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CRUISE NEWS: Strict Policy on Carnival Crew Gifts, Day Off Urged for Cruise Industry, Cruise Evacs

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👁️ 5K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 4:00
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Creator's Key Takeaways

Carnival Cruise Line recently clarified its strict policy regarding gifts for crew members emphasizing that homemade treats such as cookies or fudge and alcoholic beverages are not permitted

Banda highlighted the intense schedules faced by the 225,000 crew members working on cruise lines International Association ships where rest periods rarely exceed the legal minimum

the US Coast Guard carried out two medical evacuations from Royal Caribbean cruise ships

MC cruises has compensated passengers with a 20% future Cruise credit valid for one year after they experienced a scare when an electrical fire broke out

Creator's Tips & Advice

Do not give homemade treats or alcoholic beverages to crew members
Share unused wine or champagne with others or return to Guest Services
Email news tips to news tips at cruisehive.com for cruise news

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is Carnival Cruise Line's policy on crew gifts?
QWhy are crew members calling for a day off?
QWhat happened during medical evacuations from Royal Caribbean ships?

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