HORRIBLE END TO BEACH STOP ON HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISE SHIP

[@lindakantner9501]

We have been on 20 cruises and used specialty dining 3 times. Food in MDR just as good to us😊

[@belindacat]

I've always thought specialty dining was overrated. The service is great, but the food isn't that much better.

[@beachblythe]

I love the Tamarind Restaurant on HAL

[@pattappurple]

Condolences to the friends and family of the gentleman who died. We never pay for speciality dining.

[@wadepeterson1730]

I’m waiting for the other shoe to drop when the first cruise line announces that the MDR is no longer included in your cruise fare. This will happen at some point, might be years, but it’s coming. While my family and I love cruising, there is a tipping point re: costs.

[@joelroach416]

That is a scary thought, but very possible.

[@AbigailGerlach-zt1sh]

I'd suggest that cruise lines skip Bar Harbor from now on. There are plenty of places along the East Coast that would welcome cruise companies. If the cruise companies put in a decent docking, they'd be really welcome in numerous places with this economy.

[@lightwarrior432]

Exactly! Not visiting where my money is NOT appreciated.

[@doziershaw9765]

Speciality dining is optional and a few dollars increase won't deter many since you can get a decent meal in MDR at no extra charge. We don't do specialty dining because its expensive and cruising is already expensive enough when you factor in travel expenses , animal boarding , excursions and souvenirs

[@maryconner9173]

Cruise lines need to just avoid Barr Harbor. Let them struggle.

[@RaymondMullen-t9j]

These Cruise Lines keep going back to the MONEY WELL either Tips, Dinning WI-FI Drink Package and other things ... The WELL can Dry up ....

[@Girasole5849]

Prayers for the gentleman who passed away. I usually only do specialty dining for special occasions as the MDR food options are delicious and offer several choices. Cruise ships could just pass over Bar Harbor and go elsewhere.

[@lightwarrior432]

Agree on ALL points 😉👍🏽

[@emiliawalker4346]

As I am not a foodie, specialty dining cost not an issue for me. MDR and buffet OK for me.

[@Nicho_Ldn]

Royal Caribbean has found the money over the past decade to build multiple Oasis and Icon class ships. So they had the resources to either maintain their ships better or introduce a successor class. They’ve chosen to neglect the issue, it’s not happenstance.

[@BirdsNNVA]

I’m so sorry that the gentleman drowned while swimming. Condolences to his family.

[@NYnative61]

We always splurge at Tamarind when cruising HAL. Sometimes twice. Best speciality restaurant on the sea. (no, we haven't tried them all) But for us, even better than Rudi's, which was a disappointment.

[@jameshoffman2163]

Thanks for another great update!

[@RalphJHusky]

Sad, we visited Bah Harbor on Allure of the Seas sone years back, was absolutely beautiful, did the excursion to Cadillac Mountain. Glad we got to do that, also i can’t imagine as a local when 5,000 passengers flood a small town like that

[@rcfnc]

Good thing I don't use specialty dining. MDR and Lido works fine for us.

[@X0awsome]

One my last carnival cruise we were the only table in the steak house for over an hour. The service was spectacular!

[@belxsar1504]

From the few cruises I've been on, have never gone for specialty dining as we were usually very satisfied with the included options. Can't say the price increases are going to tempt us to change that.

[@eamonunited]

Hi don my wife and I are currently on the explorer of the seas we sailed into a squall last night and we've had to turn round and head to Las palmas for medical assistance the captain has informed us we'll arrive in Miami 3 days late

[@karengatz3022]

Cruises should stop going to Bar Harbor. The residents will be sad when all the business close.

[@angelathomas6770]

Thanks for the news

[@kristenkroes9649]

It will be interesting to see what affect the vote has in Bar Harbor’s future.

[@lightwarrior432]

#skipbellharbor If they don’t “NEED” our money 🤷🏼‍♀️👍🏽

[@maryfettig3378]

Agreed. I'm sure they considered that as well

[@frankbroom1376]

I think Princess has already stopped going to Bar Harbor as the port was dropped from the itinerary of a recent cruise that my friends went on. I was there on a NCL cruise recently and we were the only ship there. Beautiful port and hope they can get something worked out that works for both parties.

[@slammedgv]

Thanks for the news.

[@TheJm129]

Glad that the increase in specialty dining won't deter you, Don.

