CRUISE UPDATE : Some Big Cruise Ships Are Resuming Cruising Immediately

Editorial Summary

Gary Beverage discusses significant developments regarding Carnival and Royal Caribbean resuming sailings with medium to large ships. He explains that these companies have implemented twelve major changes to enable cruising to restart, specifically using German-based brands to target local residents. These new itineraries are shorter, lasting between three and five days, and often focus on scenic cruising without port stops. To facilitate social distancing, ships will operate at fifty to sixty percent capacity and will only sell balcony and suite cabins. The creator notes that these cruises target specific nationalities, such as German, Austrian, or Swiss residents, to create controlled bubbles. Other protocols include staggered embarkation times, medical screening processes, and specific requirements for negative tests based on a passenger's region of origin. Onboard, social distancing is maintained through mask policies, limits on venue capacity, and changes to dining, such as pre-booked meal times and the removal of self-service buffets. Beverage also highlights enhanced cleaning protocols, including HEPA filter installations and full days between cruises for deep cleaning. Finally, he mentions that cruise lines are providing guarantees for medical care and repatriation if passengers fall ill during the voyage.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.