CRUISES JUST CHANGED AGAIN… Princess Raises Fees, NCL Raises Eyebrows plus a Carnival Dining Change
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The creator discusses several recent shifts in the cruise industry, focusing on rising costs and changing service models. Princess Cruise Line is increasing service fees on food, beverages, and retail from 18% to 20%. The host notes that this trend of increasing fees is being seen across various brands within the Carnival Corporation. Additionally, Norwegian Cruise Line is introducing a specialty entertainment show on the NCL Luna that requires a fee, which includes a craft cocktail experience. The creator suggests this represents a broader move toward specialty entertainment models rather than traditional included programming. The video also covers Celestyal Cruises, which is facing challenges in the Persian Gulf due to regional conflict, leading to passenger disembarkations and canceled Greek cruises. In Florida, legislation has been passed to protect the Terra Sierra Aquatic Preserve, effectively blocking the development of a new cruise port in Manatee County. Finally, the creator highlights a new expedited dining option from Carnival Cruise Line, which aims to provide a multi-course meal in one hour for groups of six or fewer to help passengers better manage their evening schedules.
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Well, cruise fees are on the rise again.
Princess Cruise Line has made an announcement that it is increasing its service fees on food and beverage and other retail services from 18% to the assigned gratuities.
If you want to see this Lunatic pop-up circus show, it's going to cost you $44.99.
I still say yes. But honestly, as that yes turns to a maybe and a no, I think the cruise industry will struggle.
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