5 Cruise Passengers BUSTED in Surprise Search in Miami ⚠️

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several significant developments within the cruise industry for February 4th. In Miami, five passengers were arrested during the embarkation process for the Symphony of the Seas charter cruise. US customs officers used trained dogs to identify illegal substances within luggage, resulting in drug related charges for the individuals. Meanwhile, an MSC cruise ship faced disruptions in France due to a labor protest. Striking sailors blocked the entrance to the port of Marseilles, which prevented the vessel from docking and forced the cancellation of scheduled embarkation and debarkation. The ship eventually proceeded to Genoa, Italy, after passengers were provided with hotel accommodations. In corporate news, Disney Cruise Line achieved a milestone as the Disney Adventure became the largest passenger ship to transit the Panama Canal, surpassing the Norwegian Bliss. This achievement coincided with Disney reporting revenue exceeding 10 billion dollars for the first time. The Disney Adventure is currently traveling to its new home port in Singapore for a scheduled maiden voyage in March. Finally, the report notes a downward trend in cruise stocks, with Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Viking all seeing percentage decreases on Tuesday.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.