200+ Cruisers Get Sick, Carnival Doubles Down on Drink Package Rule
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Doug Parker reports on several significant developments within the cruise industry for late March. The report begins with news of norovirus outbreaks affecting over 225 people across two different vessels. According to the CDC, the Queen Mary 2 reported 183 passengers and 14 crew members ill, while the Seabourn Encore reported 29 cases. Both cruise lines have implemented enhanced sanitation and isolation protocols in response. This brings the total number of outbreaks in 2024 to 18. Additionally, Carnival Cruise Line is maintaining its strict policy regarding the Cheers drink package. The company requires all adults aged 21 and over in a cabin to purchase the package if one adult does so. Brand ambassador John Heald addressed rumors regarding package waivers, labeling them as scams. In Greece, the Celestial Discovery has returned to service in Santorini after a month-long suspension due to earthquake activity. The ship recently completed a refit that increased its capacity by over 7 percent. Finally, the report notes mixed performance in cruise line stocks, with Carnival and Royal Caribbean seeing declines while Viking saw an increase.
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Over 225 people have fallen ill in separate noro cases aboard two different cruise ships.
Carnival Cruise Line is doubling down on its policy for the Cheers drink package, saying if one adult in the cabin buys it, all adults 21 and over must do the same thing.
Santorini, Greece, is accepting ships again as Celestial Discovery became the first cruise ship to return after a month-long suspension caused by earthquake activity.
Carnival Corporation down 1.5% 20.93. Royal Caribbean down 2% 20.86. Norwegian down 1% 20.22. And Viking up a half 41.53.
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