Couple Arrested After Fleeing Cruise Without Paying $3,600 Bill

Editorial Summary

Doug Barker reports on several recent developments within the cruise industry. A British couple, consisting of an eighteen year old woman and a twenty three year old man, was arrested at an airport after allegedly fleeing a cruise ship without paying a bill totaling 3,600 dollars. The charges are expected to involve fraud related to onboard expenses such as the casino and drinks. In a separate legal matter, a German court ruled in favor of a cruise guest who was removed from a vessel in Europe. The passenger had been accused of urinating in a glass at a bar, but the court determined the cruise line acted improperly by denying reboarding and failing to justify immediate removal. The court also criticized the company for removing the guest's companions who were not accused of any misconduct. Additionally, cruise ships docking at city run ports in Juneau will face significantly higher fees starting next year. The Juneau Assembly approved the increase to align rates with private docks, a move expected to generate approximately 5 million dollars annually from larger vessels. The report concludes by noting the market reopening after the Memorial Day holiday.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.