Royal Caribbean Sends Health Notice to Upcoming Cruise Passengers

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several developments within the cruise industry for late April. Royal Caribbean has issued a health notice to passengers following a case of Legionnaires disease linked to the Symphony of the Seas. While a passenger was diagnosed after their cruise, the exact source of the bacteria remains unclear. The CDC notes that the disease is contracted through inhaling contaminated water droplets rather than person to person contact. In other news, Celebrity Cruises announced a new brunch venue named Bora for the upcoming Celebrity Excel. This Mediterranean inspired restaurant will debut in November and serve as one of thirty two dining locations on the ship. Additionally, Port Canaveral reported record breaking numbers, hosting over 925,000 passengers in March. This figure represents a 16 percent increase over the previous year, positioning the port as the second busiest in the world. The report also mentions the start of the crew season for Norwegian Aqua and the upcoming arrival of Star of the Seas. Finally, the segment concludes with an update on cruise stocks, noting gains for Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Viking.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.