CRUISE NEWS - Pleasure Cruise Sinks, CARNIVAL WILL DO OLD MUSTER DRILL, Royal Announces New Ports

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The creator discusses several recent developments in the cruise industry, beginning with a harrowing account of a honeymooning couple in the Maldives whose pleasure cruise sank after being hit by a large wave. The couple survived by sharing a single inflated life jacket after their own equipment failed to deploy. The video also addresses a passenger complaint regarding Carnival Cruise Line's policy of limiting alcohol to one 750ml bottle of wine per person regardless of cruise length. In terms of itinerary updates, Royal Caribbean has announced it will return to cruising from ports in Colombia and Panama after a significant hiatus. The host also covers a situation involving a husband concerned about his wife's gambling expenses on board and a case where Carnival passengers discovered their stolen luggage via Apple AirTags. Additionally, Royal Caribbean is offering free airport transfers in Miami to mitigate local traffic congestion. Finally, the creator explains why certain Carnival passengers will experience the traditional muster drill instead of the modern electronic version, noting that these instances are used for crew training purposes.
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the couple jumps in the water and their life jackets do not inflate so uh that's that's very concerning
Carnival don't give it down D about fairness Carnival wants their money
Royal Caribbean has made an announcement that they will be cruising from a couple Cruise ports they haven't cruised from in a long time
if you're cruising on Royal in Miami over the next month or two check with Royal Caribbean check on your cruise planner to see if you can get a free transfer from the airport
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