Cruise News Updates for Mar 03

Editorial Summary

Jason from Travel Scouts provides several updates regarding the cruise industry. The report begins with Carnival Cruise Line announcing that the Carnival Miracle will reposition from California to Galveston, Texas, in October 2024 to offer nine to twelve day itineraries. In legal news, a woman was arrested after using stolen credit cards to book two cabins and spend over 22,000 dollars on a Royal Caribbean sailing. Regarding costs, MSC Cruise Line has increased prices for its drink packages, though the company did remove the 15 dollar added gratuity charge. Maritime data for February shows 76 accidents, five lost ships, and 14 fatalities among large shipping vessels. The presenter also notes that MSC Cruise Line is providing specialized training for deck officers to avoid hitting whales and dolphins. Other stories include a passenger who was left behind in Cozumel but successfully rejoined the ship via flight, and a level three travel advisory issued by the U.S. State Department for Honduras. Finally, the report highlights a significant sickness outbreak on the Ruby Princess, where the CDC reports 101 passengers and 12 crew members are experiencing symptoms such as vomiting.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.