Is Carnival Really Doing this Now?
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The host addresses several recent developments within the cruise industry, beginning with a debunking of internet rumors regarding Carnival Cruise Line. Despite claims circulating on social media that the company would increase its daily alcoholic drink limit from 15 to 24, a brand ambassador confirmed this information is false. The host also discusses a technical issue involving the Carnival Forza, which experienced an IT communication problem that prevented the ship from leaving port on schedule. As a result, passengers are receiving a 100 dollar onboard credit and itinerary adjustments. Moving to Norwegian Cruise Line, the host highlights two major announcements. First, the company plans to homeport two Prima class ships, the Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, between late 2027 and early 2028 to better serve the southern Caribbean. Second, Norwegian is introducing a Free at Sea Plus package, which enhances the existing offering by including top-shelf drinks, bottled water, and premium internet for a daily fee. Finally, the host touches on a controversy involving Carnival's policy against crew members accepting homemade food items, such as Christmas cookies, from passengers.
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Carnival brand ambassador came out and said, "Look, this is uh false. This is not true at all. Carnival not increasing their drink package limit from 15 drinks to 24 drinks."
They've announced that starting in November 2027 going through April of 2028, they're going to take two of their newest cruise ships and homeport them in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
This new Fregency Plus goes on sale today, December the 18th, 2025. It's good for cruises that start after February of next year, February the 1st, 2026.
It's a policy. That's what Carnival, it's a policy. We're telling our crew members, you can't take homebaked goods.
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