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A primary responsibility of a CEO is to maintain and increase the value of the company. That's done by drawing and keeping investors buying the stock and corporate bonds. CEOs will make such statements as a measure to show resolve/strength in leadership and the "brand". So not surprise at his comment - its about keeping things positive and a lean toward showing offensive / proactive position. (Just as the other CEOs are also doing)

Its a waiting game. If the only path forward becomes sailing from overseas ports, we'll have to live with it. Not as profitable for cruise lines, more difficult for many, and won't be able to operate as many ships, but if done long enough will make the CDC irrelevant. Cruise lines should be able to squeak out surviving until the '22 election cycle and with the right adjustments, legislation to change this ridiculous jurisdiction might occur.

Will the Bayonne NJ port authority participate in a July start? Does the state gov't support?

Anyone ever try this? If so, is it something you can learn hovering in a single session?

We purchased the Coco Beach Club for $79, today its $106 with the sale. Early seems to work best.

Checked yesterday on our 21 Nov Oasis sailing, saw the sail BUT, not good enough for me to jump on anything yet. There was a premium drink package sale 2 months ago which was much better than what's being offered now. (but that's a normal trend)

Sorry - uncertainty is incredibly frustrating.

Had good luck. My only peeve is if you try to book early (9 months out from cruise when airlines open reservations), you can't get the direct flights. I live near a major international airport and I can always get the direct flights to port cities (unless I use Air2Sea and try to book early). If I wait until 3 months out, can get the direct flight but at a considerable rate change than if booking early, directly from the airline. Consequently, I only use for international now.

Keeping it safe in their circular file.

Just another pressure point. Not optimistic but if the CDC and its dominions believe they may lose , they'll fold like an umbrellas before any legislative action just to retain control.

It would only to get the first cruises off the dock. The lines are willing to take draconian measures just to get started more quickly. Would probably change in the fall.

Not playing politics with the industry.

A magician is working on a Cruise Ship... With him, he has a parrot to spice up his routine. Sadly, the parrot has the habit of ruining his show. Whenever the magician makes something disappear, the parrot announces: "Saw it! You palmed it and hid it up your sleeve!" When he does a card trick, the parrot says: "Saw it! Every card in that decks the same!" He does this every routine, much to the magicians dismay. After a week of this, the cruise ship is suffering shipwreck. In the ensuing chaos, the magician manages to safe his belongings and the parrot, but ends up alone with his bird in a lifeboat. For the first time, the parrot is completely silent. Two days later, the bird says: "Alright, I give up. Wheres the ship?"

I did my part.

Absolutely! Other observation on embarkation day, many people don't know (or haven't found) Park cafe, we've always found it great place to get a quick meal, relax and avoid the more crowded venues.

After reading the last 2 posts, were there any details published other than a cash sale to a Sycamore Parters? Many have commented the $201M seems low. Could RCG still have a financial stake in the company? http://www.sycamorepartners.com/news/article/2066 If you poke around in the Sycamore website seems like they own a load of fashion/clothing interests and retail. A cruise line seems out of place of the portfolio.

$12 sounds about right. We did an upgrade on-board a few years ago and was $13. We really like the Martini bar (which many of the martinis exceed the classic drink price) and determined we could make it back. So if you're a martini bar person, you'll want the premium package.

The Muster 2.0 will be on the App and you can listen to the "abandon ship" horn.

We're sailing most Thanksgiving weeks (when we're in business). That's what we do and its a little more civil.

We use it all the time. Its about timing - the dining surges are largely driven by entertainment schedules (early and late theater shows). Just take that into account and you can figure out where the best queue-up windows might be.

I think this is posturing by NCL (not an intentional swipe at family vacations). NCL is the most draconian steps to provide optics of a more robust risk mitigation strategy and see if the CDC says no again. Continue to emphasis the hypocrisy of not following their stated positions regarding vaccinated travelers. Here's a repeat of the gov'ts back to sail decision tool (reposted).

I share your opinion and believe they should sue for recovery of financial loss. Airlines got bail out money.

I noticed a different font, but not much else.

From Matt's 7 Apr CLIA blog: "Even if cruise lines received permission to sail, how realistic is July as a timeframe for cruises to be able to restart sailing? Ms. Craighead said the ramp up would take "about 90 days" to get a ship ready for service, but the bigger issue is how soon cruise lines can get the go-ahead to start planning." So we know the approximate lead time... If you don't see crew movements 90 days prior, low probability a cruise will go.