CRUISE NEWS - CARNIVAL BRAND VIOLATES PROBATION AGAIN, PRINCESS FORCED TO STOP ALCOHOL SERVICE
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The host discusses several recent developments in the cruise industry, beginning with a memorial for the tenth anniversary of the Costa Concordia tragedy. The segment transitions to legal issues involving Princess Cruise Line, which recently faced court proceedings regarding probation violations. Following a 2017 conviction for illegal dumping that resulted in a 40 million dollar fine, the company was found in violation of its probation in 2019 and again in a Miami court, leading to additional fines totaling 61 million dollars. The creator also addresses reports regarding quarantine experiences on cruise ships, specifically addressing claims of rotten food by noting that one account involving a moldy orange may be hyperbolic. Finally, the video covers a specific incident involving the Grand Princess in Hawaii. Passengers received a letter stating that due to local regulations in Maui, all alcoholic beverage service would be suspended from 7am to 6pm during a port stop. This restriction applied to all guests, including those with beverage packages, though non-alcoholic options remained available.
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princess cruise line in court yesterday and it wasn't favorable it wasn't favorable
the one that's annoying me is there's one that's circulating that says people were served rotten food and when you dig deeper the rotten food was one moldy orange
i did want to uh recommend to you an article i read out of the la times today about a comedian who was tested multiple times but on the first day of her cruise she she became positive
passengers get this letter and dig this dear princess guest we hope you are enjoying your time aboard grand princess due to local regulations in maui regarding liquor service we unfortunately will be able to serve any alcoholic beverages on board while we are in port tomorrow
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