CRUISE NEWS - NCL TO END PRE CRUISE TESTING, DISNEY CRUISE LINE, ROYAL CARIBBEAN, CRYSTAL and MORE
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The creator provides several updates regarding the cruise industry, beginning with a clarification on Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' policy regarding pre-cruise testing. While the company is dropping testing requirements for certain locations starting August 1, the policy change does not apply to embarkations in the United States, Canada, or Greece. The host also addresses a personal experience with a fuel surcharge on a Margaritaville at Sea invoice, noting the importance of reading cruise contracts. Regarding Disney Cruise Line, the creator reports an increase in recommended gratuities for dining and room staff. In news for Crystal Cruises, the host discusses the return of former CEO Jack Anderson to lead the brand under new ownership. Additionally, the video covers a shipbuilding milestone for NCL's Europa, noting that the keel has been laid. Finally, the creator addresses viewer questions concerning the validity of vaccine cards, advising against dishonesty and noting that cruise lines do attempt to verify documentation.
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ncl's dropped pre-cruise testing then i got an email on the travel side ncl's drop pre-cruise testing then i look on the cruise news and we got blogs out there ncl drops to pre-cruise testing
disney cruise line they're moving their recommended gratuity from 1425 to 1450
crystal cruises comes back and becomes an awesome cruise brand again and the way that they're doing it is they're bringing the team back together
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