Will Cruises Be Back in May

Editorial Summary

The creator discusses the likelihood of cruise lines resuming operations in May, suggesting that a return to normalcy is unlikely in the near future. While some cruise lines have extended voluntary shutdowns, the creator points to several logistical and financial factors that indicate a much longer hiatus. Royal Caribbean is reportedly assigning specific ships to facilitate the transfer of crew members to designated ports so they can be flown home. Additionally, Carnival Cruise Line has applied to place many of its ships into warm or cold storage to mitigate massive monthly expenses. The creator notes that keeping a ship in storage can save between one and two million dollars per month per vessel. The video also highlights that even if ships were to restart after a short shutdown, the process of preparing a ship in cold storage for passengers can take at least three weeks. Consequently, the creator concludes that the industry may not see a significant return until late fall or perhaps even 2021.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.