Cruise Passengers Get Early Access to New Bahamas Beach Club

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several updates within the cruise industry for October 15th. Royal Caribbean has announced that the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in Nassau, Bahamas, will open on December 23rd. This debut occurs four days earlier than originally scheduled and will first host guests from the Radiance of the Seas and Utopia of the Seas. The club offers all-day inclusive passes that provide access to beaches, pools, ten bars, and a large swim-up bar. Norwegian Cruise Line has modified the itinerary for the Norwegian Escape due to a propulsion issue affecting the vessel's speed. The 14-night repositioning cruise from New York to New Orleans will now include a port call in the Dominican Republic and an extra sea day instead of stops in Grand Cayman and San Juan. Additionally, Princess Cruises has finished a two-week drydock for the Sapphire Princess. The ship will introduce two specialty restaurants, Makoto Ocean and The Crown Grill, starting November 16th. Finally, the report notes that cruise line stocks, including Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Viking, all saw increases on Tuesday.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.