New Cruise Tax Coming? | Cruise News

Editorial Summary

The creator discusses several recent developments in the cruise industry, beginning with the Pacific Adventure, which was rerouted to Tasmania after being unable to clean mussels and coral from its hull. This change has caused frustration for passengers, especially since a major local attraction in Tasmania is currently closed for maintenance. The video also reports on an owl that was found as a stowaway on the Icon of the Seas during sea trials. Moving to industry controversies, the host covers the Life at Sea debacle, where passengers who sold their homes for a three year cruise found the trip cancelled and are being offered refunds in installments. In positive news, Virgin Voyages has successfully completed its first stop in Australia, marking a milestone for the company. Finally, the creator examines potential new costs for travelers, including a shore power incentive in Aarhus, Denmark, that charges ships more if they do not plug into the local grid, and a proposed five dollar per passenger tax in Quintana Roo, Mexico, intended to increase state revenue from cruise visitors.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.