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New Zealand’s government has slapped an eye-watering 88% increase on cruise passengers for “customs border processing” at a time when the country is suffering a 22 % drop in passenger numbers.
Cruise and fly packages are not only set to become a trend across the industry, but can also be a significant money saver for cruisers.Â
Some cruisers are calling for a relax in smoking restrictions that would allow for vaping in areas that aren’t specially allocated smoking areas.
Royal Caribbean has been setting the standard for the world’s largest ships, with new ship Utopia of the Seas set to become the world’s second largest ship as it starts sailing this week.Â
Since the horror effects of the pandemic, cruise lines have been forced to cut costs wherever possible so they can repay debts. Cabin service is an area where the cut backs have been felt most.
Matt and Deb are now a married of couple of fanatic cruisers, so fanatic that they have a Youtube channel and website devoted to documenting their adventures. However, it wasn’t always that way.
Hundreds of cruisers stated that they also hope for a bigger variety and diversity of cruise itineraries out of Australia.
Australian cruisers are calling for new cruise itineraries as fatigue in the market is forcing travellers to sail overseas.
A video recently went viral of a wild brawl aboard Carnival Paradise, with several passengers throwing punches, pulling hair, wrestling and more.