Cruise News: Ship Goes Over 131% Occupancy

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several developments within the cruise industry, beginning with occupancy statistics for Royal Caribbean. The CEO of Royal Caribbean stated that the Icon of the Seas has reached 132% occupancy. This figure is calculated based on the ship's double occupancy capacity of 5,610 passengers, which expands to approximately 7,600 passengers when including all berths for three and four person staterooms. Parker notes that the Royal Caribbean Group reported an overall occupancy of 108% for the second quarter, an increase from 105% in 2023. In other news, Carnival Cruise Line has implemented new door signage to notify passengers of window and balcony cleaning schedules. These new hangers use clear graphics to replace traditional letters that were frequently overlooked. Additionally, Disney Cruise Line is preparing for the maiden voyage of the Disney Treasure in December, which features nine foot tall figures of Peter Pan and Captain Hook on the stern. Disney is also expanding its fleet with the Disney Destiny, Disney Adventure, and a new Wish class ship for the Japanese market. Finally, Parker provides a summary of mixed stock performance for major cruise corporations on Monday.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.