CRUISE NEWS: Canceled Ports, Banned Items & Policy Changes
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The creator provides a series of updates regarding recent developments in the cruise industry. Royal Caribbean has implemented a ban on Bluetooth and personal speakers at its private destination, CocoCay, though the restriction does not extend to its ships. Celebrity Cruises has cancelled several planned stops in Labadee, Haiti, citing guest experience concerns, despite Royal Caribbean Group's assertions regarding the safety of the location. In Mexico, a German tourist was arrested and attacked by locals after violating rules at Chichรฉn Itzรก by climbing a forbidden temple. Regarding new developments, the luxury residential line Crescent Seas announced its 2026 launch with a renovated vessel that will visit all seven continents. Royal Caribbean has also modified its Key pass benefits, replacing complimentary FlowRider time with a discount on select sports activities. In corporate news, Carnival Corporation reported high booking capacity and a strategy to limit new ship builds to maintain pricing. Finally, the report notes a norovirus outbreak among crew members on the Seabourn Encore and a cancelled port call for the Holland America Rotterdam in Costa Rica due to rough sea conditions.
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You'll find music to set the soundtrack to your day playing throughout the island, but if you'd prefer to listen to your own selection of music, we ask that you please do so with personal headphones.
To provide you with a better guest experience, we have made the decision to cancel our visit to Lobidi, Haiti.
The German tourist ran up the stairs of the main temple, which is strictly forbidden by law.
The revelation of this benefit change has been received with mixed reactions.
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