Cruise Excursion Turns Deadly as Passengers Drown

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several significant cruise industry developments. A tragic incident occurred off the coast of Milos, Greece, where two Vietnamese passengers in their 60s drowned during a shore excursion. The accident happened at Sirao Beach when a woman was swept into the sea by strong winds and currents while attempting to take a selfie. Her partner attempted a rescue but also drowned. High winds of up to 50 miles per hour reportedly hindered rescue operations and closed the local harbor. Unconfirmed reports suggest the passengers were on an excursion from the Celestial Journey. In other news, the Royal Caribbean Star of the Seas arrived at Port Canaveral for preview sailings. The ship is scheduled for a naming ceremony on August 16th with Diana Ross serving as the godmother. Additionally, a bomb threat at the Southampton Cruise Terminal necessitated a partial evacuation of the P&O Ventura terminal. Armed police searched a parked truck, but the situation was resolved and embarkation resumed. Finally, the report notes a decline in cruise stocks for Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Viking.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.