Good Things Happening in Cruising

Editorial Summary

The creator discusses positive developments within the cruise industry as the world looks toward 2021. She highlights the successful operations of large cruise lines like MSC and Costa, noting that major ships have experienced minimal issues compared to smaller vessels. The discussion covers international updates, including the reopening of markets in Asia and the potential for phased cruise reopenings in Britain via Southampton. The creator notes that MSC offers benefits such as status matching and various family deals. In North America, she explains that ships are arriving at various ports to prepare for CDC-regulated test cruises. This preparation involves bringing crews on board, rehearsing Broadway-style entertainment to ensure high quality, and implementing physical ship modifications. These modifications include creating isolated quarantine cabins and expanding medical facilities to include dedicated areas for COVID-19 patients. The creator concludes by noting that while the industry aims to begin sailing in January, the rollout will be gradual, with the goal of having many more ships participating in test cruises by the spring.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.