Lawsuit Filed Against Royal, Carnival Drops Gift Card Promo

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several developments within the cruise industry for early January. A new lawsuit has been filed against Royal Caribbean involving twelve additional passengers following the conviction of a former stateroom attendant. The legal action follows the sentencing of Arvin Joseph Mirasol for video voyeurism on the Symphony of the Seas. The lawsuit alleges that numerous adults and underage guests were recorded without their knowledge and calls for improved crew screening processes. Additionally, Carnival Cruise Line has discontinued its AARP gift card discount program. This decision follows a series of reductions in the discount rates offered to AARP members. While Carnival has ended the partnership, other lines like Celebrity and Holland America continue to offer similar benefits. The report also covers an incident where a Carnival passenger had a Star Wars Nerf gun confiscated during boarding. Carnival officials clarified that their prohibited items policy includes replicas and toy weapons. Finally, the segment provides a brief overview of recent cruise stock performance and features a photo from a passenger on Celebrity Edge.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.