What are these cruise ships doing during the cruise shutdown?

Editorial Summary

The creator examines the global status of approximately 300 cruise ships that have been laid up due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He explains that many vessels are anchored or docked far from their traditional home ports. The video details specific ship movements in the United Kingdom, noting that vessels like the Disney Magic perform short cruises to nowhere to maintain machinery and desalination systems. He highlights various ships visiting UK ports such as Dover, Portsmouth, and Southampton, including the Majesty of the Seas and the Norwegian Star. The report extends to international locations, describing MSC ships anchored near Dubai and the status of the QE2 as a permanent hotel. The creator also tracks the movement of P&O Australia vessels moving toward Hong Kong and Singapore, as well as clusters of ships in the Philippines and the Bahamas. He concludes by noting that while many ships are in unusual locations, others remain closer to home, such as Royal Caribbean vessels found off the coast of Barbados.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.