CRUISES TO ISRAEL AND INDIA DISRUPTED, NCL SPA CABIN CHANGE and MORE CRUISE NEW
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The host discusses how international conflicts are impacting cruise itineraries and passenger experiences. Due to the war in the Middle East, Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruise Line have adjusted schedules for ships on Holy Land itineraries, specifically skipping the Israeli ports of Haifa and Ashdod. Additionally, tensions between Canada and India have led to the revocation of visa services for Canadians, which affects Celebrity Cruise Line guests planning to visit India or embark from Indian ports. The video also addresses the changing economic landscape of the cruise industry, noting that companies are implementing cost cutting measures to manage debt. A significant change is highlighted regarding Norwegian Cruise Line, which has discontinued its spa cabin category. Previously, booking a spa cabin included access to thermal suite facilities such as steam rooms and saunas. Norwegian Cruise Line stated this change allows more passengers to access these facilities, though it effectively means guests must now pay extra for thermal suite access. The host concludes by reflecting on the trend of cruise lines charging for amenities that were once included in the base fare.
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Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas currently engaged in a holy land itinerary it will be skipping two ports in Israel skipping the ports of hia and ashdod
Celebrity Cruise Line is a cruise line that has itineraries where India is a part of it so they've been reaching out to their Canadian guest letting them know that if they do not have a visa to get into India you could still Cruise
Norwegian Cruise Line is no longer selling a cabin that has the spa amenities included with it from Spa interior Spa balcony Spa Suite Spa Haven
I just hate that the path that they've chosen to take to get there is to start you know taking away things that used to be included
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