Cruise News Today — August 14, 2022: Carnival & Royal Skip Mexico Over Unrest, Extra Day on Cruise

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several significant updates within the cruise industry. Both Carnival Radiance and Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas canceled scheduled stops in Ensenada, Mexico, due to local unrest. The U.S. Embassy advised travelers to avoid the area. In response to the cancellation, Carnival is providing guests on the Radiance with a fifty dollar onboard credit and a fifty percent discount on a future cruise. Ensenada typically serves as a technical stop to satisfy the Passenger Vessel Services Act. In Australia, Carnival Splendor guests will receive an extra day on their cruise, which was originally scheduled to depart on October 2nd but will now return on October 1st. This extension serves as a gesture of thanks to guests for welcoming the ship back after the industry shutdown. Additionally, Cunard Line revealed details regarding outdoor spaces for the upcoming Queen Anne, including the Panorama Pool Club and the Pavilion. The Queen Anne is expected to debut in England in January 2024. Finally, the report notes that cruise line stocks, including Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian, all saw increases on Friday.

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