Cruise Passenger Swept to Sea During Shore Excursion

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several developments within the cruise industry. The primary story involves the death of an 85 year old German woman who was traveling on the cruise ship Ayata Mar. The incident occurred during a shore excursion near Vigo, Spain, when a powerful wave swept the passenger into the sea while she was taking photographs on rocks near Kara Beach. This event marks the third instance this year of a cruise passenger being swept out to sea. In other news, former cruise director Chris Williams, known as the Flying Scotsman, is returning to Carnival Cruise Line. He will perform as an entertainer aboard the Carnival Legend during two European cruises next year. Additionally, Royal Caribbean Group has announced a partnership with the Virgin Islands Port Authority and Cruise Terminals International to redevelop Crown Bay in St. Thomas. The project aims to transform the area into a cruise hub featuring cultural and commercial offerings to support the local economy. Finally, the report notes that cruise stocks saw gains on Monday, with increases reported for Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Viking.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.