High Winds Push Cruise Ship Into Pier, Causing Hull Damage

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several significant developments within the cruise industry. On Saturday, the Celebrity Equinox broke free from its moorings in Buenos Aires due to strong winds. This incident caused the ship to drift into a pier and a refueling tanker, resulting in visible hull damage and causing a boarding gangway to fall into the water. While the incident delayed embarkation by three hours, no injuries were reported, and the vessel eventually continued its fourteen night South American itinerary after being secured by tugboats. In another report, a Massachusetts teacher named Lin Marie Adams claims she experienced a bed bug infestation during a Thanksgiving cruise on the Norwegian Breakaway. Adams stated that her complaints to staff were ignored and she avoided the onboard doctor to avoid a two hundred dollar fee. Norwegian Cruise Line responded by stating the illness was never reported to their medical office or guest relations and that no bed bugs were found in the cabin. Finally, Carnival Corporation announced it is reinstating its quarterly dividend for the first time since early 2020. The company cited a stronger financial position and a reduction in debt of over ten billion dollars as reasons for the return of shareholder payouts.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.