Passenger Flips Off Pool Deck on World's Largest Cruise Ship

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several recent developments within the cruise industry. The report begins with a video capturing a guest on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas teetering on a railing at the deck 15 hideaway pool. The individual fell from the edge but was prevented from serious injury by a lower walkway and safety barrier. This incident occurred during a voyage that also involved a crew member jumping overboard following a stabbing. The news also covers a death aboard the Carnival Dream sailing from Texas. The Galveston County Medical Examiner identified the deceased as 48 year old Uvester Vayal Jr. While an autopsy showed no signs of trauma, toxicology results are pending as the FBI and Coast Guard continue their investigation. Carnival stated the death does not appear suspicious. Additionally, Princess Cruises has updated its plus package following guest dissatisfaction regarding drink limits. Specialty coffees and teas are now unlimited under the plan, though sodas still count toward the daily fifteen drink cap. The updated packages include higher prices but offer additional dining options and shore excursion credits. Finally, the report notes mixed performance in cruise industry stocks, with Norwegian and Viking seeing gains while Carnival and Royal Caribbean remained flat.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.