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HUGE CRUISE UPDATE! Royal Caribbean MAJOR ship delay, Norwegian, Carnival and good news from MSC!

Cruise With Ben and David
Cruise With Ben and David
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πŸ‘οΈ 159K viewsπŸ“… 6 years ago⏱️ 12:45

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Editorial Summary

The video provides a comprehensive update on several major cruise lines and industry developments. The creators discuss Norwegian Cruise Line's decision to cancel its 2020 Alaska season, noting that this follows trends seen with other major lines due to port closures in Canada. Regarding Royal Caribbean, the report highlights a significant six month delay for the Odyssey of the Seas due to shipyard issues and fires during construction. The creators also cover Royal Caribbean's plans for buffet service modifications and the successful repatriation of most of its crew members. The discussion shifts to new interim guidance from the EU, which includes measures such as social distancing, plastic screens, and mask requirements in indoor spaces. The creators express skepticism regarding the practicality of these rules for passengers on vacation. Additionally, the video examines the shift of ships originally designed for the Asian market toward the US and Europe, citing the high costs and difficulties of operating in China. Finally, the report touches on job redundancies at Carnival in the UK and concludes with positive news regarding MSC Cruises' new World Class ships, which will utilize liquefied natural gas to reduce emissions.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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Barely Crispy
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A Nibble

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we got a lot of flack for this one but finally they are the last major cruise line to completely cancel Alaska for 2020

all ceilings have been canceled until April 20-21 that is an almost six-month push back absolutely gutted

they have confirmed that they both the buffet will be there it will return with some small and modifications

the EU has released a 49 page document worth of interim guidance for the cruise industry's return

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Check cruise line policies for cancellations and delays
βœ“Be prepared for social distancing and mask requirements on future cruises
βœ“Consider booking with lines that prioritize crew repatriation and safety

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the latest cruise news updates from major lines?
QHow will EU guidelines affect future cruising?
QWhat is the status of ship delays and cancellations?

Topics Covered

Dining Buffet2 Happy BaconService Crew3 Happy BaconShip Condition3Β½ Sad BaconItinerary Route3 Sad BaconSafety Medical1Β½ Sad Bacon
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