Cruise Ship Entertainer Sues Royal Caribbean and Passenger

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several developments within the cruise industry. Australian magician Ben Murphy has filed a lawsuit against Royal Caribbean and an individual passenger for damages exceeding $75,000. The legal action follows an incident on the Quantum of the Seas where Murphy was tackled on stage during a performance. Despite the event, Murphy has continued his magic show tours. In Florida, passengers departing from Port Canaveral experienced smoke from a controlled burn at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. While the smoke filled the air around several ships, including the MSC Seashore and Norwegian Epic, it did not impact cruise itineraries. Additionally, the Seasider is undergoing a transformation into a tropical oasis at a shipyard in Belfast. This dry dock period includes upgrades to public spaces and staterooms, such as the addition of a three story Land Shark Bar and various dining options like JWB Prime Steak House. The vessel is scheduled to launch in June from Tampa with Caribbean itineraries. Finally, the report notes recent fluctuations in cruise line stocks and provides a brief look at the glass dome feature aboard the Sun Princess.

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