ROYAL CARIBBEAN CUTTING SERVICES TO GUESTS - CRUISE NEWS
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The creator discusses a growing trend among major cruise lines, specifically Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and Norwegian Cruise Line, regarding rising costs and reduced services. The video highlights that these companies are increasing gratuity rates for crew members while simultaneously cutting back on stateroom cleaning services from two sessions per day to one. This shift allows cruise lines to spread employees across more cabins to save on labor costs. The creator notes that while business is currently booming due to pent up demand, these changes might eventually alienate customers. The discussion includes an analysis of an earnings call where Norwegian Cruise Line executives addressed investors about maintaining high prices and cutting expenses. The creator also compares different brand strategies, noting that Celebrity Cruises offers loyalty points as an incentive for guests who opt for fewer cleanings. Ultimately, the video suggests that the era of cruising as an ultimate bargain may be ending as companies prioritize profit margins through increased fees and reduced amenities.
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Royal Caribbean has just announced they're doing the same thing now they are no longer going with two Services they are cutting it down to one
more money less service and it's it's a very big balancing act that they're they're playing with right now because they don't want to turn the consumer off
I love cruising and even myself I'm looking at some of these prices now and going I don't I don't know I don't know if I can Cruise as often and I cruise a lot folks a lot
I hope that Trend does not continue I hope they change that because I think it will turn a lot of people off
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