CRUISE NEWS - CARNIVAL'S BEST WEEK EVER, CRUISE SHIPS RETURN TO CANADA, MSC DRUG BUST
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The host provides several updates regarding the cruise industry, beginning with a significant drug bust involving the MSC Seaside. After traveling from Brazil to Valencia, Spain, the ship underwent customs inspections where authorities discovered 54 kilos of cocaine hidden in 15 cases of luggage. Ten passengers were arrested in connection with the smuggling attempt. The report then shifts to the return of cruising to Canada, noting that Holland America's Koningsdam is scheduled to visit Victoria and Vancouver. While the host mentions local opposition to cruise tourism in Victoria, he highlights the excitement of ships returning to Canadian ports for the Alaska season. There is also mention of the Caribbean Princess being in dry dock in Portland amid reports of crew illness. Finally, the host discusses Carnival Cruise Line's recent success. Following the relaxation of CDC travel warnings, Carnival reportedly experienced its best week ever for bookings, doubling its previous record. The host concludes that these developments suggest a strong recovery for the cruising industry as ships continue to be redeployed.
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cruising is back baby cruising is back in canada
carnival had the best week ever by double they beat their record week four bookings by double
proving again that the only dopes do dope
i haven't been to canada since 1989 yeah i'm going to be excited to stop and see what's up in canada
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