Crew Member Saves Cruise Line from Lawsuit, Carnival Food Waste

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several developments within the cruise industry for June 11. The report begins with the recognition of Nathan Kumar, a Royal Caribbean waiter who received the Royal Way Hero Award. Kumar is credited with warning passengers to move away from a lounging area just before a large window shattered. The news also covers escalating tensions between Royal Caribbean and the city of Juneau. This conflict has resulted in the cancellation of several port stops in Alaska, affecting approximately 10,000 guests. While the cruise line cited port availability, the move follows Juneau's decision to increase docking fees and its opposition to a new cruise terminal. Additionally, Carnival Corporation announced a significant reduction in food waste, reporting a 44 percent decrease over the last five years. This reduction is attributed to a less leftover strategy involving artificial intelligence, smarter meal planning, and portion control, which has saved the company over 250 million dollars since 2019. The company also repurposes waste by converting coffee grounds into soap and cooking oil into biofuel. Finally, the report notes slight increases in cruise industry stocks for Carnival and Royal Caribbean, while Norwegian and Viking remained flat.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.