We are back for another episode of cruise talk weekly. In this episode Tommy and Tony break down the biggest stories in cruising from last week. They take a look at delays that impacted P&O and Royal Caribbean cruise ships. They also talk about the recent gratuity / service fee increase over at Carnival cruises.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Cruise Delays
13:21 - Cruise Ports that Dominate
34:00 - Carnival Increases Gratuities

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In this episode of Cruise Talk Weekly, hosts Tony and Tommy discuss a variety of topics related to cruising, including their Thanksgiving experiences, Black Friday shopping habits, and recent cruise news such as a missing woman and a cruise fight. They also delve into Carnival's new water policy, updates on Royal Caribbean's beach club, and their thoughts on cruise entertainment and ship design. The conversation is lively and filled with humor, as they share personal anecdotes and insights about the cruising experience.

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See video this podcast here - https://youtu.be/pK65dm3QA1k

Chapters
00:14 Welcome to Cruise Talk
01:14 Thanksgiving Reflections
03:44 Black Friday Shopping Experiences
07:12 Cruise News: Missing Woman
12:25 Cruise News: Altercation on Board
22:26 Judging the Keyboard Warriors
28:31 Cruise Communication and Customer Experience
34:39 Nassau Beach Club Developments
45:35 Cruise Entertainment Experiences
52:41 Cruise Ship Design and Customer Service

Carnival Cruise Line is no stranger to controversy and it seems like events of the last week continues to reenforce that idea. Changes to drink package timing, changes to the loyalty program, weird lifeboat breakage and more have Carnival once again at the center of the conversation. In this episode Tommy and Tony work though these Carnival issues plus other cruise news and industry topics.

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Time Stamps

00:14 Cruising Adventures and Experiences
03:05 Carnival's Drink Policy Controversy
06:24 The Impact of Drink Sharing and Profitability
09:11 Carnival Celebration: A Mixed Experience
12:11 Dining Experiences on Carnival
15:25 The Green Eggs and Ham Controversy
26:24 Carnival's Loyalty Program Controversy
28:27 Understanding the Changes in Loyalty Programs
31:04 The Impact of Customer Spending on Loyalty
33:11 The Future of Carnival's Loyalty Program
35:18 Customer Identity and Loyalty
36:58 The Fallout of Loyalty Program Changes
43:40 Tragic Events and Safety Concerns
47:19 Lifeboat Drill Incident
51:08 Misconceptions About Carnival Ships
52:16 Exploring Grand Turk
53:21 Exploring Grand Turk: A Unique Experience
57:31 Cruise Safety and Overboard Incidents
01:01:50 The Future of Cruising: Technology and Safety
01:08:30 Philosophical Musings on Reality and Experience
01:12:17 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans

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