Two Ships Days Late Returning Back to Port
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Doug Parker reports on several developments within the cruise industry, beginning with weather related disruptions caused by tropical storm Debbie. Both the Carnival Paradise and the Margaritaville at Sea Islander have announced changes to their departure schedules. Carnival passengers are set to receive a one day prorated refund in the form of onboard credits and compensation for non refundable travel changes. The Margaritaville at Sea Islander is scheduled to return this Friday for a three night cruise. In tourism news, the Turks and Caicos Islands reported a significant increase in visitors during the first six months of 2024, with June seeing the highest passenger numbers of the year. Additionally, the Alaska Railroad has approved a 137 million dollar agreement for the construction of a new cruise port in Seward. This facility will include a large terminal and floating dock designed to accommodate massive cruise ships, with operations expected to begin by 2026. Finally, the report notes mixed performance for cruise line stocks, with Carnival Corporation and Norwegian seeing declines while Royal Caribbean experienced an increase in value.
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Cruise news today with Doug Parker two cruise lines have announced changes to their departure because of tropical storm Debbie
the Turks and Kos Islands welcomed nearly 1 million visitors for the first 6 months of 2024
the Alaska railroad has approved the Seward company's 137 million agreement to construct the largest cruise port ever in Alaska
Cruise Line stocks were mixed on Monday Carnival Corporation down 2.7% 14.40 Royal Caribbean up 1% 139.7 s Norwegian down 3.8% 15.33% 32.1 three
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