The Briefing on Cruise
The latest news, trends and data from the cruise industry
News in Numbers
$25bn
Cruise Lines International Association estimated that the suspension of cruise had caused a loss of more than $25bn in economic activity this year
JANUARY 2021
Expected restart after the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suspended its no sail order on all cruise ships over 250 passengers
164,000
CLIA also said the suspension had led to the loss of 164,000 jobs in the US alone
5,200
P&O Cruises’ Iona – set to be the first British cruise ship to powered by liquefied natural gas - has a normal operating capacity of 5,200 guests and 1,800 crew
200
In October, Royal Caribbean announced new cruises for its Winter 2021-2022 season, which would feature 27 ships visiting more than 200 destinations in over 50 countries
News
CLIA cruise lines have extended their voluntary suspension of cruise ship operations in the US until 2021.
Source: CLIA
The US CDC released new guidance to cruise lines on how to recrew their ships ahead of the suspended industry restart.
Source: Cruise Critic
Genting Cruise Lines launched its first ‘cruise to nowhere’ in Singapore in the first week of November.
Source: IAG
Shipbuilder Fincantieri has delivered the second of three ‘Muse’ series luxury cruise ships it is building for Royal Caribbean’s Silversea Cruises.
Source: MarineLink
Canada has decided to extend it ban on cruise ships through February 2021 due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Source: Cruise Hive
Canada has decided to extend it ban on cruise ships through February 2021 due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Source: The Independent
Quotes
UK Chamber of Shipping chief executive Bob Sanguinetti, following the launch of a new Covid-19 Framework for cruise operators launched in collaboration with CLIA
"A huge amount of time and effort has gone into this work and the new documents, which are fully supported by the sector, is a testament to the commitment of all concerned to protect the health and wellbeing of cruisers, seafarers and the public. We are not talking about restarting the sector tomorrow, but it is a vital first step in the process to get cruises sailing again when conditions allow and government guidance changes.”
Part of a joint statement from the secretary-generals of the World Tourism Organization and the International Maritime Organization released at the start of November in support of the “safe resumption” of cruise ship operations:
"We encourage governments and relevant national and local authorities to designate all seafarers and marine personnel within their jurisdiction (not only nationals) as key workers providing an essential service and to remove any barriers to crew changes. We further encourage the cruise industry and Governments to continue their efforts to enable the safe resumption of cruise operations."
