Cruise Passenger Dies During Caribbean Snorkeling Excursion

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several developments within the cruise industry for June 26. The primary report concerns a passenger on the Royal Caribbean Star of the Seas who died following a medical emergency during a snorkeling excursion in St. Martin. While the passenger was rushed to port and pronounced dead, Royal Caribbean has not yet commented on the incident. A listener also reported a separate medical emergency on the same vessel involving a request for blood donors and a subsequent medical evacuation. In other news, the FBI issued a reminder for passengers to report serious crimes like kidnapping or assault immediately to ship security and federal authorities to ensure evidence preservation. Additionally, Carnival Cruise Line is expanding its meal donation program to Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic. This initiative involves donating surplus prepared meals from the ship Mardi Gras to local organizers. The program has already provided over 320,000 meals globally since its inception in 2017. Finally, the report covers mixed performance in cruise stocks, noting declines for Carnival Corporation and Viking while Royal Caribbean saw a slight increase. The segment concludes with a photo submission from a viewer in Nova Scotia.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.