The Duke wrote: “Is the assumption here that the vaccines actually work? Although, if people are now flying in packed aircraft again, maybe cruise ships are feasible?”
No, the assumption is airlines are necessary for business travel. Cruise ships are not.
It should be obvious that CDC, NIH, etc., are only interested in lowering the virus risk to the absolute minimum. That’s why they keep saying you have wear a mask even if you’re vaccinated.
Is there an estimate of % of cabins that have to be rented for the ship to earn a profit?
Regardless of vaccinations or the CDC, it would seem likely people will not fill those ships. So if they only fill 33% of cabins, that might mean the ship sails at a loss, and if it’s all open, there will be no stimulus money to keep the industry going.
You must read reports carefully re: airlines.
The hype report is “highest TSA screenings since March 2020!!!”
The truth is TSA screenings still less than 1/2 2019 levels for a given day/weekend.