Royal Caribbean Cancels Sailings. Baltimore Bridge Accident.
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Doug Parker reports on several significant developments in the cruise industry for March 26. The news begins with a report regarding a container ship striking the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore. This accident caused the bridge to collapse into the Patapsco River within twenty seconds and resulted in at least seven people entering the water. In cruise operations news, Royal Caribbean International has cancelled certain sailings for the Brilliance of the Seas. A technical propulsion issue affecting an eleven night South Pacific Islands voyage led to the termination of the sailing on March 22. Impacted guests are being provided with full refunds and a fifty percent future cruise credit. The ship is scheduled to continue its transpacific voyage to Hawaii on April 12 before repositioning to Canada for the Alaska season. Additionally, Royal Caribbean announced plans for the Royal Beach Club KMEL in Mexico, which is slated to open in 2026. This seventy five million dollar destination will feature amenities such as swim up bars, private cabanas, snorkeling, and kayaking. The report concludes with a brief overview of cruise line stock performance, noting that Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian saw minimal movement.
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Royal Caribbean International announced the cancellation of Brilliance of the Seas cruises due to a technical issue impacting an 11 night South Pacific Islands voyage
the sailing was terminated on March 22nd the propulsion issue popped up as the ship was wrapping up its winter program in Australia and in the South Pacific
impacting guests are receiving full refunds in a 50% future Cruise credit
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