76-Year-Old Man Goes Overboard Off Cruise Ship

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several recent maritime incidents and updates within the cruise industry. A 76-year-old British man went overboard from the Marella Explorer 2 near Tenerife on Thanksgiving morning. The ship assisted in search efforts for eight hours before the Spanish Coast Guard and rescue teams took over the operation with helicopters and boats. As of the broadcast, the man remains missing. This incident represents the twelfth man overboard case of the year. In a separate event, a man was rescued near the Enchanted Princess in Martinique after bypassing security to enter a restricted area. Princess Cruises confirmed the individual did not jump from the ship and reported no delays to the itinerary. Additionally, Carnival Cruise Line is implementing a new system for complimentary bottled water to prevent accidental charges. Loyalty guests at red status or above will receive 1.5 liter bottles marked with a red gift tag. Bottles without this tag will cost 4.50 dollars. Finally, the report notes that cruise line stocks saw increases on Friday, including gains for Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Viking.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.