Cruise Ship Towed Back to Port After Sudden Power Loss

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several developments within the cruise industry for July 14. The Norwegian Star experienced a significant mechanical failure after departing New York City on Saturday, resulting in a loss of propulsion, water, and air conditioning. Tugboats towed the vessel back to Manhattan, but the issue was resolved that evening and the Coast Guard cleared the ship for travel. The vessel is currently proceeding on its 14 night transatlantic itinerary toward Canada and Iceland with nearly 2400 guests. Parker also notes that this incident follows recent technical issues with the Celebrity Infiniti and Harmony of the Seas. In Juneau, officials are considering a ballot measure to implement a seasonal sales tax system that would increase the rate to 7.5 percent during the cruise season from April through September. Additionally, Carnival Cruise Lines is preparing to open its 65 acre Celebration Key destination in Grand Bahama Island this Saturday. The site features themed beach areas and a large freshwater lagoon. Finally, the report concludes with a summary of Friday's cruise stock performance, noting declines for Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian, while Viking remained flat.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.