CRUISE NEWS - TESTING ENDS, CRUISES MISSING, AND MORE
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The creator discusses several updates within the cruise industry, beginning with Royal Caribbean's progress on the Utopia of the Seas. This new Oasis class vessel is noted for being an LNG powered ship, which aligns with a broader industry trend toward more environmentally friendly technology. The video also addresses concerns regarding the Serenade of the Seas, where some travelers noticed certain sailings are no longer available for booking. The creator suggests this is likely due to the ship being prepared for a 248 day world cruise rather than cancellations or dry dock scheduling. Regarding health protocols, Holland America is conducting a pilot project by stopping testing for three specific cruises on the Rotterdam to gather data for authorities. Finally, the creator highlights positive news from Australia, where the government is removing digital and paper arrival forms for both air and cruise travelers. While vaccination requirements remain, the removal of these specific entry protocols is expected to make traveling to the country easier for cruise passengers.
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first off let's talk about Royal Caribbean Cruise Line they this week laid the Keel down that's the very start of building your cruise ship for the brand new Oasis class ship Utopia of the Seas
I actually was surprised because I started getting messages from multiple people this week saying hey we've noticed that our sailing on the serenade of the Seas next year they're not selling it anymore
Holland America is stopping testing okay don't don't get too excited don't get too excited uh they're only stopping testing for three cruises
Australia has had their flights open for a little bit and now they're welcoming cruise ships back for the first time in years so they're making things a lot more easy
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