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CRUISE NEWS - ROYAL CARIBBEAN PROBLEMS, CRAZY REPORTS COMING FROM CORAL PRINCESS

Don's Family Vacations
Don's Family Vacations
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πŸ‘οΈ 59K viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 11:56

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Editorial Summary

The creator discusses several recent developments within the cruise industry, beginning with technical issues affecting Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas. Due to engine problems and supply chain delays regarding replacement parts, the ship has been unable to maintain speed, leading to the cancellation of glacier viewings on Alaskan itineraries. The report notes that these cancellations may affect cruises through the late summer and autumn. The discussion then shifts to Carnival Corporation's response to recent passenger brawls. The creator clarifies that while initial reports suggested broad bans, the company specifies that only instigators of fights will face bans from all Carnival owned lines. It is also noted that such altercations on ships sailing from U.S. ports are reported to the FBI. Finally, the creator addresses reports regarding the Coral Princess. While media outlets reported a catastrophe involving over 100 people, the creator explains that the vast majority were crew members and that testing requirements for disembarking in Australia were not strictly enforced. The creator concludes by criticizing the effectiveness of health questionnaires, arguing that passengers rarely provide honest information regarding symptoms when boarding ships.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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Mild Gripe
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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Alaska Β· SummerVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

i'm going back in about a month i can't wait to get into glacier bay

if they canceled that on my cruise i would be pretty disappointed

they're relying on the honors system because we know most people are very honorable and honest

i guarantee you 99 out of 100 people getting on a cruise who have slight symptoms of covid are not going to tell anybody

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Keep an eye on Quantum of the Seas repairs if you have a cruise coming up in the next three or four months
βœ“If you have a cruise to Australia, be aware that testing may not be strictly enforced

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the impact of engine problems on Quantum of the Seas Alaska cruises?
QHow does Carnival handle bans for passengers involved in brawls?
QAre health protocols like testing and questionnaires effective on Coral Princess?

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Safety Medical2 Sad Bacon

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