Mexico Cruise Ports Travel Warning + Royal Caribbean Godmother Quits

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several updates within the cruise industry, beginning with a revised travel advisory from the US State Department regarding Mexico. The nationwide advisory level has been raised to exercise increased caution, with terrorism now included as a risk factor. While most port advisories remain unchanged, Cabo San Lucas now highlights cartel threats and increased security. The port of Mazatlan remains at a level four advisory, which advises against travel. In celebrity news, Diana Ross has withdrawn from her role as the godmother for Royal Caribbean's Star of the Sea. The singer was scheduled to christen the vessel on August 20th, but she cited unforeseen circumstances for her absence. Royal Caribbean is currently searching for a replacement godmother. Additionally, Carnival Cruise Line has released details for its upcoming Excel class ship, the Festival. The vessel is scheduled to debut in the spring of 2027 with a transatlantic voyage from Southampton to Port Canaveral. The report also notes that Carnival Corporation saw an increase in stock value, while other major cruise lines like Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Viking experienced varying market movements.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.