Carnival Warns Cruise Passengers About Social Media Scam

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several developments within the cruise industry for February 20th. Carnival Cruise Lines brand ambassador John Heield has issued a warning regarding a fraudulent Facebook page impersonating him. This fake account has gained over 15,000 followers and has reportedly scammed a passenger out of money intended for a cruise excursion. Heield, who maintains a verified page with over 650,000 followers, has reported the account and advises guests to verify official pages before sending money. In separate news, the Carnival Celebration performed a late night rescue in the Caribbean after responding to a small vessel taking on water. Five individuals were successfully brought aboard the ship with guidance from the US Coast Guard. Additionally, former Royal Caribbean CEO Adam Goldstein is supporting proposed changes at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. Working with activist investor Elliot Investment Management, Goldstein argues that Norwegian requires new leadership and disciplined execution to improve financial performance relative to competitors. The report concludes with a mention of cruise stock performance, noting declines for Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Viking. Passengers are encouraged to submit news leads via email.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.