71 Cruise Passengers Sick on Royal Caribbean Ship

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several significant developments within the cruise industry. The CDC has identified a norovirus outbreak on the Royal Caribbean Serenade of the Seas, affecting 71 passengers and one crew member. The ship departed San Diego on September 19th for Miami and carries over 1,800 people. Royal Caribbean has increased cleaning protocols as the CDC monitors the situation. In financial news, Carnival Corporation reported a record third quarter profit of 1.85 billion dollars, driven by high demand, increased ticket prices, and onboard spending. The company also noted the success of its new Bahamas destination, Celebration Key. Meanwhile, in the United Kingdom, authorities have recovered seven of 17 stolen cars taken from a private parking lot near the Port of Southampton. Investigators suspect an organized crime ring was responsible for the theft. Additionally, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is introducing a cross-branded loyalty program that allows passengers to carry their status across Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. This initiative follows a similar model implemented by Royal Caribbean. The report concludes with a summary of mixed stock performance for major cruise lines including Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Viking.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.