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Royal Caribbean Change, Oceania Vista Update, Bar Harbor Cruise Lawsuit, Pilot Whale Hunt and MORE

La Lido Loca
La Lido Loca
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πŸ‘οΈ 87K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 15:09

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Editorial Summary

The creator discusses several recent developments in the cruise industry, beginning with a Royal Caribbean itinerary change in Australia. The shift to Port Villa in Vanuatu presents significant accessibility challenges because the location requires tender service, which prevents passengers using scooters or wheelchairs from accessing the shore. The video also highlights Holland America Line achieving its highest booking day since its founding in 1873. Regarding environmental and legal news, the host addresses the hunting of pilot whales in the Faroe Islands and an ongoing legal battle in Bar Harbor, Maine, where business owners are suing to prevent passenger limits. Additionally, the creator covers how rail and air strikes in Italy have forced Oceania Cruises to delay a departure and cancel two ports of call. Finally, the host provides historical context on the McDonald's coffee lawsuit to address viewer comments comparing it to a recent complaint about sunburns on cruises. The creator concludes by explaining the specific temperature issues that led to the original legal ruling.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Quantum of the Seas
Mild Gripe
All-time creator consensus for Quantum of the Seas
A Nibble

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Royal Caribbean International notifying guests on an upcoming Cruise about a change and the result of this change will mean that scooter Cruisers will not be allowed off the cruise ship

Holland America line has announced that on July the 11th 2023 they had their best booking day ever

the court case continues up there in Bar Harbor Maine I don't know if you know what's happened but the people voted there to limit the amount of cruise passengers in Bar Harbor to 1 000 passengers a day

Oceana Cruises is delaying the departure of the Oceana Vista scheduled to leave Italy on Saturday they're giving guests until 6 PM Saturday evening to embark on the cruise ship

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“If you are a mobility challenged cruiser, check if your port is a tender port before booking.
βœ“Contact Royal Caribbean if you are impacted by an itinerary change to discuss refund or rebooking options.
βœ“Be aware that strikes in Europe can disrupt cruise departures and port calls.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow does an itinerary change affect mobility challenged cruisers?
QWhat is the current status of the Bar Harbor cruise passenger limit lawsuit?
QHow are airline and rail strikes in Italy impacting cruises?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route2 Sad BaconSafety Medical2 Sad BaconBooking Process2 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Bar Harbor, Maine
Kotor, Montenegro1 Sad Bacon
Port Villa, Vanuatu2 Sad Bacon
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