COVID CASES RISE DRAMIATICALY ON MY SHIP

Editorial Summary

The creator provides an update regarding a significant increase in COVID-19 cases during a seven day Northbound and southbound Alaskan cruise on the Royal Princess. He observes that during the first week of the voyage, mask wearing was minimal and passengers often ignored protocols such as the sip and cover rule in venues like Princess Live. However, after leaving Whittier, the situation changed as cases began to rise. The creator notes that several couples he knows personally were placed in cabin quarantine. Following an announcement from the captain stating that masks are now mandatory due to the rise in cases, the creator observes a major shift in passenger behavior and crew enforcement. He describes how more people began wearing masks and how the ship implemented stricter social distancing measures, such as blocking off additional rows in the theater. The creator concludes by reflecting on how the sudden increase in infections prompted a change in the general mentality from indifference to increased precaution. He also mentions his own testing status and his upcoming travel plans.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.