5 Cruise Industry Changes That Will Affect Your Next Booking

What happens when cruise lines grow faster than ports, cities push back, and weather becomes the wildcard no one planned for? This episode breaks down cruise headlines that may seem unrelated but are quietly shaping the future of cruising, from a leadership shift at MSC Cruises to early resistance against a proposed Florida port. It explains why leadership choices matter, how private islands are becoming core cruise infrastructure, and why some cities are rethinking cruise tourism altogether. You will also learn how onboard incidents are handled, why local port laws can catch passengers off guard, and how a rare weather event could disrupt a cruise before you ever reach the ship. **Get my Travel Insurance Guide for Cruisers:** https://profmel.com/insurance **Tunisia Cruise Port Guide:** https://www.profmelissa.com/blog/Tunisia **CHAPTERS** (0:00) Why did MSC choose an operations-focused president? (1:35) Will rapid fleet growth help or hurt the guest experience? (1:55) Why is a new Florida cruise port already facing resistance? (3:06) Are private islands becoming cruise line infrastructure? (4:14) What really happens when a death occurs onboard? (5:21) Why is Amsterdam considering a full cruise ban by 2035? (6:44) Why can Mexican vape laws affect cruisers right now? (7:51) Why is Carnival Cruise Line heading to Africa? (9:45) How can extreme cold disrupt Galveston sailings before embarkation? ----------------------------------------------- PODCAST Want this video in audio form? Stream my podcast: Spotify: https://profmel.com/spotify Apple: https://profmel.com/apple ----------------------------------------------- LINKS 🛳️ Get my Travel Insurance Guide for Cruisers: https://profmel.com/insurance 🛳️ 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 🛳️ Grab my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planner: 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/professormelissa ------------------------------------------------- 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. ♥️