Cruise Passengers Warned in Mexico, Cruise Line Adds More Cabins

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several significant developments within the cruise industry. The United States Embassy has issued a warning for travelers visiting Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, due to kidnapping risks associated with dating apps. The State Department currently maintains a level three advisory for the area, suggesting that visitors reconsider travel because of crime. In fleet expansion news, Norwegian Cruise Line has added nearly 50 cabins across various ships during recent dry dock periods. The Norwegian Bliss received the most additions with 26 new staterooms, while the Pride of America and Norwegian Epic also gained capacity. Meanwhile, Grand Cayman has experienced a sharp decline in cruise arrivals, seeing a 27 percent drop in April compared to the previous year. This decrease is attributed to the island's reliance on tendering and the absence of a cruise pier, which makes it difficult for larger modern ships to visit. Local efforts to construct a dock were unsuccessful following voter rejection based on environmental concerns. Finally, the report notes mixed performance in cruise stocks, with Norwegian and Viking seeing gains while Carnival Corporation and Royal Caribbean experienced slight declines.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.