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NEVER BOOK A NORWEGIAN CRUISE!

JJ Cruise
JJ Cruise
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πŸ‘οΈ 200K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 11:55

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Editorial Summary

The creators discuss three recent viral incidents involving Norwegian Cruise Line that have drawn significant criticism online. The first incident involves a cruise from South America to Antarctica where passengers were reportedly informed that the Antarctica portion of the itinerary was removed due to a slowdown order. The creators note that passengers felt they were given the runaround regarding this change and that the ship's captain failed to address the situation. The second story concerns a family seeking a refund after a passenger passed away shortly before their scheduled cruise. Because no travel insurance was purchased, the cruise line has maintained a strict non-refundable policy despite the tragic circumstances. The third incident involves a comedian on board a ship who allegedly made offensive comments toward female passengers, leading to social media backlash. The creators conclude by highlighting a common theme: Norwegian Cruise Line has remained silent on all three issues. They suggest that the company struggles with managing poor guest experiences and providing timely customer service, noting that their internal processes for resolving complaints can be difficult for guests to navigate.

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Seriously Soggy
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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

this is why you never book a Norwegian cruise

Norwegian playing very hard ball with this family

Norwegian has not typically responded publicly to these viral videos

Norwegian does not do a good job of trying to control poor guest experiences

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Purchase travel protection or travel insurance for big trips
βœ“Be aware that non-refundable trips may not be refunded in case of death

Questions This Creator Answers

QAre cruise passengers justified in their complaints about Norwegian Cruise Line?
QShould you book a Norwegian Cruise or take the advice of these cruisers and never book an NCL Cruise?

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