Cruise News: Cruise Exec Dumps $5.5M in Stock, Leno Performs on Carnival Cruise | CruiseRadio.Net

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several developments within the cruise industry from the Manhattan Cruise terminal. The Carnival Venezia has officially joined the Carnival Cruise Line fleet following a welcoming ceremony at Pier 88. The event featured brand ambassador John Heald and a unique ribbon opening on a bottle of Aperol. Following the ceremony, Jay Leno performed a set in the ship's main theater. The vessel is scheduled to begin its inaugural four night cruise from New York to Bermuda. In corporate news, Frank Del Rio, the president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, sold 5.5 million dollars worth of NCL stock on June 12. Despite this transaction, Del Rio maintains significant holdings in the company through direct and indirect shares. He is scheduled to retire from his position on June 30. Finally, details regarding the Celebrity Ascent have been released. The fourth celebrity Edge class ship will feature redesigned dining venues including the Voyage restaurant and the Cosmopolitan restaurant. The ship will also introduce an outdoor terrace for aqua class guests and updated offerings for La Petite Chef. Celebrity Ascent is expected to sail Caribbean cruises from December to April before moving to the Mediterranean for the summer 2024 season.

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