[@twaunniebusse7262]

Thank you for the updates

[@cynthiareifsnider5794]

I think the businesses will not have as many customers. I have never paid for specialty dining and really don't plan to, at least ,not right now. I wish the cruiselines would have taken better care of the ships during the pandemic. Maybe there wouldn't be so many issue8s now.

[@ChristineShelley]

There must be a flaw somewhere in the propulsion system for there to be this many issues

[@sarahj.5970]

Very well presented Don, thank you.

[@jctrame]

I wouldn’t be one of the thousand, I wouldn’t go where I was unwanted. That goes for Barcelona too. The best thing for these places is no tourists at all.

[@pinksnoopydancer]

The town just can’t handle all of the extra people.

[@lightwarrior432]

@@pinksnoopydancer But Land visitors are OK 🤔 #PASSonBellHarbor 💯‼️

[@steve1la]

Thanks Don

[@judymay2536]

Prayers to the gentleman, that drowned. We have only eaten at a specialty restaurant, once. It was very good, but we prefer the MDR. We usually are sitting with the same people every night and talk about our day. It is just our preference.

[@StephanieVanLoon-si7iz]

We cruise Carnival and several of the menu items from the steakhouse are offered in the MDR on certain days. If we feel the need, we have them when offered. My condolences to the gentleman’s family. ❤️‍🩹 Propulsion issues - we have heard that a lot. You would think that the cruise lines would overhaul or take a look at their propulsion system before they break down at sea.

[@randijaffe-7665]

Great information

[@philiptornelli3477]

I hear wonderful things about Bar Harbor, I guess it’s going to have to be a small ship port meaning you’ll have to spend a lot extra to get to see it from cruise ship.

[@ianbladuell2694]

That’s why I no longer do specialty dinning on Carnival or Royal Caribbean

[@mollymitchell6242]

Prayers for the family of the man who passed, now for the ships that are having all these problems. Instead of building new ship how about updated the ones they have. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure this out. Bar harbor to exclude passengers, I guess they don't want or need the income that come to the town. Stop going there altogether. Just my thoughts😊

[@lightwarrior432]

👍🏽 🎯

[@stevenbathurst7027]

my wife works in quality for a major aerospace company.she said the main reason you have break downs is the quality of parts being produced crossed the board in all industries. its the mentality of people, lack off work ethic. quality passing product just to make quota that month. ship it good or bad.the biggest problem is people. price mod everything goes up bad parts have to be re-shipped and rem-ade costs money. people want more money for less work.

[@ivanmorley3735]

I pay a lot of money for a cruise, and don't want to pay extra for fine dining. I now see a lot of menu options being removed to try and encourage folk to pay for what used to be included.

[@marthagrant143]

We enjoy doing specialty dining once or twice per cruise, but with the increase in prices, we may stop even that.

[@gertrudewelsh781]

I can see the ports not wanting the big shops. For us, we ma go in and look around but rarely ever spend any money. Especially on food since we already paid for our meals on the ship. We sometimes do an excursion but not at every port.

[@kevinp1904]

Keep up the good work!

[@mrlogboy]

At least there’s one thing that has not gone up in place but I can count on. Might be a great show I KZbin from Don. Thank you for all your day.

[@mrlogboy]

You hit a partial mail on the head to do this breakdown. We are getting older and I get to get older with more chance of breakdown. What might be adult though money saving whether or not during or the expensive maintenance checking so letting go a bit longer to try to break down in the back we don’t have breakdowns and we got a little bit less> just my thoughts keep up the good work

[@stevebartley628]

Ships could go to Rockland/Rockport/Camden instead

[@moirasutherland7443]

We have free speciality dining on MSC as diamond members but do not always use it

[@jenniferg3251]

I went to Bar Harbor last year on a cruise and it was such a cute town, but too many people for one day. I don't know what the cap was at that time but it was too much. Just congested, long lines, streets crowded.

[@rebeccapeterson3028]

Happy Thursday 🎉

[@motel1029]

Condolences to the family of the gentleman who passed away on his shore excursion.

[@christineholt6610]

truly Don, ships, other than Carnival, used to go to dry dock more often. Now they push it out as long as they can get away with it. It shows in visible wear and tear on the interiors and clearly it shows in increased mechanical unreliability. Prior to Covid, for example, Princess always scheduled dry dock maintenance every 2 years for their ships. They took a lot of pride in their high standards of maintenance. Other lines and Carnival in particular, used to push it to 3 years. Now it seems 3 years is the standard. it's sad/disappointing.

