THE END for Oasis Class Ships, Carnival Cruise Line's New Menu Roll Out

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several significant developments within the cruise industry involving major lines. Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas recently reached a construction milestone by floating out at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in France. This process required filling the dry dock with 46 million gallons of water. Scheduled to debut at Port Canaveral next July, the vessel will feature the longest dry water slide at sea and an immersive train car dining experience. Notably, it will be the first Oasis class ship powered by liquefied natural gas. In connectivity news, Carnival Corporation is expanding high speed internet access through the integration of Starlink Maritime service. This rollout includes P&O Cruises and Cunard, with several ships expected to have service in both public spaces and cabins by the end of the year. Additionally, Carnival Cruise Line is implementing new vegan specific menus across its fleet to accommodate dietary preferences. These plant based offerings include appetizers, entrees, and desserts such as plant based salmon and grilled tofu steak. The rollout begins with ships like the Carnival Freedom and Horizon, with the goal of having all fleet vessels, including the Carnival Jubilee, offering these options by December. The report concludes with a brief update on cruise line stock performance.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.