Carnival's New 8,000-Guest Mega Ships, Arrested on a Cruise

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several major developments within the cruise industry. During a media event on the Carnival Celebration, Carnival Cruise Line announced details regarding its future fleet. The company revealed the names of two upcoming Excel class ships, Carnival Festival and Carnival Tropical, scheduled for 2027 and 2028. Additionally, the line introduced Project Ace, a next generation ship designed for 8,000 guests launching in 2029. Other updates include the expansion of Celebration Key and changes to ship amenities, such as a new water park and the removal of family harbor suites on future builds. In legal news, Kenneth Dorgio, the CEO of First American Financial, faces federal assault charges following an altercation aboard the Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady. The incident reportedly began after a dispute regarding dancing barefoot on the dance floor. Dorgio was arrested by the FBI in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Furthermore, MSC Cruises has opened a new terminal at Port Miami. This facility is described as the largest cruise terminal in the world and features biometric check-in and automated baggage systems. Finally, the report notes a downward trend in cruise stocks, with Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Viking all seeing percentage decreases on Friday.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.