American Cruise Passenger Deported After Firearm Found in Luggage

Cruise news today. An American cruise passenger was deported from Italy after security found Xcel, and announced the name of its next vessel: Celebrity Xcitessee was detained at the Porto Cruise Terminal in Ravenna while trying to board a cruise ship with loaded pistol with the magazine full and one round in the chamber. He claimed he forgot it was in his bag and said he had a valid U.S. carry permit. Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Epic diverted course in the Mediterranean to rescue 67 migrants from an overcrowded sailboat. The operation happened overnight on October 22, just one day into an 11-night sailing from Rome. The refugees were brought aboard, given food, water, and medical care, and later transferred to Greek authorities. Celebrity Cruises has officially taken delivery of its newest ship, Celebrity Xcel, and announced the name of its next vessel: Celebrity Xcite. Cruise stocks were down for Thursday for CCL, RCL, NCLH, and VIK. Subscribers: 129,400