NCL Orders FOUR Massive Ships, Each Carrying Over 8,300 Passengers and Crew

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several significant developments within the cruise industry. Norwegian Cruise Line has finalized a deal worth over two billion dollars to order four massive ships from Fincantieri. These vessels will weigh 226,000 gross registered tons and carry more than 8,000 guests, making them the largest in the Norwegian fleet. Deliveries for these ships are scheduled between 2030 and 2036. Additionally, construction is progressing on a new pier at Great Stirrup Cay, which is expected to open later this year. In other news, Royal Caribbean is managing an illness outbreak on Radiance of the Seas. The CDC confirmed that 89 passengers and two crew members experienced symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting, leading the cruise line to increase sanitation measures. Furthermore, Royal Caribbean is introducing a new non-smoking casino called Casino Royale on Freedom of the Seas. This new venue replaces the Vintages wine bar and follows successful non-smoking conversions on Oasis class ships. Finally, the report notes that cruise stocks saw gains on Wednesday, with Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Viking all showing upward movement.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.