CRUISE NEWS: Viral Cleaning Video, Sickness Outbreak & More
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The video provides ten cruise industry news updates covering health, safety, and policy changes. The creator reports on a gastrointestinal illness outbreak aboard the P&O Ventura and a missing crew member search on the Ambassador Ambience that has been called off. Safety concerns are addressed through a study on pickpocketing rates in Europe and new surveillance measures implemented in Cozumel, Mexico, to deter crime. The report also covers a passenger fatality involving an overboard incident on a P&O ship near Sydney. Regarding industry changes, Margaritaville at Sea is expanding its itineraries, and St. Lucia is partnering with a global company to upgrade its cruise port. Additionally, P&O Cruises is updating its beverage policy to restrict spirits brought on board and increasing drink package prices. The video concludes by discussing a viral social media video where a passenger shared an intensive cleaning routine for her Royal Caribbean stateroom, which sparked debate among viewers regarding cabin cleanliness and housekeeping standards.
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I have the utmost respect for housekeeping they have a great work to do and not much time so I don't mind doing what I consider to be a little clean to give myself peace of mind on my 8 day stay
some of you guys really hate cleanliness but that's okay these videos are from my besties who get it and I want to share some of the things that help me truly enjoy my stay
I had to clean the high touch surfaces and check for bed bugs I didn't find any but I did find the spray that kills and prevents them for good measure
why do you want to work so hard while on vacation
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