Cruise Ship Hit by 90 MPH Winds and Heavy Seas | MSC Leaves New York

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several significant developments within the cruise industry. Storm Flores is causing severe weather conditions, including wind gusts of 90 miles per hour and waves reaching 40 feet. These conditions have disrupted itineraries across the UK and the Norwegian coast. One passenger reported that the Regal Princess experienced a five to seven degree list due to the wind, resulting in the ship skipping Inenver Gordon to head to Liverpool. Other vessels impacted by the weather include ships from Holland America, Norwegian, Ambassador, and Seaborn. In separate news, MSC Cruises announced that the MSC Meraviglia will stop sailing from New York after April 2026. The vessel will reposition to Europe for the summer and return to Miami for the winter season. Guests with canceled bookings are being offered refunds or rebooking options. Additionally, Virgin Voyages reached a milestone as the Scarlet Lady made its first stop in Iceland. The company is also preparing for the inaugural sailing of the Brilliant Lady from New York next month. Finally, the report notes positive movement in cruise stocks, with Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Viking all seeing increases.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.