Carnival Ship Rocked by Bad Weather, 9 Hurt, Elevators Interrupted

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several significant cruise industry developments. A man overboard incident occurred on the Sun Princess while sailing toward Istanbul. Despite a five hour search coordinated with the local coast guard, the crew member was not located. Consequently, the ship skipped a port call in Mykonos and extended its stay in Istanbul. In a separate incident, the Carnival Panorama encountered severe weather in the Gulf of California. High winds and rain caused the vessel to list for approximately thirty seconds, resulting in minor flooding, broken glass, and elevator disruptions. Nine passengers required medical attention for minor injuries, with two being treated at a hospital in La Paz. Additionally, a petition against Royal Caribbean's planned Perfect Day Mexico resort in Costa Maya has surpassed 200,000 signatures. Opponents argue the water park development threatens mangrove forests and coral reefs while lacking local consultation. Finally, the report notes mixed performance in cruise industry stocks, with Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Viking all seeing declines on Thursday.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.