Itinerary Shakeups, CEO Drama, an...

Itinerary Shakeups, CEO Drama, and a Spa Upgrade

Cruise News by Cruise News
Feb 25, 2026
20:53

Episode notes

This episode covers three big cruise stories: MSC reroutes two ships from Marseille after Valentine's weekend winds top 50 knots, Norwegian Cruise Line names Burger King and Subway veteran John Chidsey as CEO amid activist investor pressure, and Carnival Encounter heads to Singapore drydock for a full Cloud 9 Spa overhaul and pool refresh before returning to Australian waters.

Keywords

Norwegian Cruise Line
MSC Cruises
MSC Splendida
MSC World Europa
Marseille
Mediterranean cruise
cruise itinerary change
high winds
NCLH
John Chidsey
Harry Sommer
Elliott Investment Management
activist investor
cruise CEO
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Encounter
Cloud 9 Spa
Singapore drydock
cruise ship renovation
Australian cruises