BIG Cruise News Update: Children Banned? No Cruising in 2021?

Editorial Summary

The video provides an update on the state of the cruise industry amidst pandemic-related delays and regulatory challenges. Port Canaveral officials suggest that a cruise restart may not occur until at least July, noting that the industry shutdown has caused significant financial losses for ports. The creators discuss the complexities of complying with the CDC's conditional sailing order, which requires new health protocols and individual vessel recertification. This regulatory environment has led some analysts to predict that cruising might not resume in the United States until late 2021 or even 2022. The discussion also covers the potential impact of vaccination mandates. While some lines like Saga require vaccinations, others like Norwegian are exploring the legalities of such requirements. This raises concerns regarding travelers who cannot be vaccinated, including children under 18. Additionally, the report mentions Norwegian Cruise Line's decision to repatriate non-essential crew members and the acquisition of the Pacific Princess by Sycamore Partners for the Azamara fleet. Finally, the video notes that Costa Cruises has postponed its European restart until mid-March due to Italian government restrictions.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.