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Will we see all lines set sail at the same time? Will there be a breakout line that meets the CDC guidelines first and beats the competition?
Perhaps - Virgin (only one ship, short itineraries, controlled ports, and highly agile to do what it takes to start service)
That's what lead to some of my frustration watching the majors appear pretty passive in going on the offense. CEOs were silent for too long. Albeit I believe they were all working a very difficult repatriation problem for a huge number of employees as the first order of business, but they certainly where not messaging the public or investors that we have a plan to move forward. Virgin seemed to be the first with messaging, then finally RCL/NCL joined hands.
I find the industry fascinating and sorry to see all these great capital investments in incredible ships and islands just wither away. Just like idling Disney World. Its not a diversified industry - so one trick pony tied to a tree in the hot sun (and the water is evaporating). Carnival's Holland and Princess Alaskan resorts are even idled this summer.
Just hard to believe, all things considered...wonder if any of the big boys would've taken that route...
Happens to us all
True - but my question was related to what the line can do to enable business - which is the approved CDC plan. Other factors are outside the control of the line - like port releases, supply chain, etc. But this is a small cruise line that took the effort to assemble an operation plan which was approved by CDC - and first to get it approved. I believe these folks sail from West Palm, so less baggage than Miami or FLL. Probably a lower risk to starting up "if "the no sail is lifted. At least they're on the "starting blocks" . So I still call them a winner (but agree not all are on the starting blocks yet)
OK...fair 'nuff.....so apparently they COULD'VE sailed, but chose not to?? won't be the first time I misread something...and it won't be the last...
Not so sure we have a winner. The plan may be CDC approved but the ports will not let them enter coming from the states.And when they do arrive there might not be much for anyone to do.
True - but my question was related to what the line can do to enable business - which is the approved CDC plan. Other factors are outside the control of the line - like port releases, supply chain, etc. But this is a small cruise line that took the effort to assemble an operation plan which was approved by CDC - and first to get it approved. I believe these folks sail from West Palm, so less baggage than Miami or FLL. Probably a lower risk to starting up "if "the no sail is lifted. At least they're on the "starting blocks" . So I still call them a winner (but agree not all are on the starting blocks yet)
We have a winner. Bahama Paradise Cruises has a CDC approved plan and is scheduled to start in October.
https://www.travelweek.ca/news/bahamas-paradise-cruise-line-to-return-to-sea-in-late-august/
Not so sure we have a winner. The plan may be CDC approved but the ports will not let them enter coming from the states.And when they do arrive there might not be much for anyone to do.
http://www.tribune242.com/news/2020/jul/20/us-travel-shut-down-beaches-closed-new-providence-/?fbclid=IwAR2Zz4eJBQ4qQoM9vEodvQKWpAQ-JL7izgfHRxhMUOJhH343DQR6h0CyygM
Having an approved plan is a business enabler. Means once the gov't hold is lifted, you can run cruises. I continue to be amazed on how slow the industry has been in at least getting their ducks in a a row and getting plans approved. Small lines with small ships - BPC ships are around 700 passenger can probably have an easier time satisfying the gov't concerns.
At this point I'm more interested in seeing the industry preserved. If I don't get on a ship for a while that's fine, but there needs to be a way for the industry to keep afloat until the plague is dealt with.
The industry is slow to react because they want to make sure when they do that they have it right. Right now the industry is surviving on a wing and a prayer and there are so many uncertainties that everyone is waiting to see which way is up. The industry because of law suites is walking on egg shells.
Not only that, but ports have to open back up unless cruise lines plan on doing a cruise to nowhere.
Could be mistaken, but I believe cruises to nowhere (that originate from the U.S.) technically violate the Passenger Vessel Services Act. However, the cruise lines should be able to sale to their own privately owned islands.
We have a winner. Bahama Paradise Cruises has a CDC approved plan and is scheduled to start in October.
https://www.travelweek.ca/news/bahamas-paradise-cruise-line-to-return-to-sea-in-late-august/
I think you need to reread that thing...slowly....very slowly..I'm with AUNTIE on this one. mebbe whoever wrote that had a job as a political speech writer in a previous life...
Having an approved plan is a business enabler. Means once the gov't hold is lifted, you can run cruises. I continue to be amazed on how slow the industry has been in at least getting their ducks in a a row and getting plans approved. Small lines with small ships - BPC ships are around 700 passenger can probably have an easier time satisfying the gov't concerns.
At this point I'm more interested in seeing the industry preserved. If I don't get on a ship for a while that's fine, but there needs to be a way for the industry to keep afloat until the plague is dealt with.
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