Man Overboard on Cruise Ship Never Found, Carnival Jubilee Starts Cruising

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several recent developments within the cruise industry. A man went overboard from the Royal Caribbean Vision of the Seas approximately 127 miles east of Charleston over the weekend. The Coast Guard conducted a search mission starting at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday and suspended operations after 7:00 p.m. following a search covering 1,600 miles. No individuals were found during the mission, and Royal Caribbean has withheld specific details to respect the family of the passenger. In other news, the Carnival Jubilee launched its inaugural cruise from Galveston, Texas, during the Christmas holiday. The ship welcomed over 6,200 guests and is currently sailing a week-long Western Caribbean itinerary. The vessel is expected to provide year-round service from Texas to both the Eastern and Western Caribbean regions. Additionally, Norwegian Cruise Line is modifying its 2024 Caribbean winter itineraries to prioritize fuel efficiency and environmental benefits. These adjustments include changes to schedules and ports of call for several Southern and Eastern Caribbean sailings. Impacted passengers will receive refunds for any cancelled excursions. Finally, cruise line stocks showed mixed performance on Friday, with Carnival Corporation down, Royal Caribbean up, and Norwegian remaining flat.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.