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23. War STOPS Cruises, Cruise Lines Add Fees & NCL Sparks Debate
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- Cruise Talk Weekly
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- Mar 10, 2026
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- 6984
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Summary
Cruises are being canceled as tensions escalate in the Persian Gulf. Cruise lines are scrambling to move ships and passengers while thousands of cruisers try to get home. At the same time, cruise lines are starting to charge for things that used to be free. Are these changes the new normal for cruising? In this episode of Cruise Talk Weekly, Tony and Tommy break down the biggest cruise stories from the past week and what they mean for cruisers. Topics in this episode 🚢 Cruise lines cancel sailings in the Persian Gulf 🚢 Thousands of cruisers impacted in Dubai 🚢 Cruise lines charging for things that used to be free 🚢 Princess Medallion shipping price increase 🚢 Royal Caribbean soda machine changes 🚢 Norwegian Cruise Line sparks debate with a paid show 🚢 Is cruising still the best vacation value? We also discuss cruise industry trends, travel risks, and what these changes could mean for future cruise vacations. If you enjoy cruise news, cruise debates, and cruise industry analysis, subscribe and join the conversation. See more Tommy at: @alwaysbebookedcruisepodcas1247 See more Tony at: @LaLidoLoca Watch the video version of this podcast here - https://youtu.be/5YiRVH1qUls