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Cruising with Carol
Cruising with Carol
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👁️ 39K views📅 11 months ago⏱️ 2:14

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Editorial Summary

The creator discusses a recent update from Carnival regarding the Celebration Key destination. Having booked an expensive Super Villa at the Calypso Lagoon for a Christmas cruise, the creator notes that the area was originally designated as an 18 and over space. However, a recent email from the cruise line announces that effective September 6, the age requirement for the lagoon will be lowered to 13 and over. The creator explains that the decision likely stems from difficulties in policing age requirements at the location, as noted by other content creators and commenters. While acknowledging that the cruise is a family holiday, the creator expresses frustration over paying a premium price for an adult-oriented space only to have the age limit changed. The video concludes with the creator questioning whether there were better ways to manage the area and asking other travelers if maintaining the original age restriction would have been a significant issue.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Not Their Favorite
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A Nibble

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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Every time I think that I've moved on from wanting to cancel this Carnival cruise, something else happens.

I'm supposed to travel on the Carnival celebration for Christmas week with my family.

I booked the Calypso Lagoon, which is a the 18 and over side of Calypso Lagoon at Celebration Key.

Now, at the time when I purchased, yes, it was 18 and over. Effect of September 6th, it's going to now be 13 and over.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book cabanas early for private island access
Check age policy changes before finalizing bookings

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Unexpected policy changes affecting booked amenitiesVerify current policies before purchasing add-ons like cabanas

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy did Carnival change the age policy for Calypso Lagoon?
QHow can the age requirement be enforced effectively?

Topics Covered

Port Destination2½ Sad BaconBooking Process1½ Sad BaconKids Family3 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Celebration Key2½ Sad Bacon
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