THE END OF CRUISING 😥 A Cruise Lament

Editorial Summary

The creator discusses the difficult outlook for the cruise industry following recent news regarding the resumption of sailing. He notes that the Cruise Lines International Association has extended the voluntary return to cruising, which significantly limits the number of available sailing days in 2020. The host references comments made by Frank Del Rio, CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Group, who suggested that travelers should not expect cruising to fully resume until the second quarter of 2021. This period of limited activity is described as a desert period characterized by a gradual ramp up in capacity. While the industry faces numerous hurdles, such as obtaining CDC approval, opening destination ports, and implementing new health protocols, the creator points to high consumer demand and future bookings as signs of resilience. He acknowledges the personal and financial losses felt by many during this time but encourages fellow cruise enthusiasts to maintain hope for the future of the industry while accepting the current reality of limited operations.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.