CRUISE NEWS - MORE RESTRICTIONS AND CANCELED CRUISES

Editorial Summary

The creator discusses several recent developments in the cruise industry involving health protocols and cancellations. The report begins with the Cunard Queen Mary 2 arriving in New York with ten passengers testing positive during routine testing, requiring them to isolate in the city. Additionally, MSC has canceled MSC Magnifica cruises until January 14 due to new restrictions and shutdowns in Europe. The creator also notes new alcohol service restrictions in parts of Europe. Regarding Royal Caribbean, the creator reports that smoking is no longer permitted in casinos and must now be restricted to top decks. A specific incident on the Symphony of the Seas is highlighted, where a passenger claiming to have symptoms was allegedly denied a free test, only to later test positive off the ship. Finally, the creator addresses Royal Caribbean's decision to stop providing on-board testing starting January 5. This change means passengers must seek third-party testing at terminals or airports at their own expense, which the creator argues creates significant logistical hurdles for international travelers and Canadians needing tests for their return flights.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.