Royal Caribbean CLOSES Private Island Attraction for Months

Editorial Summary

Doug Barker reports on several updates within the cruise industry for August 8. Royal Caribbean has announced the temporary closure of the Up Up and Away balloon attraction at Perfect Day at CocoCay. The attraction, which provides aerial views from 450 feet, is undergoing maintenance and will be unavailable for several months, with cancellations expected through October. Guests who pre-booked the experience are being issued refunds. In dining news, passengers on the MSC Seaside are encountering a five dollar surcharge for additional entrees in the main dining room. This fee is reportedly intended to reduce food waste and manage rising costs. Unlike Carnival or Royal Caribbean, which charge for specific extra items, MSC is applying this fee to additional main courses. Additionally, Holland America is promoting holiday voyages, including a 22 day trip to Antarctica and sailings to Curacao and Vietnam. These itineraries feature holiday themed decorations and food. Finally, the report notes that cruise line stocks for Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian saw declines on Tuesday.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.