Cruise News Today — September 20, 2022: Ship Breaks Free During Bad Wind Storm, New Carnival Funnel

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several significant developments within the cruise industry for September 20, 2022. The report begins with details regarding Carnival's acquisition of the Carnival Luminosa. The former Costa Cruises vessel is currently in a dry dock in Italy to undergo transformations, including the addition of the Alchemy bar and the Serenity Sun Deck. The ship is scheduled to begin sailing from Brisbane, Australia, this November. In the Mediterranean, the Viking Cielo experienced a close call in Ravenna, Italy, when high winds exceeding 60 knots caused the ship to break away from its moorings. The crew successfully dropped anchor to prevent drifting, and four tugboats eventually returned the vessel to its position. No injuries or damages were reported among the 800 guests on board. Additionally, the Port of Alaska in Anchorage welcomed Holland America's New Amsterdam, marking the first cruise ship to dock there in two years. While most itineraries utilize Seward or Whittier, this arrival is a notable event for the local port. The report concludes with a brief overview of cruise line stock performance, noting positive movement for Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.