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⚠️Cruise Lines are CRACKING DOWN! 2024 Shake-up — What to Know

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👁️ 936K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 7:36

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The creator identifies ten specific areas where cruise lines are increasing enforcement of policies and issuing bans in 2024. The video details restrictions on balcony decorations like flags and banners due to fire hazards, as well as new curfews for passengers under eighteen to prevent disruptive behavior. Pregnancy guidelines are also strictly enforced, with lines like Celebrity Cruises noting that medical staff cannot handle certain high-risk emergencies. The creator highlights Disney Cruise Line's discouragement of the rubber duck scavenger hunt and Carnival's zero tolerance policy regarding CBD products and drugs. Other enforcement areas include lifetime bans for dangerous balcony conduct such as fishing or climbing railings, and stricter rules for mobility scooters regarding pre-registration and size limits. Additionally, cruise lines are addressing chair hogging on sun loungers and issuing warnings about prohibited ammunition. Finally, the video notes that gambling is strictly forbidden outside of designated casino areas on certain lines.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Carnival Cruise Line
Mild Gripe
All-time creator consensus for Carnival Cruise Line
A Nibble

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Creator's Key Takeaways

cruise lines are cracking down on passengers at the cruise terminal and while on the ship

Norwegian Cruise Line states that at that time quote teens must proceed to their state rooms unless they are accompanied by their parent or Guardian

Carnival resp responded noting the safety reasons that restricted them from allowing her to board

Carnival has a zero tolerance policy it states quote while certain CBD products used for medicinal purposes may be legal in the US based on State and local laws they are not legal under US federal law

Creator's Tips & Advice

Avoid hanging flags or banners on cruise ship balconies due to fire hazard restrictions.
Check pregnancy guidelines as most cruise lines do not allow boarding after 23 weeks.
Do not hide rubber ducks on Disney Cruise Line ships as it is discouraged.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the 10 areas where cruise lines are cracking down on passengers in 2024?
QHow can passengers avoid issues during the cruise check-in process?

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