Cruise News: Royal Caribbean Cuts Cabin Service, Carnival Cruise Ship in Europe, Cliff Jumping in HI

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several updates within the cruise industry for March 6. Royal Caribbean has implemented a fleet wide reduction in housekeeping services, with cabin stewards now servicing most staterooms once per day instead of twice. This change excludes suites, which will maintain twice daily service. The move follows similar decisions previously made by Norwegian Cruise Line and Carnival. Regarding European expansion, Carnival Cruise Line has opened reservations for 17 voyages on the Carnival Legend starting in April 2024. These itineraries include Mediterranean, British Isles, and Iceland routes, with the ship eventually moving to a home port in Tampa, Florida, via a transatlantic crossing. Additionally, Royal Caribbean reported that the Wonder of the Seas has been oversold for its March 12, 2023, sailing. Affected guests have been offered options including sailing on the Explorer of the Seas with a refund and onboard credit, choosing a different itinerary, or receiving a full refund. The report concludes with a summary of cruise line stock performance and a brief segment from Kaanapali Beach in Maui regarding cliff diving.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.