Carnival Passengers Warned About Illegal Gambling

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several updates affecting cruise passengers, beginning with a policy reminder from Carnival Cruise Line. The company is clarifying that gambling is strictly permitted only within onboard casino areas. This follows inquiries regarding cash games being played in card rooms and poolside locations. Carnival brand ambassador John Heeld emphasized the necessity of following international gambling laws, noting that while guests are encouraged to play for fun, money should not be involved in games outside the casino. This policy aligns with global regulations and practices used by other cruise lines. Additionally, the report highlights a situation involving a Royal Caribbean passenger who incurred a 1,300 dollar cellular bill. The charges resulted from background data usage while the passenger failed to enable airplane mode, despite having a Wi-Fi internet package. The report suggests enabling airplane mode and disabling background app refreshes to avoid similar roaming charges. Finally, the MSC Seaview has altered its itinerary due to hazardous weather along the Eastern Seaboard. The ship remained in Port Canaveral after its scheduled stop at Ocean Cay was canceled, though it is still expected to proceed to Nassau, Bahamas as planned.

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