New Road Blocks For Cruise Ships - Cruise Ship News

Editorial Summary

The creator discusses the lifting of the CDC no sail order and the subsequent challenges facing the cruise industry. While the order is lifted, a new forty page document outlines strict requirements for resuming operations. A primary component of this plan involves mandatory test cruises designed to evaluate safety protocols before paying passengers are allowed on board. These test cruises must be voluntary, meaning employees cannot be forced to participate as part of their jobs. Furthermore, participants must provide a signed waiver from a health professional confirming they have no underlying conditions that could exacerbate the risk of catching the virus. The creator expresses concern that these health restrictions might result in a test group composed only of young, healthy individuals, which may not accurately represent the actual cruising demographic. Other requirements include weekly testing for crew members, a maximum cruise length of seven days, and mandatory laboratory testing for all passengers at the terminal. The creator concludes that while these measures are necessary, the extensive testing and approval processes may lead to many December cruises being cancelled as the industry focuses on these initial test sailings.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.