CRUISE NEWS - CDC MAKE BIG CHANGE BUT WILL CRUISE LINES LISTEN

Editorial Summary

The creator discusses recent changes made by the CDC regarding vaccination policy standards for cruise ships. Previously, the highly vaccinated category required 95 percent of both passengers and crew to be vaccinated. The new standard lowers this requirement to 90 percent of passengers. The creator notes that while this change might allow for more children on family oriented lines like Disney, it presents a potential dilemma for lines catering to older demographics, such as Cunard or Holland America, where vaccination rates are typically higher. A significant concern raised is the role of media coverage. The creator suggests that cruise lines might be hesitant to adopt the lower 90 percent threshold because any medical incident involving an unvaccinated passenger could be amplified by the media, potentially damaging the industry's reputation. Ultimately, the creator describes the situation as a balancing act for cruise lines, who must decide whether to follow the new lower standard or maintain higher vaccination rates to avoid negative publicity and protect their specific passenger demographics.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.