Cruise News Today — October 6, 2022: Carnival Guest Arrested for Inappropriate Act, NCL Prima in NYC

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several developments within the cruise industry for October 6, 2022. The Norwegian Prima has arrived in New York City to begin its inaugural series of cruises. The vessel is scheduled to depart from Manhattan for a four night Canada and New England voyage this weekend. Future itineraries for the ship include a trip to Texas for a Kelly Clarkson concert and subsequent Caribbean sailings from Florida. In separate news, a passenger on the Carnival Sunrise was arrested by Miami-Dade Police. Ernest Richard Bishop Jr faces lewd and lascivious charges after a father reported seeing him kissing a five year old girl on the mouth while the ship was at sea. Additionally, the Panama Canal is preparing for a busy season with over 200 ships expected to transit between October and May. The canal features two sets of locks, with the newest set capable of accommodating ships up to 1200 feet long. Finally, the report notes a decline in cruise line stocks, with Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian all seeing decreases in value on Wednesday.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.