Cruise News: Carnival Guest Swallows Battery, Royal Caribbean Overbooks Cruise Again, Italian Eats

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several recent developments within the cruise industry. The first report details a medical emergency involving an 86 year old male passenger on the Carnival Dream. While sailing near the coast of Texas, the guest required a Coast Guard medevac after ingesting a battery and suffering gastrointestinal issues. He was airlifted to a medical facility in Galveston and reported to be in stable condition. The news also covers a recurring issue with Royal Caribbean, which has overbooked a May 14th sailing on the Allure of the Seas. This marks the seventh time in six months that the line has oversold a cruise. Affected passengers are being offered several options, including moving to a different ship with a refund and onboard credit, rescheduling for a later date, or canceling for a future cruise credit. Finally, the report highlights a new dining addition for the Carnival Venezia. The ship will feature an Italian restaurant called Il Via Gio, which offers regional Italian cuisine such as chicken Parmesan and Tiramisu. The specialty restaurant will have specific pricing for adults and children. The segment concludes with an update on cruise line stock performance, noting gains for Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.