"What are cruise lines doing with their empty ships?"
I'm all aglow today with Cruise Critic's
answers to that question.
answers to that question.
A few weeks ago, when operations were initially
suspended in Asia, Royal Caribbean redeployed its
China based ships to Australia, offering free cruises
to first responders who battled the country's bush fires.
suspended in Asia, Royal Caribbean redeployed its
China based ships to Australia, offering free cruises
to first responders who battled the country's bush fires.
Carnival Corporation, which includes Princess, Holland America, and P&O has offered to turn their fleets
into floating hospitals.
American Queen Steamboat Company has offered their
fleet to house quarantined U. S. military personnnel.
The MSC Splendid has been converted into a
floating hospital.
floating hospital.
Crew members are also being treated to staying in
guest cabins, including balconies, free use of the guest
pool deck, and eating in guest dining areas.
On the Celebrity Edge there was even a drawing
among the crew members,
among the crew members,
with the winners being able to stay in suites!
Princess is making stops at their private island
for crew to have fun in the sun!
Many ships are lit up at night with encouraging signs,
created by turning on lights in certain cabins.
This required a coordination between land
operations and those at sea!
Here's the Sky Princess, whose "#We Will Be Back"
was spelled out in cabin lights at the crew's own initiative.
And the P&O Azura off Barbados...
This is particularly touching. The P&O flagship,
Brittania lit up with the message "#Love NHS"
(National Health Service)
in the port of Southhampton, in support of the U.K.'s
tireless health workers.
Princess is making stops at their private island
for crew to have fun in the sun!
Many ships are lit up at night with encouraging signs,
created by turning on lights in certain cabins.
This required a coordination between land
operations and those at sea!
Here's the Sky Princess, whose "#We Will Be Back"
was spelled out in cabin lights at the crew's own initiative.
And the P&O Azura off Barbados...
This is particularly touching. The P&O flagship,
Brittania lit up with the message "#Love NHS"
(National Health Service)
in the port of Southhampton, in support of the U.K.'s
tireless health workers.
The Seabourn Encore created a heart-shaped
ship track in the ocean and said,
"Life takes you to unexpected places.
Love brings you home."
What started with 5 Holland America ships
anchored around Grand Bahama Island sounding
their horns has now extended to other lines.
Now each night at 7:30 p.m. ET, all of the ships
are sounding their horns at the same time in
solidarity, letting the world know they are strong,
safe, and healthy onboard.
Who knows what will happen?
The cruise lines are optimistically announcing dates
that cruising will resume, as early as April 28th.
Sounds like they're keeping the ships ready
to welcome us back onboard.
The Lord willing.
Of course, I am especially interested since I have
a beautiful, talented family member who
just can't wait for the Disney Magic to sail again!
CLICK HERE
for something fun!!!
Captain Kate was not in charge of the Epic last year
when I was on it, but I sure wish she had been!
ship track in the ocean and said,
"Life takes you to unexpected places.
Love brings you home."
What started with 5 Holland America ships
anchored around Grand Bahama Island sounding
their horns has now extended to other lines.
Now each night at 7:30 p.m. ET, all of the ships
are sounding their horns at the same time in
solidarity, letting the world know they are strong,
safe, and healthy onboard.
Who knows what will happen?
The cruise lines are optimistically announcing dates
that cruising will resume, as early as April 28th.
Sounds like they're keeping the ships ready
to welcome us back onboard.
The Lord willing.
Of course, I am especially interested since I have
a beautiful, talented family member who
just can't wait for the Disney Magic to sail again!
CLICK HERE
for something fun!!!
Captain Kate was not in charge of the Epic last year
when I was on it, but I sure wish she had been!
I cannot wait for the Magic to load up and "Come Sail Away!" with me!! (and Susan) This was very interesting. I love it that the crew got treated to passenger experiences. Why not when there is no one else to wait on!
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