Federal Agents Arrest Cruise Passenger After Carnival Sailing

Editorial Summary

Doug Barker reports on several recent developments within the cruise industry. A 48 year old man from Tennessee was arrested by federal agents at Port Miami following a Carnival Horizon sailing to the Cayman Islands. Authorities report that the individual voluntarily unlocked his phone during a routine screening, which led to the discovery of illegal images. He faces federal charges that could result in up to 30 years in prison. Additionally, Princess Cruises is addressing technical difficulties aboard the Grand Princess during its repositioning cruise from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale. Passengers have reported issues with air conditioning and toilet malfunctions in certain cabins. The cruise line has issued a letter acknowledging these problems and is providing pro-rated refunds and future cruise credits to affected guests. In a more positive story, a 106 year old World War II Navy nurse named Alice Daro is currently sailing on Holland America's Westerdam. During a stop in Honolulu, she donated a bullet from her late husband's heart, which was lodged there during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Finally, the report notes that cruise line stocks saw slight increases on Monday.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.