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La Lido Loca
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πŸ‘οΈ 57K viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 7:36

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Editorial Summary

While sailing on the Norwegian Dawn, the creator discusses various challenges and frustrations passengers face due to current cruise protocols. He highlights an incident involving an upset passenger who was unaware that masks are still required at embarkation and disembarkation in United States cruise ports. The creator notes that masking requirements may also be implemented on ships if case counts rise. Additionally, he describes a bottleneck at the embarkation terminal caused by travelers who were unprepared with necessary paperwork, specifically negative COVID test results and vaccination proof. He advises cruisers to print physical copies of their documents to avoid delays. The video also covers a cautionary tale regarding international travelers from Canada who faced significant expenses after being unfamiliar with the specific testing requirements for entering the United States. The creator concludes by emphasizing the importance of travelers researching current protocols themselves to avoid unexpected costs, delays, or interrupted travel plans.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Norwegian Dawn
Mild Gripe
All-time creator consensus for Norwegian Dawn
Barely Crispy

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

What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCruise VlogπŸ…Authority Creator
Caribbean Β· 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

a lady super hacked off yesterday that she was forced to wear a mask

if you're cruising out of a us cruise port right now you will be required to wear a mask at embarkation

i had a 10 minute wait for really what isn't a great reason

you really have to know what's going on there's protocols changing right and left

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Print your negative COVID test result and keep it with your passport and vaccine card.
βœ“Have your paperwork ready before arriving at the cruise terminal to avoid delays.
βœ“Check current travel and cruise protocols before your trip to avoid extra expenses or delays.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing mask requirements β€” Inform first-time cruisers about protocols before they travel.
Unfamiliarity with documentation needs β€” Advise them to print test results and keep all documents handy.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the current mask requirements for US cruise ports?
QHow can travelers avoid delays during embarkation?
QWhat should you know about changing travel protocols?

Topics Covered

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