Cruise Convenience Service Ended, River Boat Collision, Celebrity Outbreak and MORE Cruise News
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Tony Barnett provides an update on several recent cruise industry developments. He begins by discussing Norwegian Cruise Line's decision to end foreign currency exchange services on its ships starting in February 2024, noting that while this may increase efficiency for the company, it removes a convenience for passengers traveling to regions with multiple currencies. The report then covers a riverboat accident involving the paddle wheeler Columbia Gorge, which drifted and collided with a fishing platform and a footbridge on the Columbia River. Regarding health news, the creator reports the first official norovirus outbreak of 2024 on the Celebrity Constellation, noting that 92 passengers and eight crew members have been affected. He also highlights the movement of the 24 year old Margaritaville Sea Islander toward Belfast for retrofitting before it begins service in Tampa. Finally, the video addresses a viral story from Reddit concerning a couple in Europe who allegedly had an espresso machine confiscated during embarkation, leading to a dispute with security staff.
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we're losing another convenience service on a major Cruise Line that's a little bit of a bummer
I used it several times last year on my cruises to Northern Europe
that is not good that is the paddle wheeler the Columbia Gorge
we have our first official norovirus outbreak on a cruise ship in 2024
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