Cruisers are SCARED! Royal Responds to Protest + BAD CRUISE PARENTS
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The host discusses several current events impacting the cruise industry, beginning with safety concerns in Mexico. Following cartel-related violence in the state of Jalisco, several cruise lines including Princess, Holland America, and Norwegian have canceled stops in Puerto Vallarta. The host advises travelers to monitor cruise line decisions and stick to ship excursions rather than venturing onto the mainland. The program also highlights Disney Cruise Line's announcement that Robert Downey Jr. will serve as the godparent for the new Disney Adventure ship sailing out of Singapore. Regarding corporate social responsibility, the host notes that Royal Caribbean has committed to funding road rehabilitation in Costa Maya following local protests against port development. In Florida, a legislative effort is underway to block a proposed cruise terminal expansion in Manatee County due to environmental concerns regarding the Tierra Sierra Aquatic Preserve. Finally, the host presents a segment regarding parenting choices, questioning whether it is appropriate for parents to leave their teenagers at the Coco Cay water park to return to the ship alone.
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Mexico is on fire. Cruisers are freaking out. Is it safe to cruise to Mexico?
I would not go to the mainland. I would not I would you know, you can go from Cozumel take a ferry to Playa del Carmen and all of a sudden you're on the mainland of Mexico.
Royal Caribbean has heard what the They've heard the people. They have heard the cries of the people, and they promised that they are going to work more diligently to improve the roads and the public services there in Costa Maya.
Do These Parents Suck? They're making choices you might not make.
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