Passengers Asked to Leave Ship for Deep Cleaning

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on a situation involving the Crown Princess, a Princess cruise ship that has faced norovirus outbreaks for a second time. Guests were required to debark the vessel in port to allow for deep cleaning efforts. This incident follows previous sanitation measures taken in Darwin during a 28 day cruise circumnavigating Australia. The report notes that the ship's frequent embarkations at multiple stops may complicate efforts to contain the virus, as several guests have reported cases to the news tip line. The video also covers broader industry statistics from Port Canaveral, which reported a record 7.6 million passenger movements over the past year. Looking ahead to 2025, Central Florida expects an increase in homeported ships and passenger volume. Additionally, the report highlights that actor Eric Stone Street will christen the Norwegian Aqua at Port Miami on April 13. The vessel is part of the Prima Plus Class and will eventually be based in Port Miami after stints in New York. Finally, the segment provides a brief overview of mixed stock performance for major cruise corporations including Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Viking.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.