AWESOME CRUISE NEWS: US CRUISES TO START IN 2021, US PORTS TO VACCINATE CRUISE WORKERS

Editorial Summary

The creator discusses the potential for cruise operations to restart in the United States following new CDC guidance regarding vaccination requirements. One available path allows cruise lines to skip the simulated test cruise phase if they meet specific vaccination thresholds for both crew and passengers. Specifically, ships must have 98 percent of crew and 95 percent of passengers vaccinated to utilize this accelerated route. The creator notes that several logistical questions remain, such as how vaccination requirements will apply to children and how cruise lines will manage vaccine resistance among passengers. To address the challenge of vaccinating crew members, certain states like Florida and Texas have updated laws to allow workers in beneficial industries to access vaccines. Port Canaveral has already begun administering up to one thousand vaccines daily to crew members, with the Port of Galveston expected to follow suit. While some cruise lines may choose the slower route of conducting test sailings to avoid mandates, major companies like Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian are positioned to utilize the vaccination path. The creator concludes that these developments represent significant momentum for the industry and the workers who depend on it.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.