# 30. Cruise Lines Are Getting Pushback: NCL, Carnival, Royal Headaches & More

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Podcast: [Cruise Talk Weekly](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cruise-talk-weekly-7479564)
Published: 2026-05-23T15:03:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 6220

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Cruise Lines Are Getting Pushback | Royal Caribbean, NCL & Carnival This week on Cruise Talk Weekly, Tony and Tommy dive into another wild week in cruising. From Royal Caribbean hitting a major roadblock in Mexico to Carnival slap fights, buffet crackdowns, NCL ceiling collapses, and the growing debate around cruise line changes, there's a lot to unpack. The guys also discuss solo cruising, cruise line gimmicks, ship-within-a-ship experiences, Carnival's new loyalty opt-in, and whether cruise lines are starting to push passengers too far. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro & Opening Banter 03:10 Cruise Line Threatens Cleaning Fees for Buffet Food 17:00 Are Cruise Lines Cutting Too Much? 24:30 NCL Ceiling Collapse & Cruise Ship Safety 33:45 Cruise Ship Attractions, Roller Coasters & Gimmicks 46:30 Ship-Within-a-Ship & Solo Cruising 1:02:00 Cruise Ship Lines & Crowds 1:12:30 Royal Caribbean Mexico Project Denied 1:24:00 Carnival Slap Fight & Lifetime Ban Debate 1:37:00 Carnival Loyalty Program Opt-In 1:40:00 Camouflage Clothing Ban in Caribbean Ports 1:45:00 Carnival's "America's Cruise Line" Branding Debate Follow Cruise Talk Weekly: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@cruisetalktnt Instagram: https://instagram.com/cruisetalktnt TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@cruisetalktnt #cruisenews #royalcaribbean #carnivalcruise #ncl #cruisetalkweekly

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