Carnival Issues Strict Warning, Boarding May Be Denied

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several significant updates affecting cruise passengers and port operations. In Bar Harbor, a federal judge has allowed the town to cap daily cruise ship visitors at 1,000. While the ordinance takes effect this year, the town council clarified that reservations made before the vote will still be honored. This measure aims to balance local community impact with tourism. Additionally, Carnival Cruise Line is strictly enforcing its mobility scooter policy. Guests in accessible cabins are being notified via email that scooters must be stored inside staterooms rather than in corridors or public areas. On larger Excel class ships, passengers with mobility aids that cannot fit in their staterooms may be denied boarding for safety reasons. Meanwhile, Royal Caribbean is implementing a new check-in requirement for select 2024 sailings departing from Vancouver. Passengers on Southeast Alaska and one-way Alaska voyages must use the cruise line app to streamline identity verification and health questionnaires. The app window opens 45 days before sailing. Finally, the report notes that cruise line stocks experienced a 2% decline on Thursday.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.