Cruise Port Tells Ships to Slow Down, Carnival Cruise Axes Venue

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several developments within the cruise industry, beginning with a resident led initiative in Sitka, Alaska. Following a summer that saw over half a million passengers, local leaders are proposing a cap of 240,000 annual cruise visitors. This proposal, inspired by measures in Bar Harbor, Maine, suggests daily and weekly limits and would require cruise companies to obtain permits to dock or anchor. In cruise ship design news, Carnival brand ambassador John Heald confirmed that new ship builds will no longer include libraries. He stated this decision aims to provide more space for bars and restaurants due to decreasing interest in onboard libraries. This change has received mixed reactions from passengers concerned about finding quiet spaces. Additionally, Holland America Line is launching a global fresh fish dining program. This initiative will offer seafood from sixty global ports, including varieties like haddock and mahi mahi, at no extra cost in the main dining room. The program focuses on sustainable fisheries and includes a pop-up restaurant curated by Iron Chef Morimoto. Finally, the report notes a decline in cruise line stocks for Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.