Cruise News Mayhem: Carnival’s Loyalty Controversy, New Fees & Overboard Drama

Carnival just changed its loyalty program, and loyal cruisers are not happy. If you’ve spent years racking up nights to hit Platinum or Diamond, you might be in for a shock. It’s all about spending now. Plus, Mexico’s added a sneaky new tax, private islands are charging $20 for pool noodles, and drink packages aren’t working where they should. Oh, and a 5-year-old went overboard on Disney. She’s okay, but the story is wild. We’re breaking it all down: what’s changing, what’s fair, and what might make you rethink your next cruise. ** Learn about Travel Insurance** https://www.profmelissa.com/travelinsurance **Book smart with me (for free!)** https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent Nassau Alternatives: ** British Colonial: https://www.resortforaday.com/british-colonial-nassau-day-pass/?Click=96370 ** Margaritaville: https://www.resortforaday.com/Margaritaville-Beach-Resort-Nassau/?Click=96370 ** Breezes (all-inclusive): https://www.resortforaday.com/breezes-resort-nassau/?Click=96370 ** Baha Mar: https://www.resortforaday.com/Baha-Bay-Waterpark-at-Baha-Mar-Nassau/?Click=96370 ** RIU (all-inclusive & adults-only): https://www.resortforaday.com/riu-palace-nassau-1/?Click=96370 **Chapters** (0:28) Did Carnival just wipe out your loyalty perks? (4:06) Will Mexico’s new cruise tax change your travel plans? (5:44) Would you pay $20 to rent a pool noodle? (6:47) Why doesn’t your drink package work at Carnival’s private islands? (8:10) Is Royal Caribbean’s beach club worth $170 a day? (9:51) What really happened during the Disney overboard rescue? (13:01) Should every cruiser have travel insurance? (14:18) Is Galveston becoming the next cruise hotspot? ----------------------------------------------- PODCAST Want this video in audio form? Stream my podcast: Spotify: https://profmel.com/spotify Apple: https://profmel.com/apple ----------------------------------------------- LINKS 🛳 Shop my favorite cruise outfits and essentials: https://profmel.com/shop 🛳 Want to become a travel agent? https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent 🛳 Get my top recommended travel card: http://www.profmel.com/card 🛳 Want to book a cruise or take a cruise with me? https://profmel.com/book 🛳 Get FREE Port Guides, cruise advice, and more at https://www.profmelissa.com/ 🛳 Get my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planning Guide: https://profmel.com/subscribe 🛳 Want to book my favorite private drivers? http://www.profmel.com/drivers ------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@professormelissa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProfMelissaCruises/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_melissa_newman/ ------------------------------------------------- Please note that sometimes, my posts contain affiliate links. This means I may receive a commission through purchases, but this does not affect you as a consumer or cost you more in any way. I appreciate your use of my links, as this helps support my channel. ♥️