Is Cruising Changing Forever? 🚢 New Private Islands, Adult-Only Trends & Our 2026 Plans
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Are the days of quiet cruise ports over? 🏝️ In tonight’s livestream, Kara and Will from @constantlycruising dive into the massive changes hitting the industry—from MSC’s half-billion-dollar investment in Freeport to Princess Cruises officially moving sailings to the new Celebration Key. We’re also sharing a behind-the-scenes look at our "risky" booking strategy for our upcoming September cruise. We discuss how to navigate Princess Cruises' new deposit policies, why we chose a refundable option, and our plan to re-book using casino offers. In this video: * Diamond Princess News: Two new specialty restaurants you need to know about. * Private Island Wars: MSC vs. Carnival’s Celebration Key and what it means for Princess loyalists. * Adult-Only Cruising: Is the industry moving away from family-friendly vibes? * Sick on a Cruise: Kara shares her recent experience getting sick on the Caribbean Princess and how to prep for it. Timestamps: 0:00 - Livestream Start & Cruise News 2:15 - New Restaurants on Diamond Princess (Makoto Ocean & Crown Grill) 3:50 - MSC’s $500M Private Port in Freeport 6:10 - Princess Cruises Moving to Celebration Key 8:45 - The Rise of Adult-Only Cruises (Oceania & Virgin) 10:30 - Our Favorite Itinerary: Canada & New England 14:15 - Bigger Ships vs. Small Ship Service Trends 16:45 - Why We Booked Our September Cruise Now 18:30 - Princess Cruises New Deposit Policy Explained 21:15 - Our Strategy: Booking Without a Casino Offer (For Now) 25:30 - What Happens if You Get Sick on a Cruise? 29:00 - Upcoming Ship Tours: Majestic, Sun, and Star Princess