Cruise Passenger Dies After Trying to Jump from Ship

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several developments within the cruise industry for December 23rd. The primary story involves a tragic incident aboard the Sky Princess, a Princess Cruises vessel. A 48-year-old American female passenger passed away after attempting to jump overboard while the ship was traveling between Florida and Cuba. The passenger landed on a lower deck, and despite immediate responses from the medical team on deck 7, she could not be revived. The ship's captain offered counseling to passengers, and the cruise line is cooperating with federal and local authorities. In corporate news, Carnival Corporation reported record revenue of 25 billion dollars for 2024. CEO Josh Weinstein expressed optimism for 2025, noting that bookings are at an all-time high. The company is also discussing potential tax hurdles in Mexico to avoid additional costs. Additionally, travelers visiting St. Thomas will face higher fees in 2025 to fund a 17 million dollar harbor dredging project. The largest increase is a three dollar hike per person starting in April. Finally, the report notes positive stock performance for several major cruise lines including Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Viking.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.