Test Cruises Having Rough Start - Cruise Ship News
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The creator discusses the difficulties cruise lines are facing with test cruises as they attempt to resume operations. While the CDC allows for test cruises to obtain sailing certificates, the creator notes that these voyages involve significant extra expenses including fuel, crew, and guest logistics. The video highlights several specific instances where test cruises faced setbacks, such as the Paradise Cruise Line having to reschedule due to positive crew tests and the Odyssey of the Sea facing a month long postponement. Additionally, the Disney Dream experienced mixed results during volunteer testing which led to delays. The creator concludes that requiring vaccination proof may have been a faster and easier path for cruise lines to avoid these costly delays. Finally, the creator advises travelers to research every aspect of their upcoming trips, including flights, local city restrictions, hotel policies, and insurance requirements, to ensure a smooth experience without unexpected surprises.
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so far there have been four cruises set for test cruises and only one has been able to go off the freedom of the seas successfully did her test cruise
bahamas paradise cruise line there yeah they were set to go that no there's problems on board there with some testing of the crew members tested positive
the odyssey of the sea which was all set to do her test cruise they're postponed a whole month to do their test screws
the disney dream was supposed to set sail but they had they had mixed results when they started testing people uh for the for the virus
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