Ship Captain Detained After Cruise Passenger Falls Into Water

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several developments within the cruise industry. In Greece, a cruise ship captain was arrested following an incident involving the Norwegian Viva in Corfu. The Greek Coast Guard reported that strong winds caused mooring lines to snap, which led the vessel to drift and pull the gangway away from the dock. A 56 year old woman from New Zealand fell into the water during this process, sustained minor injuries, and was subsequently hospitalized. The captain faces charges related to exposure to danger at the port. Additionally, TUI River Cruises canceled a seven night Danube sailing departing from Budapest due to air conditioning failure during a European heat wave. This follows previous technical issues involving hot water on the same vessel. In other news, Carnival Cruise Line held an America 250 celebration aboard the Carnival Elation in Jacksonville to honor veterans and first responders. The report concludes with a photo feature of Hubbard Glacier in Alaska and a summary of recent declines in cruise industry stocks, including Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Viking.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.