Are Cruise Lines Becoming the Low-Cost Airlines of the Sea?

Norwegian Cruise Line has sparked debate after introducing a $5 charge for an extra main course at dinner… a move that’s raising eyebrows across the cruise community. In this video, I break down what this change really means for cruisers, why it’s happening now, and whether it signals a bigger shift toward the “low-cost airline” model at sea. We’ll look at how cruise dining has evolved, the profitability behind onboard spending, and whether passengers actually prefer à la carte pricing or the traditional all-inclusive experience. Are cruise lines nickel-and-diming their guests to death, or simply offering more choice? Let’s talk about it. 👀 Watch my review of a fully inclusive cruise line here: https://youtu.be/i3EOBu4GKT8 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🛳️ My website hosts one of the world's most powerful cruise search engines where you can research and even book your next cruise or land holiday. Take a look here: www.thecruiseandtravelguy.com.au - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ☕️ I don't charge for any of my content or hide things behind a paywall. If you'd like to help support my work, you can buy me a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/thecruiseandtravelguy - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🛒 Shop my Amazon Cruise Essentials here: https://www.thecruiseandtravelguy.com.au/cruise-essentials - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ♣️ Join my private Facebook group for cruise deals, tips and advice - the more members we have, the better we’ll get! www.facebook.com/groups/CTGdeals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🤳🏼 Follow me on Facebook and Instagram: www.facebook.com/thecruiseandtravelguy www.instragram.com/thecruiseandtravelguy Music by Master Planned Music