NCL Ditches Go Kart Track, Royal Caribbean CANCELS a 2024 Season

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several significant updates within the cruise industry. Norwegian Cruise Line has introduced its third Prima class ship, the Norwegian Aqua, which is scheduled to debut in the spring of 2025 from Port Canaveral. The vessel will feature a hybrid sea coaster and a large Haven retreat, though the creator notes the absence of a go-kart track in current renderings. Pricing for seven night cruises starts at 1,000 dollars per person. Regarding geopolitical tensions in Israel, Royal Caribbean is repositioning the Jewel of the Seas to Boston. This change has led to guest cancellations, with the cruise line offering options for rebooking with fare differences and airline fee reimbursements or full refunds including travel expenses. This follows a similar move by Royal Caribbean with the Oasis of the Seas. Additionally, Bimini Cruise Port is approaching a milestone of welcoming its one millionth guest. The port sees frequent visits from various lines including Virgin Voyages, Carnival, and Norwegian. Finally, the report covers mixed performance in cruise line stocks, with Carnival Corporation and Royal Caribbean seeing gains while Norwegian Cruise Line saw a slight decrease.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.