Cruises Cancelled Into Fall of 2021

Editorial Summary

The creator discusses the widespread cancellation of cruises extending into the fall of 2021. She explains that cruise lines like Carnival and Princess are currently limiting sales to cruises lasting seven days or less. This strategy is intended to allow companies to complete necessary test cruises and obtain CDC extensions for longer itineraries. The creator notes that cancellations are occurring because cruise lines are revamping schedules and reallocating ships to different destinations based on popularity and regional restrictions. For example, companies may move larger ships to high-demand areas or shift focus toward more viable locations like the Caribbean, Mexico, and Alaska rather than transatlantic routes. Travelers facing cancellations may receive notifications directly and be offered options such as future cruise credits, refunds, or onboard credits if they rebook. The creator highlights the extreme difficulty of planning travel due to unpredictable shore excursions, port openings, and varying state or country lockdowns. She concludes that while the arrival of a vaccine might eventually change the industry mindset, the current situation remains uncertain and volatile for travelers.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.