27-Year-Old Found Dead on Royal Caribbean Ship in Singapore

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Doug Parker reports on several recent developments within the cruise industry. A 27 year old passenger was found unresponsive in a cabin on the Ovation of the Seas while the vessel was docked at the Marina Bay Cruise Terminal in Singapore. Local authorities were notified on Monday morning, and the ship's doctor pronounced the individual dead at the scene. While investigators do not expect foul play, the official cause of death remains unreleased. The investigation caused a delay in debarkation, though the ship has since continued its voyage. Additionally, a power outage at Royal Caribbean's Galveston Cruise Terminal caused significant disruptions for passengers on the Mariner of the Seas. The outage affected both arriving and departing guests, resulting in boarding delays of at least two hours and forcing some passengers to carry luggage down stairs due to inoperable elevators. Finally, the Holland America Line ship Westerdam has returned to service in Asia following a two week dry dock in Singapore. The vessel underwent several upgrades, including the addition of eleven ocean cabins, a redesigned crow's nest, and renovated public areas and suites.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.