New Cruise Tax, Singer Passes at Sea, 2nd Carnival Brand Hikes Gratuities - Cruise News
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The creator discusses several recent developments in the cruise industry, beginning with a new 10% value added tax being implemented by the Bahamian government on all goods and services provided on cruise line private islands. This tax, effective March 1, ends a nine year exemption and may eventually lead to increased costs for cruisers. The video also highlights Princess Cruise Lines announcing a second Love Boat themed cruise on the Enchanted Princess, featuring original cast members from the television show. In culinary news, the creator notes that the upcoming season of Top Chef was filmed on a Holland America Cruise Line ship. Regarding safety and incidents, the creator mentions reports of drink spiking at a Bahamian resort and provides an update on the Carnival Magic, which is back on schedule after sustaining damage during a pier collapse in Oranienburg. Additionally, the creator shares the sad news of singer Mojo Nixon passing away from a cardiac event during an outlaw country cruise on the Norwegian Pearl. Finally, the video covers a gratuity increase for a Carnival brand, noting that daily rates for certain cabin classes will rise by $1.50 starting in late April.
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the new tax which will take place on March the 1st which is kind of a surprise to many people will be a 10% vat tax
I think it's going to make a more expensive experience for Cruisers which that's not super exciting
we have another Carnival brand increasing their gratuities I'm going to tell you about that later which is just going to be more money
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