Where did all the EMPTY cruise ships go?

Editorial Summary

Chris Frame examines the unprecedented global shutdown of the cruise industry caused by the 2020 coronavirus outbreak. He explains that the scale of this operational pause exceeds previous industry disruptions and notes that major ocean and river cruise lines canceled voyages through late 2020 following international border closures and government bans. The creator describes the process of ships emptying out as passengers disembarked and explains the concept of warm layup, where ships remain active with running engines while berthed. The video details specific regional activities, noting that UK vessels returned to home ports or anchored off locations like the Isle of Wight. In the United States, many ships moved to anchorage points near Grand Bahama for long term storage. The creator also observes clusters of vessels in Italy and the Philippines, noting that Australian ships moved north due to local bans. Finally, the video highlights how some ships are being utilized to repatriate crew members to their home countries through long duration voyages while the industry remains in a state of pause.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.