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764 Celebrity Beyond Review + Cruise News | Celebrity Cruises

Aug 10, 2023
Richard Simms, a cruise news expert, discusses the review of the Celebrity Beyond cruise ship. Topics include arrests for cocaine smuggling, heartwarming godmother choices, excitement for the Prima class ship, importance of trip insurance, luxury and accessibility on the Celebrity Beyond, and exploration of cruise stops and guest interactions.
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INSIGHT

Cruise Ships Assist In Maritime Emergencies

  • Cruise ships can act as first responders when small craft need help, coordinating with the Coast Guard.
  • Carnival's Mardi Gras rescued a couple from a disabled sailboat 20 miles off Castle Island at night.
INSIGHT

High Winds Threaten Docked Ships

  • High winds can break mooring lines and pull large ships from docks, causing infrastructure damage.
  • A gangplank from the Queen Mary II sank after the ship was unmoored by wind near Rome.
ANECDOTE

Sisters Arrested With Drugs On MSC Escape

  • Two sisters on MSC Escape were found with almost five kilos of cocaine sewn into backpacks.
  • U.S. Border and Customs conducted a targeted enforcement boarding after a tip and arrested them on return to Miami.
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