Cruise Line Charges Price Based on Age | Port Canaveral Parking Fees
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Doug Parker reports on several developments within the cruise industry, beginning with a new pricing model from Villa Odyssey. The cruise line has introduced a golden passport program for its world cruise ship that adjusts the cost of long term sea leases based on the age of the passenger. While a basic cabin for a 33 year old starts at 299,000 dollars, the price decreases to 99,000 dollars for individuals aged 90 and older. The company states this initiative aims to make long term cruising more accessible for retirees. Additionally, Port Canaveral is considering a proposal to increase daily parking fees from 17 dollars to 20 dollars starting October 1st. This would mark the first fee increase since 2017 and is intended to fund new projects to keep pace with port growth. In other news, Disney Cruise Line is expanding its service from San Diego and Galveston. The new schedule for the fall and spring of 2026 and 2027 will see two Disney ships operating out of San Diego for the first time. Finally, the report notes a positive trend in cruise stocks, with Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Viking all seeing gains on Friday.
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Cruising based on your age. That's the pitch from one cruise line.
Adjusting a cost of a lifetime lease at sea, depending on how old you are.
Bill says it's a way to make long-term cruising more affordable for retirees.
Port Canaveral is considering a hike in parking fees that could take effect October 1st.
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