# 29. Cruise Fights, Virus Fears & Carnival Chaos

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Podcast: [Cruise Talk Weekly](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cruise-talk-weekly-7479564)
Published: 2026-05-15T11:16:00+00:00
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## Resource

Cruise Fights, Virus Fears & Carnival Chaos This week on Cruise Talk Weekly, Tony and Tommy dive into one of the wildest weeks in cruise news yet. From a slap fight at Carnival guest services that somehow ended up involving the FBI, to growing concerns around the hantavirus outbreak connected to an expedition cruise ship, there's a lot to unpack. The guys also discuss: Carnival's cruise pricing glitch controversy Loyalty program opt-in confusion Whether cruise lines should honor mistake fares Cruise ship fights and growing bad behavior at sea Mobility scooter etiquette and cruise accessibility debates The tragic Celebration Key pier accident Cruise safety, aging cruisers, and personal responsibility Norovirus outbreaks and passenger concerns Whether cruising culture is starting to change Plus, Tony and Tommy share their thoughts on cruise etiquette, elevator politics, scooter chaos, and why people seem more on edge than ever lately. See this episode over here: https://www.youtube.com/@cruisetalktnt #CruiseNews #CarnivalCruise #CruiseTalkWeekly #Cruising #CruisePodcast

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