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Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCruise Vlog🏅Authority Creator
Caribbean

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

It is now the fourth snorkeling incident this year of people getting heart attacks and drownings while on snorkeling.

The big thing was they knew about the issues beforehand and they didn't warn the passengers ahead of time.

They will book you into the same cabin class as close as possible at no cost. All you've already paid and then they will also give you 100% refund.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Make sure you know if you're going snorkeling if it's shallow or deep water, and ensure you are physically fit for the specific excursion.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Medical emergency response in portsBe aware that local traffic and closed medical facilities can delay emergency care.
Snorkeling safetyEnsure you are physically fit for the specific type of snorkeling (shallow vs. deep water) you book.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat happened to the passenger on Star of the Seas in St. Martin?
QWhy is NCL Sun dropping ports?
QWhat compensation is Royal Caribbean offering for overbooked cruises on Serenade of the Seas?
QWhat are MSC's plans for new mega ships?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition2 Sad BaconBooking Process4 Happy BaconItinerary Route3½ Sad BaconSafety Medical4 Sad BaconExcursions4 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Seattle
St. Martin3 Sad Bacon
Top: snorkeling excursion
Stockholm1 Happy Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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YouTube Video Description

A tragic Star of the Seas update regarding a passenger passing during a shore excursion in St. Martin. Get the latest details. This video covers a recent cruise ship incident involving a passenger death while off the ship. For those following cruise travel updates, this report provides the known facts about the situation as presented by Don. It is important for travelers to stay informed about events affecting major cruise lines. We examine the context of this specific shore excursion safety concern, noting that this is not the first incident of its kind this year. Understanding these events helps passengers remain aware of potential risks while traveling. We continue to track Norwegian Sun news to keep you updated on safety and operational changes impacting the industry. Don's Family Vacations PMB #471​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ 900 Greenbank road Unit 11E Nepean Ontario K2J 4P6 THE UPS STORE Group Cruises contact information dterris@travelonly.com Halloween cruise from New York MAJESTIC PRINCESS OCT 31 2026 Northern Lights cruise Norway Majestic Princess Mar 17th 2027