Cruise Line Cracks Down on Deck Chair Saving

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several updates within the cruise industry for April 23rd. Norwegian Cruise Line has begun more strictly monitoring deck chair usage. On the Norwegian Escape, crew members have been observed tagging unoccupied loungers and removing personal items left to reserve seats. Similar practices have been reported by guests on other Norwegian ships, while Carnival and Royal Caribbean also utilize stickers and removal protocols for chairs left vacant for 30 to 40 minutes. Regarding safety regulations, Carnival Cruise Line has clarified that electric blankets are prohibited on its vessels. This ban extends to all appliances with heating elements, such as hot plates and heating pads. Passengers are encouraged to request extra blankets from staff instead. Additionally, John Trininski, the senior VP of sales for Norwegian Cruise Line, issued a clarification regarding a previous comment about loyalty status matching. Although he previously suggested a program was happening, he clarified that no such program is currently in development, noting that MSC Cruises and Virgin Voyages are the only lines currently offering this service. Finally, the report notes positive movement in cruise line stocks, with Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Viking all seeing increases on Tuesday.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.