Captain Kate Gets New Cruise Job, Royal Makes People Mad, Carnival Ship Returns

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker presents several updates regarding cruise industry personnel and ship schedules. Captain Kate McHugh, who previously sailed with Celebrity Cruises, has been announced as a captain for the inaugural season of Four Seasons Yachts. This luxury line plans to launch its first vessel, Four Seasons One, next January with a focus on spacious suites and fine dining. In other news, Royal Caribbean has moved up the debut of Star of the Seas by adding a three night Perfect Day cruise on August 20. This new sailing precedes the official seven night voyage scheduled for August 31. Passengers with existing reservations for showcase cruises have the option to switch to the new date or maintain their original bookings. Additionally, the Carnival Spirit has returned to service following a month long dry dock. The ship features several upgrades, including the new Heroes Tribute Bar, an upgraded spa, and new youth spaces. The vessel is currently on a transatlantic cruise before it begins its Alaska season in Seattle. Finally, the report notes a decline in cruise line stocks, with Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Viking all seeing decreases in value on Tuesday.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.