IS THIS WHAT CRUISE will look like?

Editorial Summary

The creators examine the comprehensive health and safety protocols being implemented by two US based cruise lines, American Cruise Line and the American Queen Steamboat Company, to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The video details a multi stage approach beginning with pre-cruise health eligibility checks and medical travel screening surveys. During boarding, passengers will undergo thermal screenings at a single access point, and any individual who has traveled internationally within the previous fourteen days will be denied boarding. Onboard, guest capacity will be reduced to seventy five percent to allow for social distancing. The creators highlight several strict sanitation measures, including hourly cleaning of contact surfaces, twice daily fogging of public spaces, and the use of single use items for condiments and menus. Dining procedures will change significantly, with all buffet and self service options suspended. Additionally, the video notes that public bathrooms will be closed to encourage the use of in cabin facilities. The creators conclude by presenting these measures as a potential blueprint for the future of the cruise industry while asking viewers if such intense protocols enhance or discourage the desire to travel.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.