LEFT ALONE IN THE OCEAN, CARNIVAL STOCK PLUNGE, CARNIVALS NEW ROOM SERVICE MENU - CRUISE NEWS
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The creator discusses several recent developments affecting Carnival Cruise Lines and general cruise safety. First, the video addresses Carnival's new room service model, which transitions from free continental breakfasts to an a la carte system. While the company claims this change offers more variety and reduces food waste, the creator notes that passengers are frustrated by the increased costs per item. This shift may impact the brand's reputation for value compared to competitors like Norwegian or Royal Caribbean. Additionally, the creator reports on a significant drop in Carnival's stock market performance, noting that shares fell 20 percent in a single day after the company missed third quarter earnings projections due to high fuel costs and discounted rates. Finally, the video covers a safety concern involving shore excursions in Fiji. The creator describes two separate incidents where excursion operators allegedly left snorkelers behind in the ocean. In one instance, a man was rescued by a fisherman, while another family of four had to wait for a garbage barge to rescue them after being left miles from the nearest island. The creator emphasizes the importance of proper headcounts to prevent such negligence.
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they left them behind not on an island in the ocean they left them behind in the ocean
I you almost have to think that they have a case uh I mean the number one if you're in the middle of the ocean and you're responsible for 30 or 40 guests out there you think the number one thing you should be doing is counting the people on your Excursion
that is one of my worst fears out there is to be left alone in the middle of the ocean because what do you do
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