Royal Caribbean International's CEO, Michael Bailey, announced that there will be no fees for Sorrento's Pizza on their cruises, after 80% of guests opposed the idea in a survey.

• 25% said they'd consider other cruise lines if such fees were introduced.
• This decision spurred discussions on onboard pizza quality, dining costs, and the trend of charging passengers for more amenities.
• Princess Cruise Line recently began charging for pizza for non-Princess Plus fares.
• The industry is seeing a rise in various fees, raising concerns about the overall value of cruise vacations.

Hurricane Hillary, classified as a Category 4 with winds of 130 mph, is affecting cruise itineraries.

• Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas altered its plans, visiting Ensenada a day earlier due to the hurricane.
• All shore excursions for Ensenada are cancelled, though onboard activities remain vibrant.
• Other cruise lines in the region are also adjusting sailings in response to Hurricane Hillary.
• Areas like Southern California, Western Arizona, and Nevada are on high alert due to the hurricane's potential for flash floods.

Norwegian Cruise Line adjusts its Pride of America's routes due to wildfires in Maui.

• Stops in Maui are replaced with overnight stays in Hilo, Hawaii, and Nawiliwili, Kauai until the end of August.
• Pride of America is the only U.S. flagged vessel operating in Hawaii year-round.
• The cruise line has donated $50,000 to Maui United Way and is urging others to contribute.
• Pride of America crew is donating items like clothes and diapers to the Hawaii Community Foundations, and the cruise line is working with suppliers for in-kind donations.

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00:03 - Sorrento's Pizza
00:45 - Hurricane Hillary
01:47 - Pride of America & Maui.

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