Carnival Cruise Line is no stranger to controversy and it seems like events of the last week continues to reenforce that idea. Changes to drink package timing, changes to the loyalty program, weird lifeboat breakage and more have Carnival once again at the center of the conversation. In this episode Tommy and Tony work though these Carnival issues plus other cruise news and industry topics.

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Time Stamps

00:14 Cruising Adventures and Experiences 03:05 Carnival's Drink Policy Controversy 06:24 The Impact of Drink Sharing and Profitability 09:11 Carnival Celebration: A Mixed Experience 12:11 Dining Experiences on Carnival 15:25 The Green Eggs and Ham Controversy 26:24 Carnival's Loyalty Program Controversy 28:27 Understanding the Changes in Loyalty Programs 31:04 The Impact of Customer Spending on Loyalty 33:11 The Future of Carnival's Loyalty Program 35:18 Customer Identity and Loyalty 36:58 The Fallout of Loyalty Program Changes 43:40 Tragic Events and Safety Concerns 47:19 Lifeboat Drill Incident 51:08 Misconceptions About Carnival Ships 52:16 Exploring Grand Turk 53:21 Exploring Grand Turk: A Unique Experience 57:31 Cruise Safety and Overboard Incidents 01:01:50 The Future of Cruising: Technology and Safety 01:08:30 Philosophical Musings on Reality and Experience 01:12:17 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans

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