Cruise lines cut prices in wake of problems
A spate of high-profile problems on the high seas, hurricane fears and weak demand for Caribbean sailings are leading cruise companies to offer discounts in an effort to lure leery consumers aboard. The problems are combining to make this the most challenging cruise season for the industry since 2003, when Iraq war fears and post-9/11 woes hurt bookings.The bulk of the issues are occurring in the Caribbean, the most popular cruise destination and where most first-time cruisers tend to sail. The busy port in Cozumel, Mexico, for example, continues to be under repair after being severely damaged by Hurricane Wilma last fall. Travel agents also say that memories of last year's brutal hurricane season are dissuading some would-be cruisers. And some travelers have been spooked by concerns about cruise safety.
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