creator expresses interest in whether the surge in bookings was driven by the removal of testing requirements or the inclusion of unvaccinated travelers.
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carnival cruise line smacks you in the face with a huge a huge press release that's got my head spinning
virgin voyages they raised 550 million dollars over half a billion dollars to undergird their financial efforts
carnival had one of its biggest booking days ever it doubled the amount of bookings
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