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INJURIES REPORTED AS CEILING FALLS ON PASSENGERS

Don's Family Vacations
Don's Family Vacations
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πŸ‘οΈ 36K viewsπŸ“… 2 months ago⏱️ 10:47

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Editorial Summary

The creator discusses several recent developments within the cruise industry, beginning with an accident on Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship, the Norwegian Luna. During a meal at the Local Bar and Grill on deck 8, a large section of the ceiling collapsed, bringing down wood, bracing, fans, and lighting. While Norwegian reported that some passengers sustained minor injuries, the dining venue has been closed for repairs and inspections. The video also addresses a significant itinerary change by Royal Caribbean regarding the Allure of the Seas. The cruise, originally scheduled as an eight-day sailing from Miami to Aruba and Curacao, has been shortened to seven days and redirected to St. Kitts and St. Thomas due to operational issues. The creator argues this change should be treated as a cancellation rather than a mere itinerary adjustment. Finally, the report covers a legal development in Bar Harbor, where an appeals court judge partially overturned cruise ship limitations. The ruling suggests that while restrictions may be reasonable during peak summer months to prevent congestion, they are not justified during the shoulder seasons of May, June, September, and October.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Not Their Favorite
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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

Well, the world's newest sailing cruise ship right now and Norwegian's newest ship that I was on, one of her inaugural sailings already had an accident on board and some passengers had some minor injuries.

It's not a great sign. It's only been, you know, in operation for 2 months and it's their newest and biggest and brightest ship.

I'll certainly say that. So, we'll have to wait and see. Hopefully, this is a one-time event and this never happens again because uh that uh is a huge area to fall on people in the dining hall.

Okay, that pretty much that would be my option. Just give me my money back and let me look for something else because uh this whole business with the non-refundable deposits and what you're going to get back and prorate it, I don't want the hassle.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Use a VPN to protect your personal information when traveling.
βœ“If your cruise is shortened and changed, consider canceling to get your money back.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat happened on the Norwegian Viva's inaugural sailing?
QHow does Royal Caribbean's itinerary change affect passengers?
QWhat is the latest news on Bar Harbor's cruise ship limits?

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