Cruise Port Terminal Delayed as Carnival Ship Adds Larger Casino

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several developments within the cruise industry for March 24. In Philadelphia, the new cruise terminal will not be completed before its scheduled inaugural voyage on April 16. While the Norwegian Jewel is set to depart from PhilaPort, passengers must use a temporary check in facility because severe winter weather delayed construction. Port officials maintain that this delay will not affect the first sailing, and Norwegian Cruise Line is expected to provide boarding updates soon. Separately, Royal Caribbean passengers have reported receiving a high volume of repetitive welcome emails. These messages confirm bookings and promote onboard purchases but offer no new information. Customer service representatives have indicated that this is a known technical issue currently being addressed. Additionally, the Carnival Dream has completed a 16 day dry dock in France. The refurbishment included a redesigned casino, a new photography studio, and updated dining and retail spaces. The ship is currently crossing the Atlantic and is scheduled to arrive in Texas on April 5 to begin Caribbean cruises. Finally, the report notes that cruise stocks saw gains on Monday, with Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Viking all experiencing increases in value.

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