The Sold Cruise Ships of 2020. Carnival, Royal Caribbean and More

Editorial Summary

The creator examines the trend of cruise lines selling or scrapping older vessels, a movement accelerated by the financial impact of the coronavirus crisis. The discussion begins with the Carnival Corporation, noting that while the Carnival brand itself is not selling ships, the parent company is looking to recoup significant losses. Specific ships confirmed for sale or scrapping include the Costa Victoria, which is headed to a shipyard for scrapping, and P&O Cruises' Oceania, which is being moved on as the company shifts toward a more freestyle market. The creator also covers the Saga Sapphire, which is transitioning to a smaller Turkish cruise line rather than being scrapped, and the Pacific Dawn, which has been sold to CMV. The video touches on Marella Cruises' decision to move on the Marella Celebration and explores rumors regarding Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line. While some ships like the Vision class from Royal Caribbean are potential candidates for sale, the creator notes that the current lack of a buyer market may force more ships toward the scrapyard. Ultimately, the creator concludes that while larger, modern ships are the industry direction, the loss of smaller vessels impacts niche itineraries.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.