Cruise SHOCKERS: Elevator Beatdown, Price Hikes & Surprise Cancellations
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I've sailed it before, but unfortunately was brutally attacked after asking a group of teenagers to please stop jumping in the elevator.
I for one welcome this on Disney and other cruise lines.
Now, the takeaway here, book your extras early and consider bundled packages if you're planning to splurge.
I love the big cruise ships. I love the amenities of them, but I know not everyone does.
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This week’s cruise headlines are wild: violence at sea, new tech from Disney, and cruise cancellations from Carnival and MSC. Plus, a stunning new ship launch and a U.S. port’s historic cruise return. Get the latest updates and cruise smarter with our weekly rundown. Here's what we'll cover: 00:00 – Intro 00:21 – Royal Caribbean Elevator Assault 01:30 – Disney's In-App Reservation Test 03:03 – Princess Fee Hike (and Surprise Drop) 04:47 – Carnival Cruise Cancellations 06:26 – MSC Drydock Disruption 07:33 – REAL ID and Cruise Travel Confusion 08:55 – Norwegian Aqua’s Big Reveal 10:00 – Toledo’s Cruise Comeback 11:07 – Outro & Viewer Questions 📰 Source Links: Royal Caribbean Elevator Assault: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2025/04/23/man-arrested-beating-another-cruise-ship-passenger Disney In-App Reservations: https://www.thestreet.com/travel/disney-cruise-line-testing-new-system-to-eliminate-pain-point Princess Onboard Fees Increase: https://www.thestreet.com/travel/princess-cruises-raises-key-onboard-fees Carnival Cruise Cancellations: https://www.thestreet.com/travel/carnival-cruise-line-cancels-multiple-sailings-on-two-ships MSC Cruise Cancelled for Drydock: https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2025/04/msc-cancels-bahamas-cruise-due-to-drydock/ REAL ID Cruise Travel Clarification: https://www.newsweek.com/real-id-cruise-travel-passport-deadline-2063168 Norwegian Aqua Launch & Home Ports: https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/refurb-design-interiors/bigger-norwegian-aqua-more-us-homeports-a-boon-to-ncl Toledo Cruise Ship Arrival: https://www.mlive.com/news/2025/04/ohio-port-city-to-host-first-cruise-ship-in-decades.html ----------------------------------------------- PODCAST Want this video in audio form? Stream my podcast: Spotify: https://profmel.com/spotify Apple: https://profmel.com/apple ----------------------------------------------- LINKS 🛳 Shop my favorite cruise outfits and essentials: https://profmel.com/shop 🛳 Want to become a travel agent? https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent 🛳 Get my top recommended travel card: http://www.profmel.com/card 🛳 Want to book a cruise or take a cruise with me? https://profmel.com/book 🛳 Get FREE Port Guides, cruise advice, and more at https://www.profmelissa.com/ 🛳 Get my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planning Guide: https://profmel.com/subscribe 🛳 Want to book my favorite private drivers? http://www.profmel.com/drivers ------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@professormelissa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProfMelissaCruises/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_melissa_newman/ ------------------------------------------------- Please note that sometimes, my posts contain affiliate links. This means I may receive a commission through purchases, but this does not affect you as a consumer or cost you more in any way. I appreciate your use of my links, as this helps support my channel. ♥️