Carnival Hikes Dining Fee Again, Miami Has Eight New Ships

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several developments within the cruise industry, beginning with a new dining policy from Carnival Cruise Line. Guests on the Carnival Celebration and Carnival Mardi Gras will now face an eight dollar per person charge for subsequent dinners at Cucina del Capitano, though the first dinner remains complimentary and lunch remains free. This follows a similar fee implementation at the Chops Pan Asian Mexican Fusion venue. In Miami, the port is preparing for a significant influx of new vessels for the 2023 to 2024 season, including Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas. Port Miami has seen a 12.7 percent increase in passenger growth since 2021 and is working with Florida Power and Light on shore power initiatives. Meanwhile, Scotland is considering a new tax on cruise ships to encourage greener vessels, citing environmental concerns and existing restrictions in places like Barcelona and Norway. The report concludes with updates on sea trials for Icon of the Seas and the convoy of the Carnival Jubilee, alongside a summary of recent fluctuations in cruise line stocks.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.