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The host discusses several recent developments within the cruise industry, beginning with the release of a Netflix documentary about the Carnival Triumph. This documentary has led to the term poop cruise being applied to various modern mechanical issues, such as the Royal Caribbean Serenade of the Seas experiencing engine trouble in Vancouver and the Celebrity Infiniti facing power loss due to an electrical fire in Turkey. The host notes that while these incidents cause itinerary disruptions, they are common occurrences in the industry. Other news items include the Carnival Liberty being released from a shipyard following a strike that caused passenger cancellations, and Norwegian Cruise Line cancelling several sailings for the 2026 and 2027 seasons due to fleet redeployment. Additionally, the host covers a new Greek tax affecting Celestial Cruises, which will be passed directly to passengers as a line item on their bills. Finally, the video addresses a controversy involving a passenger who was upset that people took ducks she had hidden for a private travel group game, contrasting this with the standard cruise tradition where found ducks are typically kept by the finder.
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Yeah, it's certainly funny when things enter into the zeitgeist. I've got two cruises out there that people are saying are the next poop cruise.
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See a duck, take a duck. That's that's the rule of the sea. I think that's a maritime law.
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