13 People Fight at Royal Caribbean Beach Club, Security Steps In

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several developments within the cruise industry for June 12. A significant incident occurred at Royal Caribbean's Paradise Island Beach Club in Nassau, Bahamas, where a fight involving more than a dozen passengers took place near the Floating Flamingo bar. Security guards were seen attempting to intervene in the altercation, though the cause of the fight remains unknown and no arrests have been reported. This event follows a separate incident in Nassau that led to five arrests. In dining news, Carnival Cruise Line announced upcoming upgrades including new restaurants and bars developed with Chief Culinary Officer Emeril Lagasse. These venues, such as Emeril's Coastal Seafood and Ukulele, will debut on the Carnival Festival in 2027 and Carnival of the Tropics in 2028. Additionally, Royal Caribbean has opened a new 137 million dollar cruise terminal in Seward, Alaska. This facility is the largest in the state and features a double berth pier and shore power capabilities, with Ovation of the Seas serving as the first ship to home port there. Finally, the report notes that cruise stocks saw gains on Thursday, with Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Viking all experiencing increases.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.