CRUISE UPDATE: SETBACKS TO CRUISES RESUMING Anytime Soon

Editorial Summary

Gary Beverage discusses several significant obstacles preventing the resumption of cruise operations. A primary setback involves the Cruise Line Association voluntarily suspending all cruising until at least September 15, a move likely influenced by the potential renewal of the CDC no-sell order in the United States. Beverage notes a lack of meaningful engagement between cruise lines and the CDC regarding reopening protocols. International travel bans also present major hurdles, specifically Spain's indefinite ban on cruise ships calling at its ports, which impacts millions of potential passengers. Other regions, including Canada, Australia, and the Seychelles, have also implemented closures. Furthermore, the creator observes cruise lines actively disposing of ships and potentially closing smaller brands, such as Carnival Corporation's recent announcement regarding ship disposals and reports of ships being stripped at crew centers. Beverage concludes that even when cruising resumes, it will likely be a slow, phased process focused on specific home ports. While some limited cruising has begun in Norway and parts of Europe for local citizens, the overall outlook remains constrained by rising case rates and regulatory challenges.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.