Today's Cruise News : BIG ROYAL CARIBBEAN UPDATE, GOOD NEWS FROM CARNIVAL and MSC TAKES ON NEW CREW
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The host discusses the current state of the cruise industry, focusing on the delays regarding test cruises caused by the CDC. Both Carnival and Royal Caribbean have indicated they are waiting on further information from the CDC before they can proceed with testing. The host notes the frustration within the industry and mentions that some government advocates have suggested legal action against the agency. In positive news, the Carnival Mardi Gras has appeared on a list of ships intended to operate in the United States in the short term, despite currently being in Barcelona. The video also covers reports that Royal Caribbean is exploring ways to ensure its crew members are vaccinated. While the specific methods for obtaining vaccines for crew are unclear, the host suggests that vaccinated crews may become a standard in the industry. Additionally, the host identifies a few cruise lines that currently require vaccines from passengers. Finally, the segment concludes with news regarding MSC announcing a humanoid robot bartender named Rob, which will debut on the MSC Virtuosa.
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the cdc has so much power over what happens in cruising that you might not want to make a mad
the cruise lines they can sit there they can be chill but they do have some advocates even in the government
i think it's a good signal for cruises in 2021
it says at least royal caribbean along with norwegian cruise line have the intention to sail with vaccinated crew members
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