Carnival Cruise Passengers Denied Boarding, Royal's New Waterpark

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several recent developments within the cruise industry. Passengers on the Carnival Miracle were denied boarding for a sailing to Dover due to a failure to obtain required electronic travel authorization visas for the United Kingdom. Carnival officials noted that reminders were sent, but many travelers arrived without the necessary paperwork. In expansion news, Royal Caribbean revealed plans for its Perfect Day destination in Mexico, which will include a massive water slide and a long lazy river. The company also announced new beach clubs for Kazamel and Vanuatu. Margaritaville at Sea is growing its fleet by acquiring the Costa Fortuna from Carnival Corporation, which will become its largest vessel at over 102,000 gross registered tons. Meanwhile, Virgin Voyages issued an apology following a disorganized debarkation process in Athens caused by a norovirus outbreak. Passengers reported poor communication and outdated app instructions during the event. Finally, the report notes that cruise stocks saw gains on Wednesday, with Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Viking all experiencing upward movement.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.