Cruise News Today — September 17, 2022: Royal Caribbean Delays, Cruise Ship Jumper, Cruising TV Show

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several developments within the cruise industry for September 17, 2022. Royal Caribbean has postponed dry dock schedules for the ships Liberty of the Seas and Explorer of the Seas due to labor shortages at European shipyards. The company is currently reviewing options to determine if these amplifications can still occur this year. The Liberty of the Seas project was expected to cost 165 million dollars in Spain, while the Explorer of the Seas was slated for work in Brest, France. In another report, a crew member on the MSC Splendida was successfully rescued after jumping off the ship in the Mediterranean near Italy following a personal dispute. The individual was part of the entertainment staff and was sent home without injury. Finally, the report covers the announcement of a new CBS television show titled The Real Love Boat featuring Princess Cruises. Former Carnival Cruise director Matt Mitchum will serve as the official cruise director for the program. The show follows single men and women on the Regal Princess as they participate in challenges and destination dates. The segment concludes with a summary of Friday's stock performance for Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian Cruise Lines.

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