Cruise Line Hikes Menu Prices Up 50%, Returning to Normal?

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several updates within the cruise industry for late August. In Australia, New South Wales Premier Chris Minns is expected to announce the removal of vaccination and mask requirements for cruise passengers. This policy change aims to align the country with global standards by treating these measures as temporary rather than permanent. Regarding dining costs, Royal Caribbean has implemented significant price increases at the Portside Barbecue on Oasis of the Seas. Some menu items have risen by as much as 50 percent, including the Pit Master special and the signature three meat combo. While some passengers have expressed dissatisfaction due to a lack of improved service, others still consider the offerings a good value. In personnel news, Carnival Cruise Line has appointed Matthew Boyd as entertainment director and Kindle Fire Maguire as cruise director for the upcoming inaugural season of the Carnival Jubilee. The ship is scheduled to debut on December 23rd from Galveston, Texas. Finally, the report notes that cruise line stocks for Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian saw upward movement on Wednesday.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.