The ban on cruising in American territorial waters was lifted by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in late October subject to strict conditions. But with COVID-19 rates still setting daily records and new safety protocols failing to keep passenger ships infection-free, it may take months before it’s safe to go back on the water again.
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No crowds, more space on small ships (Hurtigruten)
In the world of cruising, the last 20 years has largely been focused on building bigger and more outlandish cruise ships that look like floating theme parks. However, if the COVID-19 pandemic has taught the cruise industry anything, it’s that the days of mega-ships ruling the waves may have come to an end. As E. F. Schumacher once wrote, “Small is Beautiful”. And when it comes to cruising, the legendary economist’s theory that big is not always better may just inspire a sea change in how ships are built and operated in future. Continue reading “SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL”
Stranded crew member on zombie ship
Hundreds of cruise ships without passengers are tied up at docks or anchored at sea, and most will not resume operation until the “no sail” ordered issued on March 14 by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is lifted. In the meantime, the cruise industry is racing to come up with new and more rigorous health measures that will make cruise ships less likely to become floating petri dishes, and get the “no sail” order lifted. But how far will cruise lines need to go, and how will potential passengers react? Continue reading “CRUISING WILL SURVIVE, BUT IT MAY GET WEIRD”
Gentlemans Portion 