CRUISE NEWS - END OF FREE TESTS? YEAR ROUND CRUISES and MORE
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The host discusses several updates within the cruise industry, beginning with the return of the MSC Seaside to service following previous electrical and engine issues in Europe. A significant announcement regarding Princess Cruise Line is also covered, noting that the company will offer year-round cruising from Los Angeles starting in 2023, including itineraries to Hawaii and the Mexican Riviera. The video transitions into a discussion regarding the potential end of free pre-cruise testing. The host reports feedback from travelers who claim that tests previously covered by insurance are now costing hundreds of dollars because they are classified as travel tests. He also mentions the emergence of proctored services that allow travelers to use government tests for a fee to obtain official results. Finally, the host briefly touches upon pop culture by mentioning comments made by actor Mickey Rourke regarding Tom Cruise before concluding by asking the community for their experiences with testing requirements and proctored services.
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we've got a cruise ship that's been broken engine problems returning to service
princess has just announced their summertime schedule kicking off in 2023 with cruises to the mexican riviera cruises to hawaii
i'm a big advocate of the home test because it's a proctored test
i've been hearing some rumors some rumblings that uh several cruise lines may do away with their teppanyaki their japanese steakhouse style restaurants
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