Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE: Carnival Encounter Issues, Royal Caribbean Changes & More
Welcome back to Deb & Matt Chat LIVE for another week of cruise news, industry updates and live discussion with our cruise community.
Tonight we’re covering several major cruise industry stories including:
🚢 Carnival Encounter controversy
Passengers returning from the ship’s dry dock are reporting incomplete renovations, leaks in cabins and areas of the ship still resembling a construction site.
🥤 Royal Caribbean quietly removes a popular drink package perk
The Coca-Cola souvenir cup will no longer be automatically included with premium drink packages, meaning guests must now pay extra if they want Freestyle machine access.
🛳 Celebrity Solstice returns from dry dock
The ship has received new venues including Sunset Park, Trattoria Rossa and Fine Cut Steakhouse as part of a major modernization program.
💎 Regent Seven Seas sees strong demand for Australia
The ultra-luxury line says its upcoming Australian winter season is almost sold out and may expand operations down under.
🏆 CLIA Cruise Industry Awards announced
Australia and New Zealand’s top cruise travel agents were honoured at the industry’s biggest awards night in Sydney.
⚓ New incentives to attract cruise ships to NSW ports
🏰Disney Adventure Arrives in Singapore
5 years of Disney Magic awaits cruisers from Singapore on the newest and biggest ship in the Disney fleet, Disney Adventure. Recently christened by the ships godparent – Robert Downey Jr.
PLUS we’ll share our experiences, answer questions and discuss what these stories mean for cruisers in Australia.
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