Cruise Line Keeps Overbooking Passengers, Carnival Gives Dining Update

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on recent developments involving Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Line. Royal Caribbean has overbooked the Adventure of the Seas, which is scheduled to depart from Port Canaveral for a six night Western Caribbean itinerary. To address the situation, the cruise line is providing guests with two options: transferring to a different sailing with a fifty percent refund and three hundred dollars in onboard credit, or canceling the trip for a full refund and a future cruise credit. This incident marks the ninth time the company has faced overbooking issues in 2025, a problem linked to guaranteed cabin sales. Additionally, Carnival passengers booking 2026 sailings may encounter sold out messages for specialty dining venues such as the steakhouse, Teppanyaki, and the chef's table. Brand ambassador John He clarified that these venues are not actually full, but the system shows them as sold out because reservations have not yet opened. Carnival intends to improve website messaging and advises guests to book specialty dining early to ensure availability. The report concludes with an update on cruise industry stocks, noting that Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Viking all saw gains on Tuesday.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.