Cruise News Today - January 20, 2023: Carnival Ship Heads to Dry Dock, New MSC Cruise Ship Issues

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several developments within the cruise industry for January 20, 2023. The MSC Seascape is currently experiencing propulsion issues caused by a software problem that has limited the vessel's maximum cruising speed. This technical difficulty resulted in a late arrival in Grand Cayman and the cancellation of a scheduled stop in Jamaica. As a result of these inconveniences, MSC is providing guests on board a fifty percent refund of the cruise fare. The ship is expected to visit Ocean Cay for a half day before returning to Port Miami. Additionally, the Carnival Elation is scheduled to enter dry dock in Freeport, Bahamas, for two weeks of routine maintenance. This maintenance period is expected to conclude on February 10. In Canada, the Port of Saint John is preparing for a record season as it celebrates thirty five years of welcoming cruise ships. The port anticipates eighty ship calls and approximately 200,000 passengers between May and November. Finally, the report notes a decline in cruise line stocks, with Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian all seeing decreases in their share prices on Thursday.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.