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ROYAL CARIBBEAN FORCED TO CANCEL ENTIRE CRUISE TODAY

Don's Family Vacations
Don's Family Vacations
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πŸ‘οΈ 72K viewsπŸ“… 3 weeks ago⏱️ 6:12

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides several updates regarding cruise travel, including changes to safety advisories and port developments. He notes that the US travel advisory for Turks and Caicos has been upgraded from level one to level two, which advises travelers to exercise increased caution due to rising crime and strict firearm laws. Regarding infrastructure, the creator explains that the planned cruise port terminal in Junon has been scaled down from 50,000 square feet to approximately 16,000 square feet because of skyrocketing construction costs. The video also covers the cancellation of a Spectrum of the Seas cruise sailing out of Shanghai. This cancellation occurred because the cruise port closed in anticipation of Typhoon Bavi. The creator mentions that passengers will receive refunds for the cruise and shore excursions. He concludes by advising travelers to remain vigilant of their surroundings in Turks and Caicos and to prepare for more weather related disruptions as typhoon and hurricane season continues through November. The creator also shares a brief anecdote about his arrival in Lusaka and the crowded airport experience caused by a government delegation.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Spectrum of the Seas
Mild Gripe
All-time creator consensus for Spectrum of the Seas
Barely Crispy

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

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Turks and Caicos has gone from a level one, no problems, to a level two. Which is exercise increased caution.

Spectrum of the Seas sailing out of Shanghai had to cancel the entire cruise. Everyone's going to get their money back and shore excursions, etc.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Exercise extreme caution with what you are packing in Turks and Caicos, specifically regarding firearm laws and bullets.
βœ“Be aware of your surroundings in Turks and Caicos and avoid wandering into side streets.
βœ“Be prepared for more stories regarding typhoons and hurricanes through November.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy did the US travel advisory for Turks and Caicos change?
QWhy was the Spectrum of the Seas cruise cancelled?
QWhat is happening with the new cruise port terminal in Juneau?

Topics Covered

Safety Medical2Β½ Sad BaconExcursionsMehPort Destination1Β½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

JuneauΒ½ Sad Bacon
Lusaka
Shanghai2 Sad Bacon
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