Man Goes Overboard on Cruise Ship in Hawaii, 3rd Guest in a 30 Days

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several developments within the cruise industry for August 14. The report begins with a maritime incident involving the Emerald Princess, a Princess Cruises vessel on a sixteen night Hawaiian Islands itinerary. A fifty nine year old man from California reportedly went overboard at 4:18 a.m. while the ship was approximately eight miles from the port of Hilo, Hawaii. The US Coast Guard initiated a search, but police surveillance footage confirmed the individual went overboard. The report also covers the Crystal Symphony, which has completed sea trials following a refurbishment at a shipyard in Italy. The vessel passed all necessary inspections and is preparing for a maiden voyage from Athens, Greece, on September 1. Its upcoming itinerary includes tours of Europe, Africa, Australia, and Asia. Parker provides personal observations from his time on the Norwegian Viva in Rome, noting the ship features ample space, upper deck entertainment, and quality food. Finally, the update includes a brief overview of cruise line stock performance, noting declines for Carnival Corporation and Norwegian Cruise Line.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.