SHIP TURNED AWAY FROM PORT, MAIN DINING CHANGES ON ROYAL CARIBBEAN AND MORE CRUISE NEWS
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The creator discusses several recent developments in the cruise industry, beginning with the Wonder of the Seas being delayed in returning to Port Canaveral. This delay occurred because the ship diverted to San Juan, Puerto Rico, to assist a passenger in medical distress. While the creator notes the delay is for a noble reason, she highlights the inconvenience for passengers facing hotel shortages and flight changes. The video also covers a cruise ship in Australia, the Queen Elizabeth, which was turned away from Bali due to high COVID-19 infection rates among passengers. Finally, the creator addresses Royal Caribbean's experimentation with shortening main dining room menus on the Symphony of the Seas. The cruise line is testing the removal of classic items to improve kitchen efficiency, speed up service, and reduce food waste. The creator notes that while the company is seeking passenger feedback through surveys, many travelers are unhappy with the reduction in dining options and the potential push toward paid specialty dining.
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Wonder of the Seas is delayed a full day getting back to port.
Cunard's Queen Elizabeth has 10% of passenger with covid and was turned away from Bali.
Royal Caribbean is asking guests to help change main dining room changes.
A passenger who was in medical distress if they turn the ship around and headed back to San Juan Puerto Rico where they could receive hospital and medical attention.
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