CRUISE SHIP ENGINE PROBLEMS CAUSE IT TO MISS PORTS AND MORE CRUISE NEWS
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The creator discusses several recent developments in the cruise industry, beginning with a record-breaking day in Saint Martin. The Caribbean destination hosted six ships and 30,000 passengers in a single day, though the area managed the high volume without significant backlogs. The video then shifts to news regarding Holland America, where the creator shares a personal anecdote about winning money on slot machines. This leads into an announcement that Holland America is expanding its casino offerings by adding 180 popular new machines across its fleet. Additionally, the cruise line is introducing non-smoking sections on specific ships, including the Rotterdam, Nieuw Statendam, and Westerdam, to accommodate different passenger preferences while maintaining various gambling options in both areas. Finally, the creator reports on technical difficulties facing the MSC Seashore. Software issues affecting the ship's engines prevented it from reaching top speeds, resulting in a late arrival and the cancellation of a scheduled stop in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. The creator notes that MSC Cruise Lines has responded by providing passengers with onboard credits and a 50 percent refund on cabin costs, rather than just future cruise credits.
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Saint Martin just had six six ships in one day 30 000 passengers all arrived in one day
I ended up winning a thousand dollars on this cruise on the slot machines which is almost unheard of
they're expanding their casinos on all their ships they are adding 180 new machines
MSC Cruise Lines did right by the passengers I believe they handed them a uh onboard credit to spend on the ship and they're also issuing a 50 refund
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