[@Nicho_Ldn]

Seems to me that these engine/maintenance issues are happening with particular cruise lines, namely Royal Caribbean and Carnival. Maybe it’s coincidental, but the smaller lines with fewer ships don’t hit the headlines so much.

[@joeseatac331]

I’d always budget more for Emeril’s or Chibang, but not much else. I really appreciate when the specialty restaurants are complementary the first time. ….so sorry for the family of the 71 y.o…..what’s up with propulsion problems? Can’t they be more proactive?

[@kylady1959]

Prayers for the Family, sad

[@RonaldKrzywda-pu3ke]

Will not eat at the specialty dinong that keep going up so if everyone STOP going maybe they will go down and the cruise keep up slow down on going

[@gman9525]

Larger ships with larger engines, both Diesel and Natural Gas Engines. These larger engines have more torque and probably don’t have increased maintenance schedule yet.

[@marvindarr4266]

I believe that “ propulsion issues” in many cases is due to problems with fuel consumption affecting the cost to sail. Thereby resulting in cancellations of sailings. Just a thought.

[@LauraPerry63]

Sorry the gentleman passed prayers to family and friends. We'll there going to feel the impact, minus the income. Ouch on some of those prices being raised

[@randa200771]

I doubt any cruise line will go to Bar Harbour now, and when the town starts to become a ghost town or one that has zero service industries because there are no customers, then it will be people like us on cruise channels saying 'we told you so'

[@drumswest5035]

Im sure Bar Harbor existed long before cruise ships visited

[@randa200771]

@drumswest5035 I'm sure it did, but the question is can the people that rely on the trade these days remain in the town if they lose their income. Cruise ships spend millions each year in the ports that they visit and people rely on their business to survive.

[@lightwarrior432]

@@randa200771Exactly 😉👍🏽

[@anthonypearson1897]

The quality of the pods that they're making has decreased. That's the only thing that you can say why all these pods are starting to break down on new ships

[@susantopper6809]

I don’t eat specialty dining very much, not food oriented anymore. My waist can’t take all that food😞

[@luciejackson2164]

I don’t book specialty dining. Unless it’s part of a package I’m happy with what’s on board. Rather spend $$ on local cuisine in ports

[@richardracette-w6w]

Not good news for older ships. Thanks Don

[@carljohnson6434]

Everything is going up and it's getting ridiculous!

[@karenjensen2345]

And as a result people will Take less cruises.🚢 they will start to see it....

[@cindyk3281]

Let's skip bar harbor and see if they like the lack of cruise ship passengers not sending money in their port.

[@lightwarrior432]

AGREED!!! 💯‼️👍🏽

[@cdw2682]

My tin hat thoughts about the ships these ship breaking down lately. Perhaps it is a way to save money/fuel. I know that they compensate the passengers for missing ports. Perhaps that amount is less than if they actually sailed to the port on the itinerary. Like you said, everything is going up. Just a thought. 🤷‍♀

[@lightwarrior432]

Using your noggin! 😉👍🏽 THANK you! 😊

[@stanislavkostarnov2157]

you really have to give the price increases in percentages for it to make more sense and to get the scope more accurately.

[@BirdsNNVA]

I do agree with this. Disney vloggers usually give only dollar amounts also, maybe so you can add it to your total trip cost for budgeting.

[@cindyonyoutube]

Doesn't sound like a big win for Bar Harbour. Especially for the businesses.

[@helenamoeller8520]

An interesting, to me, stat would be, Are the ships breaking down mainly built in the last 5 years or is it across the age spectrum of all ships?

[@kimjohnson1216]

Doing a 21 day on Majestic Princess and don't sail on Princess very often. Wondering if Princess Plus or Princess Premier is worth it? I don't normally eat in specialty dining or drink much alcohol so would it be worth the extra money?

[@chrisw.9841]

At Elite level, and not a drinker, Princess plus way more expensive. Not worth it. Just do the math on what you want ie: specialty coffee daily, maybe 1 or 2 drinks, then add in wifi, gratuities and compare cost of thise without Princess plus. The gym classes, ice cream and juice bar with Princess plus may or may not be worth it. I find its too expensive. See for yourself

[@jameswade7550]

Well I usually have one specialty dinner night on a cruise so not a big deal for me but I know others that will use a Specialty restaurant 3 or 4 nights on a week cruise. Bar harbor is just hurting their small business's If they don't want cruiser money lets not go.

