WOW! Several Cruise Lines Cancel All Cruises for Coming Months
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The creator discusses recent major announcements from the cruise industry regarding the suspension of services. Viking Cruises has announced it will suspend both river and ocean cruise operations until May due to the significant risks involved in operating a travel company during the current global situation. Viking is offering guests full refunds or a 125 percent future cruise credit. Similarly, Princess Cruise Lines is suspending service for 60 days, prioritizing health and safety over finances. Princess is allowing passengers to move funds to future cruises or request full refunds. Additionally, the creator reports that Virgin Voyages has pushed back its inaugural season to July 2020. Beyond the cruise industry, the video covers a new travel restriction preventing European citizens from traveling to the United States, though American citizens are still permitted to return home. The creator notes that these changes are part of a broader global shift involving remote work, school closures, and the suspension of the NBA season, suggesting that the cruise industry may be hitting a reset button to navigate current world challenges.
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we have always cared first and foremost about our guests and our employees
it is our intention to reassure our loyal guests team members and global stakeholders of our commitment to the health safety and well-being of all who sail with us
wow this is a difficult business decision we firmly believe it is the right one
it's better to push it's better to wait than to jump into a whole lot of challenge
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