CRUISE NEWS! Grand Princess Still Has Problems + Big Loyalty Shift at Carnival

In today's cruise update, Allison shares the latest feedback on the Grand Princess—yes, plumbing issues are still being reported by guests even weeks after dry dock. She also covers Carnival Cruise Line’s major change from a traditional loyalty program to a spending-based rewards model, and what it could mean for loyal cruisers. Could MSC Cruises be the big winner in all of this? Plus, we cover: • A new destination for river cruising: Colombia! • Strike disruptions in Italy today • New nonstop flights from Miami to Rome • Tips for navigating European travel and rail We're also hosting a LIVE Q&A tonight at 8:00 PM Eastern, so bring your questions and cruise stories—it's been a while and we’re excited to catch up! Let us know in the comments: – Would you keep cruising Princess if they followed Carnival’s lead? – Are you reconsidering loyalty altogether? 🛳️🎄✨ Spots are still open for our 2025 Christmas Markets cruise on the AmaMagna. Email us if you're interested! Our email address: letsgotraveltips@gmail.com 🛳️ Join us on our Upcoming Group Cruises: https://letsgotraveltips.com/upcoming-group-cruises/ 📟 Our Website: https://letsgotraveltips.com/ Thank you for watching Let's Go! Travel Tips and joining us as we talk about cruising to such destinations as Alaska and the Caribbean, but also to more distant and exotic locations in Europe, including the Mediterranean, the Baltic, British Isles, Norway and beyond. We share the latest Cruise News Today and Cruise Travel Tips. Please be sure to tell us in the comments your own experiences so we can all learn how to best enjoy our cruise vacation. Thank you and God Bless you! 🏪 Our new Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/letsgotraveltips 🏪 Our Merchandising Website: https://lets-go-travel-tips.creator-spring.com/ 👚 Our YouTube Merchandise Store: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPjiUpsyS8nnLlSSAWH5oHA/store 🚶‍♂️ Walkabout Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@majestimundo 📃 Cruise Packing Lists: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HazelnutPrintCo/?section_id=38505690 📷 If you would like to send us pictures from your trips, please share to our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsgotraveltips Comment below and let us know your thoughts. ===CONTACT INFO=== ✉ Address for USPS mail: PO Box 50474, Provo, UT 84605 🏪 Merchandise: https://lets-go-travel-tips.creator-spring.com/ ✉ YouTube Channel Email: letsgotraveltips@gmail.com 📟 https://letsgotraveltips.com/ 👍 Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsgotraveltips 👍 Facebook Public Page: https://www.facebook.com/letsgotraveltips 👩‍🏫 Follow us on InstaGram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgotraveltips #cruisenews #letsgotraveltips #princesscruises #ILoveThisBoat #loveboatcruise #letsgo! #cruiseupdates #cruisecritic #cruiseship #ILoveThis