Cruise Passenger Busted in Bermuda, Carnival Gives Loyalty Program Update

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several recent developments within the cruise industry. In Bermuda, a sixty year old passenger named Pamela Walker was fined 2,500 dollars after admitting to the possession and importation of drugs aboard the Liberty of the Seas. Walker claimed the substances were intended for pain relief, but officials discovered cannabis and other drug related items. Regarding loyalty programs, Carnival Cruise Line confirmed it will not implement status matching across its various brands, such as Princess or Holland America. The company stated that because each brand operates independently with unique pricing and perks, a unified program is impractical. Consequently, passengers moving between these brands must start their loyalty status from the beginning. In legal news, a federal appeals court rejected a lawsuit filed by two Filipino crew members against Celebrity Cruises. The lawsuit alleged false imprisonment and emotional distress regarding their time on board during the pandemic, but the court ruled that the company followed protocols and was impacted by CDC orders. Finally, the report notes that cruise line stocks, including Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Viking, all saw increases in value on Thursday.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.