Missing Cruise Passenger Found Dead | City Mayor Denied Ship Access

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several cruise industry developments for July 5. In Alaska, authorities confirmed the discovery of the body of Dr. Buenne, a 62 year old passenger from the Norwegian Bliss. She had gone missing during a solo hike near the Mount Roberts tramway and was found approximately 1,700 feet below Gold Ridge. The report emphasizes the importance of sharing hiking plans and carrying backup communication in remote locations. In another story, the mayor of Nice, France, Christian Estrosi, was denied boarding on Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas. The mayor attempted to reach the ship via a police boat to deliver a letter regarding local restrictions that limit passenger capacity to 2,500 people. Because the vessel carried 3,100 passengers, the mayor sought to expel the ship from the harbor. The Cruise Line International Association stated the mayor acted unlawfully, while Royal Caribbean noted that visitor access requires formal protocols and advance notification. The segment concludes with a photo of the Disney Dream and an update on cruise stock performance, noting that Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Viking all saw increases in their stock prices.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.