Carnival Ships Still Docking in Cozumel, But Some Tours Are Cancelled

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several disruptions affecting cruise operations across Mexico and the Bahamas. Carnival Cruise Line has cancelled specific mainland Mexico shore excursions for ships visiting Cozumel due to concerns regarding rising violence following the reported death of a cartel leader. While port calls to Cozumel continue as scheduled, tours to locations such as Tulum, Cenotes, and Explorer Park have been cancelled and refunded. Carnival is currently monitoring travel advisories from the US State Department. In a separate incident, Holland America Line's Zeerdersdam conducted a limited operation in Puerto Vallarta to retrieve crew members stranded by local unrest. The ship utilized a tender boat to facilitate the transfer while remaining at a safe distance offshore. Additionally, severe northwest winds in the Bahamas caused significant itinerary changes on Monday. High winds forced multiple ships to divert from private islands and Nassau, with some vessels rerouting to different ports or spending the day at sea. The report concludes with an overview of cruise industry stock performance, noting declines for Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Viking.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.