Cruise Passenger Breaks Neck on Ship — Now He’s Suing Royal Caribbean

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several significant developments within the cruise industry. A passenger named Jason Keller has filed a lawsuit against Royal Caribbean following an injury on the Adventure of the Seas. Keller alleges that he fractured his neck while using the FlowRider surf simulator and that onboard medical staff misdiagnosed the injury, which subsequently led to strokes and permanent damage. The lawsuit claims the simulator layout is dangerous and lacks updated safety padding. In a separate incident, a German national died after falling from the Costa Smeralda while the vessel was docked in Civitavecchia. Italian authorities determined the fall was an intentional act. Additionally, Royal Caribbean is implementing a new policy to restrict smart glasses on its ships. The ban targets devices capable of recording audio or video in sensitive areas such as restrooms, medical centers, and casinos to protect guest privacy. MSC Cruises has already adopted a similar policy. Finally, the report notes a downward trend in cruise stocks, with Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Viking all seeing decreases in value on Wednesday.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.