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Elderly Couple Missed Cruise Ship, "OBSTRUCTED" Balcony Drama, Cruise Line Tests Biofuel

La Lido Loca
La Lido Loca
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πŸ‘οΈ 92K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 10:37

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Editorial Summary

The creator discusses several recent developments within the cruise industry, beginning with a debate over cabin views. He examines a social media video where a passenger claims her balcony view is obstructed by the ship's railing, though the creator suggests this may be an exaggeration compared to typical obstructions like lifeboats or machinery. The discussion then shifts to environmental efforts, specifically Holland America Line's plan to test biofuels on its Norwegian World Heritage vessel in 2024. The creator notes that while biofuel is made from food processing byproducts, it may result in a distinct scent reminiscent of fast food. Finally, the video covers an incident involving an eighty year old couple who were left behind by Norwegian Cruise Line in Granada. The couple claimed they were only ten minutes late following a private excursion, but the cruise line maintained they departed on schedule. The creator concludes that unless passengers are on official ship excursions, they risk being left behind if they do not return to the port on time.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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Mild Gripe
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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've cruised in several obstructed view balconies and normally the obstruction is at a Lifeboat or you know some sort of Machinery a wiench

I am all for it one of the biggest knocks against the cruise industry is their environmental footprint

no matter how many times you Cruise you're not exempt from the ship leaving you just because you think the ship should wait for you

the cruise ship should move on I feel bad for these folks but I think all's well the D's well

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book a cruise ship excursion to guarantee the ship will wait for you if you're late
βœ“Don't miss your cruise ship departure time

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the difference between an obstructed and non-obstructed balcony view?
QShould cruise ships wait for late passengers?
QWhat is biofuel and how is it being tested on cruise ships?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route1 Happy BaconExcursions2 Sad BaconService Crew1 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Granada1 Sad Bacon
Top: private excursion
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