Cruise Shutdown Questions #1: What To Do About Cruise Bookings And Plans?
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The creator addresses common concerns regarding cruise bookings during a global industry shutdown. After explaining that regular content is paused, the creator discusses why the shutdown will likely last longer than the initial April estimates. Factors cited include government travel advisories, airline groundings, port closures in regions like Canada and New Zealand, and difficulties in restocking ships for the Mediterranean season. The creator also highlights specific risks for travelers over the age of 70. Regarding existing bookings for April, May, and June, the creator recommends sitting tight and waiting to make decisions closer to the departure dates due to the flexibility offered by cruise lines and airlines. Addressing fears of corporate bankruptcy, the creator expresses confidence in the stability of major corporations like Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian Cruise Line due to their massive assets and economic importance. For those considering new bookings, the creator advises caution regarding current deals for this year due to insurance uncertainties, suggesting instead that travelers look toward next year to support the industry while maintaining flexibility.
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I've decided I'm not going to post any regular cruising content until the shutdown ends and life starts to come back to normal
I have lots of cruise bookings for April May June and in fact for the rest of the years so this is a very live issue for me
what I'm actually doing is I'm not doing anything about my bookings in April and May I'm just letting them sit there and wait to see what happens
I would actually hold back particularly because travel insurance could be a real challenge it's quite hard to get travel insurance at this period of time
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