Royal Caribbean Drops 23 Stops | Activists Block Cruise Ship

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several significant developments within the cruise industry. Royal Caribbean has announced the suspension of all visits to Labadee, Haiti, through October. The company cited safety concerns following a level four do not travel advisory from the US State Department regarding gang violence and civil unrest. This decision affects 23 itineraries across five different ships, including the Icon and Oasis. Some affected cruises will substitute the stop with Nassau or Grand Turk, while others will incorporate additional sea days. In Amsterdam, environmental activists from Extinction Rebellion utilized small boats and inflatable unicorns to block the Celebrity Eclipse from docking. The protest resulted in five arrests and delays for nearly 2,800 passengers. Protesters are calling for a total ban on cruise ships in the city to protect the environment. Additionally, an Australian court upheld a ruling against Carnival Corporation regarding the Ruby Princess COVID-19 outbreak. The court found the company negligent for allowing the ship to sail despite known risks, which could lead to millions in passenger payouts. Finally, the report notes mixed performance for cruise stocks, with Carnival and Viking seeing gains while Royal Caribbean and Norwegian experienced declines.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.