CRUISE NEWS: NO MORE LAST MINUTE CRUISE DEALS
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The creator discusses several recent developments in the cruise industry, beginning with an explosion on an American Queen Voyages ship in Portland. A generator malfunction in the engine room caused a fire that resulted in one crew member sustaining non-life-threatening burns. Passengers were moved to a hotel while authorities investigate the incident. The video also covers rumors regarding Margaritaville at Sea, which may be purchasing the Costa Atlantica. This acquisition could potentially triple the cruise line's capacity if the ship is added to their fleet. Finally, the creator explains a new pricing strategy from Princess Cruise Lines. The company is moving away from traditional last-minute deals by offering a price match guarantee for passengers who book far in advance. This policy ensures that if a lower advertised price appears on the website up to 72 hours before sailing, the cruise line will match it. The creator notes that this shift suggests a decrease in the availability of deep discounts as demand remains high.
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Princess Cruise Lines coming out with a whole new pricing strategy and wait till you hear this one it's really different than almost every other Cruise Line out there
they're going to be rewarding people who book cruises far out in advance
they're saying yeah we're getting rid of those last minute Bargains you're not going to see those last minute Bargains anymore
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