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FATAL SHORE EXCURSION, FLOODED CABINS ON CARNIVAL - CRUISE NEWS

Don's Family Vacations
Don's Family Vacations
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👁️ 41K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 8:51

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Editorial Summary

The creator discusses three distinct news items affecting cruise passengers. First, footage is reviewed of an expedition ship, the Norwegian Stow, which was struck by a rogue wave while traveling near Denmark. The impact caused the vessel to lose power and navigation, necessitating a rescue and tow to Germany, though no serious injuries were reported. Second, the video covers a fatal accident during an ATV excursion in Cozumel. A male passenger reportedly veered off a designated trail, causing his vehicle to roll. Although he initially stood up, he collapsed and was pronounced dead at the scene. The creator uses this incident to warn travelers about the importance of staying within limits during shore excursions. Finally, the report details a complaint from passengers on the Carnival Mardi Gras. The couple, who paid for an upgraded suite, reported that their cabin and surrounding hallways had soaking wet carpets due to flooding from weather. They described a musty odor and the need to run fans for several hours a day to manage the moisture. While Carnival offered onboard credits, the creator questions if this is sufficient compensation for such an experience on a new ship.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Carnival Cruise Line
Seriously Soggy
All-time creator consensus for Carnival Cruise Line
A Nibble

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

they had to deal with soaking wet carpets the whole time on their cruise and they were in a suite

he veered a little bit off the trail that they were all on normally you follow each other in a line and he went into more of a rougher area and he rolled the ATV

it was pretty amazing uh we also have a couple that's just getting off the Marty gr saying that they booked a suite

the good news is though again they're back in Port no serious injuries from that cruise

Creator's Tips & Advice

Be careful when operating vehicles on excursions and don't go beyond your limits
Be aware and keep an eye on what you're doing at all times during excursions

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Safety on vehicle excursionsDon't go beyond your limits and be aware of your surroundings

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat happened during the rogue wave incident on the Norwegian ship?
QWhat are the details of the fatal ATV excursion accident?
QWhat issues did Carnival passengers face with flooded cabins?

Topics Covered

Cabin Suite4 Sad BaconService Crew1½ Sad BaconShip Condition4 Sad BaconSafety Medical4 Sad BaconExcursions4½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

CML4½ Sad Bacon
Top: ATV off-roading experience
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