Cruise Ship Loses Power and Goes Dark | Drink Package Changes

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several significant developments within the cruise industry. Passengers on the Celebrity Constellation experienced a two hour power outage while sailing off the coast of southern Italy. During this period, the vessel lacked air conditioning, hot meals, and functioning toilets. While power was eventually restored and the ship continued toward Messina, passengers reported poor communication from the cruise line. This event follows recent technical difficulties for other Celebrity ships, including the Celebrity Infiniti and Celebrity Beyond. In separate news, Royal Caribbean has ended its practice of granting exceptions to the deluxe beverage package policy. Previously, the company allowed exceptions for non-drinking guests or pregnant passengers, but a spokesperson confirmed that no further exceptions will be made as of August 1st. Finally, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings discussed its financial strategy, noting significant cost savings through operational efficiencies. CEO Harry Summers stated that these savings will not impact the guest experience and that some funds are being reinvested into food offerings. The report concludes with a summary of recent stock performance for major cruise corporations, noting a general decline in share prices on Friday.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.