134 Guests Sick on Royal Caribbean Ship | Cruise Blamed for Coral Damage

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several developments within the cruise industry, beginning with a gastrointestinal outbreak on Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas. The CDC is investigating the incident after 134 guests and seven crew members fell ill during a seven night sailing that concluded on July 11th. This illness rate exceeded the 3% threshold required for CDC reporting. While norovirus is a suspected cause, the exact cause remains unconfirmed. The vessel underwent deep cleaning before its subsequent voyage. This event follows a previous outbreak on the Radiance of the Seas earlier this year. In expansion news, Carnival Cruise Line plans to increase its presence in New Orleans by 2027. The Carnival Dream will join the Carnival Liberty, making Carnival the only cruise line with two ships operating from that port year round. Additionally, Silver Sea Cruises faces allegations regarding environmental damage in Indonesia. A dive operator claims that Zodiac boats dropped anchors directly onto coral reefs during an excursion. Although the cruise line reportedly held valid permits, the incident has caused tension with local operators. The report concludes with a photo from Greenland and an update on cruise industry stock performance, noting gains for Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Viking.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.