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In this episode, the panel discusses what they believe to be the future of the cruise industry, including changes to dining, cleaning, and other ship areas, along with the panel's feelings on cruising again in the future!
@hertamaniac - you are correct. I misspoke - I meant CLIA and I said CDC by mistake.
I don't believe the CDC has extended the no sail order past July 24th. CLIA (Cruise Line Industry Association) has stated they will not have sailings through September 15th. CLIA includes almost, if not, all of the ocean cruise lines.
36 crew test positive for virus on Norwegian cruise ship
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2020/0801/1156870-norway-cruise-coronavirus/
https://www.newsweek.com/norway-crusie-ship-covid-roald-amundsen-1522149
Personal opinion: This could easily stall the reopening of the Europe cruise industry. The passengers have already disembarked (~177) before the crew member(s) tested positive. There appears to be a scramble to get the contact tracing instituted and self-isolation recommendation/order. Early reports are that the procedures (masks, distancing, etc.) were in-place during the entire cruise.
Thanks for sharing. I think much of the conversation online has been about adjusting passenger areas.36 crew test positive for virus on Norwegian cruise ship
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2020/0801/1156870-norway-cruise-coronavirus/
https://www.newsweek.com/norway-crusie-ship-covid-roald-amundsen-1522149
Personal opinion: This could easily stall the reopening of the Europe cruise industry. The passengers have already disembarked (~177) before the crew member(s) tested positive. There appears to be a scramble to get the contact tracing instituted and self-isolation recommendation/order. Early reports are that the procedures (masks, distancing, etc.) were in-place during the entire cruise.
Thanks for sharing. I think much of the conversation online has been about adjusting passenger areas.
I think crew areas (both living and working) are equally or perhaps more problematic and harder to fix. Additional space there makes achieving profitability harder.
I think there had also been a history of familiarity among the crew born out of time together and necessity. One blog I watched mentioned the women trade and barter personal care items and also help each other with grooming like nails, brows, simple hair trims etc.
You have a little village living in tight quarters on those ships.