Cruise Line Breaks Up Bahamas Private Island

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several developments within the cruise industry, beginning with a significant change to Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas. Carnival and Holland America are rebranding and dividing the island, which will now be known as Relax Away Half Moon Cay. Under this new arrangement, Holland America will maintain the south side of the island as a tranquil retreat featuring upgraded dining and a new beach club. Carnival will take over the north side, where they plan to build a new pier for Excel class ships, expand beaches, and introduce themed bars. These upgrades are scheduled to debut in 2026. In other news, the Port of Galveston reached a milestone by welcoming its 1.5 millionth cruise passenger of the year. Officials expect the port to exceed 1.6 million passengers by the end of the year. Additionally, the Princess Cruises ship Coral Princess returned to Port Everglades after a three year absence following a repositioning cruise from Los Angeles. The vessel is scheduled to operate Panama Canal cruises next summer before moving to Alaska and eventually beginning a world cruise in 2026. Finally, the report notes mixed performance in cruise stocks, with Carnival Corporation and Norwegian seeing gains while Viking experienced a decline.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.