Latest Royal Caribbean news: when will testing end, smoking in casino, Icon of the Seas reveal
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The creator provides updates from the Royal Caribbean presidents cruise held on Ovation of the Seas. During the annual Q&A session with CEO Michael Bailey, several key topics were addressed including health protocols, casino policies, and future ship details. Regarding health, Bailey indicated that pre-cruise testing will likely continue for a few more months and expressed skepticism about lifting vaccine mandates in the short term due to destination requirements. On the topic of smoking, the CEO noted that while the company is looking for ways to create smoke-free spaces, a full ban in casinos is unlikely because smoking remains popular among many guests. The video also covers the possibility of fuel surcharges, which Bailey stated are not currently planned despite fluctuating oil prices. Finally, the creator discusses the upcoming Icon of the Seas, noting that more communication regarding the ship will begin in September. A specific feature on the ship, a mysterious sphere, was revealed to be named the Pearl. The report concludes with information regarding the 2023 presidents cruise scheduled for Allure of the Seas.
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i think pre-cruise testing is going to be around for another couple of months
the no vaccine question is a huge question that none of us know the answer to
two is terrible but against the context of everything we've seen it's truly been a remarkable success
i'm not judging anyone or anything but there's a large group of people who do want to smoke in the casino
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