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CRUISE NEWS - CRUISE FANS CAN GO TO HELL

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La Lido Loca
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πŸ‘οΈ 98K viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 7:23

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Editorial Summary

The host discusses several significant updates within the cruise industry, beginning with the reopening of Grand Cayman to cruise passengers after a two year hiatus. He notes that the Disney Magic was among the first ships to arrive and mentions upcoming visits from Carnival, Celebrity, and Princess cruises. The report also covers the retirement of the Carnival Sensation, which is traveling to Turkey to be scrapped, and the upcoming departure of the Carnival Ecstasy in October 2022. This leaves only the Carnival Elation and Carnival Paradise in the Fantasy class. Additionally, the host addresses the grounding of the Norwegian Escape in the Dominican Republic, which resulted in several cruise cancellations. He shares his personal decision to book a sailing on the Norwegian Escape for early April, questioning if this is a mistake or a bold move. Finally, the video addresses reports of self-service buffets appearing on Royal Caribbean ships. While some self-service was observed, the host clarifies that the cruise line is reverting to crew-led service to maintain standards.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Norwegian Escape
Mild Gripe
All-time creator consensus for Norwegian Escape
A Nibble

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

the biggest cruise news story of today's got me saying you can go to hell how about that

the carnival sensation is making her final voyage there's no passengers on board she's making her way to turkey to the scrap yard

i did book a cruise and uh i sometimes i just i go willy nilly i booked a cruise and i really didn't weigh all of the risk

what do you guys think about self-service buffet is it time that it comes back or is it just too gross

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Consider the risks before booking a cruise, especially if the ship has had recent issues.
βœ“Be aware of self-service buffet policies on cruise lines, as they may vary.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the latest cruise news regarding Grand Cayman reopening?
QWhat happened to the Carnival Sensation and NCL Escape?
QShould you book a cruise right now?
QIs self-service buffet returning on cruise ships?

Topics Covered

Safety Medical3Β½ Sad BaconShip Condition3Β½ Sad BaconBooking Process1 Happy BaconPort Destination1Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Grand Cayman1Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Hell
Puerto Plata3Β½ Sad Bacon
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