Carnival Cruise Roller Coaster Brings in Over $2.2 Million, Bahamas Cruises

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several updates within the cruise industry for August 17. Carnival Cruise Line is preparing for National Roller Coaster Day by adding its third roller coaster, Bolt, to the Carnival Jubilee. The coaster is currently being installed at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany and is expected to be completed next month. Since its debut on the Carnival Mardi Gras in 2021, the attraction has generated over 2.2 million dollars in revenue from more than 150,000 riders. In other news, Virgin Voyages is altering its itinerary due to engine work, replacing a stop in Puerto Plata with a visit to Grand Turk in the Turks and Caicos. Margaritaville at Sea is offering a special promotion for teachers and support staff, providing two night cruises to the Bahamas for 49 dollars. This promotion is available for bookings made through November 15. The Margaritaville at Sea Paradise has also undergone renovations, adding features such as a pickleball court and a dueling piano bar. Finally, the report notes that stocks for Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian were all down on Wednesday.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.