CRUISE NEWS - ARE CRUISE PRICES ABOUT TO SOAR HIGHER
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The creator discusses potential increases in cruise costs driven by rising fuel prices and changes to dining procedures on Norwegian Cruise Line ships. She explains that cruise contracts often include clauses allowing lines to charge fuel surcharges if fuel costs exceed specific limits. Due to geopolitical tensions and fuel shortages, these costs are rising, which may lead cruise lines to implement mandatory surcharges or increase base prices to avoid negative press. The creator suggests that travelers book cruises as soon as possible to avoid these upcoming price hikes. Additionally, the video covers upcoming changes for Norwegian Cruise Line ships Prima and Viva. These vessels will transition to a strict, unchanging menu in the main dining rooms every night. While passengers may be able to select items from specialty menus within the main dining room, the creator notes that this might involve additional fees. She concludes by questioning whether these dining changes are a way to encourage more spending at specialty restaurants.
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there's a little clause at the bottom of every contract on the cruise saying that you could be charged fuel service charges or a fuel fee if the fuel goes above certain limits
expect expect very soon to be paying way more for your cruises the cheap the day of the cheap cheap cruise is soon on its way out
norwegian cruise line has just announced that their new ships prima and viva will make some subtle changes subtle changes to the dining menu
they're gonna go to a strict menu now on those two ships and it'll be the same menu every single night
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