Cruise News: New Footage Shows Cruise Ship Rescues Boater, Royal Changes Credit Card Policy

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several developments within the cruise industry, beginning with a rescue operation involving the Princess Cruises ship Grand Princess. The vessel responded to an emergency call from two sailors drifting off the coast of Victoria, Australia, after their boat ran out of fuel and began taking on water. Both individuals were successfully brought on board without injury despite rough sea conditions. In terms of security updates, Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises are implementing new fraud protection measures for guest payments starting in April. These sister brands will now require guests to provide the three or four digit CVV number from their credit or debit cards to prevent unauthorized transactions. This policy change follows a recent legal case involving the use of stolen credit cards for a cruise on Oasis of the Seas. Additionally, the port of Vancouver is preparing for a record season with 331 scheduled ship calls, potentially hosting 1.3 million passengers. Finally, the report notes positive movement in cruise line stocks, with Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian all seeing percentage increases on Tuesday.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.