Cruise Industry Survives Gulf Oil Spill

The entire hullabaloo over the Gulf oil spill has brought into question the fate of many industries. The cruising industry is one of the most profitable in the Gulf, and its dependence on the water makes it a likely candidate for major disruptions.

Several major ports including Galveston, Mobile, and New Orleans have already been directly impacted by the spill in some way or another. Carnival Cruise Line has the most to lose since it has ships sailing out of Galveston and Mobile, putting its ships at risk of colliding with the oil spill.