Cruise News | We Made a BIG Decision | Was Carnival Mardi Gras Our Last Cruise?

Editorial Summary

The creators of the JJ Cruz YouTube channel discuss their decision to stop sailing with Carnival Cruise Line for the time being. After experiencing various cruise lines in 2021, including Royal Caribbean and Celebrity, the creators compare the safety protocols and capacity levels experienced on each ship. They highlight that while Royal Caribbean and Celebrity maintained lower capacities and stricter social distancing, Carnival ships like the Horizon and Mardi Gras operated at approximately 70 percent capacity. The creators express discomfort with the lack of social distancing on Carnival ships, specifically noting crowded venues and the high number of passengers on mega ships. They mention feeling uncomfortable during a game show on the Horizon and feeling unsafe in confined spaces like the thermal suites on the Mardi Gras. The creators conclude that they will not book with Carnival again until either the pandemic situation improves or the cruise line reduces its capacity to 50 percent or below. They emphasize that this is a personal safety choice and not an attempt to discourage others from cruising.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.