Carnival Corp Launches Five-Phase Plan That Will Get us Cruising Again

Editorial Summary

The creator discusses a five-phase reopening plan announced by Costa Cruises, a brand owned by Carnival Corporation. This strategy serves as a potential roadmap for how the cruise industry might return to operations. Phase one involves ships operating at fifty to sixty percent capacity with passengers limited to a few specific countries. The creator notes that while this is easy for European travelers, maritime laws may make Caribbean cruising more difficult for Americans during this initial stage. Phase two anticipates increased capacity to sixty or seventy percent and the inclusion of guests from multiple neighboring countries. Phase three, projected for November, aims for seventy to eighty percent capacity and allows European passengers to cruise within Europe. Phase four, expected in December, may see longer itineraries and the potential repositioning of ships to the Caribbean. Finally, phase five aims to have half of the fleet sailing by January 2021. The creator concludes that while the return to normalcy will be a long and difficult process involving reduced capacity and changing regulations, the phased approach provides a positive sense of progress for the industry.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.