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Cruisers Witness Shocking Scene at Port, Carnival Announces New Perk, NCL Been There Mugs and More

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La Lido Loca
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πŸ‘οΈ 96K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 10:29

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides several updates regarding the cruise industry, beginning with a new dining perk from Carnival Cruise Line. Starting September 1, 2023, Carnival will expand its complimentary house wine offering to include multiple specialty restaurants on the first night of sailing, providing one bottle for every two guests. The video also highlights a partnership between Norwegian Cruise Line and Starbucks, which will introduce collectible Been There mugs specifically for nine cruise ships. Regarding MSC Cruises, the creator discusses the company's global marketing strategies involving sports sponsorships and its efforts to develop environmentally friendly ships to maintain access to sensitive areas like the Norwegian fjords. The host also announces an upcoming group cruise on the Caribbean Princess traveling to Canada. Finally, the video covers a distressing incident involving the Ambassador Cruise Line. While docked in the Faroe Islands, passengers witnessed a traditional local hunt where approximately 78 pilot whales were killed. The creator notes that while the hunt is a legal local tradition used for community sustenance, the event was a shocking experience for those on board the Ambassador Ambition.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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A Nibble
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A Nibble

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Northern_europe Β· Fall Β· 10 nightsFrom New YorkVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Carnival Cruise Line is dropping some good news on its cruisers for the longest time they have offered free and discounted wines on the first and second night of sailings at their Steakhouse and now they are expanding that offering to other specialty restaurants starting on September the 1st 2023

Norwegian Cruise Line has partnered with Starbucks there are Starbucks coffee houses on Norwegian Cruise Line and famously Starbucks on land are known for a souvenir mug that they offer called the bin their mugs

Ambassador Cruise Line took their cruise ship the Ambassador ambition to the Pharaoh Islands on Sunday and docked it right there at the dock during its time in Port there was a massive dolphin hunt

I will be crashing his September group Cruise it's a cruise that starts on September the 19th on the Caribbean Princess leaves out of New York

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Consider partnering with another couple for specialty dining to get a complimentary bottle of wine per two guests on Carnival
βœ“If you collect Starbucks mugs, look for the new 'Been There' mugs for Norwegian cruise ships
βœ“Be aware that some ports may have traditional hunts that could be disturbing to witness

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the new Carnival wine perk for specialty dining?
QWhat is the new NCL Starbucks mug partnership?
QWhat happened at the Faroe Islands port that shocked cruisers?

Topics Covered

Dining Specialty2Β½ Happy BaconPort Destination4 Sad BaconItinerary Route1Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Faroe Islands4 Sad Bacon
New York1Β½ Happy Bacon
Quebec City1Β½ Happy Bacon
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