Passengers Fall Sick at Sea | Cruise Line Cuts Back on Perks

Editorial Summary

Doug Barker reports on several developments within the cruise industry, beginning with a gastrointestinal outbreak on a Silversea cruise. Passengers aboard the Silver Dawn reported symptoms during a twelve night sailing that departed from Southampton. In response, the cruise line has implemented enhanced sanitation protocols and scheduled a super sanitizing process for the vessel. Silversea is allowing guests with health concerns to reschedule their trips without the usual cancellation penalties. Because the ship does not sail from the United States, the company is not required to report the incident to the CDC. Additionally, Celebrity Cruises announced it is reducing the benefits of its premium access pass by removing embarkation day lunch and reserved theater seating due to capacity limits. The pass will retain features such as premium Wi-Fi and drink packages. In culinary news, Carnival Cruise Line is collaborating with Van Leeuwen to create a sunscreen flavored ice cream made with coconut cream, cocoa butter, and vanilla. While the flavor is not currently for sale, a limited release may occur if there is significant online interest. Finally, the report notes that cruise line stocks, including Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Viking, all experienced declines on Friday.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.