Cruise News Today — November 9, 2022: Carnival Ecstasy Beached Footage, NCL Gangway Collapses, NHC

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several significant developments within the cruise industry for November 9, 2022. The report begins with an incident involving the Norwegian Encore in Panama, where a gangway connecting deck 6 to the pier collapsed while passengers were using it. This event resulted in multiple injuries and required a medical emergency response. Additionally, the report addresses the impact of tropical storm Nicole on Florida cruise ports. Several ships, including the Carnival Elation and Carnival Liberty, have altered their itineraries to avoid the storm, with some vessels heading to Cozumel instead of Nassau. In Texas, the arrival of the Oasis class ship Allure of the Seas in Galveston marks a milestone as the first of its kind to homeport in the state. This arrival also coincides with the opening of a new 125 million dollar cruise terminal. Finally, the report covers the end of an era for the Carnival Ecstasy, which arrived at a scrap yard in Turkey after a 31 year career. The vessel was driven onto the beach as part of its journey to the scrapyard. The segment concludes with an update on cruise line stock performance, noting gains for Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.