Carnival Delays 14 Cruises, Ship Finds Whale on Bow

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several developments within the cruise industry for May 10. Authorities are currently investigating an incident involving a dead whale found on the bow of the MSC Meraviglia as it approached Brooklyn, New York. The forty four foot whale was towed to Sandy Hook, New Jersey for a postmortem examination. The Atlantic Marine Conservation Society is participating in the analysis, which includes tissue analysis and biotoxin tests to determine the timing of the injuries. MSC Cruises stated they contacted authorities immediately and follow all regulations regarding whale protection. Additionally, Carnival Cruise Line has notified guests on fourteen upcoming voyages of the Carnival Firenze sailing from Long Beach that the ship will experience delays returning to the pier. The new return time is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Pacific, which may impact travelers with early flights from Los Angeles. The Port of Long Beach has also announced plans to construct a new multi cruise line terminal and a parking garage for 3,000 vehicles to accommodate larger ships. This project is expected to be completed by summer 2026. Finally, the report notes that cruise line stocks showed varied performance on Thursday, with Carnival Corporation seeing a two percent increase.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.