Cruise Employee Deported and Jailed for Assaulting Passenger

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several developments within the cruise industry for February 18. A cruise ship chef named Vincent Lucas has been sentenced to one year in prison following an assault on a young passenger in the teen area of the Sky Princess. Prosecutors characterized the attack as predatory, and Princess Cruises confirmed the individual's employment was terminated. The judge ordered Lucas to be deported and barred him from future employment on cruise ships. In dining news, Norwegian Cruise Line is reversing a recent decision to limit side dish options at its specialty restaurants. Following negative feedback from guests regarding changes at venues like Cagney's, the company announced on social media that it will reinstate the previous side dish variety. Additionally, Royal Caribbean has introduced a new crew member in the form of a golden retriever puppy named Sailor. Serving as the Chief Dog Officer, Sailor will be stationed on the Star of the Seas once the vessel debuts in August. The puppy will undergo training alongside another canine on the Icon of the Seas before beginning her full time role. The report concludes by noting the stock market reopening after the President's Day holiday.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.