CRUISE NEWS - Cruise Line Targets Younger Cruisers
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The host discusses several recent developments within the cruise industry, beginning with a tragic incident involving a child on a Royal Caribbean ship. The news coverage shifts to weather-related disruptions, noting that the Carnival Valor must remain at sea due to port conditions in New Orleans following Hurricane Francine. Environmental progress is also highlighted through the announcement of a new shore power installation project at the B Street Cruise terminal in San Diego, which aims to reduce vessel emissions. Regarding the Villa V residency at sea, the host addresses recent controversies involving passenger lodging expenses and the company's response to compensate residents with onboard credit. The segment also covers a price increase for Disney cruises, specifically a rise in corkage fees for passengers bringing their own wine to dining rooms. Finally, the host examines a Wall Street Journal report regarding a demographic shift, noting that Royal Caribbean reports one in two passengers is a millennial. This data suggests cruise lines are increasingly focusing on cultivating a younger generation of travelers to ensure long-term business viability.
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so I always kind of thought of cruising as an older person thing but is it possible that older Cruisers aren't the most important Cruisers
there was a 12-year-old boy that passed away on a royal cariban cruise ship over the last couple days fell off an interior balcony
the Carnival Valor was supposed to uh finish their cruise up there today they no longer can do that they're assessing the port there in New Orleans
Royal Caribbean one in two passengers is a millennial between 27 and 44 years old or younger
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