Carnival Scraps Age 18+ Area | Cruise Ship Rescue Near Boston

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several developments within the cruise industry. A Holland America Lines vessel, the Zederdam, assisted the US Coast Guard in a rescue operation near Boston involving a distressed sailboat. The ship brought passengers on board until a Coast Guard cutter arrived to facilitate a transfer. Despite the rescue, the vessel maintained its schedule and arrived in Portland, Maine. In other news, Carnival Cruise Lines is changing its age requirements at Celebration Key in the Bahamas. Starting September 6, guests aged 13 and up will be permitted to use the water day beds at Calypso Lagoon, a space previously restricted to those 18 and older. This change removes the only free adults only section on the island. While Carnival states the move increases access for all guests, some critics suggest it is a strategy to encourage adults to pay for the Pearl Cove Beach Club. Additionally, Royal Caribbean is enhancing its VIP package for Key guests. New perks include increased discounts on onboard sports activities and spa treatments. Finally, the report notes a decline in cruise line stocks, with Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Viking all seeing downward movement on Friday.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.