Cruise News: Royal Slashes Fee, Crew Members Taken to Jail

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several updates within the cruise industry involving Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Line, and Disney Cruise Line. Royal Caribbean has introduced a reduced single supplement rate for specific solo travelers. This discount applies to top tier Crown and Anchor Society members with over 340 points and is limited to transatlantic, transpacific, and Panama Canal sailings. The new rate is 125 percent, which is a decrease from the standard 200 percent rate. In another report, two Carnival Cruise Line crew members from India and Indonesia were arrested in New Orleans. The arrests involve charges related to the possession and sharing of inappropriate materials involving minors. The crew members were apprehended after debarking the Carnival Liberty and Carnival Valor. Carnival Cruise Line stated it maintains a zero tolerance policy regarding such behavior and is cooperating with law enforcement. Additionally, Disney Cruise Line announced details for its newest ship, the Disney Destiny. Set to debut next year at Port Everglades, the vessel will feature themes inspired by Disney heroes and villains, including themed venues and staterooms. The report concludes with a summary of cruise industry stock performance, noting mixed results for Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, and Viking.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.