[@joelroach416]

I don't understand the demand for specialty dining. I am already paying for a good meal with my basic cruise fee. Why should I pay an additional amount for a meal that probably would not be that much on land. But that is fine. The more people support that, the better my basic price will be.

[@deepshotone]

I hate to say it but during a pandemic I was very excited about the restart of cruising now, with all of the price hikes and the ad on's I kind of wish we can go back to the prepandemic before things got out of control. It's almost as if we in the cruise Community have created our own monster.

[@pandarush.]

Are the guests able to explore the immediate area in Yokohama?

[@thomasformanek465]

We old salts say that they don't build them like they used to...

[@MikeHardy2151]

Lots of Ships having issues this year. I don't particularly want to pay for Specialty Restauarants

[@robindrew3471]

I did the tepenyaki (sp), and didn't really enjoy it. It was good but not worth the $. Steak house, not interested.

[@shawnmccroskey447]

Seems to be royal and carnival. MSC & NCL is unheard of

[@annamaegrout8159]

I always did Royal C. 28 times use to be awesome to bad they are not so good anymore.

[@LanaCarter-z9c]

I absolutely understand why smaller cities are trying to limit cruise passengers. Seattle with its massive infrastructure struggles when big ships come in, and locals dread cruise season. Imagine the strain on smaller cities. Cruise ship companies need to get realistic about the demands they’re placing on ports with these monster ships. Not fun for passengers to be 1 in 6,000 people, not fun for locals either.

[@anakerose]

Honestly haven't found the specialty restaurants any better than the MDR. I'd rather spend that money on excursions. Our last Crown Grill experience was not very good. Steaks loaded with gristle and the feeling of being rushed

[@sherrydiener8688]

Hi Don, I say stay away from these port.

[@LouisBorne]

I Don, what's up with FAS mooving to MAS on NCL it's look realy more than 100$ for a 7 days cruise...!

[@maryconner9173]

They're pricing themselves out of business!

[@jameswade7550]

That what we would think but they are still filling their ships and Bookings are up for the Year in 2025.

[@phoeb3z1]

I think bar harbor only wants luxury lines that cater to wealthy cruisers with the cap set at under 1,000. That's their choice but personally, I don't think I care to visit there.

[@joannke7727]

I am not a fan of specialty dining. Like mdr. Food not worth paying additional money

[@janicewestcott9844]

So many businesses will probably have to close with the limit of 1,000.

[@jfk609]

Sure seems like every week or sooner you hear of a cruise being altered due to propulsion issues.

[@SteveThayer-n5q]

Teppenyaki $70 on Norwegian Bliss

[@ruthkringle1353]

I’d be happy staying longer. Not so happy if I was on the next cruise.

[@catherineyagecic416]

It's either fuel or defective parts from one supplier

[@allenfidler5161]

I'm starting to have propulsion issues ;)

[@darryld_009]

Find a different port, if you have a cap where most ships are above the cap that is not enforced just makes me shake my head

[@sharonmcmickens9853]

HI Don

[@Tony_Z__]

I wonder about these propulsion issues, is that the real problem or are they covering up for something else? If they are engine issues, what the heck is going on, not all the ships are that old. Either they not doing the maintenance they should be or maybe they are pushing them more than they thought they would and they should be doing more than planned???

[@nicolemiller4688]

Like everything else, it's bound to go up.

[@lightwarrior432]

Not when President Trump gets back in office 😉👍🏽😊💯‼️

[@patriciamorash2763]

Bar Harbor, Maine has been a summer resort town for a very long time. It was never cruise ship dependent. Their town, their decision. Even when cruise ships are not in town, stores, restaurants and bars are busy. It’s usually difficult to find a parking spot.

[@lightwarrior432]

If they don’t NEED our money, then we don’t NEED to visit there. 🤷🏼‍♀️ #nomorebellharbor 😉👍🏽

[@Trooper68]

How much money is enough.......Carnival is a bunch of greedy so and so's

[@waynebrady7439]

Oh my are you allowed to use the word drowning on censortube?

[@arlenbell4376]

Succumbed to water inhalation

[@cathy1672]

Where is Bar Harbour??

[@lightwarrior432]

Maine. A blue state.

[@philiptornelli3477]

Ships breaking down is nothing new. I’d like to see some hard data of ships having problems now versus in the past with an adjustment for the increased number of ships. I find when something becomes popular. The news starts to show every example when in the past probably went unmentioned so until I see some data, I’m going to figure it’s nothing new.