CRUISE NEWS - ROYAL CASES DROP AND MASKS COME OFF, CRYSTAL CRUISES CLOSES DOWN, and MORE
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The creator provides an update on several significant developments within the cruise industry, ranging from corporate closures to shifts in health protocols. The report begins with negative news regarding Crystal Cruises, noting that the company is shuttering its US offices and moving ship management to Vdot Ships. Additionally, Royal Caribbean has canceled its remaining season in Hong Kong for the Spectrum of the Seas due to government restrictions. The creator also highlights ongoing challenges for the industry in Australia, where travel professionals are organizing protests against cruise bans. Transitioning to positive news, the creator notes that Disney Cruise Line has reopened bookings for the Disney Wish. Royal Caribbean is also expressing optimism for its upcoming Alaska season, projecting full occupancy based on current booking data. Furthermore, the creator discusses the relaxation of health protocols, noting that Royal Caribbean will allow vaccinated guests to cruise mask-free in specific areas, such as casinos and restaurants, starting on Valentine's Day. This shift follows data showing that onboard COVID-19 cases have declined to pre-Omicron levels. The creator concludes by advising travelers to assess their own risk profiles when deciding to cruise.
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since we resumed operations our goal has been to make cruising one of the safest vacations anywhere in the world while providing an exceptional guest experience
we have carried approximately 1.3 million guests since the restart with about 2500 guests testing positive for covet 19 a positivity rate of 0.19 percent
the good news is that in the last several weeks cases on board our ships have been declining rapidly and now we have returned to exceptionally low pre-omicron levels
starting on valentine's day cruisers that are on royal caribbean ships that are vaccinated will be able to go mask free in vaccinated only areas
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