Cruise News Today — January 9, 2023: Carnival Eyes Gang Violence in Mexican Cruise Port, Bar Harbor

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several significant developments within the cruise industry. Carnival Cruise Line has informed passengers on the Carnival Panorama that their itinerary might change due to security concerns in Mazatlan, Mexico. The company is exploring alternative ports because of an increase in gang-related violence in the region, which recently included gunfire directed at an aircraft. In New England, a group of local businesses is filing a lawsuit against the town of Bar Harbor, Maine. The legal action targets a new ordinance that limits cruise ship docking to vessels with a maximum of 1,000 passengers. Business owners argue that this restriction would prevent most large cruise lines from visiting the port and could cost Mount Desert Island 20 million dollars annually. Additionally, Norwegian Cruise Line announced that the Norwegian Pearl will host thirteen consecutive themed cruises this winter. These events, organized by the New Experiences at Sea division, include specialized sailings such as the Rock Boat and the Broadway Cruise. Finally, the report notes positive movement in cruise industry stocks, with Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian all seeing increases in their share prices.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.