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Carnival vs. Royal Caribbean | Who Will WIN Texas & Gulf Coast Cruising?

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πŸ‘οΈ 6K viewsπŸ“… 2 weeks ago⏱️ 10:53
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsShip ComparisonπŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
Other Β· SummerFrom GalvestonVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

Royal Caribbean is trying to do everything they can to own this market, but it is currently owned by Carnival Cruise Line.

We are safer on a cruise ship than we are on land.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Keep bringing new ships to the market.
βœ“Invest in bigger and better terminals.
βœ“Create itineraries that go east or south rather than just Western Caribbean.
βœ“Offer competitive pricing and onboard credits.
βœ“Stay aware of your surroundings while on board a ship.
βœ“If you witness something on board, say it; no crime or incident is too small.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Safety and crime on board ships β€” Stay aware of your surroundings, look out for your group, and report any incidents to security or guest services immediately.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWho is currently winning the Gulf Coast market share between Carnival and Royal Caribbean?
QWhat do cruise lines need to do to win the Texas market?
QIs cruising safe compared to traveling on land?

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Port Highlights

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YouTube Video Description↓

The battle for Texas is heating up! Carnival Cruise Line has long dominated the Galveston market, sailing more than a million guests a year and operating one of the largest cruise presences anywhere in North America. But Royal Caribbean says they're coming for Texas. So what would it actually take for Royal Caribbean to catch Carnival? Or is Carnival simply too far ahead? In today's Cruise News Show we discuss: 🚒 Why Carnival currently dominates the Texas cruise market βš“ Royal Caribbean's plans for future growth πŸ—οΈ New ships, terminals, and infrastructure πŸ“ˆ What each cruise line must do to win over Texas cruisers This isn't about picking a winnerβ€”it's about looking at the facts and discussing what the future of cruising from Texas might look like. πŸ’¬ Which cruise line do YOU think will dominate the Texas market over the next decade? Looking to book a cruise and want best in industry service? Email us at: travel@bookislandtime.com. You can also move your current booking to Island Time Travel in many cases. Island Time Store URL: https://island-time.myspreadshop.com/ SUBSCRIBE to our channel and ring the bell so receive notifications when we upload new content! COMMENT and ask QUESTIONS and we will do our very best to answer them for you! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/126329296236180/about #CruiseNews #CarnivalCruise #RoyalCaribbean #Galveston #TexasCruises #IslandTime