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CARNIVAL MAY DISAPPOINT WITH THESE FOOD CHANGES , ROYAL SHIP ISSUES IN ALAKSA - CRUISE NEWS

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La Lido Loca
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πŸ‘οΈ 107K viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 11:15

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Editorial Summary

The creator discusses recent cruise industry updates, focusing on mechanical issues for Royal Caribbean and significant food service changes at Carnival. Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas has experienced ongoing propulsion problems during its Alaska season, leading to modified itineraries and the cancellation of glacier viewing for several upcoming sailings. Regarding Carnival, the creator notes both positive and negative developments. While services like Cucina del Capitano and the Chef's Table are returning, several other amenities are being reduced or eliminated. Permanent changes include the end of 24-hour pizza service, the removal of late-night snacks from the Lido buffet, and the shortening of the sea day brunch. Additionally, the door hanger breakfast service is being replaced by phone orders, and supplementary buffet areas in Ocean Plazas are being discontinued. The creator also mentions temporary pauses for the chocolate extravaganza and tea time. While acknowledging that businesses make these decisions for various reasons, the creator expresses concern regarding the volume of changes being implemented at once and invites viewer feedback on how these adjustments impact the cruising experience.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Quantum of the Seas
Seriously Soggy
All-time creator consensus for Quantum of the Seas
A Nibble

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

What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsShip ComparisonπŸ…Authority Creator
Alaska Β· SummerFrom seattleVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

quantum of the seas has been plagued all season in alaska by propulsion problems

no more 24-hour pizza on the carnival cruise line

they're doing away with the door hanger breakfast in the morning

no more of that permanently there's going to be any of those cruise ships that had the ocean plaza that provided the breakfast and the lunch

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Pack patience for itinerary changes due to ship issues.
βœ“Be prepared for longer lines at late-night pizza due to buffet changes.
βœ“Adjust to earlier sea day brunch end time.
βœ“Call to order breakfast instead of using door hanger.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Missing glacier viewing on Alaska cruise β€” Pack patience and understand it's a known issue.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the recent food changes on Carnival Cruise Line?
QHow are Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas issues affecting Alaska itineraries?
QWhat should passengers expect from these changes?

Topics Covered

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