NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINES NEW MAIN DINING FEE, CRUISE NEWS

Editorial Summary

The creator discusses several updates within the cruise industry, beginning with Princess Cruise Lines' efforts to increase its presence in the Australia and New Zealand regions. Matthew Rutherford, the head of Princess Cruise Lines Asia-Pacific, expressed a desire to return to having five ships in the area but noted that government cooperation regarding taxes and port fees is necessary to avoid a reduction in service. The video also covers a legal settlement involving Carnival Cruise Line, where a judge held the company liable for an accident caused by an improperly secured door sill. Although the plaintiff sought $14 million, the settlement resulted in an award of over $350,000. Additionally, the creator examines a new dining fee policy from Norwegian Cruise Line. Unlike other lines that charge for a third or fourth entree to reduce food waste, Norwegian will charge for a second entree. This has sparked debate among passengers regarding potential charges for inedible food and whether the move is a way to discourage influencers from ordering excessive items. Finally, the video touches on Royal Caribbean's upcoming Discovery class ships. While the company has secured building space through 2036, the creator suggests that actual plans for these smaller ships may not emerge until 2030 due to the company's heavy existing order book.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.