Alaska Landslide Near Port, Cruises Cancelled [CRUISE NEWS]

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on a major landslide in Ketchikan, Alaska, which occurred on a Sunday afternoon. The landslide resulted in one fatality and three injuries. While the Carnival Panorama was able to dock, some excursions were cancelled following the event. Carnival Corporation stated they are working with the local government to assist the impacted community. Several ships, including the Royal Princess, Grand Princess, Carnival Panorama, and Seabourn Encore, were in port during the incident, with more scheduled to arrive. In separate news, Norwegian Cruise Line has cancelled four Pride of America sailings in Hawaii for May 2025 due to planned maintenance. Impacted guests are receiving full refunds or reapplied future cruise credits, along with specific discounts on future sailings. Additionally, Disney Cruise Line announced that the Disney Destiny will begin its maiden voyage on November 20 of next year. This inaugural cruise will depart from Port Everglades and visit Disney's private destinations in the Bahamas. Following the maiden voyage, the ship will offer various itineraries to the Bahamas and the Western Caribbean. The report concludes by noting that Carnival Corporation and Norwegian cruise line stocks remained flat on Monday.

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